Cervical Measurements (All measurements on pg 1)

[25weeker]

Hi

I know there is a few of us on here that are having cervical length scans to determine if we have IC or not. I didn't want to post on the IC thread as to date I can't confirm if it's what I have so I thought it would be good to start a thread so people could put their cervical length scan's so we can support each other. I didn't want to put this in 2nd trimester as didn't want to scare people who don't get cervical scans and for them to start worrying should they have them.

My reason for cervical scans is I dilated with membranes bulging at 21 weeks in my last pregnancy. After 5 days of no signs of infection or labour a stitch was put in. At 25 weeks I had an infection which triggered labour. My next cervical scan was supposed to be Wed but I went to triage today as I was feeling a lot of pressure which felt like baby was trying to push it's way out. Thankfully that is not the case and all looking OK. My measurements to date are:

17+3 - 4
18+3 - 3.2
20+1 - 3.8

Next one will probably be at 22+3 as I am doubting they will do another check on Wednesday when I have my anomaly scan.

CERVICAL MEASUREMENTS (IN CM)

25weeker
17+3 - 4
18+3 - 3.2
20+1 - 3.8
22+3 - 4.7
24+3 - 3.4

Karenh24
11 - 4.6
16 - 3.1
18 - 3.1
20 - 3.7
22+3 - 3.7

Gwenlovey
14 - 4
16 - 3.7
18 - 3.8
19 - 3.3
20+6 - 3.1
21+4 - 3.4
23+1 - 3.5
25+1 - 3.8

monro84
16+2 - 3.48
19+2 - 3.5
21+4 - 3.2
23+4 - 2.5 (stitch placed at 23+5)
28+4 - 2
29+4 - 3
31+4 - 2
32+4 - 2.7

mummy3
14 - 5
20 - 2.5 (no stitch due to bleeding)
24+3 - 2
25+5 - 1.3
31 - waters break
32 - baby Alasdhair born weighing 4lb 1oz currently in Nicu


Pink_sparkle
20 - 1.6cm with funnelling (stitch placed)
22+4 - 0.7cm
23 Baby Ashton born weighing 1lb 4oz currently in Nicu

Bluckycharmed (twins)
20+6 - 4.5
24+1 2.3 with funnelling
26 - 1.9 (On strict bed rest)
26+2 - 1.8
26+6 - 1.1
27+6 - 1.0
29+1 - 1.2
29+5 - 0.5

Jadey_fae
16 - 4.5
18 - 3.2
20 - 2.3 with 9mm funnelling (stitch placed)

MrsGSI
14+6 - 3.2
16+6 - 3.6
18+6 - 3.6

d_b
19 - 3.2
24 - 2.6
25 - 2.6
26+5 - 2.5 (1.5-2 with pressure)

sunnylove
19 - 0.9 (stitch placed)
20 - 0.4-0.7
22 - 0
26+3 Baby boy born weighing 2lb 7oz currently in Nicu

swisswife
22 - 3.1
24 - 2.7

simonecab
20 - 2.6

 

[karenh24]

Hi 25weeker think i've told you mine before but just to refresh:

11weeks: 4.6cm
16 weeks: 3.1cm
18 weeks: 3.1cm

My next scan is my anomaly scan on thursday but my consultant said she has asked for my cervix to be checked at that appointment an then i see her straight after.
My last pregnancy 22 weeks 4 days had bulging membranes fully dilated and lost mucus plug so not 100% sure its ic either.

 

[25weeker]

I hope your scan goes well on Thursday.

The time between scans is so nerve wrecking especially as you get closer to the gestation where things went wrong last time.

 

[karenh24]

Thank you, so nervous just hope its all ok

 

[Gwenylovey]

25weeker, I'm glad you started this thread as I'm in the same position. I'm curious to follow along with everyone else.

14 weeks: was told slightly over 4 cm
16 weeks: 3.7 cm
18 weeks: 4.1 cm
20 weeks: 3.3 cm

 

[Gwenylovey]

Oh and 25weeker, so happy to see that your cervical length has gone up! Great news!!

Karen, good luck on Thursday!

 

[monro84]

I hope these help
I had a partial septate resected in Dec 2011 so I am higher risk for IC.

But had the same sonographer for all except the first one
16 wks 2 days 3.48 cm
19 wks 2 days 3.5 cm
21 wks 4 days 3.2 cm modified bed rest
23 wks 4 days 2.5 cm and starting to funnel
23 wks 5 days had stitch put in mid morning and put on bed rest for a week
now 25 wks 2 days and so far so good.

 

[mummy3]

I'm in similar boat, cervical shortening but dont think its IC, its like a grey area!

My measurements started at over 5cm and as of last week (so 20 weeks) was between 2cm and 2.5cm, hard to get measurement as was contracting. I cant get a stitch as still bleeding, thats 9 weeks of bleeding daily now I do have a reason for the shortening, I have a huge SCH that is still over 7cm right over my cervix and lifting the edge of the placenta so my body is trying to push it out. Strict bedrest has helped alot with contractions and I think the progesterone shots are too. Got weekly cervical checks and ultrasounds atm, alternating between my OB and perinatology, its my next perinatology with growth scan on friday at 22 weeks

Be nice to talk with others going through similar My other 4 preemies were totally different reasons ( HELLP #1, pprom at 35 weeks #2, placenta preavia and preterm labour at 33 weeks for #3 and PProm at 32 weeks #4 with preterm labour from 19 weeks) but none of them had IC.

Good luck for thursday karen, come back and let us know how it goes

So sorry for the ladies who've had losses These danger weeks are so scary, I hope they fly by quickly

 

[25weeker]

mummy3 good luck on Friday. Sounds like you are having a very scary journey this pregnancy xx

 

[25weeker]

monroe84 glad to hear all is looking good after you got your stitch put in. x

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Ive only had one cervical measurement and it was the day I got my rescue stitch. They are reluctant to keep measuring as they dont want to aggravate my cervix.

20 weeks - 1.6cm with funneling
Im now 22+1 and im not sure what it is....I pray its not any worse and im on strict bedrest.

 

[25weeker]

Pink_sparkle - I had an emergency stitch last time as I was dilated and membranes bulging. I was in hospital so they did check it every week. My stitch held great even though I was carrying twins. Unfortunately I got an infection due to me not having a mucas plug and they had to leave me for 5 days to ensure I wasn't going to labour before attempting the stitch so we always knew it was a risk.

I am sure you are counting down the days until 24 weeks.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Yes thank you. Everyday is a blessing and im counting them!! 13 days to go till im 24 weeks and I desperately hope my stitch holds! xx

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Meant to add - 25 weeker, I was the same 2-3cm dilated with bulging membranes....they worked a miracle getting the stitch in. Just gotta keep the faith! xx

 

[mummy3]

Thats incredible they can get a stitch in with dilation, a miracle

We were offered 23 or 24 weeks for steroids and to move into the hospital to be close to NICU, will they not offer at 23 weeks in UK? The countdown to viability is brutal.

I have to get an internal every week, the location of the bleed and abruption is in such an awkward spot that a good view can only be taken internally.

How's everyone coping with bedrest? Its so boring

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Im seeing my consultant on thursday so im gonna ask her opinion on whether it would be beneficial for my baby to get a steroid injection and when I would get it? Your right, the count down to viability is brutal!

Bed rest is going ok.... Its a long day while dh is at work! Ive been watching alot of tv which has been proving difficult today as its so windy here it keeps moving the satellite dish! Grrrrr. When im not watching tv im online either looking at facebook, twitter, pinterest and b&b or playing games on my phone! xx

 

[mummy3]

The steroid injections are incredible. I had 2 sets with my 32 weeker, first at 25 weeks then again at 31 weeks and the difference with her breathing compared to my 33 weeker who had one set was astounding, she needed only 12 hours of cpap Whereas my 33 weeker needed ventilating before the cpap and had alot more trouble. So our plan again is steroids at viability and then again if get further. I hope your consultant will give them as soon as possible, its such a milestone and relief to get them

I hear you, the work day is soooooo long Do you not find as well, that the longer you're on rest, the tireder you get? Then theres the hunt to keep finding tv shows to watch Sorry about your satellite box! So frustrating!

We have a nanny for now ( 4 kids and strict bedrest dont mix so well) and its so hard not to get up and do everything

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

When I saw a consultant last week (my regular consultant was on holiday) I asked about the steroids injections and she didnt seem that keen to push to give me them....Her opinion was that its best to give them 48hrs before the baby is born and they are only really affective within the first 7 days of getting the injection. She also said their protocol was only to give one dose of steroids.

Obviously I will discuss it again with my regular consultant.....but from what ive been told last week to what you have told me is like night and day. You clearly got very good results from the 2 sets on injections so I wonder why that cant be normal protocol??

Are you in the UK?

Thanks for the really helpful advice xx

 

[25weeker]

Hi pink_sparkle - I had the steroids last time at 23 weeks as they thought then they were going to have to remove the stitch and induce labour which thankfully didn't happen. I got one injection at 23 weeks and then another one 24 hours later which I think is standard in the UK although in emergency situations they will give the second one 12 hours later. I think this is classed as one dose of steroids. There is mixed views on how long the steroids last and some say it's 7 days and some say 14. In my case then the steroids had expired as I was 16 days post steroids. My surviving daughter though had good lungs and even now she never has any problems with chest infections but then my angel's lungs where just too immature so I am not sure if I had mine later would it have made a difference.

I remember reading they used to give multiple doses of steroids but research found that sometimes this actually does more harm than good which is probably why it's the way it is.

It's always hard hearing how other countries deal with things and comparing. The UK itself is so different depending where you are because my consultants won't prescribe progesterone but others do.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Ahh I see, thank you for explaining. I was beginning to think there wasnt any cons so why not just give me them?
Im just worried that if they want to hold off giving me the steroids unless I am threatening or in labour.....Im worried that with having little to no cervical length with funneling that my labour could be really quick? So there wouldnt be time to give my baby a proper dosage if you see what I mean? Or is that not the case if the stitch is still in place?

Obviously it is something I will ask my consultant but its interesting to hear from others.

Thanks again for more helpful advice - and im sorry for hijacking the thread! xx