NanceXToo Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 So just as a final update, I've been going for bloodwork regularly every week while the doctors followed my HCG levels back down to 0 after I had to get a shot of methotrexate at the end of June for what was very likely an ectopic pregancy. Anyway, I went yesterday and got the results today- my levels are finally back down to 0 and I guess this is some sort of closure, at least. A little bittersweet, but I'm glad this part is over with and I can start looking forward again. I started taking my prenatals with folic acid again today and will wait a normal cycle or two and then start trying again. I'm just really hoping I will be able to conceive again on the quick side (I'm 38 and it took 5 months of trying for that ectopic) and hoping that the next time I have much happier results. Thanks to everyone who was supportive in my various pregnancy threads a while back and to those of you who PM'd me from time to time to check in. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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newlifemom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: What she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug:All the best to you as things progress.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nakia Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Much love, friend. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WiseOwlKnits Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I had an ectopic in 2005 that was treated with surgery and then had to be followed by Methotrexate. I couldn't wait to start trying again too. Please talk to your OB/GYN about when it's safe to try again. My OB made a HUGE deal out of the the potential side effects if you get pregnant too soon after an ectopic that's been treated with Methotrexate. Here is a study about methotrexate and the timing of subsequent pregnancies. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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soonermomma Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: And wishing you the best of luck for quickness in getting pregnant again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CourtneyMI Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers for a safe pregnancy next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leeannpal Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: My ectopic was in 2001 at age 35. I was pregnant 7 months later, with only one tube and ovary. Praying for a fast recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NanceXToo Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I had an ectopic in 2005 that was treated with surgery and then had to be followed by Methotrexate. I couldn't wait to start trying again too. Please talk to your OB/GYN about when it's safe to try again. My OB made a HUGE deal out of the the potential side effects if you get pregnant too soon after an ectopic that's been treated with Methotrexate. Here is a study about methotrexate and the timing of subsequent pregnancies. :grouphug: Thanks for the link. It does seem to indicate that waiting three months is sufficient which seemed to be the standard when I read people talking about it on pregnancy/TTC forums etc. I had my shot at the end of June and haven't yet decided whether to start trying again in September or October, but either way it will be about 3 months or more. Hopefully all will go well next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: Thank you so much for the update--I've been thinking of you. Lots and lots of :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cassy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: Thinking of you, and wishing you a speedy conception next time, and the smoothest and most perfect pregnancy. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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