Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, Sorry about the circumstances that brought you to this group! It is a great and informative group of ladies, if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them. As for the chances of you having a baby being " not great " , I don't know what to say. If you have alot of damage to your other tube to it might take some other steps, IVF or something. I think my ep (12-2-00) was a fluke, I had none of the dr.'s reported factors that would lead up to it, and I think you find that in alot of the cases here. I managed to conceive naturally and am just almost 10 weeks along so far, we were on birth control for 3 months following the ep, then off 3 months....so it can happen!! Hang in there! Vicki Jon and Randi Waterman wrote: > > > My story is probably not much different than that of anyone else. I found > out that I was pregnant with an at home test. My husband and I were very > excited. We had only been married for about six months, and it came as a > surprise. Well, the next day I started bleeding. I would have only thought > that I was getting my period, but I had taken that test. I was so scared. > My friend took me to the emergency. I spent five hours in there just to be > told that I had a miscarriage, and that I should just go home and see my > doctor in the morning. We were absolutely devastated, but things only got > worse. > > When I went to the doctor, he said that things felt like they were going > back to normal, and that I would be fine. I went home feeling sad, but > hopeful for a new baby someday. > > Two weeks later, I went back to the doctor for my next appointment. I > hadn't stopped bleeding. The doctor felt that I needed a D & C, so he sent me > to a gynecologist. When I went there, he didn't think that I needed one, so > he had me get an ultrasound, and a new Quant. BHCG test. When the test came > back, my numbers had gone up significantly, so the doctor thought that I had > a new pregnancy. Nothing looked unusual on my ultrasound, so he sent me > home again. He told me to come back in a few days to get another blood > test. > > When I came back for the blood test, I had been having severe cramps in my > side. I went straight to the doctor after my test. He sent me to get > another ultrasound, and they found the ectopic. They rushed me into > surgery, and it was removed. They took out only the part of the tube with > the pregnancy. > > That was it. I'm healing pretty fast. (The surgery was on August 25.) My > body is doing well, but I sometimes wonder if I'm going to be okay. I have > read that I don't have a real great chance of having a baby. I just don't > know how I am going to deal with the thought of infertility. My husband is > caring, and says that it doesn't matter, but to me it does. > > Thank you for listening, > Randi > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, Oops, forgot to tell you that they removed my left tube when I had the ep also, so I was just working with one tube. Vicki Jon and Randi Waterman wrote: > > > My story is probably not much different than that of anyone else. I found > out that I was pregnant with an at home test. My husband and I were very > excited. We had only been married for about six months, and it came as a > surprise. Well, the next day I started bleeding. I would have only thought > that I was getting my period, but I had taken that test. I was so scared. > My friend took me to the emergency. I spent five hours in there just to be > told that I had a miscarriage, and that I should just go home and see my > doctor in the morning. We were absolutely devastated, but things only got > worse. > > When I went to the doctor, he said that things felt like they were going > back to normal, and that I would be fine. I went home feeling sad, but > hopeful for a new baby someday. > > Two weeks later, I went back to the doctor for my next appointment. I > hadn't stopped bleeding. The doctor felt that I needed a D & C, so he sent me > to a gynecologist. When I went there, he didn't think that I needed one, so > he had me get an ultrasound, and a new Quant. BHCG test. When the test came > back, my numbers had gone up significantly, so the doctor thought that I had > a new pregnancy. Nothing looked unusual on my ultrasound, so he sent me > home again. He told me to come back in a few days to get another blood > test. > > When I came back for the blood test, I had been having severe cramps in my > side. I went straight to the doctor after my test. He sent me to get > another ultrasound, and they found the ectopic. They rushed me into > surgery, and it was removed. They took out only the part of the tube with > the pregnancy. > > That was it. I'm healing pretty fast. (The surgery was on August 25.) My > body is doing well, but I sometimes wonder if I'm going to be okay. I have > read that I don't have a real great chance of having a baby. I just don't > know how I am going to deal with the thought of infertility. My husband is > caring, and says that it doesn't matter, but to me it does. > > Thank you for listening, > Randi > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, Hello and welcome. I know how you feel. My dh and I had been trying for 1 1/2 years for a baby when we had our ep march 3rd. I was so excited when I took the test on Feb 29th and found out it was pos that I called my family right away. I was already about 7 weeks so the dr found my easily once she looked at my tubes. I lost my left tube. I had my HSG test done Wed and they said my rt tube looks great and that I should have no problem conceiving on my own. I will start my Clomid treatment next month to try to hurry things and help things and if that doesn't work then we'll try more tests. The only way they can tell you that you can't have any children is if 1. you no longer have any functioning tubes, 2. your ovaries don't produce eggs even w/ fertility meds and 3. you don't want any. There is always other treatments if you can't conceive naturally but produce eggs so don't worry. Keep praying and try to keep your chin up. I know it's hard cuz I still have my moments but I try to stay strong and pos and try not to think bad thoughts. Just know that it is natural to feel sad, angry, frustrated, depressed, scared and all those other feelings. We have all been there and we'll be there to help you through this. I hope I have helped a little bit. Have a good night. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Hi Randi. Welcome to the group. I am very sorry for your loss. I think you will find this group a great help! I think we can change your mind about your fertility too. I can tell you that a lot of women in this group have become pg after their eps and I have only been a member since April! So, don't lose hope and focus on your recovery now! Again, welcome and I look forward to hearing more from you. Take care, ep 3/13/00 lap cd18 ttc#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Hi Randi, This group had been a source of support when I felt there was no one else who understood. WELCOME!! Dana F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, Welcome to the group. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances. The ladies here are wonderful and very supportive. As far as your fertility, many ladies have gone to have babies so don't give up hope. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love & hugs, Jo-Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, Your chances of having a baby have not really dropped much. There are many, many pg women here n this site! It may be a little harder to get pg, but not really much. I am sorry about your loss, and I am sorry you slipped through the cracks like many here. Unfortunately, an ectopic can seem like a period or a m/c. It is just a shame they don't do more follow up on woman. Please know we are al here for you. It will get easier I promise. Kim ttc #1, 4+ yrs mom to angel babies, Christain (12-31-99) early m/c (3-11-00)EP, metho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, I just want to say I'm sorry for your loss and welcome to the group. These women will cry, scream, support, laugh and inform you any time you need them to. Even though I have never met any of them, I feel very attached to apart of their lives, hopefully you will find that same comfort. As far as having a child w/one functioning tube, I have successfully before the ep & now we are ttc another one since the ep in Jan. of 2000. Don't give up hope yet!!! Have a good weekend! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2000 Report Share Posted September 8, 2000 Randi, I'm sooo sorry for your loss. You've found a great group of supportive ladies and everyone has a lot of info to share and learn from. We have quite a bit in common. The first is that my maiden name was Waterman. I will be married 1 year 9/25 and my husband and I found out we were pg a few months later. It also took awhile for my drs to figure out what was going on. The emotional roller coaster ride of " yes " were pg, " no " were not and back and forth, just tore my heart apart. I'm glad to hear your physical recovery is going well. You said you've done some reading regarding your chances of future pgs...has your dr said anything to you yet? Many people are able to get pg with just one tube or by other means. We're all very hopeful here. Take care, ep 2/23/00 lap metho ttc#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2000 Report Share Posted September 10, 2000 Hi Randi, Welcome to the group, although I'm so sorry you had the need to find us. Other people will have probably told you already that there are lots of women in the group who've had eps and gone on to have babies, I hope this helps you a little, I know how hard dealing with something like this is, it was 6 months today that my ep happened, and although emotionally I fell a bit better than I did then, it still effects me. You are still in the early days so allow yourself to grieve, this is a great group and let us support you, if you've any questions or worries or just need to talk, post!! There is bound to be someone who knows the answer or can point you in the direction of where to find it!! My Story > > My story is probably not much different than that of anyone else. I found > out that I was pregnant with an at home test. My husband and I were very > excited. We had only been married for about six months, and it came as a > surprise. Well, the next day I started bleeding. I would have only thought > that I was getting my period, but I had taken that test. I was so scared. > My friend took me to the emergency. I spent five hours in there just to be > told that I had a miscarriage, and that I should just go home and see my > doctor in the morning. We were absolutely devastated, but things only got > worse. > > When I went to the doctor, he said that things felt like they were going > back to normal, and that I would be fine. I went home feeling sad, but > hopeful for a new baby someday. > > Two weeks later, I went back to the doctor for my next appointment. I > hadn't stopped bleeding. The doctor felt that I needed a D & C, so he sent me > to a gynecologist. When I went there, he didn't think that I needed one, so > he had me get an ultrasound, and a new Quant. BHCG test. When the test came > back, my numbers had gone up significantly, so the doctor thought that I had > a new pregnancy. Nothing looked unusual on my ultrasound, so he sent me > home again. He told me to come back in a few days to get another blood > test. > > When I came back for the blood test, I had been having severe cramps in my > side. I went straight to the doctor after my test. He sent me to get > another ultrasound, and they found the ectopic. They rushed me into > surgery, and it was removed. They took out only the part of the tube with > the pregnancy. > > That was it. I'm healing pretty fast. (The surgery was on August 25.) My > body is doing well, but I sometimes wonder if I'm going to be okay. I have > read that I don't have a real great chance of having a baby. I just don't > know how I am going to deal with the thought of infertility. My husband is > caring, and says that it doesn't matter, but to me it does. > > Thank you for listening, > Randi > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Randi, Welcome to our group. I am so sorry that you had to find us though. Know we are all here to support you and answer any questions you may have. When is your next follow up with an ob/gyn? My advice would be to prepare a list of questions and to get as much info as you can about your situation. I'll keep you in my prayers. tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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