I had my ectopic in June. I had methotrexate and then surgery to remove my tube.
I’ve now found out I’m expecting again and I’m over the moon. I had a scan last Friday which was exactly 5 weeks from my last period (9th oct). The gestational sac and yolk sac were both present but there was no baby. This has had me so stressed for the last week. I can’t eat or sleep or function. I’m back for another next Friday which will put me at 7 weeks. So I’m praying I can see something.
I had a scan back in 2015 and I was dated at 5+ weeks and there was clearly a small baby with a heartbeat.
So I guess my question is, has anyone had this experience before and then had good news at a re scan?
Thanks for reading x
Hi Shanmurray12,
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy. Its very normal to feel a mix of emotions in future pregnancies after suffering an ectopic pregnancy and loss. While it’s helpful to have early scans, often they are too early to see the full development and that is why you are offered another scan around 7-8 weeks. While I’m not medically qualified to comment on your particular situation, I want to encourage you to take it easy and try as best as possible not to worry. I know this is often easier said than done.
We are here for you throughout and for whatever you need.
With good wishes,
Michele
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Hey,
Congratulations!
I’ve just recently had an ectopic and treated the same way as you. First scan at 5 weeks 3 days there was just a sac and a week later they saw a heartbeat that’s why I had the surgery as obviously it was in the wrong place!
Please don’t worry and least it’s in the right place! Maybe book a private scan to check in 