Pregnant after 2 ectopics

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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I suffered with an ectopic pregnancy in August 2021 and had my left tube removed, in March this year I had another ectopic- This time it was attached to the outside of my uterus and the stump of my removed tube.

We have tried to get pregnant again for the last few months but have had chemical pregnancies.

I got another positive test on Sunday and phoned the doctor on Monday to get some bloods taken and get an early scan booked in.

I had bloods taken on Tuesday and this morning and will hopefully get the results of those tomorrow- They’re checking to see if my HCG has doubled. In the mean time I’ve tried not to take loads of tests as that caused me more anxiety last time, but I just gave it and did 1, it was a different brand than the ones I did before and the line looked fainter.

I’m worried that it’s going to be another early loss, or another ectopic.

I promised my husband that if I had a third ectopic we would stop trying. My second was really traumatic, and honestly we’re both not over it still. So I feel so much anxiety and pressure that this could be the last time I’m pregnant.

Our scan is booked for Tuesday and part of me wants it to be now so we know what’s happening, and the other part of me is terrified about what it’s going to show. I don’t think I’m strong enough to go through another ectopic. :frowning:

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Hi AbbiR,

I know how worrying this period can be. I, too, suffered two ectopics, the second one in the stump of the first and also very traumatic. The waiting in early pregnancy is particularly difficult as we seek some certainty of what will come. You are doing all the correct things to get your scan booked in and connect to the early pregnancy services.

Many of us are anxious as we ttc and in future pregnancies. Please know that you are not alone. As difficult as it is, it can be helpful to take things slowly right now and focus on what is at hand, versus what might come. The time will pass, and your scan will be here soon. Hopefully, providing some reassurance.

Please do be mindful of your symptoms during this early pregnancy time. I took some solace in know that the medical support was there for me, no matter what would come. The other thing I just wanted to say is that with ectopic recovery, sometimes it takes even longer than we think it will. If you and your partner need extra time, please take it. These are traumatic events and new pregnancies can trigger old feelings. With this in mind, please remember we are here for you at any time you need.

With good wishes,

Michele

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Thank you for this post. Going in for my epu scan tomorrow and so scared.

Michelle

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Dear Michelle,The

I have been thinking of you today

Sending much love and positive thoughts,

Karen x

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Hi Karen,

I hope your scan went well.

We went for the first scan and it was too early to see anything- It was around 5.5 weeks. They did see that my uterus looked thick and could see that I ovulated from my right side. I went back for another scan a week later and they saw a yolk sack and were able to rule out another ectopic.

They couldn’t see a fetal pole however, and dated me at 5 weeks despite being around 6.5 weeks. They did say however that they weren’t worried about this, my hug levels were rising nicely.

I’m booked in for another scan on Friday, according to the date of my last period I’ll be 9 weeks, and their dates 7+3. Now feeling really worried again incase it hasn’t grown. My first pregnancy was a missed miscarriage, so now we know it’s not an ectopic pregnancy I have that worry in my mind. It feels never ending. I have a lot of anxiety and feel so worried whenever I think about the scan. I’m not sure how much more bad news I can take, and how many more times I can go through a loss.

Sorry for the long rambley post, I just find it helps to get all my thoughts down sometimes.

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Dear Abbie,

We will be keeping all of our fingers and goes crossed for you for Friday.

Feel free to lean on us for as long as you need,

Sending much love and more positive thoughts,

Karen x

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Registered Charity Number: 1071811

Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards

If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?

Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk

Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk

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Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters

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Thank you Karen :slight_smile:

I thought I would just give a little update, we had our scan today and we saw a healthy baby with a heartbeat <3

Keeping all of our fingers and toes crossed that things stay healthy.

The early pregnancy team have been fantastic and have booked me in for another scan in 2 weeks time because I feel so anxious and the 12 week scan feels so long away!

Sending love to everyone who needs it. x

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Dear Abbi,

That is great news and we will also continue to keep everything crossed for you. We are here for for if needed,

Sending much love,

Karen x

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Registered Charity Number: 1071811

Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards

If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?

Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk

Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk

We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653

Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters

Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team