I remember so vividly the first day I clicked on this forum, searching for any success story that started similarly to mine. They really helped me process the grief and have hope again in addition to the amazing support I received from EPT. I did promise myself that I will return to this forum and share my success story to give someone else hope.
And here I am, ready to share my story…
I fell pregnant last February and was very excited. However, everything came crashing down after I went to A&E due to a weird sensation in my left tube. 3 scans later, it was a confirmed PUL/ectopic in my left tube. I couldn’t believe it. I remember thinking ‘why me?’. My HCG never went really high so I was offered the surgery because ‘my left tube was already damaged so why not remove it’ or expectant management. After a river of tears, I decided against my doctor to go for expectant management. It was successful and my body was able to let go of my little angel.
I waited 4 months to make sure my body had healed properly. It was a long 4 months full of questions. I wondered if I would ever have children because I am now ‘damaged’ and my risk of another ectopic is much higher. After the ectopic, I also noticed that I could now feel which side I would ovulate. So when I started trying again, I knew I ovulated on the left, the ‘damaged’ side. And I fell pregnant again. I cried and was so depressed because I was convinced it was ectopic again. When came my 6 weeks placement scan, I saw that little beating bean. He found his way to the right place and I like to believe that my little angel showed him the right way through the left tube.
I am now typing this while my grown little bean is napping in my arms. I finally have my rainbow baby.
So it is true. Yes, after an ectopic pregnancy, you have 15% chance of another. But you also have 85% chance of a healthy baby.
I hope someone will read this and feel hopeful again. x
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, especially including the ongoing pain, which is commonly felt by many. Your story really will be an inspiration to others. Please give your rainbow baby a cuddle from us,
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
The EPT is awarded the PIF TICK as a Trusted Information Creator, the UK-wide quality mark for healthcare information
If the information provided here or through the EPT website has helped you, you can donate towards our support services, volunteer, or fundraise to raise awareness.
Further information is available on our website.
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back support line: 020 7733 2653. We are able to provide support in multiple languages including British Sign Language.
Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list.
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
Thank you for telling your success story. It gives me hope.
We started trying again recently - I had an EP last October and was treated with methotrexate. My left tube is where I had an EP.
I think I’m pregnant but ovulated from the left side, I have tingly feeling and sharp pain but I have not missed my period yet. All these aches and random moderate or minor pains on my left have me paranoid that the embryo may be planted in my left tube again.
Can you please telling your symptoms before confirming that pregnancy was in the right place ?
Thank you Lyn for sharing your story. It definitely gives me and I’m sure others hope. I had my Methotrexate injection on 11/20 and I’m still in the process of helping my baby pass and get to 0 HCG. I hope that my Monday blood draw is at 0.
I love your thought process on your baby guiding your rainbow baby, that’s beautiful .
.