[nikki]

I had a D&C on May 24th (20 days ago). I had a follow-up appointment wtih my OB/GYN last week and he told me that the bleeding should taper off by 2-3 weeks. He also told me that I could start exercising. I took an aerobics class last Thursday and this past Saturday and the bleeding got so much worse - it felt like a normal period. The advice nurse told me to stop exercising and see if the bleeding decreases. It has, but I'm just wondering WHEN the bleeding will stop??? I feel that i made it worse by going to the gym, but exercising has really helped me in the past and I just want to get back to my routine. I really want to put this behind me and move on, but it really is difficult when you're constantly reminded everytime you go to the bathroom. So, my question is - Is this NORMAL???? I should have been 9 weeks when the D&C was performed. I thought this would be over in 2 weeks.

[pearlsofia]

First i wanted to say sorry for your loss. I had a m/c at 12wks i bleed for a long time too, it subsided at times but still had continous spotting. Until my ob suggested i take bcp's to clear my lining and start a fresh new AF. That did work, just hang in there i know it sucks.

[jenedens6102]

I think it depends on how far along you were in your pregnancy and how much lining had built up. I was only 6 wks 1 day when I miscarried and I bled for 10 days. I took a little more time off from exercising just because I didn't feel like doing it again so quickly so I don't know whether that is what caused your bleeding again or not. I'm sorry for your loss and sorry you are going through this.

[Dona]

Nikki,

I'm sorry, very sorry, you are having to go through this, it's SO unfair.

After my D & C on Feb. 12th, I had minor bleeding but no pain. Seven days later, I was in excruciating pain with major, major bleeding and an ER visit revealed an abnormal ultrasound. So, a second D & C was done in a week, ugh!

Anyway......the bleeding is very normal so long as it's not extremely heavy and you aren't having bad pain. After my 2nd D & C on February 19th, I bled every single day until March 27th! So, it goes on for quite a long time, unfortunately. It was not always the same either....sometimes red, sometimes brown, pink, you name it.....but it was EVERY SINGLE DAY, ugh!

I hope that this ends for you and soon...gosh I know how much it sucks to use the restroom and ALWAYS SEE blood, ugh!!!!

for you, hang in there!!