Help! What to expect during a twin miscarriage?

[Sunflower0505]

Hello,

I found out yesterday at an early scan that not only was I expecting twins but that neither of them had a heartbeat. They both appear to have stopped around 6.5 weeks.

I now need to wait until Monday for a further scan and Tuesday for a D&C. I was advised this would be the least painful and emotional option.

However, I have horrendous period like pains already and am worried that I'll miscarry naturally before then. Will it be as bad as I fear it might?!

This is my third FET pregnancy from 1 IVF cycle. 2 have now ended in miscarriage. I just thank my lucky stars to have my son who's just turned 1. I don't think I could cope otherwise.

I know it shouldn't matter whether there was 1 or 2 embryos, but somehow knowing there were two makes it even sadder somehow.

Any advice on how to handle things would be much appreciated, x

Of course it matters that there were two! I'm so very sorry for your loss, miscarriage is a terrible thing to happen and it's frequency doesn't make it easier. I haven't lost twins so I can't help advise but my guess is with such tiny embryos it may not be a significant ( in terms of pain and bleeding). I am sure the antenatal unit would be happy to advise, best wishes

Omg I didn't mean it wouldn't be significant I meant in terms of EXTRA pain and blood. Sorry that was extremely clumsy wording

I’m so sorry for your loss 💐 you have every right to feel the way you do especially after all you have been through. I had a missed miscarriage & found out at my 12 week scan that our baby didn’t make it past 8 weeks. I too had a D&C and just wanted to add that as far as good recovery’s go under these circumstances - it was painfree & quick. It did hit me like a bus after as they will warn you however my experience in hospital despite being emotional was quite pleasant. I really really wish you all the luck in the world on your journey xxx

No practical advice but didn't want to read and run.Yes it does sound as if body is going to miscarriage naturally before next week. Hopefully someone will be along soon that knows about these things

Two would make me sadder too.
I'm so veery sorry for your loss

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost a triplet pregnancy at 9 weeks. I have also had three other miscarriages around the same time and they were all about the same in terms of pain. At that stage the gestational sac is still small but the contractions can still be very painful, although I know not everyone experiences this. If you are worried about the pain I'd definitely get a d+c x x

Thanks all for your kind words.

It's funny, a neighbour popped in tonight with a thank you gift for us watching her cat and chickens. We had a glass of wine and a chat and I felt totally normal for an hour. I think the key is keeping busy. Easier said than done I'm sure, but I guess with a 1 year old, I'm going to have to try.

I have my NCT group and all their babies round tomorrow morning. That can be my first test!!

Thanks again. I really appreciate it. X