EAPU Appt. what to expect?

[Andthenanothercupoftea]

Hello everyone,
I'm 99% sure I've had a miscarriage as I'm currently experiencing a heavy period and cramps at 8 weeks.
I've got an appointment with the early pregnancy unit tomorrow morning. I'm nervous and anxious about it and I know this I mainly because they'll be confirming my worst fears. However I really don't know what to expect, which is adding to my anxiety.
Does anyone know what this appointment will/might look like? Will it be a scan? A blood test? Will they be able to give me answer there and then?
I know I'll find out tomorrow, but I think it's going to be a long night. I've cried myself dry and I'm trying to relax with a book, but I can't concentrate.
My husband has been wonderful, bit isn't really showing any emotions as he wants to wait until tomorrow to see the outcome.
I've not told anyone else about the pregnancy, so I don't know what I'm going to do about telling people? At least CV means I won't be seeing anyone for a while.
Sorry for the long post, I guess I'm trying to get a handle on something outside of my control. I knew this was a possible outcome, but it's still unexpected.
Thank you all, reading threads here has helped throughout the initial stages and will no doubt continue to be a source of information.

I'm really sorry that you're in this situation - I know how stressful it can be 😞.

I've had many visits to my EPAU and assume they all work quite similarly. You should be initially seen by a nurse who will ask you a few questions re your pregnancy and any precious pregnancies. You should then get a scan - they'll normally try and abdominal one first so it's advised to go with full bladder - if they need to see things better they should then ask you to empty your bladder and do an internal scan. You should be told there and then by the sonographer re what they can see - if there's a heartbeat etc. You should then be seen by a nurse again and given next steps - hopefully discharge if everything looks ok.. or you might be asked to return in two weeks if it's inconclusive or given information on next steps if it's bad news...

I've had both good and bad news at the EPAU and they've always been very good, supportive and caring.

I really hope things go ok for you xxxx

Thank you, that's really helpful xx

@andthenanothercupoftea
Sorry that your going through this, and fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

My experience was very similar to the PP. I’ve been many times over my previous pregnancies, which have all ended in mc (but I have underlying conditions) and have been monitored this pregnancy (now getting treatment). If the scan is inconclusive, they may take your bloods, and monitor your HCG levels, they did this with me for two weeks previously. They will only do the internal scan, if they can’t get an answer or clear picture on the abdominal scan. They look for a heartbeat, at the sac, take measurements, check for ectopic. They will see you before and after, to ask questions and go through the results. If they need another opinion they may get a consultant to see you, or ask you to revisit. There are many reasons for bleeding, and they will try give you the most conclusive answer. As PP said, they are very understanding, caring, supportive and lovely people.

Hope this helps. Fingers crossed for you xx

Hey OP.

I am so sorry to hear you are experiencing this.

I have had a couple of experiences at Early Pregnancy Clinic.

The nurses, sonographers and staff are lovely. Be prepared for an internal scan, they may do one. It isn't the most comfortable but it's a clearer image.

I for one asked not to look at the screen unless there was a HB. (This of course is personal preference) just remember to ask as many questions as you like and you are in control.

Fingers crossed for you.

For what it's worth, my last pregnancy I bled like a period for a week around 6 weeks. I am now battling to get that boy to bed!!

Before that, my miscarriage came out of the blue, just one blob of blood at 12 weeks.

All the best.

So sorry you are going through this. I have my fingers crossed for you. After my miscarriage I had an internal scan as well as abdominal to check that there were no complications. All the staff were nothing but compassionate xxx

Thank you for all of your kind thoughts.
Unfortunately the pain and bleeding became more severe overnight and I had to go to a&e.
I had some awful, words can't describe, cramps and pain and gushing blood. They thought I might need to have a blood transfusion.
I was taken to the gyny ward at a larger hospital via ambulance. I had my scan and as I feared there was no baby, they think it passed during the episode in the hospital.
I'm very upset, but had already sort of accepted it I guess. I'm not sure who to tell or how to tell them. We have to tell our in laws as we asked them to feed the cats this morning. But we can't even go round for a cup of tea and a hug due to the social distancing.

I am so sorry, what you have gone through sounds very similar to what I went through. It’s so hard but the only thing that helped me was time. Dont feel guilty about being sad or angry, I worried about who to talk to as I did not want to make people sad and be a downer, which I know is a bit silly because those who love you will want to support you. There is no right answer on how you should act/feel. If you need to talk anything through let me know or I can be a non-judging ear if you need to have a rant. Take care xxx

I'm also really sorry, it's something nobody should have to go through. Please give yourself as much time as you need xxxx

I’m so sorry to read your post. I hope your ok? Well as much as you can be. Look after yourself mentally and physically, and talk to people if you need to. Just remember there is nothing you could have done. Xx