BECOMING PREGNANT WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS - DIFFICULT FIRST TRIMESTER | placenta previa / pain | ENDOEMMM
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Trigger warning: pregnancy
Feeling extremely blessed and thankful for my body these past few weeks. It’s been a long journey to get to this stage, and there were moments in my past where I thought that I wouldn’t have the chance to be a momma. One memory that rings clear was when a doctor outlined that “motherhood may not be a chapter in your book” after pelvic imaging.
My experience living with endometriosis while being pregnant has been anything but smooth (and a lot of my recent health updates have been triggered by this new chapter).*Turns out, not having your usual medication to help balance things out can do a number on my body while pregnant*
The first trimester was difficult, excruciatingly painful at times, and confusing - but this little one, my loving partner, and my stellar support network have made the experience less lonely. A common misconception is that pregnancy cures endometriosis. This isn’t the case - and has proven the complete opposite in my journey. Becoming pregnant has heightened my endo symptoms.
In this moment, I am feeling extremely blessed to have this experience and I cannot wait to meet this STRONG little one. We’ve been through a lot together already, and I already know that they are going to be an incredible being. They’ve held on in difficult moments and have shown their determination to meet face to face later this year.
In the same breath, I am sending love to those who are experiencing pain during their pregnancy, those who have experienced loss, those who are on their unique conception journey, those who are advocating for reproductive rights, those who are waiting for answers, those who are asked about children but are not wanting them, and those who find this news difficult. I am thinking of you and I have you in my heart these days ❤️🌸
the first trimester was extremely painful and difficult on my body. I had many sleepless nights with waves of excruciating pain. I was in and out of the Ottawa hospital twice with abdominal pain that just wouldn’t quit (it was more excruciating than endo pain which had me extremely concerned). Nights were spent in the bathroom for 3-4 hours dealing with sharp cramps that almost had me passing out. The mornings would come and the pain wouldn’t be there anymore, but I would be exhausted from the evening prior. I held a lot of stress those weeks because I was scared of what the evenings would bring.
I went to Scarborough General’s Early Pregnancy Assessment Centre at week 5 to be monitored for early pregnancy complications. I’m thankful for those nurses and OBGYN’s for the work that they do daily.
We ruled out ectopic and other concerns. It turns out that endo was the culprit for a lot of the new found pregnancy pain. Hormone changes and slight expansion of the uterus had my endo tissue in a frenzy.
I was also diagnosed with placenta previa and had a small subchorionic hemorrhage at the beginning that caused scary bleeding.
I’m now in my second trimester and I’m proud to say that the pain is gone. I only deal with morning sickness and headaches - with raging cravings for crackers and anything plain 🥯! The smell of chicken is also a no-go for me these days 🤢
A big shoutout to my love for being there every step of the way. I’m truly so thankful to have him by my side through those moments ❤️
I share this because I know how hard it can be to hear that “pregnancy cures endometriosis.” It doesn’t - and my first few months proved that endo didn’t want to be forgotten with these new changes. Everyone’s body is different and you’re not alone in your pregnancy if you’re going through the same. It can be scary and daunting to know what to do - but I’m extremely proud of you for doing what you can to look after your health first. I’m here with you - through the thick and thin.
Watching this crying with you while on a heating pad. When you said endo makes me hate my body i felt that to my heart.
Thank you for watching and for your thoughtful comment - we’re in it together ❤️
Me too😢
Second this. Crying and sending love
I was also a placenta previa and endometriosis patient and I took full care of myself for 9 months, and was try to be happy . The main thing is to be happy and never loose your hopes love your body. And today my son is 9 years old and absolutely fine and healthy. God bless you sister.....if God gives you then he will definitely take care of that. Always believe in god and love your body never loose hopes.❤️❤️
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I am 4 weeks pregnant. After trying for a year and one early mc. I have diffuse adeno and suspected endo. I am in pain right now particularly on my right side and I am so scared. I’ve called twice to the pregnancy unit who said they cannot determine whether ectopic till later on. So I am holding on by my finger nails. I suspect so strongly it ectopic and it will be another loss and my journey with the fertility clinic will begin. I am so grateful to be pregnant right now and I just want it to be our time. Thank you for your video, it has given me a small ray of hope especially knowing you made it to delivery.
THANK YOU for this video. I’ve had endo since my teenage years. I’m 4 weeks pregnant with my first! 🙌🏼 and have been experiencing waves of cramp like pain soooo bad. I was also told by an ER doctor that it was most likely not going to be a viable pregnancy, but my blood work has said otherwise and all is looking great 🙌🏼 Your videos are giving me hope and wisdoms during this time. So thank you!
Hi, and how's it going? 😊
Update ?
I am going through this right pain now and am so thankful to have this video to relate to and know that i am not alone. Thank you
I’m sorry to hear you’re going through the same experience. ❤️
It's been worth it so far. I have made it 18 weeks. I also have a subcorionic hemorrhage and found it hard to connect with the baby due to all I've been through with pain, bleeding, and 2 misscarriages before this pregnancy. Going back and watching your videos again. Did you have cramping and flares in the second trimester?
I have endometriosis in intestine and behind uterus and adenomyosis and last year i misscarried in march and had an ectopic pregnsncy in june… so far we startee to try again! I dont know whats gonna happen next but I know for sure I will be mum soon and this is something I carry everyday with ne even though is hard to think positive after all i have been through but taking it day by day and learning to cope with intrusive negative thoughts… lot of positive vibes to all endo warriors out there ❤
I'm sorry you were in so much pain your first trimester. I also have endometriosis. Prayers for a smooth rest of your pregnancy.
Thank you so much! Sending you support in your endo journey ❤️
I had no idea you could get pain while pregnant with endo. I’ve never been pregnant and still in the process of getting an endo diagnosis. ❤ thank you for sharing your experiences.
I’m having the same thing, currently 6 weeks 5 days….. really wishing everything it’s fine with my baby. Thanks for the video
Thank you for making this video. Info on being pregnant with endo is so hard to come by. I’m very early at 4 weeks 5 days and I have cysts on both ovaries that have started to cause me pain. Hoping my scan coming up shows the pregnancy in the right place.
Thinking of you during this time 🤍
How are you doing now?
What's the size of ur cyst?
Update
I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks
Thankyou so much for this video. I have endometriosis. I am experiencing almost identical symptoms and issues. I feel the struggle to connect and am afraid to get excited!
Thank you for this video! I recently had endo excision surgery with Dr. Yeung at Veritas Fertility and it changed my life. He was the first doctor in 12 years who listened to me and knew how to treat all of endo surgically. His wife had endo excision surgery so he can really empathize. I highly suggest anyone with endo to look into Nancy's Nook and Dr. Yeung's work. Endo can be removed amd healed surgically. Thank you so much for sharing your story here.
Thanks for this hope I am 23 unmarried and suffering from same.. Plz let me know did it come back... Or anything u can suggest Me..
@@ruwaidaartgallery9439 I was able to get pregnant a couple months after my surgery and am now 8 months pregnant. I would suggest Nancy's Nook (the website), and they can help you find an endo specialist close to you who will be better at knowing what is going on than a regular ob/gyn. nancysnookendo.com/ Another resource besides Dr. Patrick Yeung's work is the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta. centerforendo.com/
I just learned I have endo and I was always wondering why I never could get pregnant even when I was younger 22 with my husband I couldn’t get pregnant and now I’m 31 it’s so hard for me to get up some days or I can’t sleep because my legs hurt so bad, my mood swings are bad lmao but I’m trying to except this and get as much information as I can.. videos like this really give me hope that one day I can have my first child with the love of my life..
Thank you for taking about it! So cool that someone share a lot on this topic, it's really important
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing this with us. I really needed to see this.
Thank you for sharing I appreciate the vulnerability and advocacy in your story. Currently, I am sitting at a place where I don't trust my body to carry a pregnancy even though I have not tried. Im wondering myself how much to rely on that feeling/instinct? or trust anyway. I want to protect myself from potential pain both physically and mentally. In a way I think I have already greived the loss of fertility and have accepted adoption is the right way for me to have kids. Still though I wonder. Did you ever go through a similar process?
Hi Sara! Thanks so much for your comment and your thoughtful response to my video. It can definitely be a hard time (relationship wise) with our body in this process. I have had the same mentality throughout my pregnancy - wondering if my body can make it to full term. I went through a similar process for sure - especially when I experienced bleeding around week 8. I thought "can I put myself and my mental health through this again?" I was thankful that the bleeding wasn't serious to the baby - however, it's always something on the brain. Thinking of you!
Haven’t been diagnosed but I suspect I have endometriosis. I had a miscarriage on February 1st. I’m trying to be positive but I don’t know if my body will allow me to have a healthy pregnancy. It scares me.
I’m so sorry to hear about your recent miscarriage. My heart goes to you and your family.
goddamn that pain must’ve sucked, the pain that i got with my periods made me cry so i cant imagine what you must’ve felt
How long after surgery you got pregnant? ❤ congrats!
Thank u for making this video.Because i was suffering same issues and i am had 3 miscarriage so I felt weaker and no expectations of baby.i feel your emotions...😂
I found out I was pregnant with endo and I started having extreme pain. I was on my meds and I stopped it asap. After Which I went into withdrawal. It's horrible .
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Ive had a miscarriage 2017 with fibroids i thought it was my cycle with no pregnancy symptoms i had them removed 2022 i have endometriosis now but im experiencing pregnancy symptoms for two weeks but ive been to er and got two negative test but i can't tell difference if im pregnant and it is still too early to tell..if i am im a month or so pregnant..i can't tell symptoms are the same🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Missed period for three months and ovary has calcification (from the ultrasound). Trying for 3 months with no period and no pregnancy. Is it Endo? Can i still pregnant? What medicine i need to take?
How did you get pregnant with Endo?
May I know you have what Stage of Endometriosis?
Having hope someday be pregnant even having endo 🥲
Me too 😢