https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 11:41:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2363954 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:11:06 +0000 Tanjowen 2363954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went Monday for a final ultrasound and it confirmed that we were, as my ob put it, "going backwards." No more sac, but measuring 6 weeks now. I filled the prescription for the Misoprotol and took my first does Tuesday afternoon</p> <p>At this point, I'm confused. Nothing happened the first 12 hours except a very upset and crampy stomach and a bit of dark brown blood. No bleeding. Finally, last night I started cramping and passed a few clots and then absolutely nothing since then. I'm not sure if this is over or what's going on, and guess next week's blood tests will give me a final answer. </p> <p>I was really not prepared for nothing to happen for almost 24 hours, but I guess anyone reading this should know if might take longer. And take the meds! The cramping last night came unexpectedly and I wished I had taken something beforehand, but thankfully it didn't last long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356900 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:48:28 +0000 catlady 2356900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry for your loss. I took the misoprostol for my first miscarriage. My experience was just ok, not a horror story like some you read online, but not great either. I was 10 weeks but measured 6, so similar to you. Basically I wasn't prepared for how much it hurt so I didn't take the painkillers they gave me early enough. I also didn't like not knowing when it would "end". In total, it actually only took about 12 hours for the worst of it, so not too bad.</p> <p>I will be honest, for my recent m/c, I went with the D&amp;C instead of either the misoprostol or waiting. But I was further along this time and didn't want to see anything, plus I have a toddler at home now. No matter what, it's a crappy choice to have to make, and I'm sorry you're dealing with this right now. Hugs. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356898 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:46:59 +0000 travelgirl1 2356898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: I'm so sorry :crying: </p> <p>I started to miscarry naturally at eight weeks and took M just to speed it up. My husband was away the day I took it and my daughter was about 18 months old. My sister had warned me I would need help/be in pain etc but I didn't. I bought my daughter a new toy to entertain her and stayed at home, no pain at all and everything passed within 24 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356833 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 06:30:35 +0000 Tanjowen 2356833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Thank you for the link, it did answer my questions. I'll be sure to add my own to the link for others in the future </p> <p>Thank you everyone so much for sharing your experiences and for the good thoughts. I thought about waiting it out naturally but it's messing with my head walking around having pregnancy symptoms and I'm ready for this to be over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356792 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:10:46 +0000 Keybee 2356792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry for your loss! Take it easy, be kind to yourself during this tough time! </p> <p>I had a miscarriage around 10 weeks, but the baby measured 6 so I can imagine the size you are about to pass. I just did it naturally and I recommend it. it wasn't too painful and recovery wasn't bad either. Passing everything took about 6 hours once it started.Just take it easy and treat yourself! I ate a whole pie that weekend, it was delicious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356769 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:19:14 +0000 dookie32 2356769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you are having to make this decision. I had an awful experience on the pills. The taking of the actual pills wasn't that bad- I was given prescription painkillers so I kept up with those and the cramps were never awful. It was just really, really gross and frankly mentally rough to see everything coming out. Unfortunately I ended up bleeding for an entire month- a few times were scary heavy- and eventually ended up having a D&amp;C to get the remaining lining out.</p> <p>I'm sure at 6 weeks it wouldn't be as bad as mine was (I was at 10 weeks) but my concern would be if you have a toddler and might be home by yourself. The unpredictability of the pill is the worst part about it- you don't know if your experience will be good or bad. Is a D&amp;C an option? I've had 2 and honestly they have both been very positive experiences. They were quick and painless (twilight is awesome!) and I was able to move on physically and mentally more quickly. Good luck with your decision :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356749 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:53:00 +0000 delight 2356749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to add that my natural miscarriage at 7 weeks was a million times more painful than my miso miscarriage which was at 10w but baby never measured more than 7. I stayed on top of pain killers with the miso. I only bled for 1 week with the natural one and with miso it's almost been a month of bleeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356742 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:47:27 +0000 LovelyPlum 2356742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. I miscarried naturally at 6 weeks, so I'm not much help. My heart y bleeding only lasted 48 hours or so. Sending you :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356740 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:44:46 +0000 delight 2356740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: I'm sorry you are going through this. Mrs Champagne bumped a good thread. I should really go and update my last entry from a few weeks ago. Basically I decided to go the misoprostol route to avoid a D&amp;C. I have ended up taking 3 rounds. None of the rounds caused me any discomfort, but it's 26 days later and I'm bleeding lots still. Thankfully it looks like I don't have to have a D&amp;C and my HCg is going back down. I haven't exactly had a bad experience with it, it has just taken a few weeks to do what it was supposed to do! Good luck with your decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356731 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:10:42 +0000 justdarling 2356731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't take it and waited to miscarry naturally. I had a horrible experience with a natural miscarriage that ended up with me losing a lot of blood, going to the ER, and having an emergency d and c. My experience is not typical. I am sorry you are going through this and really hope everything goes smoothly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356722 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:03:46 +0000 Torchwood 2356722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be honest, I had a terrible experience. It was very painful and I wouldn't use it again. That being said, there were two possible mitigating factors. One, I always got horrible, had to call in sick to work AF cramps. (Which actually went away after my first m/c, so that was a nice silver lining.) Two, I was 9.5 weeks. I would assume being so much earlier it would be easier. My second m/c was at 5 weeks, passed naturally, and wasn't bad at all.</p> <p>I'm so sorry you're going through this. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need to talk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356700 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:31:00 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2356700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband was home to watch DS so I could lie down while I took it. My friend took it while her husband was at work and she was home with her three kids. I think it's doable if you have to! Here's my experience and others added there's. I'm so sorry you're going through this. :heart:</p> <p><a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-misoprostol-experience-for-missed-miscarriage" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-misoprostol-experience-for-missed-miscarriage</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356662 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:01:09 +0000 Alba4 2356662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it when I miscarried in June. I took it when my husband was home so he could watch our son who was then almost 2. I would recommend that you do that.</p> <p>I didn't find the drug to be that bad of an experience, despite other online accounts. But then again, it ended up being an incomplete miscarriage and I had to have a D&amp;C @ 2.5 weeks later.</p> <p>I'm sorry for your loss and hope everything goes smoothly and without too much pain. Sending love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356658 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 20:51:39 +0000 endymion4 2356658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry you're going through this!</p> <p>I've gone through 3 miscarriages without meds or a D&amp;C. Hubby works long hours and we have no family in the area. Our daughter was almost 2 years old during the first one, 2 years old for the 2nd one, and a little over 2 1/2 for the 3rd one and she was home with the me the whole time. I didn't have any issues going through it. Would it have been nicer if I could have some me time and help? sure. But we managed.</p> <p>That being said, it is such a different experience for each person. Hope someone who has done the meds has some good advice for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-about-misoprotolmiscarriage-experience#post-2356642 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 20:27:20 +0000 Tanjowen 2356642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am roughly 6 weeks pregnant but miscarrying. My ob wants me to come in Monday to do a final ultrasound and discuss taking Misoprotol v. just waiting it out naturally.</p> <p>If you have unfortunately have ever had this experience, how bad was the miscarriage experience on Misoprotol? How long before it took effect and how long was your recovery? DH leaves town 4-5 days at a time for work and heads out on Friday. My Mom is out of town for the next week, so I'm wondering about the timing because I don't think I can handle going through it and a toddler on my own. </p>