Today's HCG results are already back in from the clinic. The numbers are 12, 200 so at least it is going down but still a little higher than they like. The docs have consulted and suspect an ectopic, but as the HCG levels have gone down a little they are hopeful that my body is getting rid of it naturally. Sounds cold, but you know, I need to detach from it, whatever it was, and move on. The docs said that they still have no idea where the little sucker is, scary huh.
Anyways, the plan is to get through the weekend and go to ER if I have any pain, just to be on the safe side. Otherwise, another HCG test on Monday and they may try methotrexate to help get it out of there, or worse case, it's a laparoscopy.
Good times....(said with a large dose of Sarcasm).
You know, adoption really is looking good right now...that or a nice Harley ;)
Next stop for me...*MARGARITAVILLE*
So sorry to hear about your ectopic. I had an ectopic scare last year, although it turned out just to be an empty sac in the uterus (for which I had a D&C). I guess it's good that the HCG numbers are already coming down. Hopefully you won't have to take the methotrexate, although I know there have been several bloggers who have and I think have done ok. Take care of yourself. (and drink as many margaritas as you want ;-) )
ReplyDeleteHopeB - I wonder if mine is just a scare, I mean they couldn't find anything. Quite honestly I'm not sure I want to take Methotrexate. It's not like I'm in any pain and I'd rather just see if my body takes care of it all on its own rather than add another chemical cocktail to the mix. Was your empty sac big on the u/s? Hope you don't mind me asking. They did see a small blob in my uterus but said it was too small to be the fetus, considering my HCG levels. I'm so confused and it doesn't help when the docs are just as perplexed.
ReplyDeleteI'm here from LFCA. Just wanted to send you my thoughts, I'm so sorry to hear of your awful rollercoaster!! I hope it's over soon, I know the feeling- you just want to get off.
ReplyDeleteI had an ectopic scare after our first IVF cycle that turned out to actually be intrauterine. I took two doses of methotrexate however, before they found out that it wasn't ectopic. The metho wasn't bad or anything, I didn't have many side effects from it (just a little nausea here and there, a little light headed the day of the shots, and kinda fatigued for a week). However, you're not allowed to drink after you get the shot for a while- so head to margaritaville ASAP, just in case you have to have it.
I'm getting a D & C on Tuesday (they saw an empty sac on ultrasound before the metho, but thought it was a pseudo sac and wasn't causing my rising HCG). Just make sure you get a high resolution ultrasound before any treatment. That was our mistake!
Thinking about you. And again, I'm so sorry.
I will sit down and have a drink with you. I am sorry.
ReplyDeleteHere from LFCA and wanted to say that I am raising a virtual drink in your honor. I am so sorry and completely understand the need to move on. I felt that I couldn't begin to grieve, accept, and process my losses while I was still dealing with the medical aspects. I needed that closure first. I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHang in there lovely lady. I had an ectopic back in March at 7 weeks. It was removed along with one of my fallopian tubes. I was in pain for about 3 days afterward. If you have any questions drop me a line at mypottyseat@gmail.com otherwise I'm sending you a huge hug through the monitor which is awkward but way worth it. You will be in my thoughts.
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Thank you everyone for your support, it means a great deal. Hugs back at y'all xx
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