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by stephanie_b
Fri Nov 29, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Down but discharged
Replies: 6
Views: 3356

Re: Down but discharged

I just wanted to say I had an ovarian ectopic in April of this year and had to have both surgery and methotrexate. It was absolutely the worst time of my life and I didn’t feel right for such a long, emotionally and mentally. How your feeling is normal and to be expected, what you have been through ...
by stephanie_b
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 7 weeks since methotrexate
Replies: 2
Views: 1537

Re: 7 weeks since methotrexate

Hiya, sorry to hear your story. It’s so awful isn’t it! I had an ovarian ectopic in April, I had surgery and also methotrexate and my HCG levels took weeks to finally get to pretty much zero. It was the hardest time ever as it felt like all what I had been through was never ending and I was practica...
by stephanie_b
Sun May 12, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: How does it happen?
Replies: 17
Views: 9767

Re: How does it happen?

I don’t know the answer, but I am so glad you have asked the question as I just don’t understand it either.

My ectopic was on my ovary so I just don’t know how the sperm gets that far and then the egg implants in such strange places.

It really gets to you doesn’t it xxx
by stephanie_b
Sat May 11, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Post surgery swollen belly
Replies: 7
Views: 4063

Re: Post surgery swollen belly

That’s it your absolutely right, it sounds like we have good support systems around us but this place is a god send really. I do wish you lots of luck though as hopefully in time you’ll feel better and can consider your options or what your plans are next. I hope you feel back on track when your bac...
by stephanie_b
Sat May 11, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Confused by hospital decision
Replies: 6
Views: 3910

Re: Confused by hospital decision

Oh bless you, isn’t it just awful

It’s the waiting that is the worst.

Sending you lots of love and support and please do let us know how you get on.

Hopefully you’ll get some answers in a few days, keep going, you’ll get there xxx
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I’m scared :(
Replies: 4
Views: 2820

Re: I’m scared :(

p.s don’t be worried if your HCG increases on day 4, mine did and I was so upset but once again they said this can be normal and that the day 7 bloods should show them coming down. I really hope they do as can’t face another injection xxx
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I’m scared :(
Replies: 4
Views: 2820

Re: I’m scared :(

Sorry to hear your story. I had surgery 4 weeks ago as had an ovarian ectopic but managed to keep my ovary and tube but unfortunately some tiny pregnancy tissue/cells remained and continued to develop as my HCG levels kept increasing so had to have the methotrexate injection last week. It made me fe...
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 11:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Post surgery swollen belly
Replies: 7
Views: 4063

Re: Post surgery swollen belly

p.s I’m still off work too, just been signed pff for another 6 weeks. I’m not rushing as want to feel better and also need my pregnancy hormone diwn to zero!! I wanted to say too, don’t give up in your baby plans, it’s awful now but keep going if you can and when you can. I have one round of IUI lef...
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 11:13 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Post surgery swollen belly
Replies: 7
Views: 4063

Re: Post surgery swollen belly

Sorry to hear your story, I conceived my baby via IUI sperm donation as a single mom so I understand how precious fertility treatment is and when it works how amazing it is and then when it goes goes so wrong it’s devastating, as if having an ectopic pregnancy isn’t devastating enough x Have a read ...
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Confused by hospital decision
Replies: 6
Views: 3910

Re: Confused by hospital decision

p.s also it can be sometimes too soon to see the pregnancy on the scan, but like you I knew that considering how far gone I was even at my 5 week 5 day scan they should have seen something even if it was tiny but they didn’t. All they saw on the second scan was something close to or ob my left ovary...
by stephanie_b
Fri May 10, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Confused by hospital decision
Replies: 6
Views: 3910

Re: Confused by hospital decision

Hi There, I’m sorry to hear your experiencing this as I went through a similar situation only a month ago so I can understand how you are feeling. The only difference with my story was that the hospital didn’t mess around, they acted quite quickly. I had the same as you, the constant bleeding and in...
by stephanie_b
Tue May 07, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Missed period ... negative test
Replies: 3
Views: 2483

Re: Missed period ... negative test

I do hope your ok.

We do know our own bodies better than anyone, so anything untoward does cause concern.

I hope your period comes and resolves your worries but I would keep an eye on things if it doesn’t, especially with you having a previous ectopic xxx
by stephanie_b
Tue May 07, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Rising HCG am I pregnant ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4317

Re: Rising HCG am I pregnant ?

This is fabulous news after such sad news!!!

Congratulations and wishing you lots of luck xxx
by stephanie_b
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :(
Replies: 7
Views: 4638

Re: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :

Update!!! So after a mix up with miss communication from the nurse at the early pregnancy unit I defo have had an ovarian ectopic where luckily I kept my ovary and tube (what a wonderful surgeon, I’m so thankful). Today though as my HCG had doubled since last week following my surgery I had to have ...
by stephanie_b
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Rising HCG am I pregnant ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4317

Re: Rising HCG am I pregnant ?

Hi There I have just returned from the early pregnancy unit as I had to have the methotrexate injection today because my HCG level was increasing following surgery. I had my ectopic surgery 3 weeks ago, I had an ovarian ectopic and was so lucky to keep both my ovary and tube but it seems there has b...
by stephanie_b
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :(
Replies: 7
Views: 4638

Re: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :

Another update!!! I can’t believe this is happening, I feel like I am going to lose my mind. Today I went for my bloods (3rd lot following surgery) and they are increasing!!! I’m secretly hoping that there is another baby in the right place who was hiding and is growing but I also know it’s probably...
by stephanie_b
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: In Hospital!! 2nd ectopic in ovary! Need advise!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1949

Re: In Hospital!! 2nd ectopic in ovary! Need advise!!!

Hi There Our stories are not the same but you could say similar. (You can read mine on here if you like). Being in the hospital is the best place as at the moment you are in such a critical time and you want the best case quickly once you know what they are planning on doing with you. I know it can ...
by stephanie_b
Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :(
Replies: 7
Views: 4638

Re: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :

There is an update I wanted to add also. Where I was told it was an ovarian ectopic I have now had it confirmed it was actually a tubal ectopic. They did remove my tube but kept my ovary, so I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. I just don’t want anything to effect me falling pregnant again. I’m reall...
by stephanie_b
Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :(
Replies: 7
Views: 4638

Re: Ovarian Ectopic after successful IUI - Shock and guilt :

Thank you so much for replying Katen, it’s really appreciated. YesI have a great support system around me with family and friends so that’s helping me but as you know it’s still hard to speak to people close to you as they do not really know exactly how you feel. I feel sad and that I have let my pa...
by stephanie_b
Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I know this is nothing new
Replies: 2
Views: 1709

Re: I know this is nothing new

I feel for you, it’s utterly awful.

I have just posted my story on here, as I fell pregnant after successful IUI treatment.

I know our stories will be different but at least we can all try and understand how each other is feeling to see if what were feeling is ok.

Sending love xxx