Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[ShelbyLC]

Hey Im new to this, but I haven't found any information that has helped me out.
I was just wondering if there was anyone that was in the same situation as I am.
This is my first pregnancy, it has been pretty good with the exception of my cervix.
At 18 weeks, I was diagnosed with incompetent cervix, it only shortened a slight bit, but they kept a watch on it every week. At 22 + 5 weeks on a friday. it had shortened dramatically from the scan in prior week. I went from 2.6mm to 1.4mm. I went in on the next monday to get the cerclage. But once we got into surgery, I didn't have enough cervix for the stitch, it has shortened more. They told me it would be more dangerous to put one in than to just watch me.
Since then, i have been on Crinone Vag suppositories, (TMI sorry). I am now at 33 + 3 weeks . Having all sorts of weird bodily things going on. But everytime I go to OB Receiving, they really can't find anything.
Baby girl is not moving as much, major lower abdomen, back and pelvic pain. are just a few things that have arisen in the last week.
2 days ago they gave the steroid shots for babys lungs as a precaution. I had one nurse say that I was at least 2 weeks away from labor. though I am have contractions 30-45 mins apart.
My question is is there anyone that has had basically the same problem of not getting the cerclage and if so how long did your pregnancy last, what are some signs to watch out for? Because right now my doctor doesn't seem too worried but I am about to go out of my mind with worry. I just don't feel right, if you know what I mean.

I can't answer your questions as I'm 10 weels behind you, but I wanted to say that my story is very similar to the beginning of yours. My cervix had shortened to 2.7cm at 18w and when I was 1.7 at 20w, they tried to put in a cerclage. But I was found to be contracting and they couldn't put one in at that point, as they were afraid the irritation to my cervix from the stitch would throw me into full-blown labor.

Anyway, I'm currently on hospital bedrest (hope to go home soon!) and my cervix has been measuring 0.7cm for a week without change. Since the cerclage is out of the picture for me, I've been pretty worried about how far I will be able to carry, and seeing that you've made it to 33w so far is absolutely amazing and definitely gives me hope!

Good luck with things and I hope someone can answer your questions.

 

[Alisa F]

CrossinDixon - sorry I'm in a different situation but I can say that if you're feeling reduced fetal movement you should get a non stress test and how can they be sure you're not going to deliver soon- have they got a negative fetal Fibronectin test, is that why they're so relaxed?

If you're concerned, and it sounds like you really are, I would insist on non stress test and ffn test. If they try talk you out of it cos they think you're fine I'd remind them that it's for your peace of mind only and tell them how worried you are. Tell them you need this extra bit of monitoring to ease your mind. Good luck and congrats on making it so far already xxx

 

[ChovieGirl]

Hey Im new to this, but I haven't found any information that has helped me out.
I was just wondering if there was anyone that was in the same situation as I am.
This is my first pregnancy, it has been pretty good with the exception of my cervix.
At 18 weeks, I was diagnosed with incompetent cervix, it only shortened a slight bit, but they kept a watch on it every week. At 22 + 5 weeks on a friday. it had shortened dramatically from the scan in prior week. I went from 2.6mm to 1.4mm. I went in on the next monday to get the cerclage. But once we got into surgery, I didn't have enough cervix for the stitch, it has shortened more. They told me it would be more dangerous to put one in than to just watch me.
Since then, i have been on Crinone Vag suppositories, (TMI sorry). I am now at 33 + 3 weeks . Having all sorts of weird bodily things going on. But everytime I go to OB Receiving, they really can't find anything.
Baby girl is not moving as much, major lower abdomen, back and pelvic pain. are just a few things that have arisen in the last week.
2 days ago they gave the steroid shots for babys lungs as a precaution. I had one nurse say that I was at least 2 weeks away from labor. though I am have contractions 30-45 mins apart.
My question is is there anyone that has had basically the same problem of not getting the cerclage and if so how long did your pregnancy last, what are some signs to watch out for? Because right now my doctor doesn't seem too worried but I am about to go out of my mind with worry. I just don't feel right, if you know what I mean.

I am sorry that I don't have an answer since I did have a cerclage put in; however, Congrats on making it to 33+ weeks! I have weird bodily things going on too at times...think it is just part of the whole pregnancy thing...especially in last trimester. My baby's movements changed some once I hit around 32 weeks (the bigger they get, the less space they have to make big movements) and sometimes I would have to lay real still to feel them. I have experienced pains such as pelvic, hip, lower back and most recently shoulder, arm and wrist pain...think it is something to do with baby possibly sitting on a nerve. Also, I am glad your doctor at least has you on the Crinone progesterone. I took that the majority of my pregnancy and although icky, the stuff works really well. My doctor really thinks that it helped my cervix.

I know how hard it is not to worry about every pain that comes along with pregnancy. I am a natural worry wart and I have called my doctor and gone in to see her several times just to calm my nerves. Hang in there!

 

[lch28]

Ich -

In all honesty I didn't feel the stitch come out, once she inserted the speculum which just felt uncomfortable all I heard was the snip from the scissors and it was out. I was terrified I'd feel it being pulled from the cervix but I never did. Funny looking thing it was lol! X

lolol i was def planning on asking my dr to see it after!

 

[ChovieGirl]

I never thought about seeing my cerclage stitches once they came out, but now I am interested! lol

 

[baby_maybe]

The first two times I had them in I never saw them, but last time I asked to keep it! I have it in a specimen pot in her memory box. I actually find it amazing that something so simple and innocent looking has helped me to carry 3 of my children to a safe gestation. When I told my consultant that I'd kept the last one he thought I was mad, but I intend on keeping this one when it comes out too

 

[DMJ]

I wanted to keep my one too but when she showed it to me it was covered in blood so thought it was best not too lol!

 

[baby_maybe]

mine is pretty clean. Can't remember if they gave it a quick rinse though!

 

[lch28]

lol!! i dont think ill go with keeping it but def want to see it.. that will be interesting!

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

sorry not been able to reply to responses! Ive been in and out of hospital. Going to triage now as i keep getting light brown discharge

 

[DMJ]

Just a quick update from me .. No baby yet and nothing feels any different to when the stitch was in place.
Had my whooping cough and flu jab injection yesterday and today I feel awful havnt wanted to get out of bed all day and my arms are so sore

Hope everyone is ok xxx

 

[DMJ]

sorry not been able to reply to responses! Ive been in and out of hospital. Going to triage now as i keep getting light brown discharge

Hope everything turns out ok Hun

 

[Alisa F]

Hopeful - I'm thinking of you and bubba and hoping it's nothing sinister x

 

[ChovieGirl]

sorry not been able to reply to responses! Ive been in and out of hospital. Going to triage now as i keep getting light brown discharge

Hugs and prayers.

 

[ChovieGirl]

Just a quick update from me .. No baby yet and nothing feels any different to when the stitch was in place.
Had my whooping cough and flu jab injection yesterday and today I feel awful havnt wanted to get out of bed all day and my arms are so sore

Hope everyone is ok xxx

Eek..I have procrastinating some on getting the flu shot. I need to do that this next week. My doctor said they will give me the whooping cough vaccine at the hospital after I deliver, but that my husband and grandparents need to get them now.

I think waiting is going to be the hardest thing now! So ready to see my baby!

 

[angel229]

Hi ladies,

A really really daft question but I have heard that watching horror films can cause you to have contractions and go in to labour early. I am 29 Weeks tomorrow and really want to go see sinister but don't want to put myself or baby in danger. Any ideas if this is true?

 

[ShelbyLC]

For anyone who's curious or keeping up with me -

I was released from the hospital yesterday! It actually came as quite a surprise; I didn't expect to go home so soon, but as the doctor put it, "There's nothing we're doing for you here that you couldn't be doing at home." As of Wednesday, my cervix was still measuring 0.7cm (so that made a whole week of stable measurments) and as of yesterday, my contractions have mostly come to a stop. I still have a few small ones break through every once in a while, though I haven't had any today so far!

For now, I'm on Procardia every 4 hours and I'm finishing out my round of antibiotics for my UTI. I've got a cervical check scheduled for Thursday the 18th and hopefully things will be looking good! (I can't decide if I want things to be the same at 0.7 or if I want them to be better. Being at 0.7 means things are stable, while being at a higher number means things are changing.)

As luck would have it, I just had a (very very small) contraction.

Hope you're all doing well.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hi ladies,

A really really daft question but I have heard that watching horror films can cause you to have contractions and go in to labour early. I am 29 Weeks tomorrow and really want to go see sinister but don't want to put myself or baby in danger. Any ideas if this is true?

I've never heard that, but I guess it could be possible. I'd say it depends on the person. If your body usually tenses up during the suspensful scenes, I'd say to skip it, just in case.

 

[lch28]

ive heard that but i think its only if u get like extremely scared.

shelby so glad your home hun and your cervix has remained stable

 

[bluestarlight]

Hi everyone, its been a couple of weeks. Finally had my little lady Catherine on Sept 23rd at 39+3. I will write a birth story at some point, She doesn't give me much time for a break (been nursing nearly every hour for the past few days...even at night ). She is perfectly healthy and pretty laid back even compared to my first who I thought was also laid back. So glad I went from extreme fear and anxiety since 20 weeks all the way to full term with no stitchand she is ok I'm even handling the sleep deprivation better than the first time...so far anyways...lol...