Hi there, i have 4 yr old little boy, last year i fell pregnant, when i went to my 1st ultrasound at 9 weeks, there was a sac but nothing inside, had blood tests to see if my hcg levels were moving but they werent, had a d&c, felt pretty crappy!! The doctor told me to wait at least 3 months before trying again. A year, to the date, i fell pregnant again, was so happy but also scared to have the same thing happen, sure enough last week i went to my 10 week ultrasound same thing!! The sac was 7 weeks old, i'm going through blood tests at the moment, but i'm pretty confident that it's over.... I still have the symptoms, I guess cause the sac is still there. Both my husband and I are devastated. I'm afraid that a 2nd d&c might lower my chances of falling pregnant ever again.
Thanks for listening!
Thanks for listening!
Fil,
I had a miscarriage 6 months ago...same as others....no viable heartbeat at 12.5 weeks....baby was there but dead...I had a D&C and they requested that I wait 2 months before trying again...I waited for 5 months only because I had to go through the after affects emotionally first...and a few bottles of wine!
But now I am 6 weeks pregnant again and so far so good. I think you only have to have 2 regular periods and of course you need to be healthy otherwise...so try again! You never know....
I had a miscarriage 6 months ago...same as others....no viable heartbeat at 12.5 weeks....baby was there but dead...I had a D&C and they requested that I wait 2 months before trying again...I waited for 5 months only because I had to go through the after affects emotionally first...and a few bottles of wine!
But now I am 6 weeks pregnant again and so far so good. I think you only have to have 2 regular periods and of course you need to be healthy otherwise...so try again! You never know....
I was due to go for a 16 week ultra sound scan when i started to bleed slightly, so was booked in for emergency scan at15 plus weeks.
It was then discovered that there was no baby just the sac!
It was devastating for me and my husband and 3 year old son who had come to see the baby!! I was immediately booked in for a d n c and remain devastated today although I have had 3 subsequent babies!!!
It was then discovered that there was no baby just the sac!
It was devastating for me and my husband and 3 year old son who had come to see the baby!! I was immediately booked in for a d n c and remain devastated today although I have had 3 subsequent babies!!!
I am so sorry for every one of you! I know what you are going through.
I went to the doctor the other day for my first ultrasound. My husband and I struggled with infertility for seven years. After we adopted our three children we became pregnant. I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby a year and a half ago. I just went for an ultrsound two days ago because I am pregnant again. However, this baby is not doing so well. I am 10 weeks pregnant but the baby is measuring at 9 weeks. They could not find a heartbeat. They say it probably stopped beating about a week ago. They think there was some kind of abnormality (they saw swelling by the baby's head) but I am believing God for a miracle! I have heard about other women experiencing the same thing as us but going back for another ultrasound two weeks later and the baby developed a heartbeat. Crazier thiings have happened. May God bless all of on your journey to motherhood and I wish you all the best! By the way, when we get to heaven our little ones will be waiting to greet us. The only question I have for you: Are you going to heaven? Jesus is "the way, the truth and the life"- John 14:6
I went to the doctor the other day for my first ultrasound. My husband and I struggled with infertility for seven years. After we adopted our three children we became pregnant. I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby a year and a half ago. I just went for an ultrsound two days ago because I am pregnant again. However, this baby is not doing so well. I am 10 weeks pregnant but the baby is measuring at 9 weeks. They could not find a heartbeat. They say it probably stopped beating about a week ago. They think there was some kind of abnormality (they saw swelling by the baby's head) but I am believing God for a miracle! I have heard about other women experiencing the same thing as us but going back for another ultrasound two weeks later and the baby developed a heartbeat. Crazier thiings have happened. May God bless all of on your journey to motherhood and I wish you all the best! By the way, when we get to heaven our little ones will be waiting to greet us. The only question I have for you: Are you going to heaven? Jesus is "the way, the truth and the life"- John 14:6
Hi
I had a missed abortion on dec 30 2008.I had very little bleeding for 3days and it was stopped.Now doctor says there is part of pregnancy left inside my uterus and need to let it out surgically.
Did anyone had this type of problem.please let me know as i am bit worried.
thanks in advance.
lilly
I had a missed abortion on dec 30 2008.I had very little bleeding for 3days and it was stopped.Now doctor says there is part of pregnancy left inside my uterus and need to let it out surgically.
Did anyone had this type of problem.please let me know as i am bit worried.
thanks in advance.
lilly
I stumbled across this while looking for something else entirely, but reading what everyone said (even two years ago!) has helped me greatly. I went in for a second ultrasound at 11 weeks after having seen my twins' heartbeats at 8 weeks. The embryos were still there and measured about 9 wks, but their hearts weren't beating any longer. I thought the known-to-be-horrible ultrasound tech might have made a mistake, since I still felt pregnant up until the day I miscarried a week later. Strong contractions, massive amounts of bleeding, and a hospitalization ending in a D&C when they had to stop the bleeding after 24 hours for my own safety.
I hadn't wanted a D&C because I'd read about potential risks to future pregnancies, and the twins were my first babies (even if they weren't born) after trying for almost two years. If it comes down to needing the surgery, though, try not to be scared. It was by far the least painful part of the experience, and I'm now 7 weeks along with my second pregnancy. I got pregnant again the first month we tried. There is hope!
I hadn't wanted a D&C because I'd read about potential risks to future pregnancies, and the twins were my first babies (even if they weren't born) after trying for almost two years. If it comes down to needing the surgery, though, try not to be scared. It was by far the least painful part of the experience, and I'm now 7 weeks along with my second pregnancy. I got pregnant again the first month we tried. There is hope!
Hi,
I was reading most of the postings and its crazy because I was going thru something very similar. I would've been 10 weeks pregnant on sat feb. 28 but on feb 27/28 i went to the E R and they told me that they saw a sca of 8 weeks 5 days but it had debris in it. No heart beat and diagnosed me with fetal demise. I was so upset. I dont have cramping or bleeding. No spotting either. I went because I had a pinch like pain on my right side. I was sent back home to let it pass. However, it never did. I went to an Ob/Gyn for a follow up and she said come back March 10. Thats a long time for me to wait. Emotionally I cant transition out.This is my 1st pregnancy and I was very excited. Is it safe to wait this long for a D& C?
I was reading most of the postings and its crazy because I was going thru something very similar. I would've been 10 weeks pregnant on sat feb. 28 but on feb 27/28 i went to the E R and they told me that they saw a sca of 8 weeks 5 days but it had debris in it. No heart beat and diagnosed me with fetal demise. I was so upset. I dont have cramping or bleeding. No spotting either. I went because I had a pinch like pain on my right side. I was sent back home to let it pass. However, it never did. I went to an Ob/Gyn for a follow up and she said come back March 10. Thats a long time for me to wait. Emotionally I cant transition out.This is my 1st pregnancy and I was very excited. Is it safe to wait this long for a D& C?
At 12 weeks I went to the doc for an ultrasound, fearing that I was no longer pregnant because I was feeling too normal. This was my 4th pregnancy. Sure enough, the sac was empty, baby stopped growing around 7-8 weeks. Some women state how bloody and painful their experience was, so I feared the worst. I was going out of town in 2 weeks, and was concerned this might affect it. To go natural or do the D&C was my question, I know most women go with the D&C, I've had homebirths and felt like this should be handled the same way- trust my body to do it's work. Day after day, I bled very little, virtually no cramping. I was getting extremley agitated and concerned. I actually called the doctor to schedule the D&C, but it would mean being at the hospital at 6 am, for a half day, and be driven home- not to mention the cost! My husband had to work, and no one to watch my 3 boys. So, to "induce a labor" I reluctantly had sex with my husband, went to the gym the next morning and worked out for 50 minutes (total) on the bike then the stair master. It was the first time I had exercised in about 3 weeks. That evening I had heavy cramping- like a bad period, not too painful at all. I was actually relieved. Drank a little wine, said my prayers and went to bed. During the night I went to pee and had 2 big clots come out, so I knew I was getting closer. At 7am my kids got me out of bed, as I was bending down to put a DVD in for them, I felt the sac just slip right out- like a big ball of jelly. I held my jammy pant leg and waddled to the bathroom, scared to see what it would look like. I shook it out into the toilet, it was about the size of a used tampon, whitish/reddish. It was so bittersweet to witness, but a relief to know that it was finally out of my body. I instantly felt "normal" again- no more low backaches, no cramping, no hormonal rollar coaster. My advice- be patient and exercise as much as possible. As a mom who's given birth 3 times, the pain and blood was like a bad period-nothing like what I expected. I was glad to know what to expect regarding the size of the sac though. It is a bit of a shock to see it. Technically it took my about 6 1/2 weeks to miscarry. It has been one of the harder things I've had to agonize over day after day- it seemed an eternity to wait for. I feel light as a feather now.
I am also in the same situation. I was 9 weeks 4 days and had a sono 2 days ago that showed no heartbeat and the fetus was only 7 wks 3 days. I decided to wait it out but if nothing happens in the next few days I plan on getting a D&C. I am in the healthcare field and know that getting a D&C does not decrease you chances of getting pregnant again. Women who have D&Cs and abortions go on the have healthy children all of the time so there is no need to worry. I was advised to wait 6 months before trying again and we plan on waiting. Good luck and God Bless to all of you. Glad I found this page.
I am also in the same situaion. I had a sono last week and the fetus measured 6wks and 2 days. I should have been 10wks and four days. I had a repeats sono and the reading was the same. My doctor expalined all of the options to me including having a D & C. I plan to try the medical option and take the pills and let nature take its course. I have been having some cramping but no spotting or bleeding. I'm just scared that I will be at work and my ordeal will start to happen. My doctor told me that I should wait at least 3-4 months before tryng again. She said because I'm not 35 yet I'm still at a safe age to have a healthy pregnancy. This whole experience has been an emotional roller coaster for me and I sympathize with anyone who has had this experience.
Fil,
I just read your post and wanted to let you know what my doctor told me. I found out 2 weeks ago that my baby no longer had a heartbeat. At the time I was 10 wks but the doctor said it happened around 7 wks. The doctor was going to give me a D&C today. She told me we would need to wait until I had 2 periods before we started trying again. I decided not to have the D&C after talking with 2 other doctors that said at this stage in my pregnancy they would recommended a medicine which made it basically happen at home. I took the meds Friday night and it happened early Sat morning.
A
I just read your post and wanted to let you know what my doctor told me. I found out 2 weeks ago that my baby no longer had a heartbeat. At the time I was 10 wks but the doctor said it happened around 7 wks. The doctor was going to give me a D&C today. She told me we would need to wait until I had 2 periods before we started trying again. I decided not to have the D&C after talking with 2 other doctors that said at this stage in my pregnancy they would recommended a medicine which made it basically happen at home. I took the meds Friday night and it happened early Sat morning.
A
Hi there.
I have had several IVF cycles, and my last two ended with a miscarriage at 39days, and then a missed miscarriage: I went for a 11 week scan with my mum and husband, and were told that the baby had died a few weeks previously. Had an ERPC the next day.
I just can't get over it, emotionally. I fear that i will never have a child, and am too frightened to risk having another miscarriage - it was awful.
What should i do?
I have had several IVF cycles, and my last two ended with a miscarriage at 39days, and then a missed miscarriage: I went for a 11 week scan with my mum and husband, and were told that the baby had died a few weeks previously. Had an ERPC the next day.
I just can't get over it, emotionally. I fear that i will never have a child, and am too frightened to risk having another miscarriage - it was awful.
What should i do?
hi, i'm hannah from malaysia, i was about 14 weeks pregnancy last week (09 aug.09) iwent to see the doctor for detailed scan coz i had twice miss abortion b4 at 11 and 12 weeks pregnancy (2007 and 2008), so the doc. afraid that it may be recurrent.sadly when they do the scan they cannot find any movement and heartbeat, and doc told me that i lost my baby again. i was shocked and keep asking doctor why it happen again and why i'm the choosen one to face all this thing. only last week before, i do the scan and i can see by my self that my baby ok and there is a heart beat and i also can see the movement, but now you r telling me that my baby is gone. why, why,why????????????today the doctor advise me to do the D&c but until now i still at home hoping for a miricle. please help me to face and accept this.
I am very glad that I ran into all your posts on this website, they have been very helpful - today, especially. Having my first ultrasound at 7 weeks - she detected the heartbeat flicker, said everything was normal - my cervix was "nice and long" and the embryo was in a good position (not low in the uterus). So I rested assured and went about things as normal...
At my initial 5 1/2-6 week doctors vist, she found the sac, but said there was no embryo apparent, which caused obvious worry, so after that 7 week ultrasound, I felt much better.
At 8 weeks exactly, I got into a car accident (not too bad), but my car was totaled and both airbags deployed in my vehicle. I was worried, so EMT's checked me out and I went to my OB's office that night. They said to watch for signs of miscarriage (which I was well versed on, as I was worried about that possibility from the beginning), but nothing happened - not even spotting. Absolutely nothing.
So... onto today. It was my 12 week ultrasound and we were getting very eager to see what was going on. She detected the baby and said that it stopped developing at 8 weeks and there was no blood flow throughout its body. It was kind of surreal. I didn't really know what to think. I had mentioned to my boyfriend a few days earlier that I didn't really "feel" pregnant - and apparently I wasn't. Definitely sad.
So it's been four weeks since the baby stopped developing and passed away and I still haven't had any bleeding or spotting or cramping whatsoever. The day of that accident I didn't feel very well, and it was either the next day or the week later and I had some cramping, but then later passed it off as gas... go figure.
Any help on choosing the D and C over the meds?! The oncall doctor i spoke to told me that a D and C might be better because it's been a month already, but i am going to google it now because I still want to have children at some point. Any information or stories at all are helpful and much appreciated. Please post back or email at
Thank you so much for your stories, your wisdom, and words. Much luck to everyone and take it easy :)
Stephanie
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At my initial 5 1/2-6 week doctors vist, she found the sac, but said there was no embryo apparent, which caused obvious worry, so after that 7 week ultrasound, I felt much better.
At 8 weeks exactly, I got into a car accident (not too bad), but my car was totaled and both airbags deployed in my vehicle. I was worried, so EMT's checked me out and I went to my OB's office that night. They said to watch for signs of miscarriage (which I was well versed on, as I was worried about that possibility from the beginning), but nothing happened - not even spotting. Absolutely nothing.
So... onto today. It was my 12 week ultrasound and we were getting very eager to see what was going on. She detected the baby and said that it stopped developing at 8 weeks and there was no blood flow throughout its body. It was kind of surreal. I didn't really know what to think. I had mentioned to my boyfriend a few days earlier that I didn't really "feel" pregnant - and apparently I wasn't. Definitely sad.
So it's been four weeks since the baby stopped developing and passed away and I still haven't had any bleeding or spotting or cramping whatsoever. The day of that accident I didn't feel very well, and it was either the next day or the week later and I had some cramping, but then later passed it off as gas... go figure.
Any help on choosing the D and C over the meds?! The oncall doctor i spoke to told me that a D and C might be better because it's been a month already, but i am going to google it now because I still want to have children at some point. Any information or stories at all are helpful and much appreciated. Please post back or email at
Thank you so much for your stories, your wisdom, and words. Much luck to everyone and take it easy :)
Stephanie
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I too came across these posts searching for information about a miscarriage. I saw my baby alive at 7 weeks, but with a weak heartbeat. I just went in for another ultrasound, but there was no heartbeat this tiem. They are saying I couldve been more pregnant than they thought but the fetus was already dying when they found it. Now it is still inside me. I have to take pills and sit and wait for 2 days to pass it. I already have a son and wasnt anticipating nay problems. Even early in the pregnancy this is certainly something i hope i never experience again. Now i cant sleep, my stomach hurts and I just have to sit and wait and i dont even know what to expect.