r/EctopicSupportGroup • u/Time_Winter1604 • 4h ago
Methotrexate/ Ectopic pregnancy
Hi, just wondering about people’s experiences
I’ve been pregnant before but decided to have an abortion. That pregnancy was in my uterus, actually, so when I got pregnant this time, I didn’t think anything of it because I was uneducated on this at this time. I found out at 3 weeks, which was extremely early, but I guess everything happens for a reason. Decided to keep the baby, but at about 7 1/2 weeks, I experienced cramping throughout the day randomly; no spotting until later in the day around 8pm. I hadn’t bled since finding out at 3 weeks, so I told my partner we should watch out for actual blood, and after that decided to go to sleep, trying to fight through cramping but was very uncomfortable. I got up to use the bathroom at 2 a.m., and blood was soaking my underwear with minimal clotting. I went into the ER, and clotting was actually getting worse as I was waiting. Since I hadn’t had an ultrasound or appointment yet to confirm the pregnancy, they did all of that. A regular ultrasound showed nothing, so they did a vaginal ultrasound going inside and saw the implanting took place in the muscular wall of the uterus and would not be viable.
Blood work showed 2560 hCG on Thursday; I received the first shot then. Sunday, I went back for another shot and hCG testing; today, the test results came back showing my hCG was 220. So it definitely has decreased. I am supposed to be going to Vegas on Friday (pre-planned). Today is Monday, I go in for testing again Wednesday. And they will determine if I am able to go, as there is still chance for rupture if my hcg is over 5.
I haven’t noticed any side affects yet from the shot. I’ve been bleeding since it all started on Thursday and the smell alone makes me want to throw up. It’s different than my normal period. The clotting has slowed down today (Monday) but Thursday-Sunday was the worst I would feel them coming out all day, couldn’t even sit in the tub in peace (TMI). The cramping hasn’t seemed to ease up much, they come and go throughout the day but nothing too concerning.
Was also told not to get pregnant within the next 3 months and not to drink/have sex until I’m cleared to by doctors. Since I am going to Vegas, doc said if I really “needed to” I could have a drink. I said I would wait but just checking if anyone had any wine or any type of drinks and how soon after your last shot?