Recovering after miscarriage

[Onionpeeler]

Hi,

I had a blighted ovum which I discovered at 7 weeks. I started bleeding a few days after that and had a d&c yesterday.

My pregnancy symptoms had reduced in the last few weeks but today my nipples are bright red and my face is flushed.

I woke up at 3am last night as I had this crushing feeling on my chest, just sadness I guess.

Has anyone been through something similar and how long will it be before I start feeling better?

Hi OP, I had a MMC and d&c last summer. I didn't have the physical symptoms you describe but the emotional upheaval was massive. Have you taken some time off work? (I took 2 weeks, which I found was enough to get over the physical effects) And do you have someone to look after you? Tbh it took me a good few months to feel back on an even keel. Give yourself time and take care of yourself

Sorry for your loss. I'm still going through a "natural" miscarriage at 7 weeks and have been very up and down. I started bleeding last Sunday, saw my GP on Tuesday and had a confirmation scan on Friday. I've had 2 days of very bad cramps and passing a lot of clots. I've been upset then mainly, because I feel so grotty, but I also got upset when telling my manager why I would t be in for a couple of days. Honestly that's been the most surprising thing- I never realised how long it all takes or how painful it can be even in early pregnancy. The physicality of it all is really glossed over in the media and that hasn't been helpful. I was having cramps that were more like contractions on the bad days and didn't k ow if that was normal or not till I got to speak to the midwife on Friday.

Anyway, hugs to anyone else going through the same thing.xx

So sorry you’re going through this. I had a blighted ovum last July, found out at 10 weeks. Second miscarriage after one at 8 weeks in March. I’ll be honest, it took me a good couple of months to feel like my usual self again, especially when friends were announcing their births/pregnancies. I found that talking about things with friends and my mum really helped, even if it was just saying how unfair everything feels. I would also recommend taking some time off work - I didn’t apart from half days to go to scans, thinking that just pushing on through would help but ultimately I think I could have done with a week or so just to get my head round things and also to make sure the physical side of things was manageable. Be kind to yourself, you will eventually start to feel more like yourself again. Sending you a big hug

Thanks so much for your replies.