The End

gmc222

I had my third u/s today at 6w6d and there was just an empty sac. The past 3 weeks have been an absolute roller coaster, and I just want it to be over. They are scheduling my D&C for Wed.

I think I need to make my priority to be happier about myself. I've gained 15lbs in the past few months and none of my clothes fit. It makes every day a struggle.

I'd welcome any advice from those that have had a D&C. It will be done at my RE's office with a local anesthetic, which completely terrifies me. I can't imagine being "out of it" but not totally out.

bklyninri

I am so sorry that you are going through this.  A m/c is never fun at any time but especially when it is a long drawn out process!  My story was very different then yours but from beginning to end it took about 3 weeks to officially diagnose the m/c and finally have the d&c.

My procedure was done at the hospital but probably because it is right across the street from my RE.  I had general anesthesia so I was completely out but it was quick and I woke up feeling fairly good (could have been the oxycodone they gave me!).  My healing afterwards was eh.  I had a lot of clotting a few days later but I also had a hemmorage which was making its way out too.  

Good luck and I think you have a very positive outlook on what you want to do for yourself to help heal! 

laurid75

I am so sorry about your loss. I have never had a DC actually in the middle of a natural miscarriage and am not positive on the type if sedation they use to put you to sleep but I'm pretty sure it's similar to what they so for a colonoscopy, which I have had. You are basically awake one minute and then asleep and don't remember or feel anything. You won't know what's going on at all.

I can also relate to the way you feel. I have gained at least 10 pounds and also no clothes fit and I feel disgusting. I decided this weekend that I'm going to get back to living now exercising, eating right, etc. let your body recover from your DC and then take care of yourself during recovery and I bet the weight loss will come...

Hang in there this is all just so hard!

rcnavywife

I am so sorry.

Lauren79

I am so sorry. I had a D&C in my RE's office the end of January. I was going in to talk and see what was going on. I was not prepared when he said he wanted to do a D&C in the office right away. It did not take long. It was scary but I had very little pain. The thing that was most annoying was the clamp they put on your cervix. He talked to me through the whole thing and it really helped. I had my cell phone to grab onto. Since yours is planned, you might want to ask for a prescription for Valium to calm you down. They inject a local anesthetic inside so you will be totally with it. I am so so sorry this is happening to you. I understand what you mean by being happier with yourself. After my last m/c, I really started hard core with Zumba and biking. I feel so much better about myself, my head feels clear and I feel so much healthier. Take care of yourself. I will be thinking of you.

tryingyetagain

I am so sorry you are going through this, and that it's dragged on for so long.  I had a D&C in 2011, and I actually found it to be much easier emotionally and physically than I had anticipated it would be.  My situation was similar in that it dragged on for a while with no answers, until they finally determined for sure that there was no HB, yet my body didn't MC on it's own.  My doctor finally scheduled the D&C, and I was given propofol, which is a "twilight sleep" anesthesia drug. Although it's not general anesthesia, I was completely out, and don't remember a thing.  I hardly bled at all after it was over, and although they gave me Vicodin (sp?), I only took one and really didn't even need it.

I have also gained about 15 pounds dealing with pregnancy/loss issues and infertility depression in general.  I know I need to exercise more and eat better but I don't feel very motivated, honestly.  When spring comes, I know that will help me get out and exercise.  Just riding out the snow at this point!

Hang in there, and, for what it's worth, you are not alone.  Big hugs to you.

CeCe8579

I am so sorry! Hugs!

huskermama

I am so sorry!  We had a natural mc over 2 years ago so I can't speak to the D&C but thinking of you and sending lots of hugs your way!

nmeissner25

I'm so sorry your going through this.

kimberm0511

I'm so sorry for your loss. I was just there and had a dc in January. I was under general anesthesia, so I can't give you much advice. However, I will say that it almost seemed like the "closure" I needed. I thought I would be a complete emotional wreck, but I felt almost normal and recovery was really quick. I spotted really lightly for about 2 or 3 days.

jeannaqueena

Oh no. I am so saddened for you.  I haven't had a d&c but I agree that it will hopefully give you some closure.  

T&P and lots of hugs  

ceebeetee

i'm so sorry for your loss.  i have no advice for the d&c, i miscarried naturally, but i hope you can get closure and look forward.  i can imagine having had the process drawn out over three weeks, just having a m/c is difficult enough.  hugs to you. 

hopeisnotdead

I am SOOOO SORRY for your loss!! I have not had a D&C, but I do understand 100% the roller coaster of emotions and craziness that surrounds a mc. I had a MC November 1 at 5w3d so when I got pregnant in January I was cautiously optimistic. We found out at 3 weeks when my hcg was 50 then 48 hours exactly it was 103. We decided not to tell anyone since it was so freaking early and we knew anything was possible... I told myself I would get excited once we passed the 5w3d so when we did I started to get a little excited. Then we passed the 6 week mark and I got a little more excited and started planning how to tell people since I was starting to show already... We planned to tell everyone within the week of our ultrasound right after we got confirmation and casually planned trips to see everyone without giving away why... Then we went for ultrasound at 6w5d no heartbeat... was DEVASTATED but still hopeful that it was just early and timing was off... two days later started spotting but nothing major... called clinic they ran blood test and it was 1207 which is normal for 6 weeks so they said not to worry and I had a repeat scan a week from my first... The next day there was no spotting so I thought okay all is fine... Then the following day I had huge gushes of blood all day and it was a Saturday so I couldn't call the clinic... Meanwhile I have this smile for everyone because no one knew what was going on and we planned all the trips so we still carried that through... Needless to say when we went on the Tuesday after there was no more baby but it was honestly the toughest hardest week of my life with so many ups and downs and trying to stay positive while being realistic... So I am sorry you are going through this just know you are not alone!