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If you miscarry at 7 weeks or so do you need a D&C? Maybe TMI

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sharklet · 08/02/2006 14:13

Need to ask if you need a D&C if you miscarry at 7 weeks or so. I took pg tests at the weekend and was faint line pg then another this morning which was definately a BFP! But this afternoon I have massive stomach pains and lots of blood loss, it doesn't seem like a little "bleed" I feel like its all over. I've never had this happen and I really am not sure what to do. Not booked in yet - do I go and see Dr or just wait and see.

I can't believe it. I so wanted to be pg and I was soooo happy. Don't know how to tell DH. Have to go now as I am in work and supposed to be teaching. Trying to keep from crying as I don't want my class to know whats wrong.

RRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

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HappyMumof2 · 08/02/2006 14:45

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ills · 08/02/2006 14:46

Big hugs. I had bleeding and pains on and off for 4 weeks with ds2. He was fine. Need to see GP and go to EPA unit.

NotQuiteCockney · 08/02/2006 14:47

(serenity, very OT, you should probably get involved in this thread.)

Sharklet, please try not to blame yourself, these things happen, and of course you want to find a cause so you can keep it from happening again, but life isn't that simple.

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sharklet · 08/02/2006 15:01

I'm gping to try to stick it out. Stopping them working right now would take at least 45 minutes to clear up - (its a bodypainting class) and we finish at 4.30 anyway.

I also feel like I can't go as they have just all be crapped on froma great height and may not get their qualification due to governemnt funding meaning that we have to offer differnt courses from now on. Long story but I have a class of very cross women up there. And I just don't feel I can tell them whats going on, its too personal.

Am calling DH and will get a traint o swindon and go straight to A&E if its still bad. About to call my GP and see what he suggests.

Thanks for being there. It really helps as i can't tell anyone here. It hurts to much to say outloud at the moment.

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HellKat · 08/02/2006 15:05

{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} hunny you're doing the right thing. You should'nt have to wait too long at a&e either (they're normally sensitive regarding matters like this).
Here's hoping you'll get some news and then you can come to terms with whatever's happening.
Love & thought to you & your dh hun.
Take care.
feel free to cat me if you need a chat.

spub · 08/02/2006 15:20

Sharklet - God love you, you wee soul.
Sorry you are going through this; I had a m/c in June at 7/8 weeks and didn't need a d&c - it really just depends on your own circumstances. Do please get it checked out so you know for sure and don't beat yourself up any more than you have to.
Many of us have been there and we know how sh*t this situation is. You have a huge amount of sympathy and support here if you want it. Best of luck.
Take good care.

Chloe55 · 08/02/2006 15:23

If it's any consolation Sharklet I had a very heavy bleed accompanied by abdominal cramps at 7 weeks and was convinced I had miscarried. I am now sat here fat as an elephant waiting for my due date so ring the doc as soon as you can and get them to book you in for an early scan asap. I hope everything works out for you.

FirstNikki · 08/02/2006 15:58

oh sharklet....so sorry to hear what is happening to you. when I had mc I went drs who said wait but got worse so I called him, in the end I listened to my friend who ordered me and dh to go to A&E who were great and they rang tests and sent me to the ladies ward. I got checked out there and had to go back later for a scan. So A&E is a great route to getting seen especially when you haven't been booked in yet.

Best of luck and I am thinking of you and your dh..let us know how you get on.

{{{{hugs}}}} to you xxx

CarlyP · 08/02/2006 16:22

Thinking of you.

Mercy · 08/02/2006 16:35

Sharklet, I miscarried at 7 weeks and did not have to have a D & C (it was complete though)

Don't want to upset you, just to warn you - I was given an internal scan. I had no idea that's what it entailed and I felt 'invaded'.

best wishes

usandbump · 09/02/2006 06:08

How are you Sharklet?

satine · 09/02/2006 08:08

No D&C here, either, and I was 7 or 8 weeks, I think. But the doc did say to take things easy for a bit - sometimes easier said than done, though. Best wishes xx

whiffy · 09/02/2006 08:51

Hey Sharklet. Followed you here form the Oct thread...
Don't know if you made it to hospital yet, or are still undecided. I had 7 m/c's, all but one in first trimester. Had D&C's for four of them, but not for 3. Hospital people are SOOOOOOO kind when this happens that sometimes it is good to have 'closure'. But has to be your call. The only problem you might get with not going in is that some of the womb doesn't clear out properly, which causes a bacterial infection. This happened to me once and was a horror because I thought I was dying until I managed to get hold of a doctor (you get very upsetting blood clots) but easily cleared with antibiotics. That's the only risk.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for you - I so know what you are going through. Perhaps you will be lucky this time. If not please don't be too downhearted: for months I blamed myself for one of mine because I'd used 'Immac'....and another one because I'd taken a long-haul flight...and so on. These things jsut happen, and next thing you know you have a crying baby and then the fun really starts. My DS is 2 and worth every tear I ever shed for the others.
{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}

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sharklet · 09/02/2006 14:02

HI Folks, am feeling much better today. Its definately an m/c though which I am really upset about. I do feel a lot more positive today. Yesterday I was in shock but I've come to terms with it a bit more now. Its also less painful today. Still very uncomfortable and feelig pretty weak. Am off to see my GP this afternoon just to get checked over, just to be safe.

Thanks so much for all your support and advice it made me feel much better. I was a bit of an emotional wreck yesterday.

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Mercy · 09/02/2006 14:24

Sorry to hear this Sharklet. Can you take a few days off work?

Chloe55 · 09/02/2006 14:24

Oh Sharklet, I am so sorry for you, sending huge hugs. xxx

FirstNikki · 09/02/2006 14:31

sharklett have been thinking of you and so sorry to hear your post. Take plenty of rest and give yourself time to come to terms with your loss it will get easier with time. Take Care xx

Greensleeves · 09/02/2006 14:54

I am so, so sorry Sharklet. Do look after yourself and get plenty of rest.

HellKat · 09/02/2006 14:56

Oh sweetie {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}

If ever you need a chat or anything, feel free to cat me.

Thinking of you & dh.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

CarlyP · 09/02/2006 15:07

sorry to hear that sharklett. thinking of you

kreamkrackers · 09/02/2006 20:17

sharklet - so so very sorry. put your feet up and rest. there's nothing in this world that can take away the emotional pain you are feeling right now but if there was i would give it to you. for now please just accept my {{{{{hugs}}}}}

Hulababy · 09/02/2006 20:19

So sorry

When I had my mc at 7 weeks I went in to see the GP. I knew it was over and that there was nothing to be done, but I did want it noted on my medical records. GP sent me a couple of days later to the EPU for a scan to make sure all was in order. i didn't need a D&C.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 09/02/2006 20:24

So sorry sharklet

Hope it goes as well as it can tomorrow. Will be thinking of you.

xxx

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sharklet · 09/02/2006 20:42

Saw the GP and have to go to the EPU tomorrow for a scan nad the like to make sure its not leaving anything behind. The Dr started talking about twins and there might be one left (twins run in my and dh's families) and I just felt awful becasue I know he's just put a teensie bit if false hope into my mind. I told him I felt like that was it and he just smiled and said you never know but don't get your hopes up. I could have shot him becasue really it was the last thing I needed. I went in all mature about it and saying I just wanted it noted on my records and to make sure there were no complications.

Almost wish I hadn't gone.

Anyway my freind who is 4 months pg is taking me tomorrow and keeping an eye on DD when I go in, she's a nurse and works in the hospital so at least I won't have to wander around trying to find it. Am so relieved someone is going with me!

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kreamkrackers · 09/02/2006 21:07

glad you have a friend to go with you, it is really important at this moment in time. it's very hard to try to forget what the doctor said i hope there is a miracle out there for you. put your feet up and eat lots of naughty sweety stuff. also when i had my mc i wanted all the pain to be taken away as i wanted to just get my head around what was happening, cocodamol is good for doing that, i choose feminex which is cocodamol with a bit of caffeine in as well it's available from most chemists. my thoughts are with you right now {{{{{hugs}}}}}

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