Hi everyone, this is my first post here and I have been relieved to read other stories on here. Two weeks ago I had surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy. It was large and I was lucky it hadn't burst. My right tube was removed also and my left tube is not in good shape...not entirely blocked, but fairly damaged. My doctor is therefore recommending we now go straight to IVF.
I am trying to be positive but am still really up and down emotionally. Before the pregnancy was diagnosed as ectopic i had weeks of bleeding where i might have been pregnant, then was diagnosed as having an incomplete miscarriage at 9 weeks...given a curette, then after that, they realised i was still pregnant and in pain and the ectopic diagnosis was made and i was straight into hospital. It was a rollercoaster ride emotionally and my husband has been supportive but i have still often felt so alone and isolated and sad sad sad. I returned to work this week after recovering from the surgery. It's getting a bit easier and we are now focussing on the future and excited to start IVF, but nervous too. I see an IVF Dr in newcastle in a few weeks, Dr Schumack. I turn 35 this year and am aware of my age. We don't have any kids yet.
I just find that this seems to be defining all other things in my life right now, and people can be insensitive too.
I'd love to hear from anyone who can relate or has any words of wisdom. Thanks.