I haven’t visited these boards for many years but had the urge to come back today as I am coming up to what would have been my ectopic baby’s 16th birthday.
I am one of the lucky ones and have two beautiful teenage daughters but I’ll never forget the baby who didn’t make it.
I’m sad that the boards aren’t used much now. They were all really busy when I was on in 2004 - 2010. I hope people who are going through ectopics are getting support and information somewhere. We had lots of laughs and gave each other lots of support on here and I have very fond memories and will never forget the people I “met” , especially Poppy, who was born on the same day as my second daughter.
Welcome back to the boards and thank you for sharing your update with us. The experience of ectopic pregnancy never leaves us, and it is kind of you to share how much these boards meant to you during your experience. As you’ll see in the posts, there are still many people being affected by ectopic pregnancy, and hopefully, these boards can bring a bit of support and closeness. You’ll also find that the Trust has expanded into different social media avenues (including Facebook and Instagram) where people are choosing to share stories and ask questions. The technology may change, but the desire for connection through these experiences does not.
Thank you for being part of the support network of these forums.
With good wishes,
Michele
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I realise I am replying some time after your initial post, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing.
I have just experienced a ruptured tubal ectopic, and it is very comforting to hear of stories like yours, where you have gone on to have successful pregnancies after an ectopic.
Thank you both for sharing. I am even later replying, but I too am browsing these boards after ectopic. My daughter was going to be a big sister. It is touching that you still honor your child and remember their birthday after all this time. I wish these boards were still as full as they once were. I am craving people to talk to about it.