Cervical Measurements (All measurements on pg 1)

[Gwenylovey]

Hi ladies can I join? Here is how my CL measurements have looked... I too, am on strict bed rest and get checked at least once a week.

2/12/13-(20+6) 4.5cm+ no funneling
3/07/13- (24+1) 2.3cm with funneling noticed
3/20/13- (26w) 1.9cm with worse funneling, put on 48 hr strict bed rest
3/22/13- (26+2) (re-check) 1.8cm BR continued
3/26/13- (26+6) 1.1cm SBR continued. Pessary installed. round 2 steroids for the babies
4/02/13- (27+6) 1.0cm.... Pessary seems to be holding steady.
4/11/13- (29+1) Went to doc for contractions: told not to worry. CL 1.2cm with pessary in
4/15/13- (29+5) had 11 contractions in an hour, back in office for monitoring. CL with pessary measured 5mm and was prescribed procardia to stop/slow contractions.

I go back tomorrow for another NST... I dont know if they will recheck my CL since there isnt much left but I will let yall know.

Good luck tomorrow, and please keep us posted! The good news is that you have already made it to about 30 weeks so you are in a pretty good place!

 

[Gwenylovey]

Oh, and btw we are expecting a little boy Lots of blue on this thread!

 

[25weeker]

Bluckycharmed - you have been doing so well to get as far as you have. The past 5 weeks must have been so stressful. I hope tomorrow goes well xx

 

[mummy3]

Thinking of you tomorrow bluckycharmed You've done so well to get so far

 

[Gwenylovey]

Hi ladies,

I updated on the CI thread, but also wanted to update here. Again, these have been my measurements to date.

14 weeks: over 4 cm
16 weeks: 3.7
18 weeks: 3.8 (thought it was 4.1 cm but was told otherwise today)
19.6 weeks: 3.3 cm was the shortest measurement taken
20.6 weeks: 3.1 cm. This time my cervix looked different and it was funneling. Pressure was applied and the length did not change.

What do you ladies think? I am on no restrictions at this point, but will be taking it easy as I have been so far. I don't like this trend and it's making me worried

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

I think that is ok considering! At 20 weeks I asked what my CL should be and they said between 3-4cm so that is pretty good id say. I think your doing the right thing taking it easy though.

I have a cervical scan tomorrow and im really scared to what if anything is left of my cervical length - at 20 weeks it was only 1.6cm with funneling :-/ xx

 

[25weeker]

My consultant said she would be happy with anything between 3-4. When is your next scan? If you are concerned at any time then go to triage to get checked out.

I have also started taking it easy as it is coming up to a dodgy time for me. Greatly helped by my MIL suggesting today she comes through once a week to clean the house! Feel a bit guilty taking them up on the offer as they live 60 miles away but she said it allows them to see our daughter every week, who thinks granny and grandad are the best people ever, and now they are retired it gives her something to do.

 

[25weeker]

pink_sparkle - good luck tomorrow xx

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Than you 25 weeker! x

 

[karenh24]

Just my update, had my appointment today and my cervix length has increased to 3.7cm so im happy about that but my consultant hasn't mentioned scanning me again just a review in 2 weeks so will have to ask when i see her

 

[mummy3]

I was told over 3cm too but I'm not sure about the funneling, did the doc not say anything more about that? Taking it easy is always good

Pink sparkle, good luck tomorrow hun, I'm going tomorrow too for cervical check/growth scan/ check on the abruption Fx good news all round

Karen thats brilliant news

25 weeker, def take them up on the offer They wouldnt offer if they didnt want to help and they get grandparent time

 

[25weeker]

Two weeks time is my last cervical scan so I am going to be a complete wreck after that not knowing what is going on

They are seeing me at 24 weeks and I am having a growth scan. She said she would book me one for reassurance but I really wanted to say growth wasn't an issue last time my cervix was so check it instead but they don't think there is any benefits checking a cervix after 22 weeks. I will ask the sonographer to look at the cervix abdominally to see if they can see any funnelling though.

My biggest concern is a 21 week twin pregnancy is not the same as a 21 week singleton so if I am going to dilate again I would expect it to happen later. I just have to hope that my body can cope with a singleton and it was just the pressure of a twin pregnancy last time.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Try not to stress 25 weeker - I know that is easier said than done! We all need to stay focused and positive. When are you 24 weeks?? Ive got 11 days to go - the wait is so hard! xx

 

[mummy3]

25 weeker thats got to be so hard, getting to 22 weeks then no more checks I hope they can get a good look abdominally Its so hard getting through the weeks especially at this dangerous time.

Pink sparkle I think you're 4 days ahead of me I'm 22 weeks tomorrow.

 

[jadey_fae]

Hiya. Great thread.
16 weeks - 4.5
18 weeks - 3.2
20 weeks - 2.3 with funnelling.
Rescue stitch put in next day. (Today)

 

[bluckycharmed]

Thanks Ladies Had my appt this am and cervix is still 5mm... not much left but Im not dilated yet. I go back monday for another appt, I guess they want to check it 2x a week which is fine by me. I just wish I lived closer

@Gwenylovey I think your CLs sound good... they still arent too short but I would take it easy if you are concerned.

Were any of yall put on bed rest? Its driving me absolutely crazy I can hardly stand it!

 

[mummy3]

Jadey how're you feeling after your stitch?

Blucky no dilation is good How far are you from your hospital?

Bed rest does suck! I've been on bed rest at home since 12 +2 and 21 +6 now. The perinatologist told me I could go to the bathroom, shower once a day and sit for meals, the rest of the time lay down preferably on left side The plan so far is that to 23 weeks then hospital bedrest. How are you occupying yourself?

 

[MrsGSI]

Hello Girls.. Hope you don't mind me joining...

I just came across this thread a few days ago. I have suspected IC and I just had my first measurements today and i'm a bit worried. I don't see my consultant for another 10 days to go over the results so i'm keeping my fingers crossed till then.

14+6 = 3.2 cm

Mine is the shortest I've seen at this gestational age (on this thread) so i suppose a lot of shortening must have gone on, i understand most cervix start off at 5-6 cm right? (do correct me if i'm wrong)
Also, for the ladies that have had stitches put in before, what was the length of your cervix when this happened and at what stage of the pregnancy were you?

 

[bluckycharmed]

Depending on traffic, at least 30 minutes but average seems to be about 45. An hour or more during rush hour... of course if my water broke we would have hazards on and be flying Im sure. Wow youve been on BR a long time... Ive only been on it a little more than 4 weeks and that is bad enough. I am supposed to lay on my side as well and only get up to shower and use the bathroom, which is like a thousand times a day.

I usually watch tv most of the day to occupy my time, and count down the hours til my DH gets home from work. Then we watch our weekly shows that we DVR, eat, and go to bed. Then I do it all over again. My tailbone hurts when I sit, my side hurts when I lay down... its a no win lol. Doc said today she suspects I will deliver within the next 4 weeks... and Im so big that I dont think I would complain about that. I will attach my 30w pic with twins. Im def full term size!

 

[bluckycharmed]

Hello Girls.. Hope you don't mind me joining...

I just came across this thread a few days ago. I have suspected IC and I just had my first measurements today and i'm a bit worried. I don't see my consultant for another 10 days to go over the results so i'm keeping my fingers crossed till then.

14+6 = 3.2 cm

Mine is the shortest I've seen at this gestational age (on this thread) so i suppose a lot of shortening must have gone on, i understand most cervix start off at 5-6 cm right? (do correct me if i'm wrong)
Also, for the ladies that have had stitches put in before, what was the length of your cervix when this happened and at what stage of the pregnancy were you?

Hi! Your CL still seems pretty good... was there any funneling? If not I personally (although I am not a doc) would not worry until its under 3 and closer to 2.5.... but I am def NOT a doc or even medically trained lol. I dont have any experience with a stitch, but there is a cerclage thread on here and other ladies who have had them that can answer better questions about them. My CL shortened too late for a stitch. I do however, have a pessary to take some of the pressure off of it.