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Post by smilemomme on Nov 10, 2005 14:05:11 GMT -5
I am so scared to have a dnc. What an awful position to be in. It seems that I have seen more Pg women and new babies then ever over the past few days. I am so scared. What should I expect?
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Post by tayvt on Nov 10, 2005 14:55:52 GMT -5
Hey there, I'm so sorry, it is awful, it is the hardest thing I have ever been through. I felt this same anxiety in the days before my D&C. But honestly that was a piece of cake. I arrived at the hospital and they quickly had me change into a gown, everything off and started an IV. I was terrified of the anesthesia but she came into my preop room and gave me a little something and it totally calmed me down. Soon I was being wheeled into the OR and my OB Dr. was there waiting for me. I was crying and saying I was so sad and she held my hand and that is the last thing I remember. I woke up in the post-op room, DH was there, he said I had been in and out of it for about a 1/2 hour. I felt no pain, no cramping whatsoever. Over the next 20 min. my mind became more clear, I felt very rested, like I had been sleeping for 12 hours. The nurse helped me put a pad on, I had very scant red spotting and then they made sure I could urinate, gave me something small to eat and drink and like 20 min later we were leaving the hospital. I went home and slept a little, but had only very, very mild cramping and scant spotting. It was all very smooth. The procedure itself will most likely go very well for you, it is just the awful period of time following. Please take comfort in knowing you are not alone, the very kind women on the board truly have helped me through. It has now been 2 1/2 weeks since my m/c and I am really starting to feel like myself. Time is a truly great healer. Let yourself grieve in any way you need to and know that you have support here. Thinking of you. Lauren
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Post by jooqs on Nov 10, 2005 14:57:52 GMT -5
I had D&C last Wednesday after finding out at 15 weeks that there was no baby. I had a day in between and felt awful as felt pregnant but knew there was no baby. The day of going into hospotal was almost a relieve. The procedure was very simple and I had no pain at all afterwards and I only bled for a few hours. It has given me closure to enable me to move. Stay positive, the emotional pain does ease. Lots of hugs to you. xx
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Post by mamabear on Nov 10, 2005 15:57:50 GMT -5
I am so very sorry that you are having to go thru this experience and loss. This site is wonderful as we all know what you have lost and what is happening. My D&C was over before I knew it. Because I was emotional, they kept on giving me stuff, IV to RELAX me. The nurse at the begining, walked me to the post op with her arm around me. I was lucky. everyone at pre op and post op were very supportive of both me and my husband. I was an emotional wreck. And they were very calm. They also took blood and I had a RX for antibiotics (100mg Amoxicillin, like 6 tablets) The Dr said hello to me and husband. I think the D&C is were they scrape the uterus. They woke me up rather quickly afterward. My surgery was at 10(on the dot) and I was in the car, driving back home at 11:30. REST REST REST the rest of the day,let whatever responsible adult is home with you, do for you. You really need the rest. I cramped and had some pain. The bleeding wasn't really more than a heavy period and tapered off quickly. They gave me pain ppills too and yes I used them..... I just wanted to sleeep. Mentally I am getting better and that is what is so great about this site. All these ladies to all different extents have gone thru this. we all share the pain and we all grieve. I am so sorry you have had to find us, but we are here for you no matter what the grief, the rant the rave the pain. we are here. many tears and hugs Mamabear
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Post by kurby68 on Nov 10, 2005 18:21:16 GMT -5
Smilemomme
I am so sorry that you have had to find us. I welcome you and I hope you know that everyone here is so caring. I haven't had a d&c but from what I hear the worst is just getting there and the apprehension. But I do hear that it does help w/ some closure.
Joogs I am sorry that you have had to come here as well. I hope that both of you will feel that there are a lot of women here that will cry, vent and laugh w/ you.
(((((((((((hugs)))))))))))
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Post by mamabear on Nov 10, 2005 19:01:14 GMT -5
Dear Jooqs, I was typing I guess at the same time you were and didn't see your name, alot of times I post and then have to get off. I am so very sorry that you have had to find as us well. I am so shocked at the number of women who have suffered this horrible loss and found this site, sincce I have. I hope you find comfort here as I have. I tend to be the cynic, yet sometimes cheerleader (as we all can be) Within these varied posts are alot of wisdom,tears and joy. With hugs and tears. Mamabear
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Post by Egirl on Nov 10, 2005 22:33:18 GMT -5
Smilemomme~
Not sure if you will get this now before your D&C as it is late in the evening on Thurs. night. I want you to know that you have NOTHING to worry about with your surgery. I truly didn't have any trouble at all with mine. I was nervous going in, but it was really all right. I felt so much better afterwards knowing that we could begin to move on, heal, and get back on our feet with our future. (Me and DH) Anyway....take care of yourself after surgery. Get lots of rest!!!! Check in with us when you are feeling up to it and let us know how you are doing.
Hugs! Erin
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Post by Egirl on Nov 10, 2005 22:34:40 GMT -5
Jooqs~ Am so sorry about your recent D&C. Sounds like you came through it really well. Sorry for your situation, but glad you are with us. We are always here for support anytime.
Take care~ Erin
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