Ectopic pregnancy

[FeatherFeather11]

Anyone else been through this hell? Mine was diagnosed last Friday and I feel as though I've had the rug pulled out from under me. I only had one Fallopian tube anyway. Luckily, didn't have to have surgery or methotrexate, but I'm sad and scared that it will happen again and I turn 35 in January and feel like time is running out. A week ago today I was the happiest woman in the world, and now it's over.

Hi feather I'm so sorry you have been through all this. I have no experience of ectopic pregnancy but have bumped up the support thread for you - hope you find the help you are looking for there.

Thanks baking xx

Hi Feather - I didn't want to read and run. So sorry you are going through this, it's awful.

I have had two ectopic pregnancies (lost a tube each time, and now doing IVF). I remember the shock and desolation - especially the first time. You think everything is fine and then suddenly you've lost your baby, your hopes for that pregnancy. You also have to come to terms with the fact that the "innocence" of early pregnancy has gone and next time will have an added layer of worry. You're in shock, and grieving - give yourself time to come to terms with what's happened.

However, you are in a really good position to conceive again. Egg met sperm and got it together, so it stands to reason that can and will happen again. And you have both your tubes, which is a real plus. Remember that your next pregnancy has a 90% likelihood of being in the right place and you will have lots of medical support to help you in those early stages.

Sending you ((((((hugs)))))) and

Ah, thanks fizzy and apologies for the delayed response. I actually only have a left tube - my right one was removed six years ago as it had twisted in on itself and nearly killed me! So now I've got the one tube which I've just had an ep with. It's such a strange feeling to be distrustful of your own body.

Sounds like you've been through a lot and come out the other side. It's good to know that it all gets easier somehow. Wishing you all the best with your IVF. xx

Hi feather - sorry, you did say that in your OP and I totally missed it! It might be worth talking your fears through with your GP or consultant about your remaining tube I think.

All the best with ttc to you, too. If you've been trying for over a year come and join us on the BESH thread in Conception (or there are other lovely groups too).