Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[lch28]

thanks ladies. im just scared. I now will be depending on family to support me. I feel like a failure for some reason, and i wont be able to buy anything for the baby because i am literally broke and i feel like a bad mom. i know that its silly

 

[AmyLouise89]

welp got my ultrasound. I thought I was 8 weeks going by last period but ultrasound it says i'm 6 weeks 3 days, baby has good heartbeat. I got an hcg blood test last tuesday & it was almost 12000..i thought i was about 7 weeks but apparently i was only 5 weeks...i'm guessing thats super high which is a good thing for 5 weeks right?

 

[ChovieGirl]

Hi Ladies!

I went for my weekly check up yesterday and my cervix has gone down from 2.5 to 1.5 within a weeks time. My doctor didn't seem too concerned, but said that if I start feeling a lot of pressure, have bleeding or other labor symptoms to call them right away. I am 34 weeks tomorrow and am scheduled to have my cerclage taken out in a little over two weeks.

Here is my question...
What happens if I am to go into labor before the stitch is taken out? The drive to our hospital is about 35 - 40 minutes away and I am concerned that if I go into labor, the baby will want to come before I can reach the hospital and that it would cause stress on the baby. Do you really think he can come that fast or am I more likely to make it to the hospital in time without the cerclage causing any complications?

My Ffn test came back negative today, so in theory, I should have a couple more weeks before I could go into labor; however, with my cervix shortening an entire cm in a weeks time, it has me worried.

I am still hoping and praying for all. It has been a while since on this thread and I thought I had lost it at first because I was somehow no longer subscribed to it. Thanks for any input you might have.

 

[baby_maybe]

Hi chovie - with my first ever suture I went into ptl at 32 weeks and it held under contractions up to 3cms. The hospital had to transfer me due to lack of neonatal beds where I was and wouldn't remove it before I went. When I got to the other hospital and got checked I had progressed to 6cm and one part of the stitch had torn my cervix and they took it out. This was around 8am in the morning and my dd wasn't born until just after 2.30pm. The reason I tell you this is that I think you should be fine on that drive to hospital, just make sure to keep a close eye out for all those things your doc mentioned and definitely if you feel regular tightenings or a lot of pressure go straight away. Better they take it out then, rather than risk it tearing.

I'm not sure if that reassures you or not, it was meant to but I don't know if the way I've typed it sounds right or not!

 

[chistiana]

Ich-not being able to buy things for the baby doesnt make you a bad mum hun, it makes you a hero for doing whatever you can for your baby. Once you have him you ll go back to work and will be able to buy whatever he wants/needs. Lots of hugs

Chovie-i went into labor before my stitch was out and still made it to the hospital. I started feeling some weird pain (probably stitch pulling on cervix) at 6-6:15, it got worse and i started feeling the contractions at around 7:15, was at the hospital at around 7:45 and delivered by emergency c section at 9:10 (had to hold on a little bit for antibiotics as i was positive for strep b). So yes, even if your baby is in a big hurry, i believe you ll make it to hospital

 

[kimbotrav]

hi ladys i am now 28 weeks had my stitch in since 18 weeks it was an emergant one and i was 1cm dilated so happy tohave made it this far wiht a few scares and hospita stays along the way but im cuming up close to whe ihad my last baby hos a healthy and happy 1 year old he came at 29 weeks my cervix had been dilating and finally mywaters went they then had to take me for a cesction as he was footlng breech. i just wondering if your waters ca still go ven wiht stitch in and ure cervix is cosed im asuming mine is just getting a little paranoid thnaks ladys hope ure all well xxxxx

 

[baby_maybe]

Hi Kim, glad to hear you're still hanging in there. 28 weeks is a great milestone to get to so well done As far as I knw your waters can go at any time if regardless of whether you have a stitch in place or not. I don't really think the stitch has much to do with it, although I suppose with IC if you are dilated with no stitch there is obviously a greater risk of prom. Perhaps something to ask your consultant or midwife next time you have an appointment. Have you had your 28 weeks one yet?

 

[kimbotrav]

Hi Kim, glad to hear you're still hanging in there. 28 weeks is a great milestone to get to so well done As far as I knw your waters can go at any time if regardless of whether you have a stitch in place or not. I don't really think the stitch has much to do with it, although I suppose with IC if you are dilated with no stitch there is obviously a greater risk of prom. Perhaps something to ask your consultant or midwife next time you have an appointment. Have you had your 28 weeks one yet?

hellooo thank u im really happy to have made it to 28 weeks hope ure ok i have consultant 2moro so wil mention to them them thanks u fr relyn think im just getting paranoid lol xx

 

[baby_maybe]

Cool that you have an appointment tomorrow, the consultant should put your mind at rest

 

[lch28]

awesome on 28 weeks hun..


so while on modified bed rest ladies, is it okay to sit up sometimes??

 

[WTBmyBFP]

It's okay to sit up from time to time as long as your dr didn't advise you otherwise. I've learned with bedrest a lot of it depends on you and how you are doing/feeling. Take it as easy as you can with standing and walking, and listen to your body. If you don't feel up to sitting up, don't. Just as if you don't feel up to a shower (too much activity for some), then don't!! The world will forgive you for being less than clean if it is what is best for bubs!

 

[lch28]

i find i am much more comfy sitting up in my recliner etc but dont want to put un needed pressure on my cervix.

 

[kimbotrav]

hi ladys just back from my consultat apt and feel really confused beofre i had my stitch i got a csection booked fr 39 weeks as i have already had 2 so i thought now im 28 weeks we will discuss this 2day and proably bring it forward to about 26/27 weeks as this is when my conslutant said they will take stitch out but she has now said shs not sure and its to early to discuss yet rrrrrrrrrrrr not really when i want to be prepared and said well leave u at 29 weeks maybe and see if ure stitch holds out untill then?????? im in shock as im in constant agony now and only at 28 weeks wiht that muc extra pressure on my cervix im literally not gong to be able to move fr the pain im relly worrying. she then went on to say maybe we wil cut stich and then se how you go and send u for csection when u go into labour bt my last was footling breech so they cant do that if this 1 is breech 2 and i do not want 2 spinals in that short of space alotugh i would love to get that far as my last baby was 10 weeks prem at same time i dont think my body will pysically cope feeeling confused and scared xxxx

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

Hi Kimbo. Why were u to have baby at this stage?

 

[kimbotrav]

Hi Kimbo. Why were u to have baby at this stage?

hi sorry have just realised i put 29 instead of 39 xxx

 

[DMJ]

The new date for my stitch removal is next Wednesday now, il be 37 weeks.
Iv had to keep going on and on about being induced due to my spd but also because I'm feeling really uncomfortable down below. They have listened and il be induced between the stitch coming out and 38 weeks. Really nervous but so excited now to meet our little man.

Hope everyone is ok xxx

 

[baby_maybe]

I wonder why she's moving the goal posts on you Kim? I'd find that confusing too, especially if you've already been told one thing.

Dmj - not long to go now, I hope your stitch removal goes ok, I'm sure it will

AFM - anyone get braxton hicks as early as 18 weeks? They seem to have started and whilst it's not painful I'm worried that they're already starting. They don't last long and nothing regular, also I only seem to get them every few days or so. Last pg I didn't start getting them until about 25 weeks but I don't remember them making me worry! I'm definitely going to ask the consultant about them next time I see him though.

 

[Alisa F]

I had brax hicks from 16 or so weeks with both pregnancies. When I told docs I think they thought I was mad and said that's way too early for BH. But this preg I kept a mental note of symptoms and when they started and I def had BH that early. Still do.

 

[baby_maybe]

Have they affected your cervix at all? This is what worries me. My consultant has a clinic tomorrow and I'm thinking of trying to get in and see him instead of waiting for two more weeks. Also does anyone know if there is anything you can be given to stop your uterus from being irritable like this?

 

[DMJ]

I wonder why she's moving the goal posts on you Kim? I'd find that confusing too, especially if you've already been told one thing.

Dmj - not long to go now, I hope your stitch removal goes ok, I'm sure it will

AFM - anyone get braxton hicks as early as 18 weeks? They seem to have started and whilst it's not painful I'm worried that they're already starting. They don't last long and nothing regular, also I only seem to get them every few days or so. Last pg I didn't start getting them until about 25 weeks but I don't remember them making me worry! I'm definitely going to ask the consultant about them next time I see him though.

Thanks Hun
My BH started around 21 weeks were never regular though and never had any effect on my cervix