Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[DMJ]

Thanks lizzie for your reply ..

As it has only happend the once today and was only a small amount for some reason I don't have any bad feeling about it. Iv had no other symptoms and I'm feeling fine apart from that.
I hope I'm right .. But I will defiantly get checked out if I notice it again.

Xx

 

[lch28]

i am wondering if ill be put on bed rest automatically at 12 weeks or only if cervix shortens

 

[nhood]

Lizzie, do you know if sitting down puts a lot of pressure on the cervix?

 

[lizziedripping]

Not really hun, sitting is better than walking around - lying down being the best option if at all possible. why do you ask? X

 

[lch28]

ok so i think i may have posted this before but i am still seriously scared to have sex. i started bleeding a few hours after we BD'd when i went into labor last time and while i know that didn't cause the labor i just have this weird idea in my mind that orgasming will cause me to mc. AND I WANT TOO SO BAD I AM GOING CRAZY.

 

[nhood]

Not really hun, sitting is better than walking around - lying down being the best option if at all possible. why do you ask? X

Ugh, I am just a nervous nelly. My 22 week appt, my cervix fell again to 2.5. No funneling and stitch is in place. I think this was due to a UTI, I had a week back. It was so horrible, I thought I was in labor. I am 23 weeks now and been resting, but I hate to lay flat in the bed all day and night. All my muscles are sore. I was wondering if I sat up, how much strain is it on my cervix. I am afraid my next appointment its going to be even lower.

Also at my last appointment, baby b, had too much amniotic fluid. Are you familiar with this? They are going to give me steroids next week to produce the lungs and I am on Indocin. I am afraid that between this and extra fluid, I might go soon

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi nhood - try not to panic sweetie. Firstly, your cl is very good and not worrying at all! Mine was less than that (around 1.9) with funneling by 25wks. It had funneled to the stitch and was closed below. It remained like that until my section at 38wks. My consultant wasn't at all worried and said it was the reason the stitch was there, to prevent it from opening all the way through.

Do you know how much fluid was too much? This sometimes happens and can be normal variation - other than that, does baby look fine? Unless levels get dangerously high, then it shouldn't affect the stitch or your cervix. There may be a slight additional strain, depending on the levels, but you're in a good position with a stitch already in place because it will help to support the extra weight. Certainly so far the extra water isn't adversely affecting your cl - it is just the weight of two babies and their growth which might have cause some shortening. The fact you haven't even yet funneled is a great sign tho.

As for sitting, I spent most of my time on the sofa rather than in bed because I got depressed being up and out of the way. I lay on my side propped up on cushions usually trawling the internet lol. It is tedious and only adds to the feelings of isolation and fear, but is so much better than being holed up in a bedroom.

Take care xxx

 

[lizziedripping]

Ich Hun, sex is probably ok in the first few weeks or so. We abstained completely once I discovered I was pregnant, but in the first 8wks your cervix isn't under any strain at all and so should be tightly closed. Orgasms aren't proven to cause cervical issues as such, and will only help ripen and soften it when labour is imminent anyway. Sperm helps to speed up the process in some women. This can't happen unless the complex process of labour had already begun when baby is mature and ready to be born.

Last time your cervix had already changed significantly, and although sex might have contributed in part to speeding the process up, not having sex wouldn't have prevented it from happening. By the time you did the deed, ptl was a foregone conclusion anyway darlin'.

I would recommend refraining from intercourse after the stitch has gone in, and maybe stop from 10wks, but before then the relatively minor contractions caused by an orgasm are unlikely to cause a problem at this early stage xx

 

[lch28]

well i caved and did it and totally freaked out after i almost cried lol..

 

[ChovieGirl]

well i caved and did it and totally freaked out after i almost cried lol..

I bet you will be fine. I am assuming your fiance is good now!

 

[lch28]

haha yes at least i can avoid it for another few days. i feel bad, its not that i dont want to be intimate with him i am just scared.. plus the vaginal suppositories of progesterone does not make me feel sexy at all!

 

[JJEE]

Hi Ladies,

I hope everybody is well?

Does anybody know how Millie and Sunkiss are?..this thread moves so fast they may have posted and I haven't seen?

Just got back from my first growth scan, really pleased with the results, she is estimated at weighing 2lb 10oz, and all of her other measurements are slightly above average, this is a HUGE relief as my other daughter weighed 2lb 11oz at birth which was 31wks! keep growing and stay put little lady!

Back to the sofa now!

xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Yey JJE - so pleased! At this rate you might even have a 'chunky monkey' on your hands lol xx

 

[lch28]

yay JJEE that is great

 

[book.fish2011]

I'm sorry for such a delayed update. I delivered the babies on 7th July at 34+ weeks. One weighed a little over 1700 gms, another, close to 1900. The little one spent more time in nicu compared to his brother, we all came home on 14th. They are having issues with feeding still, but my h and I are fighting to do everything best for them.

I'm at a loss for words on how to thank the wonderful ladies I met here. You know what we've been through and how much important these babies were.im sure your selfless, compassionate wishes contributed towards us having them.

Thank you so much Lizzie, Chris, Kate, Helen, Liven, Olga, JJ, Danielle, Sunkiss, LR .. Sorry I may be missing out few names. But really, I love You guys till death and will come back to update my on my new life.

 

[Emerald87]

Congratulations bookfish!!!!

 

[LindyB]

Congratulations Bookfish! My little boy was born at 34 weeks and it took a while to get feeding right with him too. He never really took to breast feeding - he would get too tired. I used to express milk and use a bottle. Otherwise I was never going to leave the hospital! We were in for two weeks and it sends you potty! I'm glad you are all doing well. x x

 

[chistiana]

Bookfish huge CONGRATULATIONS hun!!!!!yaaaaayyyyyy i m so happy and excited for you all!!!dont worry too much about bfing...my lo (born at 35w) had trouble bfing and is still a very lazy feeder but it s getting better as she s getting stronger! Well done hun, i am also very happy to have shared this journey with you and all the other lovely ladies! All the best from me!

 

[LaRockera]

OMG, CONGRATS BOOKFISH!!!

You can't believe how happy I am for you! Yet another success story, how wonderful!

I'm insanely busy at the mo guys, but hoping to become a regular poster in this thread again, much like Lizzie and Helen when things settle down a bit, to keep helping as much as I've been helped.

 

[DMJ]

Hi Ladies, just a quick update from me ...

Had my anomaly and heart scan today all came back lovely
Had my cervix length checked today and is measuring 31mm I'm hoping this is still good for my gestation of 20+5 cervix is also closed with no funnelling

I asked about the discharge iv been getting and she said Aslong as there is no itching and it's not foul smelling then all should be fine.

Hope everyone's ok xxx