Question for those who had a m/c- DNC vs the shot.

Unfortunately I am trying to prepare myself for the worst.

Back in January I got pregnant, and m/c'ed naturally a week before my first sono appt was due.
Then In March, after a cycle finished we started TTC again, and had sucess.
I went for my 7 1/2 week appt last tues. to find out the dr sees a pregnancy sac- but only looks 5 1/2 weeks- perhaps possible b/c I have heard of some girls second cycle off after a m.c.

I am going back tomorrow, optimistic but expecting the worse as i have read about the blighted ovum and such, and 2 weeks difference is alot of time. I havent lost any pregnancy symptoms yet....

SOOOOO..... i am going on a family trip to FL leaving Saturday afternoon. My appt is with the dr tomorrow morning. If this baby stopped then its not m'cing on its own... Whats better the shot or the dnc? It was very emotional for me last time when it was natural and I really would rather avoid seeing it pass again, however i have never had surgery before. How does the dnc work? they cant do it in the obgyn office right? in the hospital in an operating room? Im a little nervous....

Re: Question for those who had a m/c- DNC vs the shot.

i had a dnc done in the hospital. its an out patient surgery. i was knocked out for it. i am keeping you in my prayers that you wont need one.

Re: Question for those who had a m/c- DNC vs the shot.

I had a missed m/c which maent that the baby wasn't growing as according to plan.

I had a doc appt for a sono on Thursday where they saw no growth, had a D&C Friday morning in the office and went on a 12-day cruise on Sunday.

The D&C was done in the office under very light sedation. It was very painful and I felt like I just couldn't take it anymore, but had to hold on for about another minute. I almost passed out after, but all in all, it was pretty quick and would prefer that over waiting for a m/c to happen naturally.

I know nothing about the shot, sorry.

I hope everything is OK for you, if you need anything FM me.



ETA:
I am only 1 of 2 that I have heard who had a D&C without being knocked out, so your doc may be different.

Message edited 5/23/2007 9:40:46 PM.

Re: Question for those who had a m/c- DNC vs the shot.

I am sorry... and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers........

In September I had a blighted ovum... at almost 9 weeks, the sac was empty........

I opted for the D&C because I could not handle waiting it out......

My doctor performed it as inpatient surgery in the hospital and I was completely out........

Personally, I do not think I would wait it out... but that is a personal choice.... the sight of the loss would be devastating for me.....

Also, as an FYI.... I waited one cycle and tried again. I ovulated VERY late.... and was using OPK's... I normall ovulated btwn 12-14 and after the D&C I ovulated btwn 18-20.........

I hope all goes well....

Message edited 5/23/2007 9:48:20 PM.