Some of you may have read the post that I was pregnant.

Found out at the gyn's office on Wednesday when I was confirming the pregnancy that it was ectopic (in my fallopian tube). I didn't know it was life threatening! They rushed me to surgery and fortunately I'm fine but the baby could not survive and my fallopian tube was removed as well.

So far my mood is okay but I am concerned about getting depressed.

It's really sad but I'm so blessed that I already have a beautiful daughter. For any of you that have ever lost a baby, I'm so sorry!

Hugs to all.

Oh, I'm very sorry for you, Amiegrace. Thank goodness that they were able to save YOU, for your sake, your daughter's, etc.

Hang in there.

Thank goodness you are okay, Amie. Ectopic pregnancies can be very dangerous. I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry to hear that. *hugs*

I am so sorry for your loss. Take very gentle care.

amiegrace,

I'm so sorry, that is very sad news. I hope you will come and post and let us do what we can to make you feel a little less sad.

I second how everyone else feels
~~hugs~~
xxxx

Glad you're safe, Amie.

Amie - Nice to meet you. Glad to hear you are ok. I am sorry you have had to go through it. Give yourself some time, but if you find it difficult to cope and are really down then might be a good idea to visit your doctor.

I believe there are support groups that can help. I don't know about your part of the world, but here in Australia there is a SIDS support group for anyone who has lost a child, they were very helpful to me.

Please take it easy and be gentle with yourself, wrap yourself in your families love and support.

Hang in there. A similar thing happened to a friend of mine this summer and I know it can be very tough. I am glad that you are okay.

Hi Amiegrace,

I am very sorry for your loss, and I hope knowing that you are in other peoples thoughts is comforting. I went through something similar quite a few years ago. I hope you have some really great support people around you at this time - and if not, I hope you will come back here and share whenever you need to.

I am glad you are doing okay physically.

At Heart

Gentle hugs, Amie. I'm sorry to read of your loss.

We've been there too ... surround yourself with support and all things comforting ... this too shall pass ...

{{{{HUGS}}}}

Just now seeing this and want to add my sympathies.

Thanks, everyone . . .

Just an update! I am doing well and getting on with things. I'm getting counseling, I have wonderful friends and family, and all the love from everyone here touches my heart.

Thanks so much all . . .

Amie

I only just found this thread.

Sorry for your loss Amie. You have my sympathies as DW & I are trying to get pregnant also.

Hi Amie,

I was going to add this at the end of the post I just did, but figured it was best to put it here. (my posts are long enough!)

I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. Are you feeling better physically at least? I'm sure the emotional part will take longer, but I'm glad to hear that you're getting counseling.

How are you doing with your bipolar? Are you taking meds again?

Hugs,
Carol

Hey, thanks for asking,

Physically I'm great. The doctor said I could resume all my normal activities and I went to work just a few days after the surgery. I am starting my Lamictal again at 25 mg, since I had titrated all the way down apparently I have to titrate all the way back up.

My body has returned ruthlessly to fertility -- I ovulated 17 days after my surgery. I don't know if I would actually get pregnant (which I am holding off on anyway) because if the fallopian tube that was clipped released the egg I don't think it could be fertilized. Basically I had one of my tubes tied.

Emotionally, you know, it's going to take a long time. I know I'll see my little one after this life is through, and I know she (I think it was a girl) and I will have plenty of time to get to know each other. It is just unbelievably sad.

No manic episode, though, which used to come on the heels of major loss, so that's good! And no substance abuse either (unless you consider Reese's Cups a substance of abuse -- LOL, in my case they might should reclassify them as a controlled substance).

Feeling irritable and mad today because one of my students hit me and spit on me, but that's a whole 'nother story!!

Hugs to you too, Carol!