Pregnant on IUD

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Help. Just found out I’m pregnant whilst on the Kyleena coil. Never been more shocked in my life - we already have two kids and my youngest is 2yr 3m. Wasn’t planning on anymore kids at all, have been looking forward to my eldest starting school in September and having another just throws a spanner at everything.

No idea if it’s even a viable pregnancy as risk of ectopic is high and even if not ectopic there’s increased risks of miscarriage/early delivery all round.

I keep getting asked by drs/family if I want to continue with the pregnancy (assuming viable). I think so, DH 100% wants to, but I’m just so scared. I don’t think I could go through with a termination and the timing with the US roe vs wade decision seems so ironic. Part of me wants to miscarry just so the decision is out of my hands which feels horrible to admit to 😭😭😭😭.

Not sure how far gone I am but must be early as tested on Monday and was negative but tested yesterday (Saturday) and positive. So must only be 3/4 weeks? Feeling sick already - hence taking more tests - but also spotting/cramping (which isn’t unusual for me on the coil).

So you tested positive yesterday yet the doctor and family have already asked you if you want to continue with the pregnancy ?

Yes - I need to be seen urgently due to ectopic risk hence speaking to the out of hours drs to be referred to EPU.

Told my mum because I don’t want to do this alone 🤷🏼‍♀️

When will you find out if the pregnancy is viable?

You need to communicate with your DH about the choices ahead of you, as your relationship will carry the load of whichever choice you make.

Good luck.

We will talk, I just was trying to find solace on the internet.

It depends on how far gone I am. Apparently they can detect a pregnancy from about 5 weeks via abdominal ultrasound but if they can’t see anything they’ll scan again in a week or two. Feels like a long wait. Have to be on high alert for emergency ectopic symptoms and will get the coils removed asap on Monday.