My follow up for my D&C...

dreamer10 · #1 October 20th, 2010, 01:21 PM

I had my two week appt today to follow up after my d&c. It went ok, I asked my questions, the doc did his best to answer. The biggest one I had was how did the baby look after the d&c? I mean...could he see any reason for why at 13 weeks he just passed away like that? He said the baby looked normal and that my placenta looked normal. He couldn't see any reason as to why this happened. In a way I am relieved. I would rather take a spiritual stance of "he wans't meant to be here in this life" than one where things looked very wrong. Does that make sense?

Where do we go from here? I have no idea. My doc says that if I ever get pregnant again he wants me not only on my thyroid meds and prenatal vitamins, but also on prometrium twice a day, folic acid three times a day and baby aspirin. That's a lot of meds....I think I need to think and pray about whether or not to try to concieve again. If I go through all of that and lose another baby it might just kill me, but then again if I don't try one more time I will never know...such a hard decision to make.

I feel sad today over my baby lost, but I have a bit of hope for the future. I have to have hope becuase the other options are very bleak...and I don't want to feel that way...

missy123 · #2 October 20th, 2010, 01:31 PM

I am sorry... you know how much I love you and I am so sorry you are going through all of this. It sounds like a lot of meds, but what your doctor is suggesting sounds logical to me.

I have a feeling you will TTC again. You are too strong to give up just yet.

((Hugs))

MeganMomof5 · #3 October 20th, 2010, 01:40 PM

(((hugs))) I think the first appointments are the hardest...I took asked how my baby looked after my D&C

I hope you get some time to heal and think about things.

Halfbaked · #4 October 20th, 2010, 03:33 PM

Ahh.... sweetie. I'm glad your follow up went well. It does sound like a lot of meds, but if it's something you decide to do, you do get used to it. You are still in our thoughts and prayers.

ohnicole · #5 October 20th, 2010, 04:30 PM

I'm glad your appointment went well, Julie. It is scary to think about TTC when you will need extra meds during pregnancy (I have that issue too). You have all the time you need to make that decision, though, and whatever you're comfortable with is the right choice.

ldovey83 · #6 October 20th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Julie I wanted to offer you a big hug... I am glad that you got some answers at your follow up appt today.. I know it is hard to hear that, but it is awesome that your Dr is doing all he can to help you get your long awaited rainbow baby.. I too think you will are strong and will be TTC again.. I will be praying for you.. Hang in there hun..

Joanna1127 · #7 October 20th, 2010, 05:41 PM

I also had a d&c but didn't even think to ask what it looked like. Of course mine was only at 8 weeks, so may have been difficult to see much.

Here's to hoping you get another BFP very soon....hugs!

luvmykids623 · #8 October 21st, 2010, 04:07 PM

Great big (((((HUGS))))) to you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

stargatemommy · #9 October 21st, 2010, 06:44 PM

I am so sorry Julie! I always thought a loss would be easier if you knew why.... I think about you, Lindsay and Lori all the time.... I miss you and hope you have a sticky wonderful BFP soon! Progesterone is WONDERFUL! I am glad your doc wants you on it. I asked for it for 1 1/2 years and had around 5 losses before my OB begrudgingly gave in a prescribed it. It clearly worked.....