TTC after ectopic pregnancy

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Hello I'm hoping to chat with other ladies ttc after ectopic pregnancy with tubal removal. I recently had an ectopic pregnancy and lost my left tube. I don't know anyone who has been through this so I've no one to talk to about this. I would love this tread to become a kind of support group where we can support each other on the scary journey of ttc.

Thank you @Springandsummer123 xxx

Can I have some advice please? When should I go to the EPU? I am 5 weeks Friday, I think. Last period was 4 September. Xx

@Ivybutterfly Mine told me in subsequent pregnancies they would scan me at 6 weeks x

Hi @Ivybutterfly , I phoned EPU where I live and was told due to covid they were not doing precautionary scans and only scanning if there is symptoms or concerns. We ended up booking a private scan for reassurance.

I would call them now to see if they your area is doing precautionary scans or not. I was disappointed but it wasn't the poor girl that had to tell me the news' fault.

Thank you xx

@Ivybutterfly I rang the ward I was on when I had my ectopic. They booked me in for a scan at 5w4 at my local hosp. Couldn't see much but saw the sac was in the correct location. They then got me back at 7 weeks too for another progress check.
Maternity services should be carrying on as normal, they are in my area. Hope you can get booked in. I remember how nervous I was the first few weeks x

Thank you. They told me to come in on Tuesday. ❤️❤️ Xx

I checked and I was seven and a half weeks when I ruptured.

That's great you get to have a scan on Tuesday! Should really put your mind at ease. Let us know how you get on xx

Glad you managed to get a scan @Ivybutterfly

Good news from me.. my hcg has dropped to zero so I don't need methotrexate or surgery

I've never been happier to be not pregnant!

Not sure whether we will try again or not .. but you all seem like lovely supportive ladies so I'll stay on this thread

I will do. @adviceneededplease224 I am so glad to hear that. Do whatever is right for you. You know what is good for you. Definitely stay on the thread. It is a great group. Xx

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if I could ask for some advice... I had surgery for an ectopic pregnancy last Friday and I was wondering when you stopped bleeding? The bleeding is definitely a lot lighter since having the surgery but I still need to wear a pad. I was just wondering how long it took for people to get back to normal?

I cannot remember exactly but I think it was a week. Sorry for your loss and bad experience. Get well soon. Xxx

@Ivybutterfly - Thank you for sharing your experience, I am sorry that you went through this as well :( Hopefully that will mean that mine will come to an end soon. I just need to get back to normal so I can move forward. I’m going to Cornwall for a few days on the weekend with my partner so I’m hoping that will help xx

@Intrigued2020 welcome and hope you're feeling ok.
I can't remember how long the bleeding went on for but I think it was exactly 6 weeks until I got my period back and cycles went back to normal. X

@Springandsummer123 - Thanks for sharing! I’m sorry to hear that you went through this as well. I’m really not sure how long it’s going to take my body to go back to normal but it’s nice to hear from other people who have experienced it. Hopefully I will get my normal cycle back soon 👌 xx

Aww that's great they are taking you in to check you and baby over! Wish my area did that!! Fingers crossed xx

@intrigued2020 I had my surgery two weeks ago, I only bled very lightly for 2 days but had already been bleeding for 2 weeks before the surgery. I hope yours eases off soon and so sorry you've had to go through this shit experience. I finally got a negative on a frer yesterday, surgery on 24th

@DoctorBambino - really! Ahh okay, that’s good to know. I’m sorry that it happened to you as well. I was bleeding for 18 days before I had the surgery and it’s now been a week and still bleeding :( they have given me a pregnancy test to take in two weeks time and if it’s positive or if I still have bleeding I need to let them know. I just can’t wait to not have a pad in! I feel like I wish I had never came off the pill to have a baby now, definitely will need time off before thinking about it again 😫😫 xx

Has anyone had both tubes removed? I had this done a few months ago and now wondering if I should try ivf in the future as I have a dc and wonder if I should be happy with what I have? I could spend fortunes and be end up so disappointed.

If you really want a baby then I think you should go for it. You could ask your GP if they can cover any costs. Definitely see a fertility doctor and weigh up your options. Xx

I got a flashing smiley on my clear blue today, 17 days post tube removal. My doctors didn't mention waiting so I'm getting straight back on ttc. Hoping what you hear about being more fertile after a loss is true 🤞

Good luck! ❤️❤️ Xx

Wow amazing, and your brave!! I avoid sex for months after mine 😂

It’s not an ectopic! 🍾🍾🍾