PCOS Message Board - View Single Post - Has anyone else had an ectopic pregnancy?

kimr · 06-26-2009, 10:06 PM

I am really struggling with this. I knew that something was just not right the way this pregnancy started.

I thought I had a period for four days (and it was a little lighter than normal) that started the day after fertility friend said it should. My doctor had done a pretty extensive blood workup on me since I have had four previous miscarriages. All the bloodwork came back normal. So, we scheduled an HSG. He told me it was important to not be pregnant and since I thought I was on day 4 of my cycle, I thought no problem and scheduled the HSG. But, something told me to take a HPT. So, I did and it was positive! I was excited, but obviously also concerned. Went to the doctor's office that next day and had a beta and then a couple of days later, another one and the levels were going up. During the second beta, I did have some spotting that lasted two days. I obviously canceled the HSG and thought, OK, here we go again.

Anyway, I continued to get betas and the levels were increasing, but a little slower than we had hoped (they are listed below in my signature). I had an ultrasound and they could not find anything. The doc mentioned tubal, but couldn't be for sure, so beta again and again. Levels continued to rise.

Ended up in the ER this past Monday night and had another ultrasound (including my first catheter - boy was that NOT fun). The ultrasounds could find nothing - but the beta did show a decrease in hCG. So, we knew I was miscarrying, but almost certain at this point that it was an ectopic preg. They still couldn't find the pregnancy anywhere, though.

Had a methotrexate shot on Wednesday. Have felt like complete crap since then. My whole upper abdomen is very, very sore. Feels like I have been punched in the stomach several times and then worked out. Motion seems to hurt my stomach. Went again to the docs office today - and we really don't think anything has ruptured (hemoglobin numbers were fine) and doc prescribed a little better pain meds. Feel better tonight (due to the pain meds), but am still just perplexed.

Is this what this feels like? Just complete sore? I have no bleeding. I have no idea what to expect. Doctor says that the pain will probably get worse before it gets better and last at least another week. He doesn't think I will bleed much since my uterus lining was so thin.

I am so concerned about getting pregnant again. While none of these miscarriages have been a walk in the park, this one is particularly worrisome and painful.

Just curious about others and wanted to know if someone may share their story with me. I know everyone is different, but it helps to hear other's stories.