Ladies who had an experience with a d&c..

Danielle0311 · November 2013

Hey ladies,
I had my d&c yesterday. The experience wasn't too bad as most have mentioned and I had no pain at all and mild bleeding yesterday and last night. This morning and afternoon was the same but this evening I have been hit with really bad cramps. Worse then my period but not bad enough to send me to the er. Is this normal for the pain to be a bit delayed? And how long did cramps and bleeding last for you if you had one?
As a side note I just wanted to mention that after the procedure was over I felt to relieved and really positive for the future and moving on and thinking of trying again in a few months. It's the happiest I have been in weeks since this nightmare started and these emotions caught me off guard as I thought I would be so sad and depressed. Anyone experience this? I'm all over the place lately ...

aschultz9 · November 2013

You will find your emotions all over for a while I think. I am 7 weeks out and thought I was finally doing well and last night I was overwhelmed with sadness again. Physically that sounds pretty normal. I had 2 days of really bad cramps a week after the d&c but no bleeding. I had only light spotting for 2 or 3 days after the d&c. I got AF 28 days after. It all varies for each person though.
Very sorry for your loss.

Danielle0311 · November 2013

Thank you @aschultz9.. I'm so sorry for your loss as well.. It's definitely a roller coaster of emotions

kate6214 · November 2013

I had spotting and and period strength cramps for a few days. My heating pad and I were buddies.

SMH79 · November 2013

I have had two D & Cs. With the first I didn't have any cramps and bled (heavier than spotting but not as heavy as my periods) for about a week. It took about 5 or so weeks to get AF again for me. Emotionally, I was relieved to have that part of the experience over with. We had waited a few weeks to miscarry naturally but ended up going through with the procedure because we wanted to move on. The second one was pretty similar although I had pretty bad cramps a couple of days afterward. I actually used the pain killers that my OB prescribed. Bleeding was about the same as with the first. I just got AF and it's been about 6 weeks since the D & C. We chose to have it done a few days after finding out that the baby didn't survive. I felt some relief afterward, like we were closing a chapter in that book. I felt more closure once AF arrived because then we could start trying again. It's still a roller coaster, though. You will likely have good days and bad days. Something will happen, like you'll see a pregnant woman or your original due date will come up, and it'll trigger you. Maybe. At least that's how it is for me. I think what you're feeling is similar to what a lot of people feel. Finding out that you lost a baby is horrible. The D & C helps bring some closure so I think it's normal to feel some relief afterward. Like you said, you can now start the healing process and move forward. Sending you hugs!

hadley135 · November 2013

So sorry for your loss. My D&C was Tuesday and the first two days I had light bleeding and barely any cramping. Today, my cramps were bad and I ended up passing a couple large clumps of tissue (tmi, sorry). After that, the cramps went away and bleeding decreased again. I talked to the doctor because it scared me at the time and she said if anything was left over, the cramping was my body taking care of it. You can always call your doctor too, I called mine 3 times this week. It gave me peace of mind.

As for the emotions, I think it is pretty normal. I have been up and down. I get really hopeful and happy one minute and then sad and angry the next. I signed up for a gym membership with my husband today, we are hoping to take these 3 months we have to avoid getting pregnant to get a little healthier.

Danielle0311 · November 2013

Thank you so much for sharing ladies.. So sorry for all your losses but it does help to know what I'm feeling is relatively normal

lynseyadamson · November 2013

I have just had my second ERPC (I think similar to D&E - in in uk) and with my first I didn't have any pain at all. I bled lightly for about 5 days. This time I had to take paracetamol for cramps, but I've found I'm very bloated and gassy and I think thats making me more uncomfortable too. I agree, I think once the procedure is done, it's much easier to move on. I chose this way both times (although with my latest mmc I didn't have the option to wait it out at home since my baby passed 4/5 weeks prior and the doctor was worried about infection.) but it didn't matter to me because I think the surgery disconnects you from the horro of what is actually going on, and I think mentally, it's an easier choice.
Sending you my love and thoughts x

kingkellye · November 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is tough to go through. I had a D&C on 10/31, a day after an u/s showed little growth and no heartbeat and a week after u/s showed a slow heartbeat. Ugh. it has been a roller coaster, physically and emotionally. Right after the procedure and until today I had no pain or bleeding. Today, I started having severe cramping that comes in waves about every 5-10 minutes. It is almost unbearable. The pain med didn't help, but high dose ibuprofen has helped a little bit.
Emotionally, I am up and down. One second, I am positive and optimistic and the next I'm sobbing. Anyway, you aren't alone!!

Kel

Danielle0311 · November 2013

@kingkellye , I am so sorry for your loss and I hope the cramps Subside soon for you.. Mine seek to be coming I'm waves too..hopefully they don't last much longer

Shelynla · November 2013

I'm sorry for your loss! I had my D&E on Friday morning and I just had severe cramping and heavier bleeding this morning. I also passed some large clots which was very painful! I am hoping that the worst of it is over now! But yes, I guess cramping and things like that can be delayed a few days.

Good luck!

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