Question for others with 2nd tri loss(~18-20 wks)

FutureMrsWright2012

I intro'd a couple weeks ago, but to recap... DH and I got our 1st ever BFP with IVF#1. Then, at my check-up on 10/1, we discovered that our little boy's heart stopped beating sometime in the days before. I delivered him (with assistance of vaginal Cytotec Q6H in hospital) on 10/3 at 19 weeks. It has now been 4 weeks, and I'm still bleeding. Some days it's just spotting (really just when I wipe), and then over the past couple days (and off-and-on since I went home) it's been heavier and needing a pad (sorry for TMI). That typically only lasts 1-2 days, and then back to spotting. My OB told me that I should expect to bleed from 2-4 weeks. I am planning to call her office Monday since I'm sure this will still be going on, but I wanted to hear others' experiences. How long did you bleed for after your loss? Did you have to go back in for D&C or repeat Cytotec? How long after the bleeding finally stopped did you get AF? Thanks!

lovemybellag

No advice or experience here but wanted to say sorry.

meredithcarole

My loss was earlier on than that, but the bleeding then spotting then bleeding thing sounds familiar. Definitely talk to the doctor on Monday, but I suspect that is in a normal range of what typically happens.

sunflwra

My loss was at 20 weeks and I was induced with Cytotec like you.  I bled a lot the first week and then it all but went away for about 2 weeks.  It then came back VERY heavy.  I had planned to return to work the next week from my disability leave, so I called my OB (didn't want to go back too soon). I went back in for an ultrasound and my OB could still see some retained blood and products.  It wasn't enough to require a D&C but she put me on Methergine for 3 days to help pass the rest of it.  Not the most pleasant experience but not horrible.  That was enough to get me to the point where I wasn't bleeding any more.

I'd definitely call Monday and see if they can do a scan.  I had a second loss at 15 weeks where I was induced the same way and my bleeding only lasted a week.  I know everyone's experience is different but it would be worth a look to me.  Good luck- I'm so sorry for your loss.

ashlee113085

My loss was at 18w5d I had a d&e and I ended up bleeding for around 2 weeks. I waited almost 7 weeks for my first AF. I didn't need any additional procedures, but it was awhile before my body went back to normal and I had weird cycles for a couple of months. I would definitely make sure to call your doctor just in case. I'm so sorry for your loss. 

buggirl72

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.  I delivered vaginally at 20 weeks after going into pre-term labor. I bled for less than two weeks and got my first AF at 4 weeks post loss.

The big fear with early deliveries is retained placenta. It is very, very common.  Has your bleeding included any clots? If they are larger than a golf ball (I believe that was the size) definitely call your doctor. I would still call on Monday to let her know that you have had continued bleeding this entire time. My post-delivery appointment was at 4 weeks so I would think your doctor would be wanting to check you out soon anyways.

@PinkCamino did end up needing a D&C after her delivery. I'll let her share her story if she feels up to it.

Finally, it is okay to ask the receptionist or nurse to have you put into an exam room as soon as you arrive. I would do this when you schedule the appointment. The doctor's office was an incredibly emotional place to visit in the first few months post-loss. Lot's of ((((hugs)))).

FutureMrsWright2012

Thank you all for your responses... I haven't had anything "golf ball" sized since about 2 weeks post-MC, but the bleeding just continues. I'm definitely going to call Dr. on Monday. I haven't heard anything from the office since a few days after I was discharged (including no updates on all of my labs). I'm pretty annoyed with this doc, but DH and I are in the process of moving (back to home in a major city), so I just need to use them to get through this. Then, I'm heading back to my old OB/GYN that I had for about 10 years in addition to my RE that we love. 

Also, I completely agree about the office lobby situation. On the day I found out that my little guy's HB stopped, I had to return to the office several hours later to repeat the US to make sure I didn't have previa and could deliver instead of D&E. I made my way to the back without really asking, in tears, so I'm not looking forward to have to be in there again. Hopefully, this will be the last time I ever have to go in there. 

Thanks again, ladies!

PinkCamino

I'm so sorry for your loss ((hugs))

I delivered twin girls at 20w5d with the use of cytotec to induce labor. My bleeding was very minimal and only lasted a couple of days. I thought I was in the clear but 3 weeks to the day of my loss I started to bleed uncontrollably and needed to have an emergency D&C because there was retained tissue.

I would definately call your doctor and look into it. It could very well be normal but if it's not and there is some retained tissue it's best to deal with it before it becomes and emergency.

FutureMrsWright2012

Thanks, @PinkCamino. Hopefully, I can get in first thing next week and get this figured out. I am just so ready for this to be done.