looking for post surgery pregnancy positivity!

[Jenny_91-]

hello endo ladies.

I just found out I am 4 week plus 4 days pregnancy after my laparoscopy 8 weeks ago. I had right tube removed, several masses from my right ovary and my left ovary “unstuck” from back of my uterus. Also had work done on bowel, rectum and pouch. Stage 4 basically.

I’m in an absolute state of shock, after surgeon recommended we try for 6 months before commencing IVF treatment. It just doesn’t feel real after so many years of trying and not knowing I had endo and adeno. It somehow feels like a prank.

I’m getting into “shoulds” with how I feel, but overall my anxiety feels high. I feel like I haven’t really come to terms with the diagnosis, and worrying already that the endo will have somehow made this not viable.

Please don’t judge, I am grateful, but just looking for solidarity from anyone who has had similar feelings after finding out post laparoscopic surgery. I think I haven’t really had time to process “what has happened” as has been a 10 year battle to be diagnosed.

I’ve been desperate for pregnancy for so long, but my feelings feel misaligned.

x

[Behind_Hazel_Eyes]

First off congratulations! I am not in the same boat as you but I thought I would just reach out to say thank you for sharing your good news. I am stage 4 and have only ever had a diagnostic lap. I am hoping to get surgery in the next year though, just for fertility purposes! I recently had a failed round of ivf (the 2 eggs they managed to collect died the day after). We have been trying 6 years. Your story has given me hope and definitely helped confirm that surgery is the best option for me. Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy 🍀

[Fenblue]

omg this is AMAZING! Congratulations! I had my second private laparoscopy on 10th, they removed a large cyst, drained others and released my right ovary and tube which were fused to my pelvis so really got my fingers crossed and feeling positive post op! Great to read you news and it happening so quickly for you 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 I hope your anxiety lessens over time but totally understandable to feel that way and as if it’s all surreal - your post has given me loads of hope ❤️ sending love

[PinkPantherStyle]

You are so truthful. You and many of us realistic people are in shock at being pregnant & more so when not under an expected control. My shock coping mechanism was -it’s not a baby it’s foetus. I had every single test a foetus could then have excluding amniocentesis as others showed no concern. But only as we discussed & would have acted on them. Over 50% of conception’s are unplanned. Our daughter was born mid August, youngest in the academic year ! In the days of minimal maternity leave I was well established & back to work on shifts for Christmas Day & NewYear. What a journey you’re on. All the best.