hi, new to this part.

[Cryssie]

I have a blighted ovum and I'm around 7 weeks along. I'm opting for a d&c since my levels are still high and I haven't started mcing on my own. I want to know roughly how the procedure will be and the recovery time then when the hcg will be out of my system and when to start trying again. Thanks.

 

[ladyluck84]

I had to go in 3 hours before where they will give you a pessary to soften your cervix and a suppository as an antibiotic and pain killer. They say to expect some cramps and bleeding once they have done this. I had what felt like period pain and a bit of spotting. When they take you down and put u under your only in for about half an hour. Unfortunately I had some bad pains and stayed in over night. But most on here say period pain and they are sent home in a few hours. I had minimal bleeding but am still spotting 11 days later. EVen though I was kept in surgery was still the best option for me. When are u having it done?

 

[01k204]

Cryssie, so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a d&c for a blighted ovum in Dec '10. From what I can remember the procedure was pretty quick and I was a bit groggy for about a day. I did spot/bleed for about 2 weeks and didn't do too much for about a week (tried not to carry my other children, housework, etc.). We were given the all clear to try again after my first cycle and we got pregnant 3 months later with my now 14 month old.

I wish you the very best with this procedure and recovery and am sure that you'll be back in first tri soon!

 

[ready4family]

I'm so sorry hon. I confirmed my BO with a 9.5 week u/s (my 3rd one) and my levels had already started dropping. The MC started the next week, I bled for almost 3 weeks and then bled off and on and passing tissue until 7 weeks later when I finally had the D&C on 12/21. I just had a chemical pg this last weekend. It seems to never end! The D&C should be fairly simple. I had bleeding for about a week, but no pain.

 

[Cryssie]

I'm assuming I'll have it done next Wednesday I'll be finding out this Friday. I had a c section with my first so the thought of "surgery" again is a lil scary. I'll be off until the following Monday if I can. Don't really wanna miss too much work.

 

[ready4family]

My Dr told me to rest the day of and then slowly resume activity the next few days. It really wasn't bad at all!

 

[WantaBelly]

Cryssie, having just had a D&C on 2/12 and comparing it to my natural mcs, I have to say the D&C was SO much easier on my body, my emotions and the rest of my family. I only had minimal spotting afterwards. No cramping and was in & out very quickly. Opting for the D&C has allowed me to move forward and not wait & wonder when its going to happen. I also did not want to experience the massive blood loss and clots I have in the past as well as passing the baby. My prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time

 

[LucyLake]

Cryssie, all the best to you as you go in for your d&c and recover. I'm
Opting for natural, but wanted to share that my BFF had a pleasant D&C experience ( well as pleasant as the ordeal could be) and got pregnant after 1 cycle. That little girl is now a perfect 9 year old. She also had a second daughter aged 5. All the best.

 

[Cryssie]

Thank you all for sharing!

 

[ladyluck84]

Hope all goes ok. Physically recovery is very quick