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Possible ectopic?

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Spargle · 28/10/2018 17:34

I’ve been having strange feelings in my lower-right abdomen since Friday evening - mostly a sensation of pressure, with the occasional light stabbing pain. It seemed a sensible precaution to get it checked out sooner rather than later, so I called NHS 111 (such an excellent service!), and the sent me to a not-so-local walk-in centre.

The doctor there was very nice, and poked me a bit. It was somewhat uncomfortable when he poked in one spot in particular (which is always kind of a relief when you go in on a Sunday - makes you feel like maybe you’re not wasting everyone’s time!), and he’s sent me for a scan at his local hospital at 2.45 tomorrow.

Now I feel relieved that this is getting looked at, because if it is ectopic it needs fixing sharpish (I’ll be 6+1 tomorrow), but also rather sad. I feel as though things will not go well for me tomorrow, and obviously this is not an outcome that I want - we spent over a year TTC, and had given up hope of managing naturally (not that conceiving quickly would make things OK).

I think I’m mostly just moaning. But also, I’m feeling a bit alone. I’ve not told many people about this pregnancy, and it would be lovely if someone would say something nice and reassuring!

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mellongoose · 28/10/2018 19:12

Fingers crossed for you @Spargle. I'm glad you're getting seen.

StargazyDrifter · 28/10/2018 23:56

Sorry to read this. It's not an ectopic until you've been for that scan though, so fingers crossed! 🤞 It's a really anxious time when you suspect something like that. I've also been there. Could be lots of other things like muscles/ligaments softening or the corpus luteum or even a cyst of some sort. The most important thing is that you're being kept an eye on. Hope you get a restful night's sleep. 💫

Smash7 · 29/10/2018 12:50

@spargle Let us know how you get on. Until you have had your scan hold onto hope as they are rare. I had an eptopic pregnancy in March after a year of TTC and only knew when i had a bit of bleeding and was referred for an early scan. I am now 9 weeks pregnant and everything is fine :) Fingers crossed for you xxxx

shivbo2014 · 29/10/2018 12:53

Hi Keeping fingers crossed that its nothing to worry about! I had an ectopic in June and didnt have any symptoms like your having just bleeding like the previous poster said.x

Spargle · 29/10/2018 13:15

Thank you all for your support! Just eating lunch (go me!) before setting off to the hospital. Will update later x

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Spargle · 29/10/2018 20:14

Everything is in the right place! Massive relief!

Of course, I then went round the supermarket to find food I could eat, which is more standing and walking than I’ve done for over a week, so now I’m tired and crampy, but it is so good to know that I won’t need to have this baby forcibly removed any time soon. We might be having a baby! 😁😁😁

Thanks again for your support @mellongoose @StargazyDrifter @Smash7 and @shivbo2014 !

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mellongoose · 29/10/2018 20:20

That's really wonderful news!! So happy for you. Enjoy a treat and try to relax for a bit.

Hope the rest of your pregnancy runs smoothly.

Smash7 · 30/10/2018 16:20

Yay Grin

StargazyDrifter · 30/10/2018 22:57

Really glad to hear! Well done you for getting through it, hopefully a bit of peace now.

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