[.x~KAT~x.]

OK since my ectopic DH and i have only DTD once, he pulled out TMI so that i wouldnt become pregnant . i realised that i was Oing the day after when i checked with an OPK im now 10-11dpo and i just tested (not fmu) to put my mind at rest because i have been freakin about it a bit all week....well its either a convincing evap or a bfp! Im in serious serious trouble now *&^*& the midwife is gonna hit the roof if im preg just 5 weeks after methatrexate! im scared, im gonna retest tommorrow and pray for a BFN

IM SUCH A MORON!

i wish i could photo it but dh ran off with the camera again for work

[amandakay29]

Did you have a full cycle after having the shot? And you're not a moron. Things happen!!!

[smithcdee]

Please try not to worry too much. When I had my methotrexate shot, my doctor said that the drug only stays in your system for 20-30 days but still advised us to wait three cycles before TTC again. And, I found some instances online where someone got pregnant after taking methotrexate and they had a healthy baby. I would contact your doctor just to make sure you have all the facts and put your mind at ease. Everything will be just fine.

[.x~KAT~x.]

Did you have a full cycle after having the shot? And you're not a moron. Things happen!!![/b]

no ive not seen a period yet i cannot wait till tommorrow so i can test again with FMU....I feel so crazy right now

[amandakay29]

It will all be okay I promise Just take a deep breath. Did they follow your levels back down to 0? Or did you poas at some point and have a negative??? I've googled for you about the shot and pregnancy. Not much has come up except that there is not much information on it and subsequent pregnancies. But from what I can see is that it only works on fertilized egg when the shot is given. It prevents the fertilized egg from growing, duplicating, so on... I can't seem to find the half life of the medication (how long it stays in your system). I'm sure if you are preggo the baby will be fine. And yes I'm sure your midwife will hit the ceiling but things happen for a reason in my opinion. Keep us updated.

[HavensMomma]

Oh wow! Why do they advise you to wait three months? What would happen if you were pregnant? Post a pic when DH comes home i wanna see!!

[.x~KAT~x.]

ok im calm honestly...im just gonna relax and see what tommorrow brings cause its already 7.30pm here. I hope its just a dodgy test...Il kup tommorrow im gonna get an early night tonight....i hope tommorrow havensmomma gets a bfp! and i get a bfn! fingers crossed everyone

[princesskate]

Kat i hope you get a BFN, i had this scare last month and i was going crazy! So i know how you feel right now.

Oh wow! Why do they advise you to wait three months? What would happen if you were pregnant? Post a pic when DH comes home i wanna see!! [/b]

I have just about finsihed my 3mw after methotrexate hun, and they say not to get preg for 3 months after the shot as it can cause major birth defects in the baby

[mistiedawn]

i had the shot in april, and my doctor said to wait for one period. im pregnant again and the doctor isnt worried one bit. he says it is such a small dose and is out of your system in a couple of weeks. i only had one shot, and i know when some women have to get more, they should wait longer. dont worry, if youre pregnant your baby will be fine. i feel great, and so far the baby is too! good luck!!

[mommy jenn]

oh dear, naughty lady, but you will find if you are pg that this one will stick!! its always the weirdest cases that work out!!! soooo good luck if you are!! kup!!!

[Melanie0507]

I understand your concern, but I also am a firm believer in things happening for a reason!

I hope you get the answer you are looking for tomorrow!

and please KUP!!

[Mum2three]

Oh no!! i really hope you get the answers you need. And that its a BFN. good luck sweetie. I hope it works out in your favor!

[~*Nessy*~]

You should be able to contact a pharmacist or the manufactuere of the medication for information on half life break down.

When I google "methatrexate" "Half Life" I come up with little. Mostly forums come up. But Google Automaticallyu suggested "methotrexate" "half life" with a slightly different spelling. This seach result brought up more information about this. I dont know if this is the same medication being discussed, because I am usually three pages behind everyone else when it comes to certain this.

I would contact the drug manufacturer or go to their website. They have got to have info about the half life.

[..Jessica..]

I'll be waiting to see your FMU's test.

I won't hope for a BFN for you, things DO happen for a reason and if you're preggers again, this baby is meant to be known!

[.x~KAT~x.]

its all ok! panic over!! this FMU was a stark white BFN!! i am so releaved!! Thats it now no more POAS for me until august LOL evaps are just to much atm!! That was my fist ever evap though, just trying to scare me into being more careful next cycle i think!!


Thanks for your support everyone! im just gonna wait out AF now, should be here any time

[HavensMomma]

I'm glad you got your BFN!! Now if your AF will just show up like shes suppose to!

[.x~KAT~x.]

I'm glad you got your BFN!! Now if your AF will just show up like shes suppose to![/b]

indeed, i hate AF! she never behaves properly...i cant believe i havent had a period since march!

[.x~KAT~x.]

I asked on ectopic trust about this and she said:

[Methotrexate depletes folic acid (folate or folacin) Also known as vitamin B9.

This essential vitamin is absolutely necessary in the special things a body needs to help a new pregnancy grow

Methotrexate - depletes folic acid - it wipes it from your body and so the advice not to conceive is about making sure your bodies stores of vitamin B9 gave been replaced and can 'grow' a healthy subsequent pregnancy

Our recovery, from the removal of folic acid varies from woman to woman - and in some subjects deposits of methotrexate is found in the liver up to 100 days after the medicine has been given.

The outcome of a pregnancy, if it's conceived in this three month time frame is uncertain but it's unlikely you'd be asked to consider a termination. More likely, your doctors would order regular scans and monitoring and if any problem with the pregnancy, if it were to become established, or to continue, would be reviewed.

Absence of folic acid is associated with what is called Neural Tube defect - this includes things like Spina Bifida, Hare Lip and Cleft Palate - but equally there are a number of babies born, to women who conceived after methotrexate, as you describe, who are just fine - that is why doctors would be unlikely to suggest anything other than monitoring.

So basically if i start takin my folic acid again now..i have a better chance of a successful preg in august

[kellyanne]

That is good info. I haven't had an ectopic but there are a number of women on here who have.....maybe we should keep this info handy (sticky?) so that others who are dealing with methotrexate questions can find it....just a thought.

Also, I'm glad things worked out for you and I hope that August brings a sticky, worry-free (well, more worry-free than now ) BFP.

[.x~KAT~x.]

That is good info. I haven't had an ectopic but there are a number of women on here who have.....maybe we should keep this info handy (sticky?) so that others who are dealing with methotrexate questions can find it....just a thought.

Also, I'm glad things worked out for you and I hope that August brings a sticky, worry-free (well, more worry-free than now ) BFP.[/b]

Yep i agree this should be stickied some where! ive just made a new post so the hosts can sticky it without all my stuff in there too!! lol