Miscarraige - Blighted Ovum

Hi Girls, Well, after some light discharge and a tiny bit of blood on Saturday the ultrasound confirmed a miscarraige this morning - Blighted Ovum, sac was measuring 9 weeks but no baby. Devastated doesn't even come close to describing how we feel but things could have been a lot worse. I think I would feel a lot worse if I saw an actual baby in there. I have to go in for a d&c on wed - any advice on this girls would be great (I wish it was over) We're hoping to try again as soon as possible, i'd love to hear any sucess stories that will helpme through the next few weeks xxx

Oh honey I am so so sorry to hear your news. Was thinking about you today and praying for the best. There are lots of girls on here who can support you re D&C. So sorry for your little bean. BIG HUGS!!!

Oh God lovethissite I am terribly sorry that you are going through this. Massive Hugs The D&C ( or ERPC) is very straightforward. I was taken in at 8.30 in the morning I think and was released at around 4, a lot of that time was spent resting in bed. They may give you a couple of tablets to take that morning, it is to soften the cervix I think. The nurse will take some bloods & ask you some questions so any concerns you have can be brought up with him/her. The doctor will also be there to answer any questions, they were all extremely sympathetic and kind. I just stayed in bed all this time and my DH was able to stay with me all the time right up until I was taken in for the procedure. The actual procedure is only about 20 mins and obviously under general. I was then wheeled back to bed and after a couple of hours the doctor came around again and said I was good to go. You will probably have some spotting in the days afterwards and its very important to rest, I had 2 weeks off work in total but was actually only signed off for a week, physically would have probably been ok to return then. Obviously emotionally it will take longer so really really look after each other as I am sure you are already doing. I was so scared of the D&C as I had no idea what it entailed, but it's really nothing to worry about, you will be absolutely fine. PM me if you like, I know how upsetting it all is. X

Hi lovethesite, I'm so so sorry to hear about your terrible loss- you poor thing - it's such a difficult experience. I've unfortunately had to go through two d&c's. The process itself is absolutely fine - just very sad. However, you might like to know that apparently you are very fertile after a d&c. I had been trying for 15 months then got pregnant straight away. Sadly, I also lost that little bean but I got pregnant immediately again after the second d&c and now I have a healthy baby boy. Try not to worry about the d&c - you've been through the worst already. Hearing the news that your baby is gone is the hardest thing ever. I'll say a prayer for you that you'll carry a healthy little bean soon. Take care of yourself.