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What to expect after ectopic pregnancy
I just had an ectopic pregnancy back in December...My levels are still registering at 120,so I still have to go get blood work done every week until they are down to zero..And I am having my second period this month..This morning my cramps were so bad I almost couldn't walk..I am just wondering if there is anyone out there that has went through the same thing..
Weird how the men feel about it - my husband thought nothing of telling everyone the first time around that we were pregnant. After the ectopic pregnancy he was terrified. When we did get pregnant again, he didn't want to tell anyone. He didn't even want me to tell my mom and sisters. They are my support system and it was important for me to tell them! He straight out refused to let anyone else know until I reached my second trimester and he felt a bit more safe.
I didn't think the ectopic pregnancy really affected him too much, but two weeks after the whole situation he cried in front of me about it. I've never felt something so healing. Just knowing that he cared as much as me helped me to move on.
My husband too was so afraid that it would happen again. I must admit that I was afraid too. The HSG test only put my mind half at ease because the adhesions were right at the entrance to my tubes. But the test itself can provide theraputic effects. And it's probably hard to hear right now, but being pregnant can increase your chance for conception again. Losing one might make room for the other.
And it's so hard to wait for the test. It seems like it takes f o r e v e r to reach zero, then wait for the right calendar day to do the test. We were right at the point where my numbers were low enough, but not close enough to zero and I was about to ovulate again. Hubby really tried to pressure me into trying again right away, but I decided not to. I would have hated to wait all that time, get pregnant again, have blocked tubes, experience it all again, then have to wait it all out AGAIN just to have the test performed. I could have wasted another half a year if it had gone wrong.
We decided to wait and follow the doctor's instructions to a T. We did that and fell pregnant the first cycle of the HSG (about a week after the test). We also were taking fertility vitamins (yes, hubby too). We really tried to improve our lifestyles as well - cut out caffene, prayed more, and added a bit more exercise to our routine (but not too much). We also used pre-seed. Undoubtedly, prayer worked. But I think the other things helped us out a bit too.
My family prayed. His family prayed. Me and hubby prayed unceasingly. It works. Sorry to make you cry, but I hope you are able to find great hope in my story!
I didn't think the ectopic pregnancy really affected him too much, but two weeks after the whole situation he cried in front of me about it. I've never felt something so healing. Just knowing that he cared as much as me helped me to move on.
My husband too was so afraid that it would happen again. I must admit that I was afraid too. The HSG test only put my mind half at ease because the adhesions were right at the entrance to my tubes. But the test itself can provide theraputic effects. And it's probably hard to hear right now, but being pregnant can increase your chance for conception again. Losing one might make room for the other.
And it's so hard to wait for the test. It seems like it takes f o r e v e r to reach zero, then wait for the right calendar day to do the test. We were right at the point where my numbers were low enough, but not close enough to zero and I was about to ovulate again. Hubby really tried to pressure me into trying again right away, but I decided not to. I would have hated to wait all that time, get pregnant again, have blocked tubes, experience it all again, then have to wait it all out AGAIN just to have the test performed. I could have wasted another half a year if it had gone wrong.
We decided to wait and follow the doctor's instructions to a T. We did that and fell pregnant the first cycle of the HSG (about a week after the test). We also were taking fertility vitamins (yes, hubby too). We really tried to improve our lifestyles as well - cut out caffene, prayed more, and added a bit more exercise to our routine (but not too much). We also used pre-seed. Undoubtedly, prayer worked. But I think the other things helped us out a bit too.
My family prayed. His family prayed. Me and hubby prayed unceasingly. It works. Sorry to make you cry, but I hope you are able to find great hope in my story!
Yes I also had the methotrexate shot...It just feels like this going on forever,my husband is scared this is going to happen again,I am just ready to get my tubes checked so I can have peace of mind..But thank you for sharing your story it gives me hope and made me cry..thanks for taking the time
Yes. I totally went through the same thing. It's so totally painful. It took about 6 weeks for my levels to go back down. Have you been treated in anyway to terminate the pregnancy? I did the methotrexate shot, which caused more discomfort initially, but then it got better. I had about 2 menstral cycles between all the discovering the pregnancy and the end of the pregnancy.
After my numbers reached zero, my dr put me on a high dose of folic acid to replace what the shot did. She also sent me for a HSG test to check my tubes. The test showed adhesions on one side, but the dye did exit the tubes. I ended up getting pregnant that same cycle. I am not a bit over 25 weeks along with a beautiful baby girl.
There is hope at the end of the tunnel. You probably feel stuck and sad right now, but good things WILL come your way. It just takes more time than we really want to wait. After the discovery of my ectopic pregnancy it was about 3, almost 4 months before I was able enjoy the joy of a new pregnancy. And even then I was so worried all the time. As more time goes by, I tend to get less worried and can enjoy the pregnancy even more. Just be patient and pray a lot - it will get you through this difficult time.
And feel free to message me with any questions any time! :)
After my numbers reached zero, my dr put me on a high dose of folic acid to replace what the shot did. She also sent me for a HSG test to check my tubes. The test showed adhesions on one side, but the dye did exit the tubes. I ended up getting pregnant that same cycle. I am not a bit over 25 weeks along with a beautiful baby girl.
There is hope at the end of the tunnel. You probably feel stuck and sad right now, but good things WILL come your way. It just takes more time than we really want to wait. After the discovery of my ectopic pregnancy it was about 3, almost 4 months before I was able enjoy the joy of a new pregnancy. And even then I was so worried all the time. As more time goes by, I tend to get less worried and can enjoy the pregnancy even more. Just be patient and pray a lot - it will get you through this difficult time.
And feel free to message me with any questions any time! :)
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