Update on M/C...having a hard time

AnglWngzCT

Hi ladies, the last time I posted we were dealing with low HCG and progesterone levels. I had an u/s last week and the dr couldn't see anything. I was told to wait a week to give the pg some time. I had b/w yesterday and the results were still low at 562. I should've been 7 weeks today. Since my body hasn't started to m/c naturally my dr is giving me til Mon. I have an u/s scheduled that day. Dr says if I dont m/c by then I will have two options. Have a D&C or take cytotec to speed things along. I talked to DH about this and he says he supports whatever decision I make. I am terribly afraid of a D&C and don't want one. I have a lot of scarring from previous c sections. I just dont want to take a risk with surgery or mess with my fertility. Has anyone taken the cytotec? If so did it really help?

We got our BFP 3 weeks ago and there has not been one of of happiness or excitement. It's been stressful since day 1. This has been the hardest 3 weeks in a very long time. I have gone through every emotion while waiting for blood results. I've been at the lab so much they actually know who I am now. I am really struggling with this loss. It's my 2nd loss in 6 months and am so devastated. How does one begin to pick up the pieces after losses so close? Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share? I am really losing my mind. I feel broken.

Mr&Mrs.B

I am so sorry that you are having to go through this all over again.  I was similar to you.  My HCG numbers were only progressing by about 100 every time I went in for BW.  My first draw was 400 and 5 blood draws later, I peaked right at 800.  I should have been 6 and 1/2 weeks along.  I had my D&C yesterday.  I suffered the MC last weekend, but my body wouldn't let go of the lining.  My uterus was developing fluid and the doc was worried of infection.  The D&C was rather easy.  I had mild cramping for a few hours after the procedure, and today I have mild spotting.  I can't give any advice on the cytotec.  Like PP mentioned, do what is right for you, and discuss all of the pros and cons with your doc.  GL sweetie!  (((HUGS)))

BritanyV

I had an early miscarriage last March and my advice would be to go naturally (with the meds) for an early miscarriage.   With your numbers so low and nothing being seen on the ultrasound, you will most likely bleed like a normal period and possibly not much more than that.    For me, I had light cramping and a light flow for several days and that was it, my numbers were pretty low and nothing was seen on ultrasound. 

If you would be further along with higher levels then I would definitely recommend a D&C.   With my 2nd miscarriage last year, I was 13 wks and the baby had passed at 10 wks.  I knew I couldn't do that one naturally and opted for the D&C right away.

tonesq

There is a post below with cytotec in the heading. It has some good info on experiences. Good luck to you and I am sorry you have to go through this.

UOduckBride2be

Hi there, I am really sorry for all your losses.  I had a MC last April and am having another right now under almost the exact same circumstances as you describe above.  The PP is right, there are several of us who described the misoprotol/cytotec experience on another thread recently and you should check it out.  I chose the miso pill specifically because of the potential scarring from a D&C and also because this was an early loss where my numbers never got over 1000, (much like you). 

Additionally I wanted to let you know that I received a number of responses to my post on the RPL panel when I reposted it on the TTCAL board,  I know you responded that you were interested to see what others had to say on that topic.  You might have to search a little for the post as I think it is now on page 2 or 3, but I did get responses there.

Losses hurt no matter what, but is there are positives to hold onto in a timeframe like this it is that for me the upside was that there was not wasted time, (I am older and that really matters to me), and the fact that you were able to conceive so quickly is definately a positive.  For me I have been trying for #1 for well over 5 years, (the only breaks were for being pg. and then MC), it was definately harder when I suffered the losses after trying for 2+ years without success then it was this last time since I was able to conceive within 9 months.  That alone gives me more hope that I will have success the next time.

Take Care,

Sarah 

madiegirl83

I am very sorry for your loss and that you have to go through this!  I am in the same boat... diagnosed with a missed m/c, waited it out for a while and my doc gave me the same choice as you.  I try to avoid surgery if necessary so I chose the Cytotec route.  I will take it this Sunday.  My theory on it, and this is just my opinion, is why risk surgery if you can help it?  If the Cytotec doesn't work  I will do the D&C then.  From some things I have read the cramping, with cytotec and naturally passing the tissue, can be very painful so if you decide to go the cytotec route get a prescription for a pain killer as well.  Better safe than sorry.  Anyway, that's my 2 cents, hope it helps. Again I am so very sorry for your loss.

AnglWngzCT

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. I have chosen to have a D&C done and will be going in this afternoon. It has been almost 2 weeks since we got the bad news. I am just ready to get it over with and try to heal. You all are amazing, the support here is wonderful. I hope we all get our take home baby soon.