Hi Kellie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

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.



Love Bun xx