T.B.
Hi L.. First,I am sorry that this has happened. I just had a D&C yesterday because I found out at 15 weeks that my baby no longer had a heartbeat. I hadn't had any cramping or any sign of miscarriage. Because you are 8 1/2 weeks, I think it would be very safe to just let the miscarriage happen. I think you should follow the doctor's advice. Everything should be fine. You will definately have an examination afterwards anyway, and if for any reason the D&C is still necessary, the doctor would inform you of that; but I dont think you have anything to worry about. Best of luck to you.
T. B
Mother of 6 year old twin boys and 4 year old boy