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- by NewbieFP
- Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:12 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 2yr post-ectopic struggling to keep trying
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1020
2 yrs post ectopic. Posted back in Jan about having a failed pregnancy and I'm honestly just looking for an ear. Im struggling to keep trying. I said it. We want a baby so much but I just don't know if I am actually capable. The GP wont refer me for further testing unless I have 2 confirmed ectopics...
- by NewbieFP
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy 2yr Post Ectopic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2217
Well to update, I'm no longer pregnant. Had the bloods done monday evening. Tuesday morning had a voicemail left at midnight by a nurse saying the HCG had increased but not doubled and I should get a call from a consultant soon. I called 4 times to reception that day to be told they were busy and Id...
- by NewbieFP
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy 2yr Post Ectopic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2217
Hi both, To start, thank you Karen for your kind words. Your response made me feel a loy more centre and a lot less 'crazy'. I definitely think I need to focus on putting one foot after the other and taking one day at a time like you say. I'm ok today and thats all that matters. I was immediately re...
- by NewbieFP
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy 2yr Post Ectopic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2217
2 years ago, I had an ectopic pregnancy which resulted in the surgical removal of my left FT and diagnosed PTSD from the experience. I posted on here 2 years ago. Ive had alot of therapy and I feel like Ive come a long way with the mental and physical scars of that time. Me and husband finally felt ...
- by NewbieFP
- Fri May 28, 2021 12:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 6 month update: Feeling a little better.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1923
Hi Everyone, I'm here to give an update at the 6 month post ectopic pregnancy removal and salpingectomy op. In all honesty I feel a bit better about it. Maybe my hormones are getting back to normal, maybe therapy is helping, I don't know. Either way, I thought I'd share some bits that have helped me...
- by NewbieFP
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 2 months post op check in. Still angry.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2744
Firstly, thank you so much to the people who responded to my last post. Ive had a rough month but seeing others who have felt the same or validated my feelings made me feel seen. It brought a small measure of comfort. A month on, I can honestly say I have less of the intense and all comsuming fury I...
- by NewbieFP
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:13 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Is anger normal?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2909
I have discussed it with my GP. I told her about the nightmares and anger. She sent me here and told me to 'self-refer' for counselling. I mean, seriously? Why cant GPs actually DO any of this? Why are we left to refer ourselves and sort our own care? GP wouldnt even remove the stitches when they go...
- by NewbieFP
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:33 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Is anger normal?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2909
So 4 weeks Post Op ectopic pregnancy and tube removal. My main emotion right now is anger and Im not sure if its normal or not. Its understandable to be quick tempered after all the stress but im finding certain topics to be absolutely enraging at the moment. Ill give some examples: 1. Pregnancy (no...
- by NewbieFP
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic Pregnancy & COVID19 experiences
- Replies: 23
- Views: 106521
I am almost 4 weeks post surgery to remove my ectopic pregnancy and left fallopian tube. If it werent for the pandemic, I dont think it would have resorted in surgery. I called my GP on 6th of Nov with a positive test and bleeding. She said I miscarried and directed me to the walk in Emergency Gynae...
- by NewbieFP
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Suggestions for support, 4 weeks post op tube removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1418
Good evening everyone. I asked my GP to refer me for counselling to help me understand and combat the nightmares and anxiety, shes sent me here instead. I have honestly no idea where to start with forum discussions or what to expect if Im honest. So I want to ask what resources are out there for us ...
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