A few days ago i found out i’m preg again , my hcg was just 12 at the time but 48 hours later it became 54 so more than doubled … i’m feeling the same pain that i felt with my ectopic on the right side , i have been feeling pain in that area everytime i ovulatw and every time I get my period on that side. Im sad and scared this would be my 4th failed pregnancy and im starting to get tired of trying
I forgot to mention my ectopic was never comfirmed it was questionable and went away on its own and i bled like a period after it
Dear Aliatheal,
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.
Speaking from UK medical practice and standards, usually doctors carry out an internal transvaginal scan at around six weeks with subsequent pregnancies after an ectopic. This is because there is a reasonable chance at six weeks of seeing an embryo around this six week mark.
As you have had hCG blood tests, I presume you are under the care of a medical team, who have booked a scan. It is good to hear your hCG levels have increased, having said this, I do think that if you are currently feeling pain which seems unusual and is concerning you and, in particular, if you experience any bleeding or spotting, it is better to get checked out to be on the safe side. As pain is unique to each person and I have such limited information, it would be better to get professional medical assistance by someone who can examine you. Visiting the hospital would give you peace of mind and, if you explain your previous possible ectopic pregnancy and the pains you are experiencing now, they would be able to check your symptoms and assist you.
Sending much love, warm hugs and positive thoughts,
Karen x
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Hi there, hope your pregnancy is progressing well. I am 4 weeks pregnant, three months after my ectopic (expectant management) and also having the exact same pains again - they’re just as sore as they were before. Hcg rising well and have a scan booked for Thursday but I’m so scared. Did everything turn out well for you? Thanks so much x
Hi ladies… I suspect I may be pregnant as I FEEL pregnant (haven’t done a test yet)… I’m worried too about stomach cramping and pain on my ectopic side… it is sore every month around ovulation so I don’t know if I’m just over thinking it and worrying! Good luck at your scans ladies!! Xx