Miscarriage at 5w - Now what?

[lisah826]

Doctor just confirmed what was hinted at during our last ultrasound. There's no heartbeat and I will miscarry this baby. I need to tell the Dr tomorrow if I plan to miscarry naturally, induce it w the pill or have a d&c? Does anyone have a recommendation?

Waiting seems torturous but not sure how o feel about a surgical procedure.

I'd really appreciate some opinions. :(

[IndiVidual1146]

I had a miscarriage when I was supposed to be 11 weeks and I was only showing 6. I tried passing naturally but it got awful. I was having terrible side effects like nausea, bad bad cramping, dizziness and passing out. And I wasn't passing hardly any tissue so I ended up having to get the d&c to avoid infections or complications. The d&c was quick and minimal pain. Bed rest for 2 days and I was already back to work. This was back in January, I'm 6weeks pregnant now. There's hope. Hang in there.

[EricaLynnWeber]

If ur only 5 weeks u will not see a baby. I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks last Oct & it was just like I started my period. Its gonna be sad either way but don't be scared that u will see it if u decide to go natural. I'm sorry for ur loss. I know no matter how early it happens its astill hard. I wish u the best.

[lisah826]

There's no heartbeat and sac looks abnormal. Maybe I stated it incorrectly. I should be most 8 wks but sac looks 5.5.

[Sarahdawn1990]

If you don't mind me asking, what makes them say miscarraige? 5 weeks is pretty early to expect to see a heart beat. Its possible you just ovulated later than you thought. If you are sure it's a miscarriage though, I would opt for the d&c. I've done it both ways and my d&c was so much quicker, way less bleeding and personally less painful emotionally. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Rachel_2289]

I've had two miscarriages this year I'm so very sorry for your loss. My first I did a d&c and my second I let it pass naturally. Honestly, they are both hard, but if I ever had to choose again I would choose a d&c  for the simple fact of having to see your baby come out and then just flush it. It's heartbreaking. Anyways I hoped this helps

[RippedonScotch]

I would say do the D&C.  Drs waited for me to miscarry naturally and it actually caused feritility issues for me.  now if they were to tell me i needed to do it naturally i'd be flipping out on them.  

[TheWalkerTwinBabies]

A natural miscarry I meant to say

[TheWalkerTwinBabies]

First of all I'm so sorry to hear about you having to miscarry. I've never miscarried but I can empathize with the pain. If it's official that your baby is not going to survive then I would just induce to prevent the torture of anaturally miscarry. I'm the type to just accept and try to move on. So I would induce. Good luck and don't give up. I know God will bless you with another baby.