4 days i decided to take a pregnancy test (as i do every single month around period time) and it was positive! 2 years ago i had an ovarian ectopic pregnancy. A year before that i had a natural miscarraige. We have 2 boys now 13 and 8 and we have wanted this baby for 4 years. We were actually going to attempt IVF at the end of this month so this is very shocking that it happened! still in shock-but now the fear is starting to set in. My cycles are really short so i actually know that i am currently 3.4 weeks pregnant. I’ve been referred to the EPU but they will not see me until i am farther along. I have 19 days to even find out if this is a viable pregnancy… i only have one tube and ovary left. I’m seriously terrified. If it were to happen again my hopes of being pregnant one last time would be totally gone. Im trying to keep busy but its constantly only mind. I’m lucky to be able to read this forum. it really does help
so heres to hoping third time is really a charm!
I am in the same boat as you I had an ectopic then my daughter after two years and just found out I’m preg worried sick doesn’t explain it! Sending best wishes your way X
thank you- and to you too… longest wait ever but i keep thinking about how i will feel if i see a little sac where its suppose to be in a couple weeks and try and keep my mind on that- i know worrying doesn’t help anything but those negative thoughts flood in occasionally. everyday I’m checking for blood and waiting for symptoms to be more noticeable. At the moment its just sore boobs and the occasion fatigue hitting, sounds weird but wouldn’t mind having my head down the toilet. it would actually put my mind at ease lol
Dear amyW34 and Rozeenac,
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancies,
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 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 a friend here who understands how you are feeling.
It is a little early for your scan. Doctors carry out an internal transvaginal scan at around six weeks with subsequent pregnancies after an ectopic. This is because there is a reasonable chance of seeing an embryo around this six week mark.
Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, I sadly have to remind you that if you experience any unusual bleeding, abdominal pain, shoulder tip pain, bladder or bowel problems or feel dizzy and unwell to seek urgent medical advice.
Sending warm hugs and positive thoughts to you both,
Much love,
Karen x
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