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wannabamama · 03-24-2009, 10:21 AM

Kristina - thanks for the link.

As you know, yesterday was supposed to be my third and last u/s with my RE. When the u/s tech did the ultrasound, I had a feeling something just wasn't right, and it was confirmed when she said she had to go get the doctor, which she's never said/done before. There was a sac and the outline of the baby, but no heartbeat. My RE couldn't believe it or explain it, and I was just floored. He started immediately reviewing everything and then saw how the baby was only measuring 7w5d, and yesterday I was 8w6d. So, sometime last week the baby stopped growing.

He told me I could wait until it passes, but you don't know how long it takes and I could clot. He recommended the D&C because of less clotting and possibly less blood. So, my OB appt. is today anyway, and I already called her office to let them know the situation. She'll talk me through the process and I hope she'll be able to do the procedure. I feel funny knowing the baby is not alive, but still there.

I think the hardest part was explining this to DD. She was so sad about not becoming a big sister. I told her mommy and daddy will try again and she will be a big sister one day.
Someone on another thread talked about having the blood/tissue tested for chromosomal issues, which I will ask about. Also, the RE told me I would have to wait at least 2 months before TTC again. We'll see what my OB says.

Just a dull feeling of pain and loss is surrounding me now.