Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[baby_maybe]

I haven't Kim, but im sorry you're so worried. Hopefully your consultant can give a proper diagnosis and make a plan of care for you when you see her tomorrow. Do you think this possible dilation has been caused by the sporadic contractions you've been having?

 

[JustinsMama]

hi ladys had a scan today check baby baby all fine told the sonographer ive been havingpains and on off feeling trickles like my waters have gone so she checked my cervix and said she wanted me to be seen by a doctor as she could see a colection of fluid below level of the cervical suture and she put possible cervical dilation?? got seen by doc who didnt really know what to do or say and culdnt get hold of my cnsultant..he said i ca go home where the pains arent constant but they are exsectly the same as when i laboured early with my last pregnancy so now im really wrried my paisn have got worse and ifeel so uncomfy..he contacted consultant on call swell but she didnt want to make a decition as what to do she wanted my consultant to decide i see her 2moro morning luckily just dont know what to think and im now worried im dilating was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?? xx

Hang in there mama! First, you are 31+ weeks, that's decent news should baby decide to arrive. Too early but not horrible. Second, bedrest until you see someone! Keep drinking water, lay down, and try to stay calm for the rest of the day. If you cannot wait, head to L&D, that's what they are there for!

 

[kimbotrav]

I haven't Kim, but im sorry you're so worried. Hopefully your consultant can give a proper diagnosis and make a plan of care for you when you see her tomorrow. Do you think this possible dilation has been caused by the sporadic contractions you've been having?

hi thnakyou for replying yes i do definately as this is how my labour was wiht my last baby i had him at 29+5 this is what leaves me worried but like you say hopefully my own consultant will have a plan just on edge as if they are causing cervix to move i dnt want it to rip hope your ok xxx

 

[kimbotrav]

hi ladys had a scan today check baby baby all fine told the sonographer ive been havingpains and on off feeling trickles like my waters have gone so she checked my cervix and said she wanted me to be seen by a doctor as she could see a colection of fluid below level of the cervical suture and she put possible cervical dilation?? got seen by doc who didnt really know what to do or say and culdnt get hold of my cnsultant..he said i ca go home where the pains arent constant but they are exsectly the same as when i laboured early with my last pregnancy so now im really wrried my paisn have got worse and ifeel so uncomfy..he contacted consultant on call swell but she didnt want to make a decition as what to do she wanted my consultant to decide i see her 2moro morning luckily just dont know what to think and im now worried im dilating was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?? xx

Hang in there mama! First, you are 31+ weeks, that's decent news should baby decide to arrive. Too early but not horrible. Second, bedrest until you see someone! Keep drinking water, lay down, and try to stay calm for the rest of the day. If you cannot wait, head to L&D, that's what they are there for!

thnakyou also for replying yes i am really pleased to have made it to 31 weeks as ihad my stitchj fitted as an emergency at 18 weeks and am now past when i had my last baby a year ago ....its just so worrying for us all isnt it i shall ake your advice definately rest and im seing my consultant 2moro so ill see what she says hope ure ok xx

 

[ChovieGirl]

Kimbo -

I have not had this issue, but you are in my prayers!

 

[ChovieGirl]

I'll be 10 weeks tomorrow & tonight I've been having a lot of vaginal pain..like it literally feels like inside my vagina is hurting..the pain was coming like every 30 seconds but has slacked off some..could this just be round ligament pain? i'm praying i will make it to 13 weeks to get my cerclage.

It could just be some normal pains; however, you might want to consult your doctor to make yourself feel better. Prayers going your way!

 

[baby_maybe]

I haven't Kim, but im sorry you're so worried. Hopefully your consultant can give a proper diagnosis and make a plan of care for you when you see her tomorrow. Do you think this possible dilation has been caused by the sporadic contractions you've been having?

hi thnakyou for replying yes i do definately as this is how my labour was wiht my last baby i had him at 29+5 this is what leaves me worried but like you say hopefully my own consultant will have a plan just on edge as if they are causing cervix to move i dnt want it to rip hope your ok xxx

I'm fine thank for asking More worried about you though, that was goos advice from justinsmama to try and rest with feet up until you get to see the consultant tomorrow. Please if you have any worsening pains phone the hospital and go straight there so they can check what the stitch is doing in relation to your cervix. I've had one tear and although it hasn't caused any lasting problems for me, you might not be so lucky

 

[kimbotrav]

I haven't Kim, but im sorry you're so worried. Hopefully your consultant can give a proper diagnosis and make a plan of care for you when you see her tomorrow. Do you think this possible dilation has been caused by the sporadic contractions you've been having?

hi thnakyou for replying yes i do definately as this is how my labour was wiht my last baby i had him at 29+5 this is what leaves me worried but like you say hopefully my own consultant will have a plan just on edge as if they are causing cervix to move i dnt want it to rip hope your ok xxx

I'm fine thank for asking More worried about you though, that was goos advice from justinsmama to try and rest with feet up until you get to see the consultant tomorrow. Please if you have any worsening pains phone the hospital and go straight there so they can check what the stitch is doing in relation to your cervix. I've had one tear and although it hasn't caused any lasting problems for me, you might not be so lucky

thnakyou yeah im sat rite now wiht my feet up altoughall sorts running through my head but only have to wait untill 9.30 2moro so not long to go and my pains have been prgeressively getting worse over last 2 weeks but if they get real bad i will go straight up hospital wll keep you all updated to after i have been to haspital 2moro xx

 

[lch28]

hope everything is okay hun, keep us updated

 

[baby_maybe]

I'll be watching for your update, take care xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Congratulations DMJ, so, so pleased for you darlin' Your little boy sounds gorgeous! Xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi Kim hun, so sorry you're still having a stressful time and very annoying that no one could give you a straight answer at the scan

It's difficult to say for sure whether this means you're in early labour, but given your history it is of course a possibility. Either way, please try not to worry about your cervix tearing. You would need strong contractions to cause any significant damage and would experience bleeding if your cervix was being affected. I laboured for a week with a stitch in place, and dilated fully right through it, but there was no damage done.

All that said, I am appalled that your weren't taken more seriously, or that they didn't make a more thorough check. If your pains/tightenings increase at all in the next 12hrs or so, or there is any bleeding unusual for you, please take yourself off to L&D without hesitation sweet.

It could be that what she saw was the bag of water bulging slightly through the stitch, but this can happen without dilation below and without disrupting the stitch or cervix - however, it should be taken seriously and you should receive close monitoring atleast. Good luck tomorrow darlin', fingers crossed for you

 

[lizziedripping]

How's everyone else doing? Love to all xxx

 

[JustinsMama]

How's everyone else doing? Love to all xxx

Almost 28 weeks! MFM appt tomorrow. Still on MBR, hoping for the same verdict tomorrow. Most of my fear is gone...it has been reduced to simple anxiety. Now just to avoid PTL and care for my 3.5yo for the next couple months. 8 weeks down. I can do this!

 

[lizziedripping]

Absolutely you can JM, and you will

Btw - it might be possible to feel funneling, but more as increased pressure down below than actual pain. That said, I had lots of pressure low down throughout my pregnancy before and after funneling and couldn't really differentiate. The twinges you describe are more likely a stretching uterus, and the resultant strain on your cervix (the same for all pregnant ladies), but made more sensitive by the presence of the stitch. Imagine a wound site healing, as it does so the stitches pull and cause a 'knitting' pain - similar principle Hun. As your cervix pulls against the stitch, it will cause minor trauma to the local area, not great enough to cause bleeding or severe pain, but just enough to be uncomfortable xx

 

[lch28]

Hi Lizzie, I am doing well.. hoping this week goes by quickly , im at the same point that I lost Sophia =[ So naturally ive been very worried. I see my doctor next Monday so thats great. I am a bit bummed that he doesnt want to refer me for another TVU, he said its fine to wait till 28 weeks unless during my internal exam it feels soft/open etc. He did say hed be seeing me every 2 weeks now, id just like to get a length check, not knowing is driving me mad! I am looking forward to reaching 28 weeks, I think ill feel much more relaxed if i do

 

[JustinsMama]

Hi Lizzie, I am doing well.. hoping this week goes by quickly , im at the same point that I lost Sophia =[ So naturally ive been very worried. I see my doctor next Monday so thats great. I am a bit bummed that he doesnt want to refer me for another TVU, he said its fine to wait till 28 weeks unless during my internal exam it feels soft/open etc. He did say hed be seeing me every 2 weeks now, id just like to get a length check, not knowing is driving me mad! I am looking forward to reaching 28 weeks, I think ill feel much more relaxed if i do

I think I would have gone nuts if I hadn't had weekly tvu since this began around 20w. However, too much info can be a bad thing. It makes you very neurotic and paranoid to see every little thing that changes from week to week. I don't know that we need all the info, lol. I think every 2 weeks would be a nice balance of everyone's needs.

 

[baby_maybe]

I'm all good over here Don't seem to have any concerning symptoms and managing to not be on bed rest but just trying to put my feet up when I can in the daytime. I'm 21 weeks now, so only 3 more weeks until 'V' day, I'll feel better when I reach that milestone and again at the 28 week one too.

I found out at my 20 week scan that I have and anterior placenta so me feeling his movements can be few and far between on some days, I'm so glad I invested in a doppler, it's been a life saver! Having said that, on Sunday he must of been in a good position as me and DH both felt him from the outside

My consultant doesn't believe in cervix checks unless you present with symptoms, so I'm completely in the dark there, but he was the same last time I was pg so I'm kind of used to that way of doing things!

Hope everyone else is doing ok

 

[angel229]

Hi Baby_Maybe,

I had an anterior placenta with both of my previous pregnancies and didn't really feel lots of movement til after around 25 weeks and then it was never a lot. This is my first pregnancy with a posterior placenta and I am shocked at how much I can feel and from a very early stage (around 18 weeks).

I did find that with an anterior placenta I laboured in my back. Didn't really feel contraction at the front at all. Was told this was because of where the placenta was (don't know how true that is). I also ended up having 2 c-sections after 18 hours of labour but believe this wasn't related just coincidence, lol. I tend to carry babies very high which happens to be a good thing this time with me having the stitch but kills my ribs.

 

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