Relief
I don't know what to expect - I've never miscarried before. Is it 'bang, bang', you're done? Does it take three days? Does it really feel like labor? I can answer a few of those questions now. I've been writhing for the past four hours. It is painful, my uterus was contracting really tightly, but nothing was coming out. There was no position that was comfortable. The Tylenol codeine I took did essentially nothing but make me want to sleep.
Then at 1:45, for lack of better action, I leaned over the bathroom counter and inspected my face in the mirror. Any zits to check? Somehow my body relaxed. Such relief. My body was draining but there were no contractions. There I was for ten minutes, looking at my face in the mirror. Then I had to go, and I passed the yolk sac. I wish I got a good look at it, but from what I saw it was about the size and shape of a small plum tomato.
That was 20 minutes ago, and I still feel pretty good. Tired though. It might be time for a nap.
Then at 1:45, for lack of better action, I leaned over the bathroom counter and inspected my face in the mirror. Any zits to check? Somehow my body relaxed. Such relief. My body was draining but there were no contractions. There I was for ten minutes, looking at my face in the mirror. Then I had to go, and I passed the yolk sac. I wish I got a good look at it, but from what I saw it was about the size and shape of a small plum tomato.
That was 20 minutes ago, and I still feel pretty good. Tired though. It might be time for a nap.
