Options are:
- Spontaneous m/c
- Medication to induce the m/c
- D&C
We didn't need to make a decision right away, but we decided on #2.
Our reasoning:
1. I don't want the unknown of waiting for the natural m/c. I would constantly be wondering if I'm bleeding or just having leakage. And who knows when it would happen.
2. We force the m/c to happen through pills shoved up the vagina. Misoprostol is the name of the drug. (I'll explain the procedure in a bit)
3. A D&C. Surgery where the Dr. open the cervix and scrape out the contents. No thank you!
So we opted for #2 because I'd rather have this over asap so that we can TTC again. From what we learnt the procedure goes a little like this:
We take 4 pills and insert them as far as we can into the vagina. Lay down for 60 minutes. Then usually within 2-4 hours the cramps kick in REAL bad, and then shortly after, the bleeding starts. Heavy bleeding with passing clots which would be the remains of our child. :-(
Everything should be cleaned out within 8 hrs. Then light cramping and bleeding for the next while. Anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
We then go back to the hospital the day after the medication to see how I am feeling emotional and physically.
We were also given T3, IB-Profen, and gravol to handle any of the pain I might be in.
So seeing as it's Easter we will have to pick our time to administer the drugs. We are thinking Sunday night after Easter dinner.
The nurse was also ordered to take my vitals (blood pressure, pulse, temp) to ensure I was ok. And I don't blame them. TRAUMATIC to say the least.
We have the in laws here, and were going to tell them we are pregnant, but now we had to settle on telling them bad news instead. SIGH
I am quite nervous to take this medication. Fear of the unknown is always hard. And I'm not sure how I will react to the pain.
The nurse said the average period will come back 4-8 weeks after the m/c. So possibly up to 2 months wait, plus any if the Dr. wants us to wait.
It's tough around Easter, it's tough cuz I just lost Grannie, it's tough because I just lost what would be my child. I feel like closing my eyes, and just crying and sleeping.
DH is taking this quite hard. We will keep you posted hr by hr when we finally induce.
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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Tucan, I hope this passes for you quickly and you are able to find peace. I am here if you need me.
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