Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[A1983]

Ohh and Dolly they don't routinely check your cervix but I kinda demanded nicely for them to check-it takes 2 flippin minutes-they WILL check! If they refuse say you want it documented in your notes they have refused...that will get them lubing up the wand in no time. Ill have it checked again privately at 23 weeks-ott in some eyes maybe but im sure women who have had scares would not give two hoots and get their cervix length checked.

 

[kelly4]

Hi all, Just got my results back and no infection or blood in my urine sample but shows blood on the dip test the doctor does, kind of at a loss now. I have been given some antibiotics anyhow as all my symptons indicate a urine infection and as I am allergic to most of them, I am on a low dose of the only ones left I can take. I can go to the maternity unit wednesday as they only take you from 20 weeks to have internal exams if I want. I dont know what to do for the best as I have had no internals with this pregnancy and I think maybe messing around there might cause more worry.They said I had to think about what I want to do. I dont think I would be as worried if I didnt have this constant feeling like the baby is literally going to fall out down below, its awful and turning me into a recluse because I am constantly worried. I enquired about checking my cervix at my scan next week, but was told unless I have a history of cervical problems, they wont do it. I am going to ask though as I need some reasurrance.
Beth- I am thinking of you and your baby girl, keep positive and rest loads
Monroe- I hope your feeling better and I hope wednesday goes well, keep us posted.
I hope everyone else is good and all the scans go great this week, am jealous that I have to wait another week, take care everyone

 

[A1983]

I think it's ridiculous when they say they won't test unless you have a history...you don't need a history to be in need of a cervical length check-it's your baby and it's life is worth more than a 2 minute check. Push push push Kelly! Focus on the pressure low down and state the 'I want you to document your refusal'. And remember, you can go privately and be scanned-my oh and I go halves each time so only £30 each-sooo worth it

 

[bethneebabe]

Everyone should have their cervix checked! I am the one in one hundred with the incompetent cervix. Not to scare anyone but it is worth the few minutes. It doesn't hurt anything if they are looking anyways.


For me, the specialist came in. I am not eligible for a cerclage. Right now the prognosis isn't good and I will likely lose my little one before viability. I am 21 weeks 2 days and would need to stay intact until 24 weeks. If my water breaks they will induce me since I am so far dilated I would be at high risk for infection. So that's my story. Just trying to rest and enjoy the time I have with my little girl, as long as I have her.

 

[girlinyork]

Oh no! Did they tell you that you were likely to lose her? I'm so sorry to hear that I was hoping so hard for good news xxx

 

[mackjess]

praying for a miracle for you and your little girl.

 

[kelly4]

oh Beth, I was hoping for better news from you, take care and just rest, will be thinking of you.
Thanks ladies, yes I am going to push for it and as I am going abroad in 4 weeks, I want it sorted as I wont enjoy myself at all, I will also say I want it documented if they refuse and then I might go private just for some reasurrance, I hope everyone else is ok.

 

[merristems]

Beth im keeping everything crossed for your little girl, i hope your waters stay put this seems so unfair ♥

 

[A1983]

So so unfair, my heart breaks for you...Please baby stay xx We're all here for you Beth

 

[flapjack10]

Praying and hoping for you Beth xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Aw Beth I'm so sorry to hear that too. Hoping that you and your little bubs prove the doctors wrong, and bubs hangs in long enough to pull through xxx

 

[monro84]

Praying for you Beth

 

[mackjess]

Still thinking and praying for you Beth.

And also wondering how Lady Kara is doing? Seems like we haven't heard from her for a little while?

 

[BeautifulD]

I'm not a praying kinda gal but Beth I'm praying for you and your little one. My heart breaks for you, you must be going through hell right now

 

[monro84]

beth only 3 more wks to go till v day I know you can do it and so can your little girl.

 

[wantingagirl]

Kelly thanks hun.... that must be worrying but they are keeping an eye on it which is good! Baby girl clothes are so addictive mind you saying that I think boys and girls both are its cos they are so tiny I cant wait either! Hopefully you will start feeling her soon hun. I hate that how they wont check the cervix they only do it once they has been a loss, I mean cmon how can they even do that!

Becca they do dont they, everyone in my journal so far are pink cept one I think.

Flapjack thanks hun

amjon twins thats fab! Do they know how far they will let you go until?

Beth hope are you getting on? I hope you are ok and praying yur little girl lasts til 24 weeks, why wont they do the cerclage? Will they be giving her steriod injections for her lungs etc?

Jess hope your ok now, that is scary and the kind of thing I worry about all the time.

monro you go girl! Thank you I have had blood 2 times now after sex so we are avoiding it as much as possible just due to a previous loss you know Im sure fine but cant help but worry but think its just irritation of the cervix.

How is everyone else?

xxx

 

[bethneebabe]

Hi ladies. I'm 21w4d today and still just waiting. Unfortunately, they can't do the cerclage because I am 4 cm dilated with a bulding membrane. They feel that if they tried to do the procedure my bag would rupture putting me an little one at risk for infection. It's a terribly helpless position to be in. I just can't believe after one loss in August at 6 weeks, that I have such terrible luck. 98% of women will have go on to have a healthy baby after 14 weeks. I just can't understand why I'm the 2%. Plus, I am now terrified to get pregnant again since incompetent cervix does not go away. Right now it's a very dark time. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

[mackjess]

Every day is one day closer for your little girl to hang in there. I cannot imagine the hell you are in, but I get more hope every day that you post and you are still hanging in there. Still in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[A1983]

I have every hope she will make it-if you have not dilated any further over the last 2-3 days then it seems to be staying put? I know you don't want to think about it but with future pregnancies they can put a stitch in very early on-from 12 weeks I think, but definitely by 16. Plus progesterone pessaries are given to prevent funelling. Thinking of you both and praying hard xx

 

[bethneebabe]

It looks like my water broke and we are inducing labor because of the risk of infection is so high and we are so far from viability. I will be bringing little one into the world in the next 24 hours and will be making plans for her funeral. The next couple of weeks are going to be unbearably difficult. I'll check in at some point. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and I hope everyone has a healthy remainder of their pregnancies.