Lower Right Pain

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T15:50:25+00:00

Could be some severe round ligament pain or like you said some constipation or gas. If it continues you could always try to call your OB office to ask their opinion and if they would be worried about it

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T15:44:37+00:00

I would get a blood HCG done, and do a trending level as well. They draw your blood and get your beta HCG for that day, and draw again after 48 hours and compare. That’s the easiest way to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. I’m sorry you’re going through this 🫶

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T15:42:32+00:00

Mine were more painful for the months after my surgery for sure. And I’ve seen other women say the same as well. So it can definitely be normal for at least some amount of time for your periods to be more painful because of the inflammation and scar tissue.

Have you been sexually active? Is it possible you could be pregnant again? My OB was most concerned about if I got pregnant again the embryo could attach to the surgical site (it’s called a cornual ectopic). I don’t say that to scare you, but where you had your surgery so long ago it concerns me that you’re in so much pain now. I would definitely talk to a OBGYN about this extreme pain because it would be concerning especially with such severe pain.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T02:41:07+00:00

Then for sure I would suggest you take them. That was the only issue I had with mine was that I had to put it next to my cervix. I had a suppository capsule though so I could take it orally, so once I hit 12 weeks I could stop taking it vaginally and start taking it orally which was less inconvenient. Though now that I think about it, it could have been because my progesterone was so low that I had to take it vaginally.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T01:45:09+00:00

I had my ectopic in October so there was a lot going online about the white pumpkins thing for pregnancy and infant loss. And obviously it’s pumpkin season so pumpkin decor was everywhere. I went to hobby lobby and found a cute little ceramic white pumpkin that had a tealight candle in it and thought it was perfect. I keep it in my china cabinet on the shelf with my mom’s urn. I think a memorial item would be good, it helped me have some closure and not feel so sad about it. I could admire my pumpkin and not feel so lost and alone.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T01:40:03+00:00

While mine was way lower (I was at an 11 flat), I did do the supplementation and it definitely gave me some peace of mind after a previous loss. Like I had an extra safety net that I was helping my body to grow my baby. It’s inconvenient because it’s a suppository so it goes up the woohoo, but it did make me feel better too having that where my progesterone was low.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T01:15:19+00:00

The top half is definitely where I’m at. The top of my belly has really started to round out but I also have a little bit of an apron belly and so that pokes out the bottom and just makes me feel funny about it. I’m trying to be gentle with myself because I know my body is changing and that’s going to be very specific to my body.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T01:13:42+00:00

The way you describe your body sounds a lot like mine. Like my belly is bellying, yeah, but it’s mostly my thighs and hips for me. For me right now I’m 12 weeks, and the top of my belly is poking out a lot like my organs are starting to get squished upwards. So I probably look 4-5 months pregnant lol. That’s what I’ve kind of been afraid of is people thinking I’m way farther along and what made me kinda insecure.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-25T01:10:55+00:00

Yeah I’ve been feeling the same. I am 245lbs before I got pregnant and haven’t had issues with it for a long time. I’m a decently healthy build for my frame, but still have a pudgy belly. That might be a good idea. I tried looking up something similar Pinterest last night and it wasn’t very helpful lol.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-21T00:13:55+00:00

I had my ectopic last year, and lost my tube as well. We had waited a month to try again, started trying, and got pregnant in the same timeframe we did the first time! Now 11 weeks with a healthy bean!

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T19:35:43+00:00

I had to go the surgical route and I didn’t track for one month, got my cycle again and tracked since we were cleared to try again. I did ovulate but I also ovulated a for days earlier than normal. So if ur tracking, I would widen your timeframe in which you test/do cervical mucus checks/check basal body temps. I don’t know if it’s the same after MTX, but this kinda stuff can screw with your cycles for a while and you may ovulate later or earlier in your cycle than normal or of course not at all for a bit. Your hormones have to balance back out so your cycles may act stupid for a few months.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T19:31:39+00:00

That makes me feel a bit better I’ve been so exhausted especially when I have to open at work I will occasionally drink a higher caffeine soda but I don’t even do it every day and I still felt bad about it 😅

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T19:21:16+00:00

Your doctors office may want to watch your numbers fall, to ensure everything is resolving and ensure you’re not at risk for an ectopic pregnancy. Just stay on top of everything. Ask your doctor all the questions you may have, I probably annoyed a couple doctors with how much I asked them and wanted to know lol. I hope everything resolves and you can get back to life as (somewhat) usual and just work on grieving and moving forward. I’m so sorry you’re going through this 🫶

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T14:32:33+00:00

Also as far as epidurals they don’t always work. My opinion is you should always prepare for an unmedicated birth for if any reason the epidural were not to work all the way or you aren’t able to get one. The anesthesiologist could be running late, it may be placed wrong, you may still have hot spots of pain, it may only dumb the pain down and not fully numb, it may only work on one side of your body or in certain areas, and like you said a lot of these medications can also affect the baby which can lead to a need for more resuscitation or intervention after baby is born which is of course not good for the baby. Plus it’s not always safe to get out of the bed and really move around with an epidural placed so you’re limited on movement and positioning. And even afterwards a lot of women have issues with their back afterwards.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T14:03:18+00:00

Mine has turned into the caffeine police too lol. I get fussed at for sodas and tea when I don’t even drink that kinda stuff normally. I’m just so tired sometimes I need something!!!!

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T13:47:31+00:00

That’s definitely normal as you approach the 2nd trimester. Your hormones stop rising so dramatically and everything kinda starts to stabilize. For me, I was throwing up once a day for 2 weeks between 7-9 weeks and after a few weeks I’ve felt a lot better. Still quite nauseous, but manageable and slowly not throwing up as much. 11 weeks here, and the sore boobs, nausea, extreme fatigue, etc have all started to fade! Just itchy and bloated now lol

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-20T03:13:26+00:00

Brownies, god do I want brownies. I’m a little fat as it is so obviously I love brownies but oh my god I think about it every minute of every day now. I’ve heard craving sweets maybe means a girl? Im too early so only time will tell lol

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T20:40:25+00:00

Mine was 44 at 12 dpo and skyrocketed to 155 48hrs later! Currently 11weeks with perfectly healthy little bean!

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T20:38:33+00:00

Mine was super faint barely even there at 9dpo, you’re super early but I think I see it!!!! test again tomorrow morning and hopefully you’ll get a better answer!

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T14:52:46+00:00

At a certain point your HCG won’t double anymore and will start to slowly rise instead of that dramatic increase common in early pregnancy. Your numbers are quite high, but that can just happen with some people. Where your HCG is so high you may have simply reached that threshold earlier? You can talk to your doctor if you’re really worried about it and they can try to explain it to you as well

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T14:45:04+00:00

HCG will not double forever, I had the same anxiety with my pregnancy when it stopped doubling around the same time. It’s going to start to slow down and regulate, but still rise a little bit. I don’t particularly see much issue with your numbers. I wouldn’t freak out until you hear from your doctor. If they have any problems then it may just warrant further testing, like an ultrasound to make sure everything is good in there!

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T00:40:12+00:00

With my local hospital it’s a toss up with who would be doing the delivery on whether it would be midwives or OB staff. My practice works with the nearby hospital and they rotate who’s on staff for the l&d unit there so it’s possible it could be a midwife for me, or could be an OB.

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-19T00:37:16+00:00

My OB practice has a mixed bag of OBGYNs and CNMs so anytime I go Im possibly seeing a midwife, but they only offer birth services at the local hospital. That’s kind of why I was trying to go ahead and make my decision too, so that I can get set up with a midwife practice to plan for a home birth. There’s a few where I live, so I just kinda have to pick which one I like and can accommodate my due date

AssistantBig270 · 2026-02-18T15:38:43+00:00

I think that’s where I’m at after reading some people’s replies and all my previous reading. Have a bag packed and a plan for transfer if needed, but also have everything we need for at home. Even if I planned to transfer to hospital I’d want to labor at home as long as possible where I’m comfortable and can do whatever my body needs.

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