Looking for hope after ectopic pregnancy

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I have very recently suffered an ectopic pregnancy and had my left fallopian tube removed, this was my first pregnancy.

I have spent the last 2 weeks feeling incredibly low and I am trying to get back to feeling more myself and trying to be positive for the future.

I would really love to hear from anyone who has been through the same or similar and got their rainbow baby, to give me some hope.

Thank you xx

I'm sorry for your EP, I went on to have 2 DD without any problems despite only having one fallopian tube. I do remember the post surgery worries that I might struggle to get pregnant again and have children (It was my first pregnancy).

I got pregnant quickly after losing a tube (as did a close friend of mine) - there is hope! Xx

I had an ectopic which was a really terrifying thing, I remember when I was still groggy and coming round from surgery a consultant told me to “ignore any people who say you can’t get pregnant, you absolutely can” waited for my cycle to get back into a groove and went on to have two healthy sons now 4 and 7.

Sending you and your family so much love x

I lost a fallopian tube because of an ectopic pregnancy and a further laparoscopy showed my remaining tube was completely blocked. I had to tell DH I was infertile 5 dates in, to be fair to him. 3 DC followed in the next 4yrs! Have faith x

@CrotchetyQuaver@PancakeCloud@StephenKingIsScaredOfMe@Youreatragedystartingtohappenthank you all so much, this really does reassure me ❤️

I had an ectopic pregnancy many years ago after 2 children, tube and ovary removed, very shortly afterwards pregnant again and went on to have 5 more healthy children including twins. There is definitey hope.

My rainbow baby is mid teens now! There's a slightly reduced chance each month but the eggs can actually leap across so don't lose hope, accept any investigations and keep trying. Good luck.

So sorry for your loss.

I have a good friend who experienced ectopic loss/ tube loss. Her next baby was born within 2 years xx

I personally found miscarriage the hardest experience of my life. It does get better. I didn’t have ectopic but after losses myself and husband were both diagnosed with fertility issues. We were told our only chance was IVF - the month I was due to start it - found out our miracle was on the way.

take care of yourself and it will get easier x

Aw I'm so sorry to hear this.

My 2nd pregnancy was ectopic, I also lost the left tube.

When we started trying again, DD only took 2 cycles to conceive 🙂

I also had an ectopic and had one tube removed. I went on to have my dc (no 2) the next year.

I found the ectopic really hard to deal with, so please be kind to yourself!

Sorry you’ve been through this. It’s so so tough. It takes time to heal because it’s such a rollercoaster and you’re healing physically and emotionally. It’s a lot.

I had my dd by ivf after an ectopic but my sister had two children naturally after an ectopic. Sending you a hug.

Another position story here! I had an ectopic and had my tube removed. I conceived again naturally a year later and then again 3 years later, aged 36. My 2 boys are now 18 and 21!
Sending lots of love, it’s such a difficult thing to go through x

I had an ectopic and lost a tube. I also had very irregular and heavy periods.

7 years without contraception and assuming I wasn’t going to have a baby, I ended up with 2 in 18 months! I was 40. That was 22 years ago!

Also when I discovered mumsnet :)

Look after yourself OP

My first pregnancy was ectopic - horrible experience and remember the worry and low mood well.

I had 3 dc post ectopic and all pregnancies and births were pretty smooth.

Sorry for your loss OP. Completely relate to the urge to find post-ectopic success stories in those early days.

I lost my left tube to an ectopic and have had one baby (and another pending) since. One of mine was even conceived with an egg from the left ovary so it is true what they say about the remaining tube working overtime!

I remember being offered an appointment with a consultant within six months of surgery and found it very helpful to speak about my specific case and what it meant for fertility. I recommend if that’s an option for you.

Wow! I can’t thank you all enough for these messages.

It’s so incredibly reassuring to hear so many positive stories. Thank you all so much for sharing and for all the well wishes.

I will be keeping this pinned to read through when I’m feeling low.

Thank you ❤️

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