I was Pregnant!

A week after my period I started spotting. I thought this was odd and called the on-call Doctor. I expressed my concern and asked if I could possibly be pregnant or miss-carrying. She explained that it is normal to spot after a period and that since I had a period I was not pregnant. She explained that there is nothing to be concerned about. I was still concerned. I waited a few days to see if it would stop or change and it just continued. I noticed during the week that I was hungrier than usual. So I decided to take a pregnancy test. To my surprise it came back positive. So I called my best friend and we went to the ER together. Her, both of our 2year old daughters and Baby Z. They drew blood to do a pregnancy test and that came back positive. All we could do was laugh. We were both in shock. I was taking my birth control pills and preparing to move my family to California in a week. This pregnancy was very unexpected. We took a photo of me in the hospital and sent it to Hashim. He was so confused and also completely in shock. I asked the doctor about the spotting and raised my concern. The doctor said spotting at the beginning is normal. I expressed more concern regarding a possible ectopic. The doctor explained that he doesn't think I should be concerned with that either since I have no pain. I requested an ultra sound. Although they were hesitant, they did one. They could see nothing on the ultra sound. The doctor advised that I be seen to check levels in 2-3 days. I left with mixed emotions. I was excited but nervous. I had experienced a miss-carriage before Anaiah. The waiting is always the hardest part.

2 days later I go back to an ER with Hashim and the girls to check the levels. They are rising but very slowly. Also a cause for concern. They said I need to be seen by my doctor and have my levels checked and another ultrasound. I had a little more hope since the levels were rising and no pain. Spotting has mostly stopped. Everything seemed good.

3 days later I go see my doctor. She checks everything and expresses her concern. But says everything seems good other than the numbers. I get my blood drawn and go home. I wait all day for her to call me with the results. She does and says they have dropped about half. So you are miss- carrying. She says that I need to check my levels when I get to L.A to make sure they are down to 0.

3 days later we have the car parked and we go to the ER for 1 last level check before we leave. The doctor comes in and tells me the levels have doubled. I'm completely confused and so are they. They do an ultrasound and still see nothing. I told my doctor the situation and she tells me that as soon as we get to L.A that I need to be seen. She is worried about an ectopic pregnancy. She said that if I have pain I should stop and go to the nearest hospital. We make it to L.A and no pain. I'm still a little hopeful but have also accepted that we probably won't have this baby and I'm sad.

In L.A they check the levels and they are up a little. They do an ultra sound and see something on my right side. I still feel no pain. They tell me that I'm going to be admitted to the hospital. Hashim and I are both overwhelmed. We have only been in this state for about 3 days. We don't need any more pressure. The doctor tells me I need surgery to remove the right tube. He says if I don't it could rupture. I'm confused, on how it got this serous. I have no pain and I feel great. I would not have known anything because I don't feel anything. I'm freaking out. I'm talking to my mom about it. I'm trying to figure out why surgery is my only option. As far as I know, it should be the last option. I get in touch with my doctor. She doesn't agree with L.A. She tried to get in touch with him but he was not reachable. She informed me of another option without surgery. A shot of medicine called Methotrexate. She felt that was the best option and my family and I agreed. I told the doctor that I wanted to try this option first. If it works great, and if not then we can discuss surgery. He was not happy and did not agree with my decision. The hospital made me sign a convent form before the shot.

There were to shots in my butt. They hurt so bad! I was in so much pain for the first 15 minutes, I could barely sit up. They told me I might feel sick or have discharge as a side affect. I had nothing. I went back a week later to check levels and have another ultrasound. Levels were dropping. The right side was clear. They informed me that it might take a while for levels to go to 0 but the shot worked! No surgery!!!!!

As a result of the shot, I have to wait at least 3 months before getting pregnant. I also had to give Zariah formula for a week and pump and dump. That is another blog post soon to come... Our family has experienced 1 miss-carriage and 1 ectopic pregnancy. We have 2 beautiful girls and are just getting started.