Hello after two miscarriages last year, me and hubby decided we were ready to try again. I fell pregnant straightaway but the happiness was short lived, I began having brown spotting and pain, I went for a scan they couldn’t locate the pregnancy but as I was 5 weeks 2 days they said it could be too early. They checked my hcg levels which were doubling. However on Friday just gone I went for another scan which confirmed ectopic stuck in right tube. Even though I was only 5 weeks 5 days because my hcg levels were doubling they said I need surgery. So Friday I had was whisked off very quickly and they removed the ectopic pregnancy but not my tube as my left tube was also dilated and abnormal. They said both my tubes are wavy/bendy rather than straight and could be from ectopic or prior to however I’m not in any of the risk factors. They since checked my hcg they are dropping and have to have more bloods tomorrow. I’m anxious as been shocked every step of the way and worried the histology on the ectopic pregnancy will come back as another shock. I said could this be sinister etc they said very unlikely (my dates matched up etc and they couldn’t see pregnancy then could a few days later but I’m Petrified and can’t relax. I’m scared my hcg levels won’t continue to drop. Anyone else been afraid like this as I’m so scared and upset n obv don’t want a sinister diagnosis sorry x
Dear vics03,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses. From your words, I can imagine how frightening the experience must have been and I am sorry you have had to go though this.
When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it’s treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an ordeal, putting them together can be immense and overwhelming and your feelings are completely normal.
I think it is natural to worry and think of worst case scenarios after we have been through such a devastating experience. You are still being followed up from the hospital so please don’t hesitate to ask them any questions you may have and we will be here for you for as long as you need. You are not alone.
Sending much love and warm hugs,
Karen x
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