Hi Babbles,
I'm so sorry you have to be here....
I don't know that what i'm about to tell you will make you feel any better, but someties I think it is comforting to know that you're not alone.
I had my d&c in july, I've just gotten my 4th period since and they have still not returned to 'normal' for me. It took around 5 weeks for me to get my first period after d&c. This month I had a 40 day cycle (it's usually about 30) and ovulated really late, Other cycles have varied between 30 and 35 days. I've also experienced spotting in between each of my periods and my cramps have doubled (or maybe tripled) in intensity since my d&c and I constantly feel nauseated.- all things I have not experienced before my d&c.
Like you, I'm still hanging for everything to return to normal. It's a painful reminder that things are just not quite 'right'. This is our 2nd month ttc since my m/c, it is a constant frustration that my body is not doing what it's supposed to do/what i want it to do. So in answer to your question, I think it maybe takes some of us a bit more time to get back on track (physically) after a d&c - I actually think my hormones are still all over the show, considering how 'off' my periods have been the last few months (I'm hoping it's hormonal anyway). I'm always thinking something is wrong with me (reproductively) whereas before i didn't worry at all. I'm actually going to see my doctor to talk about all of my a/f issues next week - just need the reassurance I think, maybe it's natural to worry when you have been through something so traumatic. Maybe if things aren't going the way you'd expect them too it might not be a bad idea to head to your dr too??
As for the emotional side, I still fall into a heap all the time, moreso now than ever before - I was the same as you - I thought I dealt with things really well, went back to work etc., etc...
However, I believe that eventually it is all going to catch up with us- for me it did, really only in the last 1-2 months, I have been grieving pretty badly, very emotional and not dealing very well. I've always been one to 'suck it up' so to speak and just get on with things but with something as painful as losing a much loved and wanted baby I think that you need to take the time to let yourself feel, and work through all of the emotions.
I hope you are starting to feel better and that af has finally arrived....
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