it breaks my heart that someone else has had to lose her baby, i'm so sorry.
i agree with the other girls, phsically, you will probably take a couple of days to recover, but emotionally, that days following a d&c can be very hard. for me, the tears came when i was least expecting them, so i was glad to be at home. i would take maybe a week off work to give yourself time to grieve without work getting in the way. good luck.
I have to agree with what the other girls are saying - emotionally, you will need a break, more than physically.
I haven't had a D & C, so can't give much advice on that, but while in hospital I remember saying to DH I would be able to go back to work in a couple of days no worries, and the nurse said that I should have at least a week off. I was adamant that I wouldn't need it (I had heaps on at work that needed to be done), but she said 'I'll give you a med certificate for 10 days off anyway, just in case you need it'. I was so sure I wouldnt need it.
I ended up having a total 7 days off work, and was not at all emotionally ready to go back before then. It takes a long time to emotionally heal from m/c, esp as a lot of people don't understand.
I can imagine with a physically demanding job, you may need even more time to recover before getting back into things.
Don't push yourself - give yourself all the time you need now. We are all thinking of you, and feel free to come into any of the forums if you need more support.
Firstly I am so sorry for your loss. I cant tell you what to expect after a D&C as I havent had one yet.
Secondly thankyou for asking this question, I was going to do that today.
I am booked in 2morrow for a D&C and it scares the h**** out of me!! But after reading your replies I feel much more at ease.
I was given options when I was told I had a blighted Ovum, and the D&C seemed the best way for me. I couldnt' stand to sit around waiting for things to happen naturally, I think this would mess me too much.
All I can suggest is if you can get a couple of days off work to at least physically recover.
I have told my DH and close friends sorry already because I know my emotions will be stuffed for at lease a few days, they are so supportive. I felt telling them was the best for me as this seems to have helped ease my pain to no end.
Do what you think is right for you as each woman is different.
Surround yourself around people who can understand what you are going through, I was surprised at how many girls experience this - use BB as your most supportive friend
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