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Pregnant again after two ectopics
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Pregnant again after two ectopics
I found out this morning that I’m pregnant again and I’m completely terrified. I think I’m four weeks pregnant, although the second line on the test was really dark, so maybe I’m a bit further along? I don’t know if it works like that!
I’ve had two ectopic pregnancies, one ruptured my left tube so it had to be removed. The second was on the right, but the surgeon managed to save that tube and he said there was minimal damage because it had already started to abort from the end of the tube.
I’ve been having period like pains for the last week, but more concentrated on the right which is freaking me out. Although it seems to be diminishing a bit now. Has anyone else had that and it was all still ok?
Is anyone else in the two week wait between finding out your pregnant and waiting for an early scan at six weeks?
FT xxx
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I haven’t been in your situation, I was only treated for my first ectopic 2.5 weeks ago. I just wanted to say I’ll Be thinking of you and crossing my fingers that bub is in the right place this time! Did you get a HSG done after your first?
I know it’s a terrifying wait but stay positive! I had cramping with my first two healthy pregnancies. I’d say it’s a good sign that you have a dark line already as that might be your HCG increasing rapidly! And no spotting/bleeding so far is a god sign too! Sending you lots of love! Xxx
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I haven’t had a hcg yet, just a home pregnancy test. My EPU won’t see me without a referral from my GP and the GP surgery is closed until Tuesday. Not great timing with the Bank Holiday weekend! I’ve got an appointment on Wed so hopefully I can get bloods done then and they’ll refer me for a scan.
I’ll keep you informed!
FT xxx
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Strangely though I did have a HSG done last year because we’d been ttc for 18months with no luck. The HSG came back normal, and I then got pregnant straight away. That was ectopic, and after that we got pregnant straight away again! That was my second ectopic. We started ttc 4 weeks ago and again we got pregnant straight away. I’m sure the HSG must’ve unblocked my tubes or something.
Pain has decreased now. Really hoping baby is in the right place!
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How long did you leave it this time to ttc again?
That’s great news that your pains are decreasing. Oh I really really hope for good news for you!!
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Even if this pregnancy is ectopic I’m glad that I risked it. I don’t want to look back and think that I didn’t do everything I possibly could to have a baby, so I’m glad we started to try again.
But make sure you take your time to heal. You said it’s only been a couple of weeks, and you need to wait at least 3 months after methotrexate. You’ve been through so much pain and you deserve to give your body and mind a well deserved rest xxx
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You need to give yourself time to heal before trying again, maybe wait until you feel ready? You got pregnant so I’m sure you could get pregnant again. It’s really scary trying again, but I think the chance of another ectopic is around 10%-20%, so whilst you’d still need to be vigilant it’s much more likely bub would be in the right place.
Good luck xxx
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You’ve been through so much! I found my experience very traumatic and I ‘only’ got the MTX treatment. It will be a very scary time should I ever get another BFP but as you said I don’t ever want to look back and regret not haven’t tried one more time.... xx
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No yolk sac or fetal pole yet, but they said they wouldn't realy expect to see this at 5 weeks. And they're being really cautious (apparently you can have a pseudo-sac from an ectopic and it's impossible to tell the difference at this early stage) but it's looking really positive! We're over the moon!
HCG came back at 2,144 which again is a good sign.
Another scan booked in next Thursday so hopefully should see more.
Thank you for your support guys xxxxx
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I am very pleased to be reading this and I am sending warm hugs and positive thoughts,
Much love,
Karen x
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I have everything crossed for you xxx