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Body after Miscarriage

SarahKBellSarahKBell member
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I found out I had a miscarriage early on in pregnancy last Friday morning. I am still so heartbroken as I was two weeks away from being done with tri 1 only to find out my baby is gone. I passed everything yesterday morning after taking cytotec the night before. I'm on day 1 of body post miscarriage and I'm wondering what to expect as far as physical changes go (besides less bleeding each day)? They said recovery is 1-2 days but I feel so weak physically, different than a menstrual like weak and physical tiredness, and like I'm bruised badly down there? Anything post miscarriage body information anyone has for me would be good. Thanks so much
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Re: Body after Miscarriage

  • Kristin83Kristin83 member
    I'm sorry for your loss Sarah.  I had a miscarriage in February and it's an awful feeling.  I had a natural miscarriage with no pills so I can't help with that, but I'll tell you what it was like for me...

    -I had terrible migraines and mood swings for weeks after, I guess from the hormones trying to adjust.
    -My doc made me go for 4 rounds of blood work for several weeks after to make sure my hcg levels were going down (this is to make sure everything got out).
    -Was shocked that I could feel myself ovulating 2 weeks after the m/c.
    -It took about 2 1/2 weeks total for the bleeding to finally go away.  I had a blessed week and a half with no bleeding, then got my first period exactly 4 weeks from the m/c.
    -It gets easier emotionally with time.
    -I think the weakness is normal....you've gone through a trauma, physically & mentally.  But talk to your doc about every concern you have.
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  • rojabonitarojabonita member
    So sorry four your loss.  I just had my 2nd MC 8 days ago with cytotec as well. I had a D&C with my first and I definitely prefer the cytotec and being at home. 
    Your energy will come back. Your body has been through a major event. I was drained for a couple of days. Be sure to stay hydrated.
    I was ravenously hungry for several days after. I guess from finally not feeling nauseous 24/7 coupled with wanting to eat my feelings. I did gain a little more weight after, but have started to lose it. 
    My breasts got even more tender and fuller for several days after. I think they have started to 'deflate' now (sadly). 
    My bleeding did increase slightly once I was done with the methergine.  I started taking some supplements that are supposed to help with the bleeding and level out hormones.  Now at day 8 I just have dark spotting.  
    Emotionally, this MC has been easier than my first I think because I felt more in control with the cytotec.  I am anticipating the massive hormone drop and crazy mood swings that go along with it.

    Hang in there.  You will survive this.  Do let yourself feel sad when you need to and rest when you're tired.

    1: BFP 3/14/14; EDD 12/1/14; MMC with HB, D&C 5/8/14
    2: BFP 1/31/15; EDD 10/09/15; MMC with HB, Cytotec 3/16/15
    6/9/15 Diagnosed MTHFR Compound Heterozygous
    3. BFP 8/27/15; EDD 5/08/16

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  • 4N6s4N6s member
    I'm sorry for your loss.
    I passed out due to blood loss, so I felt dizzy and exhausted after it happened. I felt like crap, physically, for a week. Mentally for months.

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