Confused after ectopic.

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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On 5th June I went into A&E with serious pain in my abdomen, it was confirmed then that I was pregnant after my first lot of clomid. They reckoned I was around 6 weeks on. And said the pain was due to a urine infection… I was booked In for an early preg scan on tues 7th and this is when they found an ectopic preg and said my right tube had been badly damaged and the pain on Sunday must’ve been when it ruptured. So I was kept in for an emergency op to remove the preg and my right tube. :frowning:

When leaving the hospital the doctor told me to do a preg test on the 28th June to make sure levels had went down. I did and it was negative. I done 2…

This is the start of the 5th week from then and I am still waiting on my period starting. A friend suggested I do a pregnancy test and I did. Not thinking too much into it never expecting this but It’s a positive… A very faint line. Actually I done 3 I was in such disbelief! Still am. I phoned the EPC and have been told to do another test on Monday then give them a call. Is this normal and maybe it’s just from my last pregnancy or could I be pregnant again?? I’ve had 2 miscarriages before the ectopic. We haven’t been trying to conceive again but have had unprotected sex. I don’t know what to think. I would rather know this is most likely from the ectopic than get my hopes up again… X

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Hi Jacnow I’m so sorry for your losses. Ectopics are such a scary and worrying experience but I hope you are recovering well. The positive test you are getting could well be the hormones from the ectopic I was still getting positive tests 5 weeks after. However as you have had unprotected sex you could also potentially be pregnant again. To be pregnant again means you must have ovulated very soon maybe about 2-3 weeks after your surgery so it could be possible. The only way to know for sure is to monitor hcg levels to see if they increase or decline. You could continue to do hpt or see if your gp will check hcg levels. Good luck x

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Hi vikki.

Thanks for your message. Yeah it is such an awful experience but I am getting there thank you :heart: Im going to keep doing hpt every couple of days. Then take it from there.

I suppose the 2 negative preg tests I done 3 weeks after the ectopic could have been false negative results, as I think you can get false negatives but not false positives? Trying to be logical with it all is proving kinda hard but I know I just need to calm down and wait and see.

Take care :slight_smile: x

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Yes these pregnancies are often about waiting and being very patient but I hope you get some answers soon. Keep me posted x

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My update - so I am pregnant and possibility with twins!! :smiley: I was due in today for my scan but that was brought forward and went in yday, on Tues I phoned EP with concerns of pulling and pressure on the left of my abdomen… I’ve had all sorts of feelings and sensations before and to be honest none of my miscarriages were the same. All completely different so can’t just trust my instinct and listen to my body. Now I panic and call the EP!

I am due back in for a rescan in 2 weeks as I am very early on. They reckon 4 weeks… I was told the pulling I had could be my body preparing for pregnancy so fingers and toes crossed all is ok! Far from out of the woods and won’t be for a long time yet but yesterday was the best experience I have had at a scan, I usually leave howling with bad news. <3 X

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Jacnow I just read yr posts. I am so sorry to hear hiw much u have suffered having lost 3 babies n ur tube too.

As I read ur posts I was praying for a happy ending n im so happy for you to heae u are pregnant n wow mayb with twins. (I am a twin is a great thing… I great bond me n my sis have)

I know it must be hard for u to wait 2 wks for another scan but ul get there n im praying for u ul get another positive scan. One step ar a time yeah. If u have sny great concerns or worried go get checked out right away.

I’m meanwhile try to take it easy n know its normal to feel twinges n pains as ur body prepares for ur baby/babies n ur uterus stretches plus we become more intune with our bodies after a miscarriage/ectopic preg.

I had a miscarriage at 11 wks preg Oct 2014 n I got preg quickly after n I had a PUL (pregnancy of unknown location) in March 2015 at 11 wks preg. (Docs weren’t sure n said it was either another miscarriage or ectopic preg) they weren’t sure which.

But i had to be treated like it was ectopic by having regular blood tests until my levels went down. . I feared it was an ectopic as I had vad pain by my right ovaries n shoulder tip pain n they saw ssomething by my ovary on the scan but it could of been the baby or just a mass.

I thought it happening once was hard enough n especially as I was close to having my 12 wks scan but to loose mt 2 nd baby (at 7 wks preg) both planned for) I was do depressed but coped both times by going bk to work within a week later. . Although I think that was too soon physically for me n extra tough coz I work with todlers n see babies n preg mum’s every day there.

So I can’t imagine hiw it was for u ti loose 3 babies n ur tube too.

Me n my bf ttc after 2 months again n I thought something was wrong as I wasn’t getting preg again but finally after 6/7 montgs of ttc I got preg a 3rd time.

I had an early 6+2 scan in the same room my last two pregs were scanned n was so scared like u of hearing bad news again. . Ending up crying like before n getting sent to the grieving room.

But I was shocked n happy to hear all was well ( plus I had been getting pains n twinges on my right side is why I panicked too)

I got to go bak for 12 wks scan n they saw nothing on the screen so I panicked but they said it was coz my pelvis was titled so I had to have an unternal scan again n all was well. I cried out of relief.

Coz scan hadn’t worked on my belly I got to have another scan at 17 wks n all was well n followed by a 20+5 wks scan to hear all was well n im having a baby girl. Im now 30 wks preg n so happy all is going well n baby moves alot us reassuring. So iv got ten weeks left.

Even thou all us going well I still wirry sometimes but I think after u loose a baby that is normal to feel that way. Il never forget the two babies I lost but im so happy to be healthy 30 wks preg n keep praying the rest if preg will go well n baby will b born fine n healthy.

I pray for u that ur baby/babies will continue to grow n be healthy baby /babies. Il pray for u n im sending u positive vibes.

Please let us know how u get on at yr next scan n I pray it will be good news.

Congratulations to u and ur pregnancy n fingers crossed all stays well n healthy for u :wink: If can now be having a healthy preg after losses so can u :wink:

Princess Pink x x

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Hi princess pink.

Sorry for the late reply I’ve tried a few times to get back to you but I’m experiencing some helish nausea and fatigue! All day and all night. Even wakening up during the night running off to the bathroom but just dry heaving! I’m sure these are all good signs of hormones increasing etc!

I have fibromyalgia too so reckon that’s triggered a wee flare up. But again I welcome anything that could be signs of things happening how they’re supposed to. It’ll be worth it all. I hope and pray!

What an awful time you’ve had… :frowning: You sound strong and determined and I’m chuffed for you that you are now 30 weeks pregnant waiting for you baby girl. Fab! How tough working with kids after what you’ve been through too… :-/ you have now got your wish though <3 and life will be complete when you give birth to your precious girl.

I’ve never posted in a forum before now and altho I find it obviously very upsetting reading other woman’s stories, how unfair can life be for some?! it is also comforting to support each other and vent worries and concerns and to share tips and experiences.

So I have another few days until my scan and altho I am a positive person I am preparing for not so good news too… But we both feel lately that always being so positive hasn’t done us many favours so rather setting ourselves up for a painful fall, we have decided to kinda think towards the worst case scenario. So when it does all go well we will be super duper happy :wink: if we have twins it would just be the icing on cake! I know it will make both our families incredibly happy too. At the same time if we have one we will still be as happy and grateful * I will keep you updated after Wednesday. Take care and enjoy your last few weeks of pregnancy! <3 * xx

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Hi Jacnow, Ur sickness sounds really bad. I had it quite bad until 17 wks I think. But urs sounds worse throwing up or feeling sick in nite… it def is a good sign n iv heard if ur expecting twins ur sickness can be really bad coz ur hormones are higher. Try to get anti sickness wrist bands to wear from a chemist n slowly nibbling a couple ginger biscuits helps.

Im not sure what fibromyalgia is but it sounds painful.

Yea it was tough n I get down thinking about it sometimes n can’t forget dates like wen it happened n would have been due dates but I know im so lucky to be 3rd time healthy preg now at 31 wks and 3 days now. Thank u… I can’t wait to meet my baby girl she is so lively n kicking me n moving right now. Which im noticing more now iv started my maternity leave yesterday.

Yes it was hard to work with kids n see babies n preg mums most days. But In a way I think working with todlers helped me after some time coz they are so lovely n give u hug n would keep me busy n I had a few favourites who I was really close to.

You are right thou, as u know even after going through losses u still yearn to have a healthy preg n baby n don’t want to give up n I think that helps u to slowly heal even if u never forget.

I agree with what u say n I never posted in a forum til after my second baby died I felt so down I just decided to find other women to relate to n talk to n it def helped me.n the whole time I was ttc for my oreg now I was talking to others on here who were going through the same thing. N I even belong to another group on here of women who have had losses n who now are healthy preg like myself. So having the support def helps.

Oooh not long til ur preg well.its tomo isn’t it. I oray n hope it goes well n ul end up being told ur having one or two healthy baby/babies. Iv got my fingers crossed for you for tomo.

Its funny coz im a twin n have twin nieces n two sets of twin Aunties on my dad’s side I really wanted n thought I could have twins myself.

But midwife said im def having one baby n when uv been through what we’ve all been through on here ofcourse its wonderful to get the miracle news of one healthy preg n a extra bonus if u get to have twins.

It all sounds promising for u so far so I pray for u tomo u get good news :wink:

Thank u… iv got 8 wks and 4 days to go if bubba comes on time.

I started a week holiday yesterday n then I will go straight into my maternity leave from nxt Monday so iv left work now.

I feel bit lazy not working already but im glad to get rest n no more hr train journey to work every day is great.

My twin sis threw me an amazing baby shower on sat n I got spoilt so much with baby girl things was lovely n lovely that I had my sis n friends all here.

My neph who is my twin sis eldest child out of her 4 kids is 18 now n he’s moving to uni in September has come to stay with me for 4 days is nice to have his company especially before he will be moving away to uni.

Take care if urself n il be thinking of u tomo n praying for u. X x x

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Sorry I didn’t mean to say not long til ur preg tomo… I meant not long till ur scan tomo. Fingera crossed for u for tomo x x

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Hey princess pink :slight_smile:

Well they only found one preg this time but we are still over the moon! They actually found it within seconds and right away pointed it out along with pole, yolk and heartbeat! Sooooooo relieved!! :-))

I’ve been given my date of 22nd March. Everything else is normal and they checked my right side to make sure all is tickety bo after my op in June too.

We would’ve loved twins aswell like yourself, you have a lot of twins in your family it could still happen to you! Hehe.

My nausea has settled a bit definitely not as bad so that’s a thumbs up. I snack and drink ginger, mint tea etc. I have the bands too now aswell! :wink:

I’ve booked a massage for my fibro pain and have acupuncture booked for Thursday so looking forward to some relief from the treatments :slight_smile:

Make the most of your maternity you’ll be needing it. I look forward to feeling baby move and any other symptoms that come along later on in preg! I think lol. It would be an amazing experience feeling your baby kick! <3

I know what you mean with having kids around when you feel down they do help cheer you up! I have a nephew who is 2 years 5 months - that would’ve been age of our 2nd and I thought when my sister was pregnant with him that I would find it hard to bond, we have a very close family like you and I dreaded it but I’m the complete opposite. He comes to stay A lot, asks his parents to FaceTime me :lol: we are very close he’s a gem and always puts a smile on my face! My partner loves him Alot too! We have 1 niece and 3 nephews and they are all fab <3 we see them every week and they always leave me with a smile on my face. Kids can certainly give warm hugs and love without even trying. :smiley:

Your baby shower sounds like it was fun. I have 1 to go to next week. They are lovely. I bet there was akot of ‘awww’ and ‘ahhs’ at the baby gifts haha. :lol: you get a lot of gorgeous baby girl stuff.

Hope you’ve had a good time with your nephew that would’ve been really nice to spend some time before he starts his new life at uni! Great stuff. I wish him the best of luck. And you too!

You’ll be on the countdown now til you meet your precious baby girl… She is going to be here before you know it. How exciting! <3 xx

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Hey Jacnow. . Sorry for taking so long to reply. Iv been really busy sorting things for baby n spending time with family up like every hr or two in nite for loo coz of pressure of baby.

Wow massive Congratulations. Im so happy for u :wink:

Twins would be great but its all good. Ur having a healthy baby :wink: I bet ur happy n relived.

Its scary to keep trying wen uv been thru losses but well done for not giving up.

Im glad ur sickness has eased up.

Ooh 22nd March… ul be a mummy so exciting. Make sure u take easy n remember to take folic acid for first 3 months at least or pregnacare is what i took for 3 months n it has the amount of folic acid u need in it n vitamins too.

Its good uv booked treatments. How did that go?

I am thank u…iv got so much to sort out still. I have got most baby stuff but haven’t got moses basket yet. Baby head is down low midwife said so I feel so much pressure n always need loo n don’t get much sleep n it hurts more coz of my pelvic pain. Im trying to take it easy but u know wen u want things sorted n we only moved end June so iv still got bits to unpack.

Yea kids cheer u up.

Its good ur close with ur family n u spend time with ur nieces and nephs. My twin sis had her forth baby jus before I lost my first one so they would of been not that many months apart so she felt awkward to bring my niece to see me after my miscarriage. I couldn’t hold her for a while but eventually I did n she gave me hope n belief to not give up trying.

Now wen my baby us born they will be cousins 2 yrs n 2 months apart n both girls so I hope they b close like my twin sis boys are also 2 yrs n 2 months apart n so close.

Its great u have all ur family. I love spending time with my sis n bruvs kids. Iv got about 23 I think nieces m nephew but I don’t see them all. Im mainly close to my twins 4 kids n my bruvs 3 youngest kids. And my oldest niece is 28 n weve always been close n she’s coming to see me today with her lil girl whos 5 n 9 yr old boy.

Thanks it was great to spend 4 days with my 18 yr old nephew before he goes to uni in sep. He said wen he comes to visit his mum at Xmas he wants to come n stay with me too is nice.

Baby shower was great thanks. It was overwhelming all the attention n lots of lovely presents.

Yea iv got 7 wks and 1 day til im due n I think she will come early.

Im excitied but nervous of the birth m nervous of caring for her us scary n exciting.

Don’t worry ul soon feel ur bab kick n move.

Its a nice feeling especially after uv had ur last 20 wks scan its reassuring to feel ur baby move n kick coz u know he or she is ok n its great u get to hear heartbeat at midwife appointments.

My baby is so active she moves alot is great. It hurts some times thou.

I have that spd pelvic girdle pain so I do struggle with getting outa bed n up from chair n with walking now.

Im trying to take it easy but still alot to do.

I hope ur preg is going well still n I would love to hear about it wen u have ur 12 wks n 20 wks scan. Make sure u look after urself n I am so happy for u.n ur partner so massive Congratulations to u both. X x

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Hi princess pink. Sorry for the super late reply once again!

To start off with everything is fab! Got my 12 week scan last week I am now 13 weeks and 1 day preg :smiley:

new due date 19/3/17 <3

Over the moon and the scan was one of the best moments in our life’s! Huge relief and veey happy - still worried but I suppose all mums to be are the same! ESP after what we’ve been through.

How have you been keeping? Sounds like your wee one is fairly active :lol:

You’ll be rather tired…

It is pretty special having a close family isn’t it. We are both lucky! I don’t quite have as many nieces and nephews as you do! Lol. I am 1 of 56 cousins on my mums side so I know it’s brill to have so many cousins!

Hope you’re feeling ok and everything is going well!

Not long now til you meet your wee one. <3 <3

Take care :slight_smile: X x

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Hey Jacnow, it’s great to hear from u :wink: Oh wow big congratulations on ur healthy 12 wks scan. … that is fab news :wink: I bet ur happy n relieved. I know how scary it is waiting to get past ur 12 wks scan so u can relax n enjoy ur pregnancy more.

That is great so ur due on March 19th will be here before u know it… a lovely spring baby.

Brilliant so ur 13 wks and must be 2 days now.

Before u know it ul be having ur 20 weeks scan :slight_smile: Are u going to find out ur babies sex?

Yeah definitely I think all us mums to be still worry a bit through our pregs… I still do a bit n I’m near the end.

I’m keeping well thank u :wink: I’m 37+3, so iv got 2 wks & 4 days til I’m due on October 1st.

Yeah my baby is still lively with big movements n kicks. … ul love it wen u start to feel ur baby move n uts reassuring too.

I had a midwife appointment last week n was told my baby girl n her measurements were healthy n she has a good heartbeat… it’s really nicen reassuring how u get to hear ur baby’s heartbeat at every midwife appointment.

As I have got further in my pregnancy I do struggle with groin pain n with walking coz of my spd so I am glad to be on maternity leave. … I just can’t walk much but I know it will be worth it wen my baby will be here soon.

Im excited n scared at same time n started thinking about the labour n birth but I can’t wait to meet my baby girl n hold her in my arms.

Wow u have so many cousins must be great.

Yra u have a lot of nieces n nephew’s but I don’t see them all.

Yea I’m greatful to have my twin sister n her kids n my bruv whom im close too as well as my oldest niece im close to.

I have a younger sister who u get in well with but we not that close n I haven’t seen her in nearly 2 yrs n she livrs un Ireland. … im hoping she’l come visit wen baby’s born.

Unfortunately I have an older bruv n sis whom im not close with. … we haven’t spoken in yrs n I don’t talk with my mum for 17 yrs now n my dad past away wen I was 13.

So the fact I’m really close with my twin sis n her 4 kids n my bruv who’s 2 yrs older than me n his kids. …it makes me appreciate them more n I know they will be a big part of my baby’s life.

It’s good ur close with ur family n I hope they will be a big part of ur baby’s life. I look forward bto hearing about wen u have ur successful 20 wk scan… it will be here before u know it.

I hope ur looking afy urself n aren’t suffering too much with morning sickness or any other symptoms.

Princess Pink x x

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Hi princess pink. I’m sure but now you’ll have your wee bundle of joy. And you will be even busier so I will keep this short!

Eveything is well on my end have my 20 week scan in Thursday.

Hope you are enjoying being a new mum and all the very best to you.

Lots of love and I welcome your precious baby girl to the world! <3<3