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Feel empty

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Sre26 · 14/01/2025 19:22

Found out Thursday I had a missed miscarriage was 11+3 baby stopped growing at 7+4, had opted for dnc really didn’t want to go through the process of miscarrying but Sunday night my body had different plans.
I saw everything it came out in the sac, had to be admitted after scan found I still had tissue left. The thing is I got home yesterday morning and I just feel empty? I can’t explain it just emptiness inside did anyone feel like this? Also husband wants to try again but the thought absolutely terrifies me how do I get over that or do I just call it a day and be thankful of the children we already have?

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CRAmum · 14/01/2025 20:44

Yes, I felt empty, angry, bereft, devastated.....I'm sorry you went through this, it's a devastating experience.

I felt empty because I had imagined a life with 2 DC and but had miscarried at 8 weeks. I already have 1DC but I had already started imagining weekend mornings with 2DC snuggled up with me in bed. For that to be taken away from me left me empty.

Like you, my miscarriage was drawn out. Found out there was no heartbeat had d&c the next day end of Oct. Tested positive 3 weeks later, a scan confirmed there was tissue left. Had to go back for another scan in December which confirmed the tissue had left my body during my period in the end of November.

In our case, I felt like trying again in December but my DH found the whole thing so devastating, he isn't as keen. We've decided to try until Easter then call it day.

I would give it time, see how you feel in time. Miscarrying is such an awful experience that you need some time to reflect and heal. You've also had surgery , please look after yourself x

Itonlytakesone · 14/01/2025 21:07

I'm going through a chemical right now I'm scared & devastated. I know it's early on but my tummy aches and iv been daydreaming about my future for the past week so I can relate to this completely. I had a d&c last summer after a blighted ovum at 9 weeks. So glad iv already got a daughter cuddled her extra tight after school today 💔

OneDayHope · 14/01/2025 21:38

I think empty perfectly summarises it. Physically because one minute you’re full of all what’s to come then the next it’s gone, but also emotionally as it’s such a difficult experience to process in your head.
I promise you won’t always feel this horrid though, you’re in the thick of it right now so be sure to take care of yourself, and in time I’m sure you’ll feel in a better place to potentially try again. All the best x

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