So i had an ectopic pregnancy in nov 2015 and had to have tube removed as it ruptured. I then got pregnant with my 5th child in jan 2016 and had a lovely little boy. Ive now found out im pregnant again last period was 27 feb 2017 not sure how long my periods are at the moment as im still breastfeeding my little boy ive had some regular some not this is where it gets strange . We had sex a few days after my period ended around the 5/6 of march 2017 period didnt start at the end of march like it should have done i didnt think to much of it but decided to do a test on the 5th april it was negative and had sex on the 6th april those are the only times we have had sex literally twice… i did another test on the 12th april and it was a faint positive. So i rang epu they booked me for a scan on the 20th april. However i started to get pain in.my lower left side (where my remaining tube is) down my back and into my leg infact all lower back and both legs!! I went to a & e and their pregnancy test was negative so they did a pregnancy blood test a clotting test and full blood count. They finally refured me to the epu 3 hours later who said they wouldnt scan me as i their test was negative and they were waiting for my bloods back i got checked over poked and prodded repetedly like no one was taking me seriously atall!! They eventually let me home that night and rang later with the results my pregnancy bloods were 221 and they wanted to repeat on monday today . Ive had the bloods and now im waiting for the results on the phone. So i am pregnant or was i have no idea what is going on. I have pains in my left side still my back hurts im anxious as anything but more than anything im terrorfied im going to rupture i have a feeling its ectopic i dont know why my shoulders hurt . I told the nurses all the pains i was having and they are not intrested im scared and no one is taking me seriously. They said they wont scan me until the pregnancy hormone is above 1000 as they wont see anything!! What do i do? Where do i stand ? Obviously the epu is shut today as its bank holiday so they wont do anything. What i dont understand is i would be 7 weeks pregnant today … My levels seem very very low from what ive read they should be at this point which is making alarm bells ring for me … Also with my last ectopic i was 6 weeks and had a faint pregnancy test that time . I dont understand how i could be this pregnant and my levels are not high enough i had sex twice in 6 weeks . I guess i just dont know what to think or do but every pain sends me into nearly panic mode having anxiety doesnt help but im so scared if it is ectopic and it ruptures whats gonna happen as ive 30 mins away from the hospital!! I know i sound a mess but if anyone can advise me or help me out i wpuld be very grateful. Thank u in advance
Dear Stacey87xx,
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.
It is very difficult to give you advice about how far along in the pregnancy you are as, I am not medically trained and as you are aware it depends on when you ovulated.
Interpreting hCG levels at this stage also proves difficult. In isolation, hCG tests only provide a part of the picture - declining levels indicate that a pregnancy has ended and will be miscarried. It can also possibly indicate an ectopic pregnancy that is “self-resolving”. Also hCG levels rising by less than 66% over 48 hours means it is likely (but not certain) that it is ectopic. If levels rise normally, they suggest the pregnancy is implanted in the uterus. You may see from this that hCG levels only indicate certain possibilities and are not in themselves a definitive guide and a single measurement is even more difficult to interpret. A positive identification of an implanted embryo on a scan is usually needed before a final diagnosis/certainty that the pregnancy has implanted in the uterus. This is possibly the reason why your doctors are waiting until your appointment to carry out scans and tests.
You mention however that you had blood tests today. If they did not get back to you, I would advise calling the hospital, mention to the call handler that you were expecting blood test results from the EPU and as they are closed, can you be put through to someone or a ward that could give you the results.
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 ectopic pregnancy and the pains you are experiencing now, they would be able to check your symptoms and assist you.
I know how the days seem to drag towards the date of the scan and blood tests and waiting feels like forever! I felt that too with my subsequent pregnancy. You are not alone while the days pass and I will be thinking of you. Hopefully your doctors can provide you with the reassurance that you need.
Sending much love and warm hugs,
Karen x
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Thank you it is such a worrying time thank you for your kind words . I recieved my bloods back they went from 221 on saturday to 773 yesterday i have been told to go for a scan on the 20th as planned i will update.
Dear Stacey 87xx,
I will be thinking of you tomorrow,
Sending much love and positive thoughts,
Karen xxx
Update… Had my scan this morning and baby is in the right place around 5 weeks pregnant saw a gestational sac & the the start of baby go back on the 8th may to check for heartbeat. Pregnant from right ovary (tubeless side) Again… Ultrasound tech said obviously body likes that side egg wise lol 
Dear Stacey87xx,
Congratulations, that is such great news and thank you for sharing your positive news and giving hope to so many.
Sending much love,
Karen x