My EP was in June, on the right side and I got to keep my tube, though just barely. I just found out two days ago that I'm pregnant again. I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow (yeah, really early lol).
I had an ultrasound today and we didn't see anything, in the uterus OR the tubes. But I did ovulate on the left side, and my EP was on the right. So that's good at least, I didn't ovulate on the scarred side.
I'm having lots of pregnancy symptoms, especially for so early. I had some implantation bleeding, no pain or cramping. I didn't have any symptoms with my ectopic. So I'm feeling pretty good about this one being in the uterus.
The problem is that for the last several months, since my ectopic I've had really short luteal phases. 9 days, which usually isn't long enough to support a pregnancy. My progesterone level was checked and was low. I'm on progesterone suppliments, but that's not really backed up by science.
At this point I'm mostly worried about miscarriage. My heart tells me this is a healthy pregnancy, but my head tells me that miscarriage is likely and not to get attached. I'm so torn.
Does anyone have some good resources on luteal phase defects and miscarriage?
Why is this so stressful? I should be thrilled! But I'm so scared... I don't want to lose another baby.
Kind words? Resources? Low progesterone success stories?
First of all, Congratulations! Be optimistic- no matter what. You were able to conceive again and that is a true miracle. ( :
You are in the hardest place right now and nothing but time will help you. Sorry to say. Get your HCG levels done and try not to worry. It is what it is.
I got a BFP this past month and my EP was 15 months ago. I miscarried early without intervention this time. But I've had my levels checked checked checked... to monitor my situation. I
had to accept when I got the BFP that it was "try-outs" for the long haul. I was such a mess after my ectopic that I had to be prepared to accept another loss. I'm very sad that it happened again, but I am blessed that I should be able to conceive again.
There's nothing you can do except get tested, watchful and pray. Thinking of you!
Well congrats on getting pregnant.... Think positive thoughts. I know they say anything under 10 days of luteal phase but maybe you miscalculated it? I mean our bodies are predictable but not 100%. I am praying you are having a healthy pregnancy.
I also suffer from luteal phase defect, after having my ectopic and loosing my right tube in 0ct. 08 I got pregnant in Jan. 09 my Dr. new about the low progesterone from the defect and put me on progesterone supplements right away, unfortunately I still miscarried the baby in Feb. 09, however there is some hope for you, it could have been for a totally different reason then the low progesterone, because I got pregnant again in Aug. 09 my Dr. once again put me on the supplement prometrium 200 mg 3 times a day till 12 weeks gestation, when the plasenta takes over the production of progesterone, and this time I made it and I am currently 19 weeks, as I do know that progesterone supplements have not been proven to work, I feel its the reason I have this precious angel inside me. My Dr. told me that if progesterone supplements COULD help and WON'T hurt, then why not try it, one thing is go in right now to get on the supplements the sooner you get on it the best chance you have to get this baby to stick good, hang in there hun, and stay strong I wish you and the baby the best, keep us updated.
Mandy
Quoting mandyjh:
I also suffer from luteal phase defect, after having my ectopic and loosing my right tube in 0ct. 08 I got pregnant in Jan. 09 my Dr. new about the low progesterone from the defect and put me on progesterone supplements right away, unfortunately I still miscarried the baby in Feb. 09, however there is some hope for you, it could have been for a totally different reason then the low progesterone, because I got pregnant again in Aug. 09 my Dr. once again put me on the supplement prometrium 200 mg 3 times a day till 12 weeks gestation, when the plasenta takes over the production of progesterone, and this time I made it and I am currently 19 weeks, as I do know that progesterone supplements have not been proven to work, I feel its the reason I have this precious angel inside me. My Dr. told me that if progesterone supplements COULD help and WON'T hurt, then why not try it, one thing is go in right now to get on the supplements the sooner you get on it the best chance you have to get this baby to stick good, hang in there hun, and stay strong I wish you and the baby the best, keep us updated.
Mandy
If you don't mind my asking... when did you concieve and when did you miscarry? I'm trying to determine where the "safe zone" is for luteal defect miscarriages. All I've read only says that they are early, but nothing more specific.
I wish i could help in regards to the luteal phase defect but i don't know anything about it...what i can offer you is some hope...i agree with one of the other posts in being happy that you are able to get pregnant...I had my EP in Oct 07 and lost my left tube as a result...i had what my doctor called a Chemical Pregnancy in July 08 - basically my body thought it was pregnant but there was no fertilized egg; nothing is seen in an ultrasound...FINALLY after a few months of taking a break and not trying to get pregnant and taking a wonderful vacation i became pregant (Dec. 08) and gave birth to my little girl July 09. So it can happen. Like you my symptoms were completely different with this pregnancy than my EP. DO get your HCG levels checked regularly! My doctor had me going in for testing every 48 hours for a week to monitor the levels and make sure they were progressing the way they are supposed to. Than at 6 weeks we had an ultrasound to see where the egg implanted. Wishing you all the best. Just know that you are not alone. It totally sucks that b/c of the EP we can't truely enjoy the experience when we do get pregnant. Good Luck!
Quoting Ati_13:
Quoting mandyjh:
I also suffer from luteal phase defect, after having my ectopic and loosing my right tube in 0ct. 08 I got pregnant in Jan. 09 my Dr. new about the low progesterone from the defect and put me on progesterone supplements right away, unfortunately I still miscarried the baby in Feb. 09, however there is some hope for you, it could have been for a totally different reason then the low progesterone, because I got pregnant again in Aug. 09 my Dr. once again put me on the supplement prometrium 200 mg 3 times a day till 12 weeks gestation, when the plasenta takes over the production of progesterone, and this time I made it and I am currently 19 weeks, as I do know that progesterone supplements have not been proven to work, I feel its the reason I have this precious angel inside me. My Dr. told me that if progesterone supplements COULD help and WON'T hurt, then why not try it, one thing is go in right now to get on the supplements the sooner you get on it the best chance you have to get this baby to stick good, hang in there hun, and stay strong I wish you and the baby the best, keep us updated.
Mandy
If you don't mind my asking... when did you concieve and when did you miscarry? I'm trying to determine where the "safe zone" is for luteal defect miscarriages. All I've read only says that they are early, but nothing more specific.
My last period was Dec. 08 found out I was pregnant with my missed period in Jan. 11th 09 and i miscarried on Feb. 21st, had to have a D&C Feb. 24th I was about 9 weeks along.
Best of luck on the pregnancy! I hope everything works out for you. I am TTC now and I know how scary it is thinking about going through something like this again. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
2 ectopics and just had tube removed
- Ati_13
on Nov. 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM