still feel pregnant, even though no fetal heartbeat

Posted By susannah on November 30, 1998 at 12:19:23:







I had a positive pregnancy test and then went to the doctor because of some spotting.  At the time he detected a heartbeat that was slow, approximately 60 beats per minute.  10 days later, the heartbeat was still very slow, and there was not much growth.  He told me he suspected that I would miscarry.  Five days later the ultrasound detected no heartbeat, so he sent me home to let things naturally progress.  That was a week ago, and I still am having morning sickness, insatiable hunger, and the tiredness associated with pregnancy.  Could I have an infection?  Should I ask for a D&C, or are these feelings just related to stress?  Also, how long should it take from no heartbeat detection for the pregnancy to miscarry?  Thank you.