Possible blighted ovum.

dgasu79

I had an ultrasound today with my RE at 6wks 4 days. They could only find a gestational sac and no yolk sac or heartbeat. 

The dr said come back in a week incase my dates are off. Honestly, I don't think they are and I have little hope.

She said if they don't see anything that I will stop all my meds and either have a D&C or wait to miscarry on my own.

I have had a miscarriage before, but not a D&C. I don't know if I can wait. I don't know what to do. How long does it take if you wait? What is a D&C like

Has this happened to anyone else? Any insight?  

TLR813

I had this happen just a week ago.  At first I wanted to wait and let it pass on it's own.  I thought that would prove to me that the m/c was real rather than someone going into me and taking it out.  From what I've heard and read though, it can take weeks to pass.  I didn't want to wait, and I was afraid of the breakdown I would have at work if it happened there.  The d&c got it over with.  I just had my d&c this past friday.  The week between ultrasounds, and the days leading up to the d&c for me were the worst part.  I was knocked out for the procedure, and when I woke up I felt fine.  There is cramping pain and bleeding, which both get worse if you try to over do it, but overall not horrible.  I've been taking Motrin for the pain, only when I need it.  My doc gave me a prescription for perkosit, which I have no plans to actually get.  

emjo03

I had a similar experience about a month ago.  I had just started spotting but was told it could take a week.  Mentally/Emotionally I just couldn't do it.  I took misoprostal to induce the miscarriage.  My RE was not too keen on doing a D&C if it wasn't absolutely necessary. 

 

((Hugs))

AMossy

I had a blighted ovum a couple weeks ago and choose to do the D&C.  For me this was the best option because it provided a set time.  I didn't have to worry about it happening at work.  I also felt cheated that my body thought it was pregnant and I was experiencing pregnancy symptoms.  I didn't want that to continue knowing I wasn't growing a baby.

After the D&C was relatively easy physically.  I bled very little and had period like cramps.  The worst part, for me, was the emotions.  

Good luck -- perhaps you are wrong on your dates!  If not, I hope you make the best decision for you. 

gbby3m

I would have been about 9+wk today, about 3.5 weeks after the development stopped.  I know that my last u/s started to show the disintegration of the empty sac, my hcg level is starting to come down, and I've also been having light bleeding on and off but gradually heavier.  No major episode has happened yet...  but I feel I'm getting closer.  I'm actually starting to get anxious and a little freaked out about what to expect of an "episode".  

I'm sorry I can't help much.  I think the timeframe can really vary depending on the person.  Since your loss hasn't been confirmed, though, I really wish you the best and hope you wouldn't have to come back to this board.

JennyP0222

I am so sorry you are having to deal with this or the possibility of this. I had my U/S at 8.5 weeks and found no heartbeat. 100% sure of my dates, I did not need to go back for a second U/S. I chose to wait it out and it did take a full two weeks for anything to happen. The wait did suck, but I preferred the natural route. If you do find yourself having to make this very unfortunate choice, just try to think through what will be easiest for you to cope with. Both options are bad options, but you either feel better about the idea of being in your home going through something that is emotional and painful, or feel better about the idea going through it as a medical procedure and still dealing with emotions and perhaps pain. Best of luck to you and I wish you the best.