Doctor's appointment today

mflowers929

H and I went to the already scheduled doctors appointment today. We discussed the fact that even though there had been sufficient growth between my first and second ultrasounds, there had been no growth from the second to the third (which I already knew). So my LO made it to 6w4d before it stopped growing. Not sure how this goes with my LMP, since I had actually skipped the period that was due the end of March. Based on when it was expected, that means that I ovulated very early in my cycle, which is good to know for the future (I'm not in the habit of charting).

In any case, the doctor said that the body should expel it naturally, but he did offer me Cytotec. I opted for that, so that I can have a bit more control over it - I don't want to start to miscarry in the middle of a work day. I work in a small nursing home, and finding someone to cover for me on short notice is a bit difficult. I'm going to pick it up on Thursday when I get paid, and probably take it on Friday, so my husband can be home with me while I'm going through it. I'm a bit scared, but happy that I can move forward. Feeling a bit guilty about feeling happy about it, but oh well, there it is.

My doctor also said that he doesn't feel like there's any reason not to TTC right away again, and he's actually seen it help some women to cope with the grief of a loss, so H and I are going to discuss it a bit and make a decision together whether to wait for a bit or start TTC again.

ASRDH

I'm sorry for your loss.

tlc35

I'm sorry for your loss and hope the cytotec works quickly and as painless as possible.

LisaG09

I'm so sorry for your loss.

mflowers929

@maryhr1 - I was a bit surprised by it too. I think we'll wait for at least a cycle anyways, but I think it was good for my H to hear that. He was talking about waiting for a long while before trying again, but I think now we'll try sooner.

heyopie

Hugs to you, and glad you will have your husband with you. 

I was on the same page as you (re:being happy. fresh start). Our dr also told us as soon as we were ready we could try again. I think it all has to do with how you feel physically and if you can emotionally handle it.  I know waiting a cycle helps the Dr's with dating.