Hi all, really need the support from this group today.
I had my first ectopic in Jan this year which was treated by expectant management. We waited a few months to try again and have just found out I’m pregnant again but have been bleeding. I thought I had miscarried which oddly I had made peace with as I knew deep down this pregnancy wasn’t viable.
I went to the EPU today for blood tests and to my surprise my hcg has more than doubled but my lining is so thin it can definitely not be viable, which makes me think another ectopic. My levels are still pretty low but I am terrified. I have to wait until Saturday for another blood test and just hope with all my heart it goes down. Which is so twisted considering all I want is a successful pregnancy.
Has anyone experienced this before? I don’t know how I’m going to be able to get through the next 2 days - the waiting is honestly horrible.
Hi Alice.rt,
I am so sorry to hear that you are experiencing this worrying time. I have been in this situation myself and know the feelings that come with the uncertainty and fear. Please take one day at a time and try to slow down during this period.
After an ectopic pregnancy, finding out we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. My mind started racing, and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. It is good that you are already being monitored. It is a nerve-wracking time, and you have a friend here who understands how you are feeling.
No matter what, we are here for you whenever you need us. Please know you are not alone, and take all the time you need to look after yourself and recover.
With good wishes,
Michele
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Thanks Michele. Sadly I already know this pregnancy isn’t viable so now it’s just hoping I miscarry as opposed to needing surgery/mtx. My first ectopic I didn’t know I was pregnant and when I found out my body had already started to realise which was good. However with this one, I have found out earlier but have no idea what’s happening and the wait to take bloods every 48 hours is awful. I just don’t know which way it’s going to go.
I never let myself believe I’d be the 1/80 and then the 1/10 but here we are and I don’t know how to even start processing this or what the future holds 
Be kind to yourself these next days. Take it all one step at a time. I know easier to say than to do. Listen to your body and continue being monitored.
You don’t need to know the next steps yet. Those will come in time. I know how hard it is and also have seen the healing that comes.
We are here for you,
Michele