Back to Work after D and C

mchell9 · June 2009

Just wondering for those of you who had a D & C/miscarriage how long you took before going back to work. I'm an elementary school teacher and am nervous about being emotionally ok to be with the kids. Sometimes I think I will be fine- be strong and get through it, then other times I just don't know.

I know the sooner the better to rturn to normal, just wondering what you guys did.

SuzP · June 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.

My D&C was a Tuesday, I ended up having to overnight due to blood loss. At any rate, I took the rest of the week off and went back the following Monday.

kdonedizzle · June 2009

First, I want to say how sorry I am that you are going through this. My heart aches every single time someone mentions that they are goin through something similar to me.

I didnt have a D &C but a "natural" m/c. Started last Thursday and I took off all this week due to severe pain and bleeding. I will return this coming monday. So all together a week and two days that I needed every single minute of.

I hope once you return that things go smoothly for you.

Canes26 · June 2009

I had my D&C on a Thursday and went back to work on Monday. phiscally I felt fine really didn't have any cramping or bleeding after. Emotionally I did a lot better then i though i would, I work in a peds office so i see and work with babies all day long. I was quit suprised with myself and how well i've done. I am very sorry for you loss but each day gets better.

someflower6 · June 2009

i had a d&c on wendesday and by friday morning thought i was doing pretty good, so i went to work. but that weekend i started to feel worse and worse, physically, which led to a bit of an emotional mess... i went to work on monday, but by tuesday found out i still had tissue in me that was causing a lot of pain. the doc put me on some meds to pass it, and i was feeling better by thursday, but by that point i was just so physically and emotionally drained that i didn't go back til the next week. i hope you have a better experience than i did!

Jessica Shealy · June 2009

First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I was actually furloughed this past week and found out at our ultrasound on Tuesday that our baby did not have a heartbeat. I had a D&C on Thursday and plan on returning to work on Monday. Everyone in my office knows what happened while I was out, so at least I won't have to explain. Although it still won't be easy seeing everyone. I do believe though after sitting at home the past couple of days, it will be nice to try and return back to "normal" - what ever that may be.

TravelinMama · June 2009

The first time it was two weeks, and I was pretty ok going back at that point.

The second time was only a week, and I wasn't ready, but after a couple days I was ok about it.

kovu · June 2009

I think it really depends on the person. Some people want to return ASAP so they can get stay busy and have their mind on something else, others take weeks. I am not working right now so I can't say, though if I was it would probably be a week or 2. Though I am suppose to be looking for work, instead I have given myself the month of June off to emotionally heal (don't have the strength to job hunting right now) and then will return again in July after we visit the doctor and develop a plan to start ivf #2.

smileees4u · June 2009

I teach too! I had my D&C on a Monday and took the whole week off. I was told I could go back to work on Wednesday, but I felt it was better to get myself together before I went back to work. I was happy to be back to a normal schedule, but I was really glad I took the time off. Sorry you are going through all of this. It's nice to have the support of others during this time.

Strunella · June 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. My D&C was Thursday, I took off work on Friday and was back on Monday. By Friday, I just felt exhausted...probably more emotionally than physically. I slept most of the day. For me, it was best to get back to work and try to resume a normal schedule.

priya&peter · June 2009

I am so sorry for your loss as well. I found out on Monday afternoon after work that there was no heartbeat. I had a M/C induced on thursday and went back to work that Monday. For me a week at home was all I could take but I agree with PP that everyone is different. I wish you the best as you recover and heal.

hopingwaiting · June 2009

I went back to work the next day and, while physically fine, emotionally it was really hard. I was a zombie the whole day because I knew if I let myself feel anything I'd start weeping at work. Take as much time as they'll give you and do something nice for yourself.

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