Potential second ectopic advise please

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Hi all,

I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2015 which resulted in my left tube rupturing.

I have now found out I am pregnant again . I track my periods so I am very early in and found out at 4 weeks. I am now 5 weeks.

I have been for a scan and they couldn’t see much but are watching me with regular blood tests.

I have a few symptoms which I experienced last time and I don’t know if they are specific to ectopic pregnancy or in general.

I am experiencing pain in my opposite side to last time. It’s a constant dull pain/ ache and is present in my low back on the same side. It’s more uncomfortable when I lie down.

I am freezing cold to the bone! I am normally someone who rarely wears a coat but I’m finding my self wearing thermals in the house.

I have pain in what feels like the bone at the top of my bum it feels bruised.

My right side also feels slightly swollen. I have a scar from where they entered last time to remove the left tube the swelling is slightly below that. The best way to describe it is it feels plump.

My boobs are also swollen.

I know I am early on and the hospital is doing all it can to monitor but I am getting very frustrated I just want to know where I stand. I feel like I am waiting for the news that it’s ectopic. I’m emotionally fine but I just feeling anxious.

Has anyone experienced these symptoms second time round and it’s led to ectopic?

I am hoping if it is I can be treated via injection.

Would appreciate anyone who can provide some advice? I’m not bothered if it’s bad news I just want to feel like I have some clarity

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Dear kjm,

Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy.

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 a friend here who understands how you are feeling.

Unfortunately as there are sometimes no clear cut symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, t is very difficult to say whether these symptoms are normal pregnancy symptoms for you or not.

It is good to hear that you are being closely monitored and I would advise seeking medical advice with any new or worsening symptoms.

I wish I could give you more ideas about how to pass the time to try to keep your mind busy. Try reading, box sets.

I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts,

Karen x

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I didn’t have as many of the symptoms you describe but I did have the dull pain on my opposite side and it was not another ectopic in my case. Everything crossed for you x