update on the bighted ovum .. PLEASE READ !

[heather_danielle87]

Today I went to the doctor (2 days earlier than schuduled) due to painful cramping.The doctor confirmed that it is a blighted ovum.It may sound bad , but i fine with everything .Gods has a reason for everything .Im just so confused on what to do next. The doctor wanted to do a D&C today, but i didnt want to right away . I hate taking any medications or being put to sleep. She said i could try to miscarry on my own , but if i dont in a week it would be best for the D&C! Would it be safe to wait longer than a week to miscarry on my own ? The sack is measuring at 10 weeks . Anyone have any advice for me ?

Iam having cramping, but its rectal cramping! is that common in the first stages of miscarrige? please .... any advice would be greatly apprecatied ! Thanks for your time :)

[ziza]

I didn't have a blighted ovum, but had a miscarriage & D&C.  I waited 16 days to m/c naturally, but it didn't happen.  D&C was really simple and painless.  I don't know anything about the cramping you're experiencing.  Hope everything goes well for you.

[heather_danielle87]

what was your choice of medication for your D&C ?

[RockRose]

Heather,   I think that's really smart of you to wait to miscarry naturally.  I had two blighted ova,  and never had a D&C,  which is really hard on your uterus.  If you can miscarry without a D&C,  that's better for your body.

I also agree with the belief that although it's a huge disappointment,  a blighted ovum happens for a reason - and prayers you will be pregnant soon with a healthy embryo.

Best wishes,  and prayers for you.

[kris123]

I also had a blighted ovum and chose to have my m/c with out D&C.   I was 9w and the m/c took about 15 days to be complete.  When I say complete, I mean for me to start bleeding, pass everything, and stop bleeding.  I am so sorry you are going through this. My dr. told me that he didn't want to do the D&C unless he had to, that the body takes care of what is not right.  I took this advise. It is really up to you and what you feel is best.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

I have had two natural mc, no dnc.  My doctor sent me for follow up us to make sure I had passed everything.

If you can, I think it is best to go naturally, I personally believe in avoiding surgical procedures unless they are medically necessary.  

But definitely listen to your doc and make an informed decision.

[ziza]

They knocked me out with Versed put into my IV.  It puts you to sleep really well and you don't feel sick afterwards.
Before my D&C, my HCG levels were still rising slowly, so I knew I wouldn't be miscarrying naturally anytime soon.  Maybe you can have your HCG levels checked to see if they are declining, which would give you some insight into what your body is doing.

[heather_danielle87]

how long did it take for you to micarry on your own ?

[Wooly25]

One of my friends had a blighted ovum and she was mc on her own, but got an infection and they ended up doing a D&C two weeks later.  It was pretty painful for her, both of mine we never diagnosed they just happened before we had time to get a ultrasound. Both were around 6 weeks the first I had a DnC (didn't have any pain expect emotional) the second one was natural I was very crampy for about a week and half.

[vsentz]

i think it is equally smart if you have a DNC....if the doctor is suggesting it, then trust his knowledge. I had one, didn't have any problems and no, it does NOT injure your uterus, if you are going to a reputable hospital. You might get an infection or not miscarry completely if you do it on your own.
Please listen to your doctor girl, and don't be afraid of a DNC or be put to sleep, it's just for a half hour or so, and you feel fine afterwards......and you are DONE with it......don't have to wait days or weeks to get over all this. I had a BO at 12 weeks....so it might take a little while for your body to realize is not 'correctly' pregnant anymore.....
Good luck to ya!

[mslkpage]

You need to decide what's best for you in this situation. I chose a D&C with my blighted ovum, because the sac was measuring 12 weeks, and my doctor was concerned that I would hemorrage if I m/c'd on my own.  I also had a D&C with my ectopic, and did not experience any complications with either procedure.

But, if your doctor doesn't have any concerns with you miscarrying naturally, then I see no harm in waiting for nature to take it's course.

[lisa]

i found out at my 12wk u/s on the 30th jan that my baby had died at 8wks and like you i didnt want to have a d&c so i waited to m/c naturally i finally passed the sac with my baby in on the 28th feb i should have been almost 17wks a week later i found out i had an infection and had to be put on antibiotics for a week but that doesnt mean everyone that waits to m/c naturally will get a infection, hope this helps. good luck

[raurie]

I also had a BO on just two months ago.  I had a choice between natural or D&C.  I went with my doctors advice and had the D&C.  I was never put under in my life and was sooo scared.  My husband came with me and I made my mother come too!!!  I went to sleep and next thing I was awake in the recovery room.  It isn't an easy thing to go through, I think I had  more nerves then any emotion except numbness.  But I had no bleeding after, I was 9 weeks, and my af came 28 days later.  But that was my body, everyone is different.  I made the choice of the D&C because I heard that even if you go on your own, all may not be cleaned out.  I just wanted to make sure it was all out of my body.  But everyone has their opinion, that was mine.  My doctor put me on antiboidic after for 7 days, and I went for a two week follow up and she said everything healed great.  I hope my experience helped in some ways.  Good luck to you, I wish you well.

[hoogie]

Hi,
I had a M/C natural no D&C just some cytotec and it took me 16 weeks to have my numbers come back down.  I would get a D&C if I was you.  But I was not the typical so it's tough to say.

[nwmom]

I'm sorry your having to go through this.  I had 2 BO's and I waited to see if I could m/c naturally.  With my 1st I was 8 weeks and I ended up m/c a few days after it was diagnosed on u/s.  My 2nd I was 10 weeks and it took 2 weeks to m/c naturally.  My dr told me that if I didn't m/c the 1st 2 weeks he would recommend a d/c.  I think it's a personal decision (whatever you feel the most comfortable with).  Good luck to you in whatever you decide.  

[heather_danielle87]

i just want to thank everyone for the VERY helpful information . Although my husband and I have decided that i would wait the week and see what happens, and if nothing comes along then i will go on to have the D&C ! all the info. helped ease my fear with the D&C though ! I really appericate everything !