Anyone not given the stitch?

Jadi87 · Nov 11th, 2011, 18:29 PM

I was back on page 256 as well. I don't know how to edit posts. I don't think after the op I actually took any pain killers. I just had discomfort and constant need to pee as you do at 14 weeks but no need for paracetamol at all. Happily ate food 3 hours afterwards and discharged the next day. Hmm maybe everyone is different? All I feel now is discomfort down the occasionally I'm guessing that's normal?

lizziedripping · Nov 11th, 2011, 18:40 PM

Discomfort totally normal Jadi, glad your procedure went well x

Bleeding/B - This is your fourth pregnancy/baby so the pain you describe could be prolapse related. I had a constant bulging/aching in my vaginal area from 10wks with the twins, and I get the exact same pain now when I am having a period. If my uterus is heavy, then it presses down on my pelvic floor and causes the discomfort. It is low now after having had so many children

xxx

Mommy's Angel · Nov 11th, 2011, 20:50 PM

Hi ladies, Amelia is doing well thank you!

My cousins daughter is off the breathing tube, off the cooling blanket, off the feeding tube and recently just got off the antiseizure meds. They say there's no braindamage but we won't honestly know about development issues until she's older. She's till in NICU for feeding issues.

AFM: I felt a lump on my breast last night so went in today. They thought it felt like a cycst or milk duct but wanted to get a sonogram to find out for sure. I'm praying it's not the worse case. Trying to think more on the positive. My appointment is early in the morning on Mon. for the sono of my breast.

LaRockera · Nov 12th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Okay guys, I really need some opinions here (again

).

So I'm 22+4 today, and for the last days, since Monday night really, I've been experiencing these really intense cramps. They don't feel like menstrual cramps exactly, and my uterus doesn't harden up. It's more like someone is putting their palms on my torso and pressuring me downwards. It extends from my stomach all the way to my hips. Especially the sides of my uterus feel very tender. Sometimes it feels as if I want to pass gas but it's not always the case.

I wonder, is this normal stretching pains, or do you think it may have something to do with my cervix? I know at my 20 week scan my cervix came back with an unbelievable 4.9cm length, but my stitch is placed quite low so I guess it could funnel.

I have an appointment on Wednesday for a private TVC, do you think it's okay to wait until then? My Greek obgyn is reassuring, but he's so far away and I can' really rely on a long-distance diagnosis, can I?

My baby's HB is there and solid, and my discharge has calmed down the last few days, so not worried about leaking-related contractions.

I also had a mild migraine and slight nausea last night.

What do you guys think?

PS. MA- I'm sending you all good wishes, I'm pretty sure this won't be anything to seriously worry about. I'm glad to hear your cousin't baby is doing better and hope for the very best. Please keep us updated.

priyanka · Nov 12th, 2011, 05:55 AM

MA- best wishes & prayers with you. I'm sure everything shall be fine. Do keep us updated.

La Rock- honey are you taking any tocolytics- uterus relaxant? Like I'm on nifidipine 10 thrice a day. It was stopped in between when my pain went away but started again when pain started again. Ask your greek obgy about taking that. May be its the same thing for you as me.

priyanka · Nov 12th, 2011, 06:46 AM

MA- best wishes & prayers with you. I'm sure everything shall be fine. Do keep us updated.

La Rock- honey are you taking any tocolytics- uterus relaxant? Like I'm on nifidipine 10 thrice a day. It was stopped in between when my pain went away but started again when pain started again. Ask your greek obgy about taking that. May be its the same thing for you as me.

1948LC · Nov 12th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Hi Truthbold

When they measure your cervix with pressure how do they do this?

Thanks in advance. x

LaRockera · Nov 12th, 2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by priyanka

La Rock- honey are you taking any tocolytics- uterus relaxant? Like I'm on nifidipine 10 thrice a day. It was stopped in between when my pain went away but started again when pain started again. Ask your greek obgy about taking that. May be its the same thing for you as me.

I was on tocolytes only for the first days after my stitch but then had to stop them as they raised my heart rate. I spoke to my Greek obgyn about it today but he didn't seem concerned, he said they're normal growing pains. I haven't had them since the morning, they just come and go during the day. I do have spasm-relieving painkillers (like buscopan) which I take though, as I know they're safe.

I'm going to Birmingham on Wednesday to check cervix so will talk to the doctor there about it. Hopefully it'll be fine until then.

Tazi88 · Nov 12th, 2011, 13:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Susanah

truthbetold - i had mine out on the day of section with Charlie and will do that this time - which will be 38+4. If i go into early labour - ill have a section anyway so it makes no difference.
Its fine to leave it past 36 weeks but many docs want to take it out to see if you dilate.
With my first pregnancy I had the stitch taken out with no anaesthesia as I was already in labour – at 22 weeks – and it didn’t hurt one bit

Kate - welcome back

I had a lot of spotting this current pregnancy and its freaked me out everytime but i think its due to how active I am. Im far less cautious (more confident) than my previous pregnancy and unable to rest at all. I imagine you may struggle to rest with Poppy being 2!

With regards to pessaries - not generally accepted by UK docs that this is the way forward and a great variability in prescribing practice throughout the country. Will be interested to see if the guys at Tommys offer you progesterone.
It seems to have helped a large number of women here in terms of strengthening the cervix. I was refused it and warned of its side effects and Im glad overall that I have not used it. But I cannot ignore the evidence of some women on here who have clearly gained cervical strength as a result.

If I was in your shoes I would be wanting a stitch immediately. The sooner the better.
To be honest – it is my opinion, that if you are going to miscarry – you will whether a stitch is placed or not. Placing a stitch should have no effect on this. The shorter your cervical length – the increased risk of the doctor causing miscarriage/pregnancy loss via ruptured membranes/infection.

Scarring is a very good thing ☺ ironic but true. Makes us stronger lol

Good luck

Michelle – good to hear from you. I know exactly what you mean about the weather bringing back memories. Had a few attacks of flashbacks to this time last year myself…. Which have been a bit unsettling really.
Fingers crossed things will be ok now.

Tazi – spinals are usually great and I have had 3 with no pain each time. I also put them in people for a living so can tell you more if you have any specific questions.
Most people feel a bit uncomfortable in the back/abdomen for a few days after the stitch and often have a bit of bleeding due to the surgery but the actual spinal procedure is simple and should be a sharp scratch and not much more. Sometime you can feel a funny electric shock feeling – which I got once – but its over before your brain works out whats happened.

Moi - 29 weeks today - busy busy busy and just cautiously beginning to accept that my bump may actually become a baby... Despite being much more confident and taking many more risks - it still hasn't properly hit me yet that it might actually work. The eternal pessimism of an IC patient!

Good luck everyone
x

Hi SusanaH, I was wondering what info you had regarding the possible bad side effects of the progesterone pessaries? I am also in the UK and was prescribed them (400mg x 1 daily). I asked for information regarding safety and was told there were no significant risks to baby. The FDA in the USA has approved prgesterone to prevent preterm birth and again there didn't seem to be many concerns. I'd love to know what info you have as safety to the baby was my number 1 concern. Thanks!

Tazi88 · Nov 12th, 2011, 13:10 PM

I was admitted to hospital last Monday with a funneling cervix (down to 13.5mm) and was given the steroid injections to prime little mans lungs. They kept me until Friday when they remeasured my cervix (now at 8mm) and said that they felt it was too risky to place a stitch this late (25w + 4 d) and sent me home to wait and see. I'm terrified as clearly my cervix is shortening significantly and to be told there is nothing besides the progesterone I'm on is a bit scary. Anyone have anything like this?

Nov 11th, 2011, 18:29 PM	#2621
Jadi87 Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 9	I was back on page 256 as well. I don't know how to edit posts. I don't think after the op I actually took any pain killers. I just had discomfort and constant need to pee as you do at 14 weeks but no need for paracetamol at all. Happily ate food 3 hours afterwards and discharged the next day. Hmm maybe everyone is different? All I feel now is discomfort down the occasionally I'm guessing that's normal?

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Nov 11th, 2011, 18:40 PM	#2622
lizziedripping Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 3,675	Discomfort totally normal Jadi, glad your procedure went well x Bleeding/B - This is your fourth pregnancy/baby so the pain you describe could be prolapse related. I had a constant bulging/aching in my vaginal area from 10wks with the twins, and I get the exact same pain now when I am having a period. If my uterus is heavy, then it presses down on my pelvic floor and causes the discomfort. It is low now after having had so many children xxx

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Nov 11th, 2011, 20:50 PM	#2623
Mommy's Angel Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central New York. (not the city) Posts: 3,150	Hi ladies, Amelia is doing well thank you! My cousins daughter is off the breathing tube, off the cooling blanket, off the feeding tube and recently just got off the antiseizure meds. They say there's no braindamage but we won't honestly know about development issues until she's older. She's till in NICU for feeding issues. AFM: I felt a lump on my breast last night so went in today. They thought it felt like a cycst or milk duct but wanted to get a sonogram to find out for sure. I'm praying it's not the worse case. Trying to think more on the positive. My appointment is early in the morning on Mon. for the sono of my breast.

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Nov 12th, 2011, 04:26 AM	#2624
LaRockera Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK and Greece Posts: 4,510	Okay guys, I really need some opinions here (again ). So I'm 22+4 today, and for the last days, since Monday night really, I've been experiencing these really intense cramps. They don't feel like menstrual cramps exactly, and my uterus doesn't harden up. It's more like someone is putting their palms on my torso and pressuring me downwards. It extends from my stomach all the way to my hips. Especially the sides of my uterus feel very tender. Sometimes it feels as if I want to pass gas but it's not always the case. I wonder, is this normal stretching pains, or do you think it may have something to do with my cervix? I know at my 20 week scan my cervix came back with an unbelievable 4.9cm length, but my stitch is placed quite low so I guess it could funnel. I have an appointment on Wednesday for a private TVC, do you think it's okay to wait until then? My Greek obgyn is reassuring, but he's so far away and I can' really rely on a long-distance diagnosis, can I? My baby's HB is there and solid, and my discharge has calmed down the last few days, so not worried about leaking-related contractions. I also had a mild migraine and slight nausea last night. What do you guys think? PS. MA- I'm sending you all good wishes, I'm pretty sure this won't be anything to seriously worry about. I'm glad to hear your cousin't baby is doing better and hope for the very best. Please keep us updated.

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Nov 12th, 2011, 05:55 AM	#2625
priyanka Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: india, australia Posts: 48	MA- best wishes & prayers with you. I'm sure everything shall be fine. Do keep us updated. La Rock- honey are you taking any tocolytics- uterus relaxant? Like I'm on nifidipine 10 thrice a day. It was stopped in between when my pain went away but started again when pain started again. Ask your greek obgy about taking that. May be its the same thing for you as me.

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Nov 12th, 2011, 06:46 AM	#2626
priyanka Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: india, australia Posts: 48	MA- best wishes & prayers with you. I'm sure everything shall be fine. Do keep us updated. La Rock- honey are you taking any tocolytics- uterus relaxant? Like I'm on nifidipine 10 thrice a day. It was stopped in between when my pain went away but started again when pain started again. Ask your greek obgy about taking that. May be its the same thing for you as me.

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Nov 12th, 2011, 07:48 AM	#2627
1948LC Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 469	Hi Truthbold When they measure your cervix with pressure how do they do this? Thanks in advance. x

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Nov 12th, 2011, 13:10 PM	#2630
Tazi88 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 147	Anyone not given the stitch? I was admitted to hospital last Monday with a funneling cervix (down to 13.5mm) and was given the steroid injections to prime little mans lungs. They kept me until Friday when they remeasured my cervix (now at 8mm) and said that they felt it was too risky to place a stitch this late (25w + 4 d) and sent me home to wait and see. I'm terrified as clearly my cervix is shortening significantly and to be told there is nothing besides the progesterone I'm on is a bit scary. Anyone have anything like this?

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