Hi all,
I'm new and I was hoping that someone can relate to how I feel.
A bit of background....
I had my daughter at 28 weeks and she was ill and in hospital until just after her due date but she is fine now and nearly 9 years old.I am pregnant again and I am 22 weeks.
I first saw the specialist at 18 weeks although it wasn't the man himself but a registrar,I was told to have a cervical scan the next day.That morning I had a post coital bleed and was admitted to the ward until I had the scan.
The scan came back ok,there was a slight funneling but they said this was because it is not my first child.My cervical measurement was 3.4 cm and all was well.Just as I was being discharged I was told that it would be checked again at my 21 week scan.
I had my scan and was told that they would not do a cervical scan as it hadn't been ordered in my notes.My next appointment after that was @ 26 weeks with a consultant,so I wouldn't have had a cervical scan from 18 weeks - atleast 26 weeks.I was concerned so I told the hospital and they got me in to see a doctor 2 days later.
He agreed that I would need a follow up scan and I was sent for one that day I took my results back.My cervix was 2 cm more than the previous scan.He said this was wrong and it was my fault for emptying my bladder before hand,but when I had the last one the sonographer told me to empty my bladder,I have had her for a few scans and she seems to know what she is doing but this time I had someone else.
He went on to do an internal examination and said my cervix was short and I could have a stitch.But as far as I was aware a stitch was only to be done if necessary and he didn't have any measurments to compare the last time to.He said he has no clue if it could open its 50/50.
I was very upset and scared I was crying and he kept asking why I was crying but I felt I had to make a big decision with no facts to base it on.The nurse suggested I go back on monday and he would over see it.I have lost confidence and I am going to London for a seond opinion even then it maybe too late for the stitch as il be 23 weeks and have no idea if the cervix has opened more.I worry I will go into labour before 24 weeks.
I am finding it all very hard and I'm constantly worrying and crying,no one seems to understand.I am finding it hard to eat or concentrate.I find myself just getting through the day not really functioning or enjoying anything just worrying.
Is there anone else that is or has been like this I'm just finding it all very hard.
Thanks x x x
I'm new and I was hoping that someone can relate to how I feel.
A bit of background....
I had my daughter at 28 weeks and she was ill and in hospital until just after her due date but she is fine now and nearly 9 years old.I am pregnant again and I am 22 weeks.
I first saw the specialist at 18 weeks although it wasn't the man himself but a registrar,I was told to have a cervical scan the next day.That morning I had a post coital bleed and was admitted to the ward until I had the scan.
The scan came back ok,there was a slight funneling but they said this was because it is not my first child.My cervical measurement was 3.4 cm and all was well.Just as I was being discharged I was told that it would be checked again at my 21 week scan.
I had my scan and was told that they would not do a cervical scan as it hadn't been ordered in my notes.My next appointment after that was @ 26 weeks with a consultant,so I wouldn't have had a cervical scan from 18 weeks - atleast 26 weeks.I was concerned so I told the hospital and they got me in to see a doctor 2 days later.
He agreed that I would need a follow up scan and I was sent for one that day I took my results back.My cervix was 2 cm more than the previous scan.He said this was wrong and it was my fault for emptying my bladder before hand,but when I had the last one the sonographer told me to empty my bladder,I have had her for a few scans and she seems to know what she is doing but this time I had someone else.
He went on to do an internal examination and said my cervix was short and I could have a stitch.But as far as I was aware a stitch was only to be done if necessary and he didn't have any measurments to compare the last time to.He said he has no clue if it could open its 50/50.
I was very upset and scared I was crying and he kept asking why I was crying but I felt I had to make a big decision with no facts to base it on.The nurse suggested I go back on monday and he would over see it.I have lost confidence and I am going to London for a seond opinion even then it maybe too late for the stitch as il be 23 weeks and have no idea if the cervix has opened more.I worry I will go into labour before 24 weeks.
I am finding it all very hard and I'm constantly worrying and crying,no one seems to understand.I am finding it hard to eat or concentrate.I find myself just getting through the day not really functioning or enjoying anything just worrying.
Is there anone else that is or has been like this I'm just finding it all very hard.
Thanks x x x
I'm sorry hun I don't have any experience or useful advice really. Except to try to relax, I know this is difficult but the more you can relax the better really - you don't need to be worried and stressed right now. That's not to say that I don't understand why you are scared - you are very justified in being sad and worried about your baby coming early, but it won't help you and I am sorry that the doctors have not been able to put your mind at rest - or to be more understanding or sympathetic to your concerns!
