2 ectopics, there's hope

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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Hi all,

Just wanted to shear my story and tell anyone who is looking for positivity after having ectopic. I was at the point of loosing hope for having healthy pregnancy after having two ectopic pregnancies, but I kept coming to this board to look for positive stories and wished that some day I might be posting one too. Here I am.

I had my first ectopic pregnancy back in November 2019 which ended in surgery after the scan showed trace of blood. It was my first pregnancy, I lost my left tube. I was heartbroken. We have decided to try again and we were over the moon to find out we were pregnant again in March 2020, but the happiness didn’t last long I had my second ectopic pregnancy on my right side. I was given MTX on mother’s day. My levels went back below 5 in roughly 5 weeks. I was hopeless. I was hurt.

We were scared to try again. 2 ectopics on both sides, one tube left, what are the chances of successful pregnancy?, but here I am 20 weeks pregnant with our little rainbow baby. I still have another half way to go and even tho I am still scared I am trying to stay positive :heart:

Lots of love to you all xx

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Dear LittleP27,

Huge congratulations on your pregnancy.

You are so right, we get many women on these boards asking for positive stories following multiple ectopic pregnancies and I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write this post and give hope to so many.

Wishing you a smooth remainder of your pregnancy.

Sending much love,

Karen x

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Registered Charity Number: 1071811

Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards

During the coronavirus outbreak, The EPT team is still working hard to provide crucial information and support to women and families experiencing ectopic pregnancy as quickly and efficiently as we can.

If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?

Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk

Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk

We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653

Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters

Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team

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Hello, I am on same boat. I had one miscarriage and two ectopics one in each tube. I am really scared and I have no hope.

Praying everyday. Please keep us updated. I will try to do the same. My doctor suggested I take injectables fsh and hcg. Also, to try chlomid.

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Hi Teejaysaudi

I am so sorry about your losses, I know exactly how you feel. I didn’t think it was possible for me to get pregnant, had my scan this week, the baby is all good with a perfect heartbeat. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you :slight_smile:

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Hi,

I had an ectopic in April and had my right tube removed. I found out today that I have an ectopic in my left tube. I am very anxious as they told me to go home and see if it expels!

Happy to hear you are having a normal pregnancy!

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Hi Sophfel,

I am so sorry to hear that :frowning: this must be really difficult for you, I know it was for me, and to have to wait must be extra hard, please contact hospital if you feel any pain or you feel something is not right I am sure the doctors know what they are doing and I am hoping they gonna keep a closer eye on you during this time to make sure everything is OK. Sending you lots of hugs.

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Hi LittleP27,

It is so nice to hear your story, it have definitely given me hope for the future, thank you for sharing.

I have had two right ectopic this year July 2020 and Oct 2020, both had to have surgery for, the last one resulted in my right tube being removed.

I am currently 6 weeks pregnant, which I am very happy about as they were unsure if my left tube was patent. I am however very anxious, especially at this early stage. I had a scan last week as I had pain and some spotting which showed a sac in my uterus, and nothing in my tubes but it was too early to see anything else. I have a scan booked for Thursday, which I am very anxious for and hoping that things are progressing well. My pain is setting and I have had no more spotting, but I just keep worrying that something will go wrong. I was wondering if you experienced any pain during you early weeks? Did you experience anxiety too? Does it ease further through the pregnancy?

Your story has given me hope and positivity, thanks you.

Sophfel, I’m very sorry to hear your story, it’s a difficult time, I hope you are coping ok, well as ok as you can. xx

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Dear a_nandpez,

Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy,

I think we all feel anxious when we next fall pregnant after ectopic pregnancy, you certainly are not alone.

After an ectopic pregnancy, finding we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions and I can completely understand your feeling nervous. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. I also felt twinges and aches after my ectopic pregnancy, particularly when I next felt pregnant. My mind started racing and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. It is a nerve-wracking time and you have friends here who understand how you are feeling.

I wish I could make this time go quicker for you. Try to keep your mind occupied as much as you can. Feel free to chat more on here, we are all thinking of you.

Sending much love and positive thoughts,

Karen x

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Registered Charity Number: 1071811

Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards

During the coronavirus outbreak, The EPT team is still working hard to provide crucial information and support to women and families experiencing ectopic pregnancy as quickly and efficiently as we can.

If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?

Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk

Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk

We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653

Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters

Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team

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Hi a_nandpez

That’s a great news, I am gonna keep my fingers crossed that everything is progressing as it should :slight_smile:

Like you I also had pains where my remaining tube was. I was actually on a waiting list for a scan as the pain never really went away after my second ectopic and when I found out I was pregnant I wasn’t expecting much as the pain felt so similar to my ectopics. I cried my eyes out when I found out there was a baby on my second visit with a little heartbeat flickering.

The pain has settled since.

I was very anxious at the beginning aswell, especially in early weeks, that wait time for the first scan and then the wait time to find

out if the pregnancy is progressing, but like Karen said after everything we went through i think its only normal to feel that way. It got a little bit better after the pregnancy has been confirmed and as pregnancy has been progressing seeing baby moving round and hearing heartbeat for the first time made me feel more relax :heart:

Wishing you all the best.

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Hi a_nandpez

That’s great news, I am gonna keep my fingers crossed that everything is progressing as it should :slight_smile:

Like you I also had pains where my remaining tube was. I was actually on a waiting list for a scan as the pain never really went away after my second ectopic and when I found out I was pregnant I wasn’t expecting much as the pain felt so similar to my ectopics. I cried my eyes out when I found out there was a baby on my second visit with a little heartbeat flickering.

The pain has settled since.

I was very anxious at the beginning aswell, especially in early weeks, that wait time for the first scan and then the wait time to find

out if the pregnancy is progressing, but like Karen said after everything we went through i think its only normal to feel that way. It got a little bit better after the pregnancy has been confirmed and as pregnancy has been progressing seeing baby moving round and hearing heartbeat for the first time made me feel more relax :heart:

Wishing you all the best.

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Thank you both for your replies. It is reassuring to hear that pain/discomfort is a symptoms others have experienced.

Today we had another scan, which has shown the everything progressive well. We even saw a tiny heartbeat. I also broke down in tears to hear the words that everyone was looking ok. This news has definitely alleviated my anxiety for the time being and I’m hoping with time I will be more relaxed.

Wishing you all the best LittleP27! x

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Thank you for sharing your story. I needed some positivity at this time. My story is very similar to yours. I too had my left fallopian tube surgically removed following my first ectopic pregnancy in 2017. I then went on to have second ectopic pregnancy in my right tube about six months later which was managed conservatively. In November 2020 I found out I was pregnant I was excited and also anxious due to my history. Unfortunately I found out that it was another ectopic pregnancy on my right tube again I have been treated medically. I am devastated and do not know my future in terms of getting pregnant naturally. Your post has given me some hope.

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What a lovely news a_nandpez :smiley: , congratulations. Wishing you all the best :heart:

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AkunnaV its heartbreaking to read what you went through, no one deserves it. I am so glad my post gave you some hope, I know how devastating is to go through ectopic pregnancies I wish that one day you have a rainbow baby too. Sending you lots of love x

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I am so happy to read your post. I can’t imagine the feeling of having to ectopic pregnancies.

I have just had one, with my left tube removed. You have given me hope for when I am trying for another.

All the best with motherhood. xxx

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I am so sorry that you experienced 2 ectopics. Congratulations on your pregnancy now!!! It was so nice to read your story and has made me feel a little more positive. I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2013 and lost my right fallopian tube, I tried to get pregnant after with my then boyfriend but it didn’t happen, we broke up a few years later. I am now with someone and am 6 weeks pregnant, I’m so scared and every little pain I get i worry, I am going for an early scan on Monday and having bloods done so fingers crossed it has made it to the correct place.

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Lady_C I am so sorry to hear about your ectopic pregnancy, it breaks my heart when I hear that someone is going through it. I am so glad my post gave you hope. I wish you all the best in the future :heart:

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Lianne sorry to hear about your previous ectopic pregnancy. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope the baby did make to the correct place and it helped to ease some of your worries :heart: