TTC after 35

My beta went back up :(

Not to a good level, but it went up about 60 points over the last 24 hours. What it alll means is this little bugger isn't healthy, and just doesn't know to stop growing. To make it worse, it's an ectopic pregnancy, we think--uterus was empty, and possible sac seen at the top of my right tube. After this morning's u/s, plans were to let it m/c on it's own, but since b/w shows it's still growing, RE is afraid of a tubal rupture if it continues to grow. I have to go in for more blood work in order to prepare for the methotrexate shot on Thursday. I've heard it's very unpleasant, and if anyone has any?experience?with it, I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks again for all of your thoughtful words, it really helps me through these rough times.?
TTC since 3/08 DOR, High FSH, Hypothyroid, Uterine Polyps, blocked tube, MFI, 5 rounds of clomid, 5 IVF attempts, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 natural conceptions=2 losses (Methotrexate, D&C) Successful DE cycle twins born 10/7/11 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

Re: My beta went back up :(

  • I do not have any experience with the methotrexate shot.  I just wanted to wish you luck and let you know that I so truly sorry for all that you are going through. 

  • Oh QE. Bring your ovaries over here so I can give them an extremely stern lecture.

    I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I don't know anything about the shot, but I do know that there is a very supportive bunch of ladies here who are rooting for you to get past this an onwards.

    Hang in there bella. ((((hugs))))

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  • I'm so sorry your going through this... ((HUGS))) 
  • I'm really sorry to hear your body isn't cooperating with you.  I had the methotrexate shot with my last m/c because my beta number kept going up but such small amounts.  I didn't have too bad of a time with the shot.  AF lasted a little longer than normal for me and there was one point where I passed what I assumed was the sac which I saw and was kind of sad, but overall it went okay.
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  • I am so sorry!  No experience with the shot, but you continue to be in my thoughts!
  • What a rough ride.  Sorry, girlie. 
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  • QE2... I'm so sorry.  I hope you get everything straightened out so you can get on with everything.  I wish this was easier for all of us.  You are in our T&P!  {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
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  • I am so sorry to hear this. ?Nothing can be easy, can it? ?

    I am sending you lots of positive vibes and happy thoughts. ?You are in my thoughts and prayers.?

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  • I'm so sorry.  I don't have any experience w/methotrexate but perhaps you'll get some more info if you ask your question on Pregnancy Loss board or TTTC.    Hugs to you!

  • I had the shot many years ago and it wasn't that bad.  Cramping was worse than a normal AF and heavier but I made it through.  I used Advil for pain.

    So sorry this is not going well for you, it just doesn't seem fair.

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  • OK, so I am a total lurker, just turned 35 and read posts on here as a way to help me figure out what I want to do with my own situation.  My DH & I have been trying since 2007 for # 1 and I had a MC last summer.  I am posting because I feel for you and I have been through the methotrexate protocol post MC.  I have a clinical phobia of shots and needles which makes IF even more scary however, the methotrexate was not that bad and I had to go through it twice.  First they usually administer it in 2 shots in your upper butt/hip region one on each side, (no wearing low ride jeans for a few days).This is a cancer drug as it is supposed to halt cell division and start you HCG levels dropping, but dont let that scare you too much.  It will probably just make you tired the rest of the day and the following day.  I did mine on a Friday and then rested up.  Your numbers are pretty low so this should work well for you and you probably will be able to avoid a D&C or removal via other means.  My HCG numbers started at 1200 and didn't drop in half & that is why I had to have the shots again 2 weeks later.  Page me if you have more questions about the shot.  I am sorry this has happened and good luck!
    Me: 37 DH: 43 Married 9/2004 TTC since 9/2005 CP Dec 2006 MC June 2008 at 6 weeks MC April 2010 at 9 weeks 50 clomid+IUI 11/2010=BFN 50 clomid+IUI 12/2010=BFP MC Feb 2011 at 7 weeks 8/11 CD3 AFC=24,FSH=6.91,AMH=5.6,E2=47.9, TSH=1.27,8/26 12DPO BFP Alistair Charles "Charlie" was born 5/7 weighing 8lbs, 10oz and 22" was long imageimageimageimage
  • I hate that this has to be so hard for some of us *sigh*.  We feel your pain and hope everything goes well Thursday with the shot. Right Hug Hugs.
  • :(

    I am sorry, honey.

    I did have an ectopic, but I had to have surgery.

    I really don't know much about the shot.

     

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  • *hugs* QE.  I'm so sorry you have to go through all this.
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  • QE my dear I'm sorry...I have no experience with the shot but I wanted you to know that you are in my T&P! (((hugs)))
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  • I am sooo sorry to hear this...my heart breaks for everyone in this situation...I am going to keep you in my T&P...good luck and try to keep a happy thought!!!!
  • I'm so sorry.  Enough already with everything you've had to deal with!  I hope the shot, if you need it,  goes as smoothly as it can and does the trick.   Hang in there.
  • Oh QE, I'm so sorry. I wasn't on yesterday and didn't see your news until tonight. (((HUGS)))  I wish I had the right words... I puffy heart you and hope the methotrexate isn't as bad as you've heard.  Again, I'm so sorry. I'm just so sad this is happening to you.
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  • QE, I am sorry.  A good friend of mine just had the methotrexate in July for an ectopic and said there was a heavy cycle that followed, with an extended amount of spotting (7 days I believe).  They told her she could ttc again next cycle.

    Hugs to you.

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  • I'm so sorry QE.  You have not had an easy time lately.  My thoughts are with you as are a couple of virtual hugs.
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  • QE,

    I'm so, so sorry you're going through this. (((hugs)))

    I wish there was something I could say to make it better. 

    Just know that we're all thinking of you. And you will get through this. It sucks, but you will. 

  • I am so sorry that you have been through all of this. You're in my thoughts.
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