I suffered an ectopic early March this year. I was only trying for a month and I didn’t even know I was pregnant (my LMP was only 27 days prior) before I was taken to OR. Needless to say it was a complete surprise and I ended up having a salpingectomy through laparoscopy. Fast forward one month; I’m recovering well from my surgery but I still haven’t gotten my period though it feels like I am (breasts engorged, cramping, dragging sensation, pangs of pain). I took a couple of tests. Turned out negative.
Last Tuesday I took another home test and it was a very faint positive. Took a blood test (qualitative was positive, quantitative was 87). Kept taking my home tests and the lines do seem to be getting darker. So definitely pregnant and going at it.
I’m scheduled for an US this Tuesday. But I can’t keep the anxiety at bay. Am I really pregnant? (Seriously though how much more proof do I need). Is it another ectopic? Why didn’t I start the folate sooner! Will I see anything on the scan? Is it too early? How far along am I? How can I date a pregnancy with no period! (Pending the dating scan of course).
And to top it all off, I am a type 1 diabetic with fair control but nowhere near ideal. Especially after the surgery I had. I’m worried that I’m not giving the fetus the best I can possibly give and it makes me even more anxious.
I must say I’m cautiously optimistic. Hopefully this one will stick. But how do I manage my expectations so I don’t let myself down? Especially with all my concerns.