Missed miscarriage and d&c

[MsStar247]

Hi all, I am currently experiencing a missed miscarriage after four early miscarriages. It turned out adhesions were causing the early MCs and I had those treated successfully. Was very nervous to get pregnant again (at 42) and haven’t felt right in this pregnancy despite having lots of morning sickness.
i went for a panorama test last week, after seeing a strong heartbeat at 6 wks, to be told the foetus had stopped growing, probably three weeks ago 💔 as I had no bleeding or baiting I elected for a D&C because I was told the sac was quite large. I am not afraid of the pain but I have young children here and we are quite a distance from the hospital so was wary of them becoming aware if things became difficult.
the d&c was scheduled for 10 days later due to bed shortages, which is this Friday. However I have now started to spot lightly and am having cramps. If the spotting remains light will they still do the d&c does anyone know? My husband can’t take any more time off so I will be here with the children on my own and we don’t have anyone close by to call if I ran into trouble.
I will talk to the EPU tomorrow but I just want to have an idea of their likely position before doing so. Thanks all xx

I'm sorry you're going through this. I had a similar experience in 2020. For me the spotting didn't last long so I didn't mention it but I don't think it would stop them doing the d&c. I hope Friday goes as well as it can xx

Hi, just here to give you a unmumsnetty hug and support. I'm going in for surgical management of a missed miscarriage tomorrow. I hope it all goes well for you.

I'll ask them the question about bleeding and post back in the morning in case it helps you.

I can't think it would prevent them being able to carry out the procedure. I was given an ERPC (under GA) already bleeding because of a miscarriage that hadn't completed properly.

I hope it all goes smoothly - I was able to take my phone in and play on phone speaker a relaxing playlist I'd downloaded.

Thanks so much x

Oh best of luck RiotC, thinking of you and thanks for your reply xx

Hey @MsStar247 I hope it goes ok for you tomorrow. I was in at 7am and out by 1pm. Everyone was so lovey.
I think the answer is yes if there's a bit of bleeding but you probably got an answer from your hospital by now.

Thanks so much and really glad it went well for you. Take care of yourself xx

Thinking of you today @MsStar247 x

Thanks so much @RiotC. The spotting and pain really intensified overnight and after taking the tablets first thing this morning I passed three fist-sized clots/tissue at home. I went in anyway and still met the criteria for the d&c but as I was bleeding heavily it seemed likely that I would pass it myself so I took a chance and came home with difene. Feeling so much better now so hopefully nothing will have been retained and I can spend some proper time with my children over the next few weeks, I have been in such limbo for the past 10 days. How are you feeling 24 hours on?