I just found out earlier today that I am in the middle of a miscarriage. I have begun to pass blood and tissue but no cramping or heavy bleeding yet. I have been reading horrific stories of the pain people experience during the process and I was told by my midwife to let it happen naturally since the process had already begun. As if the emotional pain/anxiety isn't bad enough, I am really hoping the physical pain is not traumatizing. Any words of advice?
Re: Terrified of the pain...
...and a bit of TMI...
How far along were you? I really think that has a lot to do with the amount of pain you will be in. My 1st MC was almost painless. Like a very heavy period and lasted about 7 days. Everything passed naturally. I was only 6 weeks along. It was relatively painless physically speaking of course.
The 2nd one, however, was a totally different story. I was 10 weeks along. I have a son and was in labor for 27 hours so I know what labor feels like and it was the exact same pain. It was strange how similar. I even had a gush of water right before all the blood started as if my water had broken. And the pain came in intervals like contractions where I would tense up, feel better, tense up again. Awful! Ultimately I ended up going to the ER where I had an emergency D&C.
BUT I know of women who had miscarriages at 10 weeks, even a little further and the pain was manageable. So don't let my experience scare you. Everyone's experience is different I'm sure but that was mine.
I hope you have minimal pain and recover quickly. So sorry for the days ahead and for your loss!
I am so sorry you are going through this. I remember being petrified my first MC and it wasn't bad at all.