Hi folks my hcg levels are just 5000!!! I’m being taken for surgery immediately. Thanks for all your love and support. Think I’m in shock now as the tears have stopped.
Hello everyone,
Thank you for the yesterday however, my little lambie has implanted next to my ovary (they think) absolutely devastated and keep crying. I swear everyone at the hospital probably thinks I need sectioned 😭 does anyone have any experience of an ectopic? What do I need to expect? I suppose it’s good they’ve found it early as I’m only due to be 5-6 weeks xxx
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Thank you for your support. Your posts always inspire me as you’re a very strong and amazing woman. You are going to be the best mum to your twins xxxx
Awww thanks Violet, that's really kind! However, you are stronger than you know.....takes a lot of guts and determination to do IVF. Hopefully once you have recovered physically and emotionally you can find the strength to carry on!! Look after yourselves and be kind to each other.xx
I’m really sorry. This is not something that I have experience with but I had a few miscarriages before, so I know how you must feel... it’s devastating and I wish I could say something and change how you feel... Im praying for you♥️🙏🏼
Thank you! I’ve managed to miraculously refocus my attention in a book while I recover. If I allow my mind to think of what I’ve been through I just breakdown xx
I’m so, so very sorry, I’ve recently gone through this and it was right by my ovary too, the very top of my tube. I was 6w3 days I think, and it was bleeding and ready to rupture so I had to have surgery. The only time we managed a heartbeat so I was devastated.
If it had been earlier then I could have had the injection to halt the pregnancy, which initially I thought would have been preferable. But when they opened me up that tube was a mess so it was a good job they looked inside and took my tube as it would have only happened again.
You’ll be in total shock at this point, I certainly was. If you need to talk feel free to message me.
You’ll just need support and love from your nearest and dearests at the moment but if I can help then let me know.
Hi Violet. Sorry to hear it’s ectopic. I’ve sadly had two ectopics. Treatment will depend on how well the pregnancy has progressed. methotrexate (a drug) might be possible, or it will be surgery (usually key hole). Unfortunately a progressing ectopic can often cause damage, so make sure you find out this and if any ovary/Fallopian tube will need to be removed as well. Thinking of you, ectopic pregnancy loss is particularly scary. Also if you do need surgery, be prepared to be asked afterwards what you want to do with the pregnancy tissue (some people want it and bury it). I’ve found they ask this without any sensitivity and it really shocked me, so I wanted to give you a heads up, although it is horrible to think about xx
Hi violet, neither ectopic was from IVF. They were both natural conception but they caused so much damage I then needed IVF. I’ve had two rounds of IVF since then and no further issues with ectopic pregnancies (so far anyway) xx
Ive had 2 ectopics sadly both ruptured as were tubal and had heartbeats so Tube couldn’t be saved.
Depending on your hcg levels they’ll likely offer you methotrexate - this is a drug more commonly used to treat cancer so can make you feel pretty crappy for weeks after. Also means you MUSNT get pregnant for 3 months afterwards as a side effect is it basically removal folic acid from your body and so you risk birth defects in a new pregnancy (or 6 months if you get 2 injections)
The maximum hcg level they’ll give MTX in the U.K. is 5,000 below that you’ve got a pretty good chance of it working (my level was 5,000 for my first ectopic but agreed to try it but it didn’t work)
The drug is often administered on the cancer ward so be prepared for that. It’s normal for hcg to continue to rise for Up to 4 days after the shot but then they should fall and a hospital will monitor your levels until they reach zero
As your ectopic is on the ovary if they do have to operate bear in mind they’ll likely have to remove the ovary so be prepared mentally for that also.
I had my second ectopic with no MTX in the July and did another egg collection in the September in case you were thinking ahead IVF wise.
Chances of having another ectopic do increase once you have had one. Also IVF also increases chance of having an ectopic (my second ectopic was an IVF transfer). Having a double transfer also increases the risk again - I know a lot of info there but what helped me get through it was making plans for the future x
Thank you for this information. I’m devastated but I guess I knew deep down something wasn’t right about this transfer. I was just so desperate for this baby to be real.
The way I feel just now, I’m not sure if I will go back for treatment. A miscarriage and now this has really knocked my confidence.
Hi violent, firstly I’m so sorry, it’s such a heartbreaking experience. I had an ectopic in July, I was 6w3d when I found out. My clinic initially monitored my blood levels, then with rising hcg I tried the methotrexate injection, which didn’t work for me and eventually led to my tube rupturing and I had surgery to remove it. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or just for support!
Thank you. I wasn’t offered the injection as they felt it wasn’t going to work. I’m out of surgery without a tube. Hardly slept because they keep having to do checks but I’m sure you’ll remember all this too. I’m back to crying a lot as the nurses are being too nice. I feel like such a failure and embarrassed because 4 of my close friends and family members are all pregnant (some with ivf) and here is me sitting in the hospital having to have surgery because my wee baby never managed to implant in the right place. Devastated. Sorry for the mini emotional rant but I just hate my body xxx
I'm so sorry to read this Violet, you poor thing. I just wanted to send you lots of love - let those tears out, don't worry about anyone else. The world sucks sometimes and you're allowed to cry. xxx
Thank you! It’s funny but I’ve had a gut feeling since the late positive test this pregnancy wasn’t quite right. But there is always that strong fire of hope in us all. I was desperate for the wee blastocyst to work xx
Lots of love to you...I've no experience with ectopic but my Cousin had one and took a week or so to recover physically but obviously mentally takes far longer. I think you're right the earlier the better for treating the situation and I know it can be very serious if they don't spot it early Sending you a virtual hug, must be so hard after coming this far 👐 xx
I’m so sorry Violet 💙 I had an ectopic found at a private scan - I thought I was 11 weeks but they think I was a little further. I lost a fallopian tube with it. I think it was so unexpected (I was lucky enough to have no pain/symptoms) and shocking for us it took me a long time to recover emotionally. It’s trite to say but it’s so important now to be kind to yourself, ectopic are so cruel. Thinking of you xxx
So sorry to see your update, take care of yourself during this time, hopefully you’ll be home tomorrow so you’ll have your partner there to support you xx
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My fears confirmed 💔
Updated -the morning call
Done my egg collection this morning!
Reflexology done ✅ And txt confirm my transfer 2morrow 
