I have posted on here before about my pregnancy results and that I have not had any symptoms. I was worried that it felt similar to my ectopic pregnancy. I had a scan at 4 weeks and they couldn’t see anything. I had another scan yesterday at 5 weeks and they still can’t see anything. I still have no pregnancy symptoms. The hospital took my blood a week ago and then again in 48 hours and my hormone levels had more than doubled. They took my blood again yesterday and will let me know what the result is today. I feel very scared that it is another ectopic pregnancy. The doctor said that if my hormone level is around 1,500 then try will re scan in a few weeks but if it is only 1000 they will treat it as an ectopic pregnancy. I have no pain or bleeding but know that it could still be an ectopic without this. I have also read that some people’s levels do double but they still have an ectopic. Has anyone had something similar and it worked out ok? When I had my ectopic I did start bleeding straight away and had a little pain on the side of the ectopic. I am so scared it is another ectopic. This is very different to how my ‘normal’ pregnancies have felt though.
Dear Brooke,
I am so sorry you still don’t have any definitive answers. I truly understand what a worrying time this is for you.
It is good that your hCG levels doubled on your last appointment and I will keep everything crossed they continue to do so.
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned my personal experience. The pregnancy following my ectopic pregnancy, I too didn’t have any pregnancy symptoms but did have some left sided pain (the side of my ectopic pregnancy). I was almost 5 weeks pregnant. My GP referred me for an early pregnancy scan and just like you, they couldn’t see anything on the scan. My hCG levels were taken but we’re quite low (forgive me, I’ve forgotten the actual level as this was almost 5 years ago). As my levels were low and I was very sure of my dates, they suspected an ectopic pregnancy and sent me home to return at 6 weeks for a further scan. This was one of the worst weeks of my life. It felt like I was walking on eggshells, expecting the worst to happen at any given moment.
I returned at 6 weeks and there on the screen was a tiny heartbeat in my uterus. The Drs thought that I must have ovulated late in that cycle and that was why my hCG level was low.
I am sharing my story with you to hopefully keep you thinking positive.
Remember all pregnancies are different and although you don’t feel like you did in your previous pregnancies, you aren’t experiencing symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy either.
I am sending positive thoughts and huge hugs for your next scan.
Much love,
Karen x
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Hi Karen, thank you so much for your message. It did really help me. It was so nice to hear your story which had a great ending. I got my blood results back but my hormone levels were only 990 when they should have been around 1800 if they had continue to double. I still don’t have any pain or bleeding but I really don’t feel very pregnant at all. All the little things that would signify a pregnancy just aren’t there. It is very distressing. I wish I was wrong. I am finding it all very difficult today just not knowing. If I knew what I was dealing with at least I could start dealing with it and moving on. Sitting in limbo for another week is going to be very difficult. Thank you for all your support it really helps xxx
Hi Brooke,
I am so sorry your blood results weren’t as we were all hoping for.
I wish I could take this pain and worry away for you.
Try to rest and take it as easy as you can this week. You are so right in that not knowing what is happening is so hard to deal with. I wish I had suggestions of how to take your mind off it, but I know from experience, it was the 1st thing I thought about in the morning and the last thing before I got what little sleep I could at night.
What you are feeling is completely normal given the very difficult situation you are dealing with.
I am still sending my positive thoughts along with very big hugs.
I’ll be here if you need to chat,
Much love,
Karen x
Thank you for your kind reply Karen. This week has been incredibly difficult. I often woke up in the morning feeling like I just couldn’t face the day as well as trying to manage a very high level of anxiety. Work has kept me busy this week but you are right that it is always on my mind. I just don’t know how to deal with it. I still have no pain or bleeding but I also don’t have any pregnancy symptoms at all apart from burping a lot still. Monday feels like a long way away trying to get through the weekend. I am convinced I have another ectopic. I don’t know why it isn’t presenting itself like my last ectopic as I had pain and bleeding quite early on. But I can’t think of any other explanation apart from a missed miscarriage but then I wonder if my hormone levels would still go up and then I wonder how long it would take for them to go down? It sounds horrible that I am hoping for a miscarriage but I would rather deal with that than another ectopic pregnancy. I did another pregnancy test today and it came up pregnant more quickly than my last tests but my weeks should have gone up unless I have ovulated late like you said happened to you. I know there are cases of slow rising hormone levels where the pregnancy has been ok but I wonder if they also had no pregnancy symptoms. I have had no hope at all week and sometimes having no hope helps a little as I find if I do have too much hope if the news is bad it is hard to be crushed each time. Thanks again for your kind words and help x
Hi Brooke,
I suppose there is some truth to the saying, prepare for the worst.
So, I will be your positive influence and keep sending positive thoughts, as until Monday you won’t know for sure what has happened.
Keep resting as much as possible. Maybe try to put on a few favourite films to pass the time.
This is going to be an incredibly long weekend but we are all here for you.
Sending much love,
Karen x
Can someone please help me? My first pregnancy was very successful, second was ectopic had tube removed. Second pregnancy after ultrasound during 5th week doc found nothing and said because of my levels to get kmethotrexate and did so. I feel awful reading all of your posts that you later found out you were pregnant but it is so scary waiting!!! What if it wasn’t. I was treated with methx. Anyway, if it was another ectopic. Is there any hope for another successful pregnancy? My daughter is 4 and wants a sister or brother so badly it hurts. Someone please help! I don’t know how to post only reply. New to site, my email is aAshley.clarl0707@outlook.com. Any support or Input so very appreciated!!!
Hi,
Just to put your mind at rest. I had a normal pregnancy first time. Then I got pregnant for the second time and it was an ectopic. I had my right tube removed. I got pregnant again quite quickly and I had a normal pregnancy. I am pregnant again and this is where I am today. For me having an ectopic has made me very worried about having another one. However lots of people go onto having a baby after an ectopic. I hope that helps a bit!
Thanks Karen for your positivity, it really does help. Xx
Hi Karen,
I went for my scan today and explained to the sonographer about my hormone levels not doubling. I had also did another digital pregnancy test this morning which showed my weeks had not gone up still. I didn’t have much hope at all this morning and I told the sonographer that I didn’t think we would see much. I was just praying I didn’t have another ectopic. She first did a belly scan and said it doesn’t look much different from the last time I came so she decided to do an internal scan. After a while she said ‘I can see a baby and a heart beat’! I couldn’t believe it and neither could she! I just don’t understand how! I am still feeling very cautious about it all as my hormone levels were not doubling the last time they took them so I am hoping this baby will make it. They are going to re scan me in 2 weeks to just double check because I have had a bit of a wobbly start. I also find it strange that I have no pregnancy symptoms apart from burping!
I just wanted to say thank you for all your positivity, I just hope everything continues to be ok.
Xx
Hi Brooke,
I have been thinking of you all day today.
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy. I know it is still early days and you will naturally be worried after all you have been through but a heartbeat in the right place is an excellent start.
Thank you for sharing your good news.
I will keep sending my positive thoughts,
You keep resting and burping,
Much love,
Karen x
Been thinking of you brook xxxx
Glad it’s good news xxxx did they say how many weeks you are measuring?
Btw when have you been doing the digital tests? In a morning, afternoon etc? They can vary quite a lot on the weeks estimator as it depends when you test and if you have drank much before and also when you last went for a pee x in all honesty I would stay clear of those things they are nothing but stress. I haven’t peed on a single one this time x
Don’t worry about the symptoms, they vary so much. My morning sickness kicked in two days ago and each pregnancy has been different. You saw a baby and a heartbeat and so just see how things go. I’m so relieved for you xxxx
Thank you for your response Karen. I am still worrying as no symptoms and I am worrying about my slow rising hormone levels. But overall I am feeling better than I was! Xx
Thanks Holly, they said I was 5 and a half weeks on Monday when I was at the scan. It put me half a week behind compared to my dates which is worrying as I usually have quite robust big Babies! I used the tests every morning so they were consistent. I did read an article about how much worry the dating part causes. The lack of pregnancy symptoms is really worrying me, I am usually quite sick by now. How are you doing anyway and when are you due to have your scan? Xxx
Hi brook xxxx
I’d stop testing if I was you. I think it just causes more worry then anything xxx when’s your next scan?
I’m doing ok, been feeling pretty sick, although it’s more the taste in my mouth that’s making me feel sick, oh and smells 
I’m so tired too. I went to the gym as usual last night and I really struggled to just do my usual work out, so it’s been hitting me. My scan is this Tuesday afternoon, so I’m anxious to get it over with. Keeping everything crossed that all is ok, although I keep saying to myself, that if it was eptopic I would of known by now. No pain, bleeding or any other eptopic symptoms. I only made it to 5 1/2 weeks with the eptopic and it made me feel awful, with the pain being unbearable at times. I’m 6+2 today xxx 
Hi Holly,
Not long now until your scan and at least it will put your mind at rest. This is my second pregnancy after the ectopic which is in the right place so that will hopefully give you some piece of mind. Another friend of mine had two babies with one tube after an ectopic too. Also the lack of any ectopic symptoms is a big positive too. Plus at least you have some pregnancy symptoms, that is always a comfort! Let us know how you get on Tuesday. I will be thinking of you. It all sounds very positive to me.
I only tested a few times but won’t test again now as like you say it just causes worry. I have another scan on Friday next week. My belly is getting bigger and I am still burping but no sore boobs and no nausea or sickness. It is very strange and a worry. I would welcome some morning sickness right now!
Anyway, let me know how you get on xxx
Hi Karen,
Just to give an update and ask for some more advice. Sadly I started miscarrying last Saturday. I was given a scan on Saturday evening and they could no longer see the baby. It was really upsetting but I think instinctively I knew things weren’t right. The hospital don’t offer a follow up scan and only said to come back if I feel dizzy or have very heavy bleeding. The last day or so I have completely stopped bleeding so I have bleed for less than a week. I am still burping like crazy and I did a pregnancy test which had a faint positive line. I am now worried that not everything has come away and wondered if I should go back to the hospital or give them a call? I didn’t have any pain and the bleeding wasn’t really that heavy. I am sure each person’s body reacts differently but I just wanted to check whether this is in the normal range.
Thanks again,
Rochelle
Rochelle,
I am so sorry to hear this, I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug.
You have been through such an emotional rollercoaster and I am so sorry you didn’t get the ending we were all hoping for.
The hCG levels can take a while to return to pre pregnant levels and home pregnancy tests are now so sensitive that they will pick up hCG at very low levels so the positive pregnancy test and symptoms you are experiencing can be quite normal at this stage.
I am not medically trained however and if you are concerned at all I would suggest calling your hospital (I presume they gave you a direct number to call). Never feel worried about calling to check out anything you are concerned about, it is better to be on the safe side.
Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, if you start to feel unwell, with a temperature of above 37°C, or start to experience pain or bleeding, please seek urgent medical help as this can be signs of infection.
I am so sorry for your loss,
Here for you, as always,
Karen x
So sorry to hear this xxxxx thinking of you xxxx
Thanks Karen and Holly.
I am booked in for a scan tomorrow to check that everything is out, although my pregnancy test is now saying negative. Thank you both for all your support, you have both been lovely. I am feeling much better now. It wasn’t too much of a shock as I knew something wasn’t right but guess I just hoped I was wrong, so it was quite upsetting at the time. Anyway, I will keep in touch.
Good to hear that your scan went well Holly. Keep us updated on everything, lovely to hear some positive news.
Xxxx
Please keep in touch,
We are here whenever you need us,
Huge hugs,
Karen x