I'm thankful that I'm not alone in this ...

keryninbali - May 10th, 2008 8:03 PM
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I'm thankful that I'm not alone in this experience. We learned at our 2nd appt that our 9 week old baby didn't have a heartbeat, even though we had a normal one at 6 weeks. Because my body hadn't realized that the baby had died, I had not completed the miscarriage. So my doctor gave me the 3 options: D&C, Misoprostol, or Wait. Not wanting to carry the baby any longer, I opted for #2. I have to say that if you can survive the news of losing your baby, you can survive Misoprostol. Here's what made my experience bearable:
1. Took 4 pills vaginally (I did not have nausea or diarrhea) around noon
2. Took Vicoden AFTER my cramps started, so I knew if I NEEDED it
3. Went to bed with an ALWAYS brand "Maximum Protection" pad and a towel under me, a bottle of water, snacks and lots of blankets
4. My boyfriend held me as I dozed which was extremely comforting, and he massaged my lower back
5. 4 good movies
The bleeding started about 3 hours later, and I admit I cried and cried on the toilet when I passed the clots and sac (of which one 1/2 stuck half-way, and I had to push it out). My boyfriend held me for the rest of the night as I sobbed inconsolably until I passed out. The next morning was better, and he brought me nutritious food and vitamins to regain my strength while I watched another movie. The afternoon's ultrasound showed that I cleared everything, and I felt much better and relieved that I survived, even with the moderate bleeding. A night of sushi and drinks helped ease the grief for now. My conclusion is this: I would use it again (I pray that I won't have to), I would never take it orally, and I would never do this alone. I wish us all future healthy and successful pregnancies...we deserve it!!! God bless....

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