BFP after Ectopic

After an HSG, 5 IUI's, Laproscopy/Hysteroscopy surgery, Femara, Clomid, HCG Trigger shots, Blood tests, Soft cups, Fertilaid, enough reading that I feel like I could be an RE by now...you name it we are finally pregnant NATURALLY!!! We had an ectopic in 2010 that changed us forever and had been TTC with unexplained infertility ever since.

Unexplained Infertility:
I literally couldn't talk about babies without having break down.

In February 2013, we stopped all the hormones, the shots, & IUI's. I just couldn't take it anymore. (When people told me not to worry about getting pregnant, I kindly asked them to shoot themselves in the foot and then try not to think about it. That's what infertility is like. You wake up and look in the mirror and see it first thing in the morning and it's a cloud that follows you the rest of the day. You live your life in 2 week increments. 2 weeks hopeful, 2 weeks wishing time away.) I stalked this site for years and found so much hope in women posting their BFP stories after they spent years TTC.

What we did different:
I refocused all of that energy (ok some of it) on getting healthy. DH cut out all caffeine except for 1 cup of coffee in the morning. I cut out all caffeine and drank Yogi brand Detox Tea (1 full box), ate whole foods, and walked the dog regularly. Other than that just took 100% natural prenatal vitamin & tried to enjoy the everyday joys in life. I'm 31 years old & know that sounds corny, but it took some of the frustration away.

What felt different:
at 5-6dpo I had scant spotting light pink and brown (never had it that far away from period & ovulation)
I just felt different than all the other months and even first pregnancy. My stomach had weird cramps and felt super full. Even now I feel like I did a million situps.
I tested at 10dpo with a very faint positive and confirmed with a blood test on 11dpo.

While we are not out of the woods yet (as it is extremely early), it feels so good to finally share our story. To everyone out there struggling with infertility (especially unexplained) I pray that God continues to change our hearts & that we remember He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us. Know that you are not alone and we are some of the strongest women on the planet!

Took a test last night and got a very very faint BFP on an internet cheapie which seemed to almost fade away so I thought it was just a dud.
Got up this morning and decided to POAS again, this time with a Clearblue Digital. It straight away said 'pregnant 1-2' and I was so excited! But have heard people getting false positives with digital tests. So went straight down to the chemist and got FRER and omg it's a BFP!!!! I'm so excited!!

O-6dpo Nothing really. Little bit of pressure feeling in my lower belly. Just felt like I'd eaten too much!
7-9dpo Extremely tired. Had hardly any energy. Boobs started to ache a little bit and nipples a little sore.
10dpo Feeling quite nauseous and horrible headache. Still no energy! Decided to POAS. Very very faint BFP.
11dpo Woke up feeling nauseaus. Boobs really hurting. Nipples are so sensitive. Yay BFP on Clearblue digi and FRER!!

My partner have been TTC for almost 2 years! We've got a 4yr old and i had an ectopic pregnancy in 2011 and then an early miscarriage in 2012.

So I'm really hoping this little bean sticks!!! :)
Baby dust to all the other mummies TTC!!

So, day before yesterday, got my BFP! Yesterday, doctor confirmed and ultrasound showed everything going well. This is #2 for the hubby and I. With my daughter, I had suffered an ectopic 10 months before. Had been trying desperately to get pregnant after the ectopic...it had been a major emotional blow, even though we had just gotten married and not really trying when it happened. So after, we had been doing the clomid and went through all sorts of testing. And the very month I decided to take a break from trying, we got pregnant. This time around, same deal just about. When my daughter turned 2.5, we decided it was time to start trying. After all, I was about to turn 35 and the clock was ticking. I was temping religiously and checked in with my doc to make sure there weren't any problems. As soon as we started trying, I started experiencing mid-cycle spotting every month and the doc said I wasn't shedding my lining completely. Weird, I know, but he didn't seem concerned. Did a couple rounds of clomid...nothing. This past December, I felt like I did everything right! I was using Pregnitude combined with the clomid, temping and using fertility friend, and hitting all the right dates...still nothing. Very disappointed!! In January, found out the hubby was going to have to have back surgery. Decided to put the baby making on the back burner. In the past month, we put our house up for sale, to buy a bigger home with acreage. Completely not thinking about babies, just too busy! Only thing I had been doing the last few months was logging my period start date into fertility friend so I knew when to expect the next cycle to begin. And oddly enough, the mid cycle spotting had stopped in January. only had it during the few months in the fall when we were trying. On Monday, while at work, it hit me like a lightening bolt...I should have started my period! Checked fertility friend and sure enough I was 11 days late!! Still wasn't thinking it could be true. That evening after work, found 1 clear blue easy (blue dye, eek) in my drawer. Immediately, a big fat positive line!! Shock doesn't even describe it! Wasn't till the doctor confirmed it and saw it wasn't another ectopic, did I finally allow myself to get excited. It just seems like a dream. So since I wasn't logging symptoms I can't really tell u specifics on when I felt what. I did have the normal sore breasts and insatiable appetite, but that's normal PMS for me. I also, have had a killer sinus infection for the past week. And some weird heart flutters here and there. The fatigue has set in the last few days as well, but overall I feel pretty good. Unlike with my daughter, I was sick as a dog from day 1. I just want to say to u ladies out there who have been trying month after month, it really can happen when u least expect it. I know that putting it out of ur mind is easier said than done. I've been there! But if u can, it may be the thing u need to help things along! Baby dust to u all!

My journey towards pregnancy was a long and frustrating one. I sensed it would be challenging but it progressively got more difficult and frustrating month on month. I hung around the two week wait pages so much that I knew many stories by heart. Finally in March 2010 I went in for an HSG and that month I conceived. We were thrilled, of course, and I couldn't wait for the first ultrasound at 8 weeks. On the morning of the scheduled test, I collapsed at home. The pain was excruciating. We called my doctor who asked us to go for a scan anyway to see what was wrong. By the time I reached the front door I had fainted. I was rushed into an emergency surgery for a ruptured ectopic. I lost loads of blood, haemorrhaging from two sites - the rupture and a giant fibroid. Two surgeries were performed and I was lucky to be alive.
When I returned home and started getting better, I knew that I had to give pregnancy a shot. But first I had to get better. I quit my job, and when my doctor gave me the green signal, I hired a personal trainer. I asked her for exercises to build stamina, strengthen my abs which had borne the brunt of the surgeries, and to calm my mind. We did a combination of yoga and aerobics three times a week. It took care of my anemia, it made me feel I was looking after myself and I felt good. Three months after my surgery, my doctor gave us the green signal to try once more. The first month came and went and I found myself returning to a familiar place of pain. But the following month, we got our BFP. I don't have my left tube and I think that may have had something to do with the previous month. We found out on a Friday and I was scheduled for an immediate ultrasound. It was the longest weekend of my life and Monday morning, when I was told the pregnancy is not tubal and is implanted in the uterus, I was so so grateful. The 9 months were a breeze. My son was born 2 weeks before my 35th birthday.
What worked for me? A good doctor who could help me deal with my emotional state, exercise and diet, being in tune with my body and recognizing that I was ready for a baby. I am actually considering baby 2 now.

I have read the stories on here for a LONG time, I wanted to share mine in case someone in my situation needed a little hope. I had an ectopic almost 4 years ago and lost my right tube. We have been ttc since then with no luck. Not even a hint of a line. I had an hsg and it showed my left tube was clear last October. My doctor gave me 50mg clomid for 3 months to see if that would help because I was in the unexplained category. Took clomid Nov, Dec and Jan-nothing. Hubby and I decided to risk it all and pay for ivf out of pocket this summer in Cancun. We did nothing special this month other than resign ourselves and our bank account to IVF.

No unusual symptoms until around 9 dpo slightly sore bbs. A little weepy here and there. Tested this morning at 11po and saw a VERY faint line on a dollar tree test. Went out and bought clearblue easy digi and First Response both BFP! I can't believe this is finally happening! I hope this pregnancy is healthy. I wish all you ladies lots of baby dust!

Hi there
Very briefly I would like to describe my situation:
Period: 23 December
Ovulation: 4th of January
Bedded: only once that month on the 4th of Jan.
Very sore boobs 3 days later
period: 18th of January (normal to lighter than usual)
22nd of Jan: Started antibiotics to treat Ureaplasma infection
7 day later:
29th of Jan: Bleeding when wipe (3-4 days) and while peeing-29th of January/tested/faint positive
3rd of Feb: once black discharge when wipe
4th of Feb: still positive

Is this normal? Am I really pregnant?

My husband and I already have a 12 and 9 year old son and daughter. We have been using the rhythm method for past 9 years. I thought I had already ovulated and so went ahead and did the BD. The following day I started getting more O symptoms and realized my miscalculation. At that point, I knew I was PG:). Two days ago I took a test and saw extremely faint line. I could barely see it. Took another test yesterday and was slightly darker. Still not convinced because of my age. Today, took another test and there was no mistaking the line! My husband and I are in shock. I am worried because of my age. But we can definitely afford a new addition to our family right now. I have not told my 9 year old daughter yet, but she has been praying for a baby sister for over a year now. I pray for a healthy baby and pregnancy!

History- one ectopic pregnancy between kids. Ruptured and lost right tube. For all of you trying, don't give up and RELAX:)

My symptoms:
1-9 dpo nothing- maybe slight headaches and 1 migraine. (Thought it was my usual menstrual migraine)
10-13 dpo gas, bloating, vivid dreams, headache, ovulation type pain on left ovary

My husband and I went off birth control (Paraguard) in Sept. 2011. I imagined we would be pregnant the within a couple months as I have regular periods and conceived before.... unfortunately worry and fear took over when it did not happen as quickly as I expected. In August 2012, I had an appointment with my OBGYN to schedule fertility tests. The week later we got a positive pregnancy, but it unfortunately was ruled an ectopic pregnancy a week later and was treated with medicine no surgery required. We continued with the fertility screenings, but felt convinced something was wrong and was scared we would not be able to conceive naturally. Over the 12 or so months of trying, I used vitamins, teas, OPKs, and the fertility awareness method. Every month, I would search for symptoms and convince myself I was pregnant. Finally, me and my husband were exhausted by the process and decided to take a break. I put everything away, stopped using OPK, stopped taking vitamins, stopped obsessing about everything I ate/drank and just decided to not worry for a while and that we would consider Clomid in a couple months. My cycle started Dec 17, and we were traveling for the holidays. The only indication I was ovulating was that I noticed some EWCM on Dec. 25th, 26th and 27th but then was sticky/creamy on the 28th. We had sex on the 25th and 26th and 28th. We have been training for a half-iron man triathlon so we were too tired on the 27th to BD and when my CM was sticky on the 28th, I thought we probably missed our chance. I honestly didn't feel really anything for the next two weeks except that about a week before my period I usually know its coming and I didn't feel like it was this time. I also had some strange cramping at about 6-9DPO but because I had convinced myself of symptoms every month, I really didn't get my hopes up. However, I did take a test on the 7DPO which was of course negative. At 13 DPO, I tested with Clearblue Digital and got a "Pregnant" read. We were leaving for our triathlon that night, so I didn't want to tell my husband because I didn't want to make him nervous and I wanted to be cautious about being too optimistic after the ectopic. I called my Dr and had my blood tests scheduled for following and she had me start a progesterone supplement. 14 DPO, I told my husband I might be pregnant. We tested again and it was Positive! I completed the triathlon the next day and despite a little dizziness and nauseousness on the run, I felt fine. I have experienced some mild cramping, nausea, headachey, and fatigue off and on, but nothing crazy. Breast and nipple tenderness just started at 4 weeks 5 days (19 DPO).
Also, Blood work on 17DPO = HCG level 858 and Progesterone 35.5.
Blood work 19 DPO = HCG level 2023!
The doctor says the levels look great and I will have a Ultrasound next week to confirm baby is in the right place.
Good luck to all. Practice patience and love with your partner and this process.

First, this site is a girl's best friend during those 2 week waits!!!!
After 8-9 months of worry, stress and anxiety, I have gotten my BFP!!!!! Thank the Lord for the Miracle of Babies!!

I was on BC for 15 yrs, in a committed relationship for 3 yrs and we decided it was time to go au naturale in April of last year. At that time I had the Implanon implant. I had it taken out on April 9th, BD'd April 10th, 12th and 15th. A week later, my BB's grew at least a cup and a half and were really sore. I thought something was up, so I POAS, negative. I thought nothing of it, especially since my period came April 24th. As crazy as it sounds, I was going in to have a back injection the first week of May. The day of the injection, I had to POAS just in case. Well, wouldn't you know the test came back positive, my first pregnancy. I was blown away because I just had my period. Well, after several HCG tests, my doctor realized I was having an ectopic pregnancy, my left side. I really didn't have many symptoms or pain. Thankfully it didn't rupture my tube and the methotrexate worked. This was in May. My doc was pretty positive I would be able to conceive again, but I was not. From May until November every month was torture trying to figure out if I was pregnant and every little symptom I had caused me to run out and get numerous HPT's. ALL were negative!! In December I decided to let go and let God handle this; difficult for me to do since I am sooo OCD and a control freak...LOL.

My periods usually last 26-28 days and were like clockwork. My BF and I only BD'd 4 times in December. My ovulation is either on the 14th or a day before. This time it was on the 14th day and on my LEFT tube, the ectopic tube. I thought for sure I was out this month(We BD'd on O day, the day after and Christmas day). I especially thought I was out this month because I really didn't have any symptoms. The week after ovulation my BB's were sore like normal, I was REALLY gassy(way more than normal), and the week my period was to begin I had normal AF cramping. Something different was the feeling of charlie horses in my stomach area especially when I stretched or even as simple as turning in bed. Other than that, normal cycle symptoms. Like I've read on other posts, the moment you let go of the anxiety and craziness in you own mind, that 2WW goes by fast. The GREATEST tip ever: ALWAYS EXPECT YOUR PERIOD TO SHOW UP, so that when it doesn't, it will be the best surprise EVER!!!!!!

It is still very soon, but I know that God would not lead me to this without getting me thought it!! He put the desire in my heart to have babies and he has blessed me thus far.

I love this: BABY DUST to everyone!!!! God Bless:)