In the waiting period about a second ectopic - need support
I previously had an ectopic (treated with MTX) and was so grateful for the wealth of knowledge, experiences shared, and kindness here.
I got a positive pregnancy test last week. OB clinic couldn't set up hCG labs until this week to monitor for another ectopic just in case. First hCG was this past Monday.
Then Tuesday (yesterday) I started bleeding. Also cramping, low back pain, and occasional throbs on the left side of the pelvic area. It's less than a pad per hour and the clots are very small so my OB said I don't need to go to the ER at this point.
Today I go in for my second hCG. I'm only 4w5d along.
I'll have a third hCG on Friday, and then an ultrasound next Tuesday when I'll be 5w4d. That's assuming that my bleeding and clots don't increase and necessitate going to the ER.
It's so hard in the waiting period to know whether this is a regular miscarriage (chemical pregnancy?) or an ectopic where my life could be in danger again. What helps you mentally and emotionally when you are waiting to see if it's another ectopic?