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TTC following an ectopic pregnancy

913 replies

PinkElephant · 01/01/2007 18:35

Hi, My DH and I have been TTC for the last 8 months and finally found out I was pregnant before christmas. Since then I have been in hospital and have been treated for an ectopic pregnancy. I was given a hefty dose of Methotrexate which has made me feel rotten and should induce a miscarriage soon. We can't start TTC for 3 months now which is really hard to take as it took us a while the first time - but everything will have to be on hold until the summer now. Has anyone experienced this?

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cedar12 · 21/03/2007 09:32

Good luck Lissie got my finger crossed for you. I am at work tonight but will log on in the morning to see your news.

GibbonInARibbon · 21/03/2007 09:32

good luck petal

lissielou · 21/03/2007 10:01

thanks. am at good place in cycle for tests to start straight away

Glimmer · 21/03/2007 15:52

Good luck, Lissi!!

lissielouwithbunnyears · 22/03/2007 07:42

well, the nurse was lovely. got loads of blood tests to be done, some on day 21 some on day 2. she also wants me to have an hsg. (luckily i knew what she was talking about) she was appalled at the standard of care i recieved said that there were loads of discrepancies in my notes and suggested off the record that if ivf is our only option we either lobby the nhs trust using our previous treatment as leverage or just out and out look for compo and use that to fund treatment. if i get pg naturally im to bypass my gp totally and contact the epu/fertility clinic immediately for a scan she also thinks i may benefit from extra folic acid and soluble asprin, but will wait for test results back.

cedar12 · 22/03/2007 08:06

I am so glad they had some good advise for you lissie. Will you have to wait for long for hsg? Its interesting what she said about extra folic acid and the aspirin. I presume the aspirin is to help with clotting?

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PinkElephant · 22/03/2007 13:31

Oh Lissie I'm so glad you had a sympathetic ear this time. You see...there are some nice nurses out there....are there Cedar

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PinkElephant · 22/03/2007 13:32

ooops - that was supposed to be aren't there Cedar? Terrible keyboard today....

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cedar12 · 22/03/2007 18:17

Just the Drs I find a problem usually Us nurses are usually the most sane ones I find

lissielouwithbunnyears · 22/03/2007 19:15

can have HSG as soon as i want, next month if i prefer but she'd rather wait another m til we've had most of the other tests done

cedar12 · 22/03/2007 19:26

So glad things are finally getting moving for you lissie.

Lubyloo · 22/03/2007 22:26

Hi All,

I've not had any time to get on here recently. Have finally tonight been able to have a proper read. Glad everyone seems to be doing ok.

It sounds like things are starting to happen for you now Lissie which is great.

Glad your HSGs went well Pink Elephant and Cedar. How's the pain now PE?

Congrats to Sparkly

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PinkElephant · 23/03/2007 16:30

Hi Luby - I feel absolutely fine now, thank you for asking. How are you?

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PinkElephant · 23/03/2007 16:31

Lissie - thats great news!!! Having an HSG is definately worth it

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Glimmer · 23/03/2007 18:05

Hi all -- sorry to be intruding again. LissieWBE I have been following your story, although there are some bits of informations that have escaped me. I know that you have considered at some point to complain or sue.
I have recently written a number of complaint letters to the NHS trust, GP and private consultant and finally sent them off. I do not expect too much of a reply, but have to admit that expressing my frustration has made me feel much better and I have made some progress in trying to leave that traumatic time behind.

I realise that you must have many things on your mind that are probably more important to you than complaining, but I just thought I share...

lissielouwithbunnyears · 23/03/2007 18:50

glimmer, got another thread running at the mo with my complaint letter on it. the hospital have to respond within a set timescale. again you can CAT me at any time if you want!

cedar12 · 27/03/2007 16:13

Hi everyone, been very quiet here recentley how are you all.

lissielouwithbunnyears · 28/03/2007 11:15

hi cedar, blimey. it has been quiet how are you feeling?

cedar12 · 28/03/2007 11:54

Ok thanks lissie, cd23 today so the dreaded waiting bit convinced myself yesterday I was pg so hard not to symptom spot. I think I am being a bit hopefully as its only the first month of proper ttc since ep.
Have you arranged any of your tests yet?

lissielouwithbunnyears · 28/03/2007 12:21

got chromosone and day 21 bloods on monday, the nurse wants me to wait until may to have my HSG but i want to just get it out of the way iykwim. got so many blood tests to do now am starting to look like a pincushion.have you had your HSG results back yet?

cedar12 · 29/03/2007 07:56

No results yet they are really starting to piss me off now.

Lubyloo · 29/03/2007 20:29

Is everyone ok? Just to let you know I'm out this month -period has just started. Must try harder next month!

cedar12 · 30/03/2007 08:02

Better luck next month luby, I think I might be joining you in a few days I am sure its on its way.

lissielouwithbunnyears · 31/03/2007 15:03

hi all! got some news, af is due a week mon or next sat depending on whether cd1 is 1st day of spotting or bleeding and got a BFP yesterday!

surely a bfp this early is a good sign, got early bfp with ds not with my mcs or the ep!

cedar, why dont they have your results? thats shocking!

cedar12 · 31/03/2007 15:27

Congratulations Lissie sounds really positive this time. I am sure bfp this early is a really good sign.
I got my af this morning a bit fed up got my hopes up a bit. Have you got any tips for me for next month.
Where is everyone else? Are you still out there pink elephant.