Miscarriage at 7 weeks

Well, last night I had a miscarriage.

As close as I could determine from my dates, I was at least 7 or maybe 8 weeks, but it seems the pregnancy had stopped a little before that. I was experiencing more and more bleeding, so I knew that – I felt that – it was gone the day before.

Last night the cramping started and it got more and more intense. I was on the phone with my sister and was just telling her that I had to go because the pain was making it hard to concentrate on our conversation. Just as I was saying goodbye, I felt something drop. I ran to the washroom and yelled for M. It was a little amniotic sack. You could see a clump of cells inside, but there was no obvious fetus shape (this is why I think it stopped growing before now, as it was small for 7-8 weeks). It was pretty traumatic to have it there in front of us, and my heart broke a little.

The pain and cramping continued into the evening with a headache added in. M has been very loving and supportive, but what sadness has set in. I am off work today and tomorrow. Just a little time to reset. Though university coursework goes on.

I know I will be okay. I am very strong. Back to plan A. My heart goes out to the women who go through this in their second and third trimester. I cannot imagine!