STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

tina, i am so sorry to hear this. you and your family are in my thoughts.

i'm so sorry. (hugs)

Oh wow. I am so sorry to hear about this. It's incredibly hard to go through this, but we are here for you.

I'm so sorry Tina.

aw, I'm sorry, Tina.

I am so very sorry.  I do agree with getting a second opinion.  Even nine weeks is early to hear a heartbeat and if you got a tech that isn't as good at your first tech., or whatever reason, you may not get the US to pick up the heartbeat.  Anyway, it can't hurt to get a second opinion.  Unfortunately, there are several websites on the web dedicated to women who were told their baby had no heartbeat and then found out that their baby was fine before they went through with a D&C.  

If you are miscarrying, just know that you don't have to have an abortion if you don't want to.  You can choose to miscarry naturally at home. I had a miscarriage last year (and was actually miscarrying at this time a year ago) and chose to do so naturally.  It took three days to pass the sac (blighted ovum), and about two months to stop spotting, but from what I understand you may spot for several months after a D&C anyway.  It is an option that your doctor may not share with you; some doctors believe that women are not capable of expelling all of the fetal tissues, but that is RARELY true, we are made to carry and unfortunately miscarry a baby naturally.   I just wanted to throw that option out there for you. 

I hope that you find some peace in this awful, trying time. 

Elle wrote:

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I'm so, so sorry to hear this, Tina . 

FWIW, I don't think I've ever heard of them not rechecking right before the procedure.  Confirm with your doctor to be sure, of course, but that's a pretty standard practice.  Also, I'd go to an outpatient surgery center or the hospital and elect to be sedated - they're very efficient at day surgery so you're less likely to have to wait around all day (as opposed to the Dr's office), and the sedation will (obviously) help you sleep through the event.  You could also ask your doc ahead of time to prescribe something in case you have cramping after the fact, and make sure you and your husband are clear on what to expect afterwards so you know when to call if there are any complications.  I'd send your husband to the store for some of those stick on heating pads and ice cream, too.  You can pm me if you want to talk some more ...

I'm shaking my fist at the universe for you and your husband, Tina.  May the new year bring you peace, happiness, and a baby to love.

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Elle, you are correct - they rechecked.  I went to an outpatient surgery center and was sedated, and my regular OBGYN performed the procedure.

I was ok the day of the surgery (Monday) and the swelling and pain started last night.  I am lucky, as my boss is allowing me to use bereavement time for a few days.  

I had a panic attack last night b/c I have gone through so much...we went out of town last weekend and work is extremely busy.  The laundry was literally piled up 3 feet high, my bunnies' pen was dirty, the house was a disaster....I just couldn't do it all.

Thanks everyone for the support.  I really appreciate it. 

 

I'm glad the procedure went as well as could be expected, though I know it's still pretty much the opposite of a silver lining.

Take good care of yourself, okay?  Most of the everyday tasks can wait or be done by someone other than you - you really deserve as much time as you can eek out to rest.

I just saw this post -- I am really sorry that you are going through this. Take care of yourself. ((hugs))