How long do symptoms last?

[Mumh]

Sorry this is very long winded but here goes-I found out I was pregnant 3 weeks ago although being on pill Gp could not work out my dates as the pill I was on stopped periods! I started bleeding last Thurs and went for a emergency scan on Fri- sadly there was no heartbeat I was around 7wks pregnant but they could not tell me when I was pregnant from (I think maybe Nov or Dec as had a hour bleed in Dec) I had a D/C on the Sun morning!

My question is Why am I still getting pregnancy symptoms I am getting sore breast-indigestion-sciatica in my legs my stomach is very bloated too!

I am not a mad woman that still believes I could be pregnant I am just finding it hard to cope with the loss of a baby and still getting symptoms of being pregnant!

Sorry for the long winded question and any help would be great thanks x  

[bernie40]

I'm so sorry for your loss :(  I had my D&C last Monday, my tummy is bloated also but my hcg levels had been dropping for 4 weeks prior so I have no symptoms now.  From what I've read it can take a couple of weeks for the levels to drop back down to zero.  It may also be the infection that is causing some of your symptoms, nausea, bloatedness etc.

Everyone's body is different and like you i've been searching the internet for concrete answers.  My bleeding stopped within 24 hours of the procedure but has come back this morning :(  It seems that any scenario can be "normal" but obviously keep an eye open for signs of an infection (although you are already on antibiotics for this).

Only time can help heal us physically and emotionally and I know I expect far too much of myself.  

Take care and (((hugs)))

[Mumh]

I am deeply sorry for your loss and agree with you that our babies are up in heaven looking down on us, and also that everything does happen for a reason.

I am going to go to my GP on Monday as I  forgot to mention that I am now on 2 types of antibiotic due to an infection (from the D&C) I love the fact that you go in a hospital with no infection-and come out wit a infection!

I also have been searching the net looking for the time in when symptom and bleeding will stop and I do agree that we are all different and the symptoms will stop when my body is ready!  although I feel and know it is too soon I just feel like I cant even begin to move on until all these symptoms and the bleeding stops I feel like I am crying every hour! also like you again I feel like I am best dealing with my emotions on my own although I have a great partner and family and friends I just feel like some of them think(not all) that this has happened and it is time to move on! (although no one has said this to me) so maybe I am just thinking these things as my head is all over the place I really don't know

I hope that you have a quick recovery and in time the pain eases for us both so that we can not obviously forget our lost babies but so that we can carry on with our life's for the sake in my case (my beautiful 7yr old son)

all my love xxx

[mothers]

I am sorry for your loss. The symptoms can last longer  / shorter but it all depends on the body of the individual. Did they carry out any tests...like monitor you hcg levels? etc. I had my miscarriage on the 19th Dec and I am still bleeding on and off and I also thought I had my periods in between. So I went back to the docs and now awaiting blood results. To be honest the best thing you can do is go back to your doctors and if they are not answering your questions or being supportive enough then find one who will give you all that you need. Symptoms can last for some time..I researched all over the internet for answers and stuff and I realised at the end my body will react differently to others because we all are different.

It's really hard I know that...you never forget your baby but you learn to deal with it...time is a healer..you learn to become strong again and move forwards. Take all the time in the world to get your self together..you need it...I found that I deal with my pain better on my own..but I always made sure my friends and family were there when I needed to lean on some one and break down. Especially my husband. But don't rush your self in anything...let your self heal emotionally and with your body. I still break down and I know I will for a very very long time because you feel so empty and miss your baby so much! No one can ever understand your feelings but you!

I know nothing I can say or do will bring our babies back...but I also know our babies are in heaven smiling down at us and we as mothers will have our time with them.
I keep reminding my self my baby is in heaven and smiling down...and is in a very safe place with lots of other children playing.

Don't be sorry for anything...remember none of this was your fault...I often blame my self..but it was gods will and a baby is a gift from god...which he can take back any time. Don't blame your self...for anything..fate is never in our hands and certainly not in our control!

I wish you a speedy recovery and lots of rest...be strong and never give up...tight hug!