Hi Nikita,
Hope you're getting some sleep, you must be so proud of your gorgeous babies. Just wanted to say that one of my best friends lives in Collaroy, I don't think that's far from you! She met her DH when he taught in england for a year, and she emigrated to aus when he returned. I really hope to get to visit her in the not too distant future, if we can manage the flight! What a small world!

Hello everyone,

I can't believe I am back here already but here I am! I am newly pregnant with my second. My first, a boy was born 9 weeks premature on March 31st 2010. I had an emergency stitch put in at 20 weeks and was on strict bed rest until 31 weeks when I went into labour. I haven't been to the doctor yet (i have an appt tomorrow) but I know I will need to have a stitch put in at around 12 weeks. I am just so afraid on having to go on bed rest and of having another preemie. Gabriel is fine now, a healthy and happy 8 month old but I don't want to go through that experience again especially with a baby at home!

Lizziedripping: You were so much help to me last time. You may not remember me but you were always full of advice and information. Thank you!

not too sure where collaroy is..maybe in sydney?if so yeah not too far from me!i love aus and wouldnt want to live anywhere else!although id love to visit everywhere else..lol..all in good time

Oh Rensben, of course I remember you hun and I think of you often, wondering how you LO is doing.

I am so glad everything is ok with him now, and congratulations on your pregnancy

Please try not to worry (easier said than done I know only too well), having an elective stitch is so much better than having one placed after your cervix has already begun to change. Look what it did for me and my big boys

Keep me posted love, and let me know if you need ANYTHING

Grayson has NEC, it VERY suddenly presented. I'm terrified right now, this was the one thing I was hoping not to have to deal with. More details will be out on the blog later, after I go home - www.graysonsjourney.com

So sorry for all you, Grayson and your husband are dealing with. It is so unfair that anyone have to go through it, much less a little one. After following NICU stories online the last couple months, each one seems to have some very, very scary moments and then turns out fine in the end. Cling to those. Thinking of you.
Michelle

Hello everyone.

Managed to get to the hospital to see my consultant. Baby is 24 + 2 today and had a quick check scan and she looks ok. Growing and just above 50th centile. Saw fetal breathing movements which was amazing. haven't seen them before. First appointment Ive got through for a few weeks without crying so maybe im getting there Scared to think things might be ok. Went into baby Gap at the shops nearby afterwards and very nearly bought some tiny pink newborn socks - but remembered my promise to wait until 28 weeks before buying anything. Reminded me how long its been since i went shopping!

HelenGee - Your words "There are so many ladies who can just sail through pregnancy, unfortunately none of us are in that position and there is no shame in seeking as much reassurance as we can." - This means so much to me. It has run through my head about 20 times since I read your reply. thank you. I have felt confused about the amount of reassurance i have craved in this pregnancy so far and this has kind of resolved that confusion somewhat.


HeyChickie - so sorry to hear your news. I am sending you all my best wishes and positive thoughts. Grayson has done very well so far... hope this is a good predictor.

Rensben - I found my elective stitch must less stressful than my emergency stitch... and congratulations on being pregnant again.

ttcEmily - I didnt have the feeling you have described before the stitch but I do get it now, esp if im walking around for more than about an hour.

Emilyc - Do you have factor v leiden? 8 losses - poor you. Must have been awful. I really hope this one goes well. This issue around placing a stitch sounds complicated. Id certainly want one sooner rather than later if there was any funnelling of the internal os. JR is well regarded as a centre of excellence so you probably have some pretty smart docs looking after you. Always ask a second opinion if what they are saying doesnt feel right. A Patient's instinct is a powerful thing.

Good luck everyone and keep strong
Susanah

Hi All, I'm sending good vibes your way. Heychickie, I'm thinking of your little one and hoping all will be well soon.

I'm in the hospital. Cervix is .5 cm was having contractions. Am on IV to mellow my uterus. I still need to decide if I should start getting weekly injections of progesterone.

Studies have shown no real benefits of it holding off preterm labor with twin pregnancy..............

Nakita callaroy is about 20 mins fromwhere I use to live, right on the beach! Use to go up there every week nearly! Awwww miss that place but still loving the UK! We moved here because frankly we were just bored in AUS! We love adventure and love to travel alot plus the shopping is better in the UK!!!! Hahaha

I hope everyone is well!! I'm praying for little grayson

Well I'm just trying to stay sane! Im in too minds as u don't know how much longer I can hold on with out calling triage and screaming for them to induce me now
I know it's too soon and atleast another week is what she needs! I feel like it's all happening bur I feel like no one around me who is 36 weeks are feeling what I am feeling!
I feel like all day cramps are just annoying after two days! At first it just came and went but now they are almost always here and they brought a friend... Mr backache! It's a strange backach too, something iv yet to feel. If that wasn't enough I feel like there is something falling out of my bum (TMI) sorry!! But it hurts and it's just such a strange pain! My spd seemed to be in full effect today as I could barely walk without a limp and I also still have the pressure and little stingy feeling near my cervix, especially I've baby ebb moves a tiny bit! I just huts in that area! And boy does she like to move!
the back pains were enough for me to break out the paracetemol which I haven't had to do... Just took them so still waiting! My bath earlier seemed to ease things and relax me and even help with the spd but everything seems to be owing comming back
Anyway I think I'm rambelling now!!

Hi Ladies I am new here, I have an incompetent cervix picked up at a 18 week scan with a length of 2.5cm. I was immediately put on progesterone suppository inserts and it has stayed at a steady length of 2.5cm since. Just looking for some advice!