Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[girlinyork]

thinking of you Beth. If they've caught it before anything happens then hopefully intervention will prevent anything dreadful from happening xxx

 

[mackjess]

fx for you Beth. seems like it is a good sign you haven't had any pain or side effects so hopefully they caught it early enough they can treat it.

 

[bethneebabe]

Thanks ladies for all your good thoughts. Unfortunately my exam did not go well. I have quite a bit of funneling and the doctor could see my membranes I am now on strict hospital bed rest. Can't even use the bathroom. They will recheck on Monday to see if I am eligible for an emergency cerclage. I am very very scared. I had absolutely no risk factors, no contractions, no spotting. I am praying my baby girl will make it at least until 26 weeks. I am the 1% fluke. Bummer. I'll keep you ladies updated !

 

[mackjess]

Oh honey I'm so sorry. It's still good they found it now before something happened while you were at home. a cerclage was done on a lady in another thread here at 21 weeks and she had her baby at 32. so it can work wonders. glad you are off your feet and will be praying for you. it must be scary, try to get lost in some good books or movies over the weekend.

 

[kelly4]

oh bethneebabe, hope your ok today, keep resting, dont do anything at all, they have found it early and can help you,hopefully you will get a plan of action and know what to expect, I can understand that it is a worrying time, sending you loads of positive thoughts

 

[merristems]

Rest up well Beth i hope they can do the cercalage and little lady stays safe an sound. At least they found it early

 

[BeautifulD]

Ahhh Beth! no words just

 

[Dollybird]

Oh Beth so sorry to hear that.. Did they discover it at your 20week scan?? Hope u rest up well I'm sure everything will be fine, the docs are fab at treating ic and at least they found it now rather than later xxx

 

[BeautifulD]

How are you feeling Dolly? xx

 

[girlinyork]

Beth, so so sorry you're going through this. I've got everything crossed that you and your daughter will pull through well and strong

 

[flapjack10]

Beth so so sorry you're going through this. Thinking of you and sending all my love and prayers xxx

 

[bethneebabe]

Thanks ladies. I am a complete fluke. They discovered it at my 20 week ultrasound but the tech doing the photos didn't take the right ones of my cervix. It took two days for my OB to call because they didn't realize how bad it was until they examined me. I just can't believe this is happening. I'm petrified of a cerclage so I feel incredibly helpless. They are taking good care of me in the hospital. I'll be here until at least Tuesday so it's a wait and see...

 

[girlinyork]

Cerclages seem to be very effective though. I don't know much about them to give you any helpful advice just know we are thinking of you xx

 

[flapjack10]

Good luck hun. We're all rooting for you here xxx

 

[Dollybird]

How are you feeling Dolly? xx

I'm feeling much better. Still stressing out a bit but got my scan on Friday so hoping it puts my mind at rest. Gonna ask them to check my cervix length at my scan as well so hopefully it's one less thing for me to worry about. Don't think they normally measure it at the 20 week scan in uk?? Xxx

Hope you're doing ok Beth. Sometimes bedrest alone has a wondrous effect on the cervix and a lot of women find it improves the length xxx

 

[BeautifulD]

No I don't think they do hun. Please try not to worry

Beth we're all here cheering you on, I hope bed rest works a bit of magic x

 

[flapjack10]

Hope the scan on Friday reassures you Dolly xxx

 

[bethneebabe]

Hi ladies. Just a quick update from my hospital bed. I am officially 21 weeks today. They were worried I might be leaking so they did a physical exam. Not great news. 4cm dilated and membranes are building. I don't think they will do ther cerclage if it still looks like this on Monday. Too risky for infection/rupturing membrane. Looks like I may just be left with hospital bed rest and prayer that she stays put for 3 more weeks to have a shot at life. Little One remains strong and active. She has moved up and hangs out mostly under my belly button. So far no contractions, leakage, or signs of infection or fetal stress. Strict bed rest is hard but I am determined to fight for her as long as she is fighting. I break down and cry several times a day but I thank God my doctor caught it so at least we have a chance. Thank you for all of your love and support.

 

[girlinyork]

I'm sending all my positive thoughts your way Beth. What a nightmare situation for you to be in I'm not sure what else I can say but if you need an ear, we are all listening xxx

 

[mackjess]

Beth, I'm so sorry. I cannot imagine how scary this is. Praying for you and your baby girl that off your feet she will stay in long enough. I do know that girls are stronger and do better when they are early. I hope she stays in there much longer than 3 weeks and has an even better chance. Thinking and praying for you throughout the day. You are being strong and putting her first so I'm hopeful for you both.