Not much bleeding after ERPC, is this normal?

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Hi,
I had an ERPC yesterday - it was supposed to be our 3rd baby they warned me that i might bleed over the next 5-7 days, but i've had very little bleeding is this normal?
I find my sadness comes in waves - one moment i am fully concentrating on salvaging Christmas for my 2 DCs (6 and 3) and another moment i am crumpled on the sofa crying. I suppose, this is normal.
Anyone who had a similar experience, would be grateful for your response
Thanks

So very sorry page62. I bled very little after mine. I was just like you - surprised myself at my strength but allowed myself waves of grief for my lost bean too and often think of them now 3 years later. I was pregnant again the following month. You'll find lots of support and wise words on mumsnet. Good luck and I hope you still manage to find moments of happiness over Christmas. x

thank you treacle. I'm determined to preserve a bit of the magic of christmas for my two DCs, but like you, allow myself my moments of grief. thanks for your kind words

Been thinking of you today Page. I don't think you'll ever forget (or want to for that matter). My faith is very abstract nowadays, but as a lapsed catholic I found tremendous help in having a mass said after my missed mc - even now I like to light a votive candle for them on what would have been their birthday and on the date of my erpc (perversely, its also my wedding anniversary). I'm sure in years to come you'll find your own quiet helpful ways of remembering too. Hope this doesn't sound insensitive or weird right now, but maybe the festive timing will help in years to come. Having an older ds, a great dh and a supportive network helped me massively. And of course being lucky enough to get pregnant again so quickly. Best of luck to you x

Hi treacle,
thanks very much for your words. i am actually catholic and just been to mass. the hospital where i had the erpc will let us know when the chaplain is holding a remembrance service. i do think even if our baby was v young(10 weeks), that is a little angel watching over us now.
have a lovely Christmas.

Page big hugs, i had a m/c at 9 weeks just before Christmas, another scan to make sure everthing is gone on 31st jan if not ERPC. My husband is Catholic and we are brining up dd to be Catholic, yes i totally agree with you, it was still a little life and feel even though some people have said nevermind it was only small.

i'm sorry for your loss, page.

i, too, have very little bleeding after ERPC.

thank you for the kind words. again, v little bleeding, in fact almost non-existent now. am assuming all ok. a bit dreading the first AF - like it's really over...