Pregnant After Ectopic in March - nervous!

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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Hi,

I had an Ectopic in March which resulted in surgery and me losing my left tube. Me and my partner waited until June to start trying again I was really worried about being able to conceive again.

I felt a bit strange this month so I decided to take a test only to get a positive straight away at just 3 weeks and 2 days pregnant which was crazy to me! I was in utter shock! I have been taking daily tests in the hope that the lines progress and get darker, which they have. Even though I am so excited I can’t help thinking and worrying what if it’s another ectopic, it’s so scary! I have a 6 week scan booked on the 14th October but it just seems like forever to wait for that all important news.

Is there anyway I can try to keep calm and not worry or is this natural after an Ectopic?

Thanks, Leah xx

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Dear Leah,

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. My mind also 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 friends here who understand how you are feeling.

I wish I had more tips on how to pass the time quickly, try keeping your mind occupied, books, boxsets, going for gentle walks.

Sending much love and positive thoughts,

Karen x

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Hi Leah,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am waiting for my scan as well and I can totally understand how you are feeling.

Lots of love and luck to you :slight_smile:

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Hi Leah,

I was looking for someone to relate to, and I found it. I also lost my left tube to an ectopic in March. I just found out I am pregnant, and I won’t have my early scan until 7 weeks. To me, that is honestly terrifying. I trust my doctor, and her reasoning is that looking to early will only scare us. I understand all of your fears :fearful: :relieved: Hope everything went well and you are doing well!