I had a missed mc at around 8 weeks. I really wanted to just try and miscarry naturally, which my doctor supported, but she gave a timeline. I ended up waiting just about a month for something to happen, and nothing ever did. I ended up having the d&c with no complications. Honestly, if I would have to go through it again, I'd probably do the d&c right away. Waiting was pretty horrible wondering if today would be the day. Emotionally, it was really hard too. After the d&c, I felt like there was some closure and I could try to move on.
Hugs, it's a really hard time. Lots of us here have been through it, so please feel free to reach out.
Post by BlueNotebook on Jan 3, 2013 18:42:39 GMT -5
I'm so sorry.
I have had two missed miscarriages. The first time I decided to have the D&C a few days later. Emotionally I could not handle waiting. The second time I hoped that my body would handle it on it's own, but scheduled a D&C two weeks out so I knew there was an end date. I ended up needing the procedure. Both times, my recovery was quick and I had very little discomfort.
He offered me the option of waiting to see what would happen naturally or to go for the D&C. Initially, it just sounded easier to go for the procedure.
But, I would appreciate any thoughts you have or would be curious to hear your stories if you went through this.
Thanks.
I elected to have a D&C the day I found out there was no HB. I just wanted it over with as soon as possible. It was the right decision for me because the procedure was fine, my cycle returned to normal, and I was able to get pg again quickly (after 1 cycle.) The emotional aspect was way worse than the physical aspect for me.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Thinking of you.
He offered me the option of waiting to see what would happen naturally or to go for the D&C. Initially, it just sounded easier to go for the procedure.
But, I would appreciate any thoughts you have or would be curious to hear your stories if you went through this.
Thanks.
I'm so sorry for your loss. When it happened to me, my doctor discussed three options: 1) wait 2) D&C (which they couldn't schedule for something like two weeks) and 3) misoprostol (Cytotec) to expel the "products of conception." We had both the blood test and ultrasound confirmation, deliberated for a day or so, and then I took the Cytotec at home with my husband and mother-in-law there to help. I had a pretty severe reaction to the Cytotec for a few hours (severe sweating, vomiting, contracting, diarrhea, extreme shivering, couldn't stay upright) but it was effective and over after a few hours. I don't know that my reaction was typical, and I will say if there is a next time I think I would opt for the D&C. Nonetheless, you may want to ask about Cytotec as an option. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had a missed miscarriage at 13w 3 days. I opted for the d&c and the procedure couldn't have been any smoother. The hardest part for me was signing paperwork in the hospital authorizing them to dispose of it as biomedical waste after pathology was done. I wasn't prepared for that part.
I am so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar situation, we found out the day before Thanksgiving. We were having twins and they found no heart beat in either. I was in complete shock. I opted for the D&C which was very easy and pretty painless, just some cramping and basically feeling out of it for a day. It has been an emotional roller coaster for sure. Just know that your not alone, hang in there.