Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[baby_maybe]

Great news justinsmama

Oh I see hopeful, sorry I probably just read in a hurry! Still exciting though And thanks for the reassurance about the trial, I'm sure it will be fine, it just gives me something new to obsess over for a while

 

[angel229]

Morning ladies,

I am feeling very very emotional today after my consultant appointment. Don't get me wrong I am extremely grateful for getting this far and that baby is cooking away inside me and believe it is a miracle so far, but, Christmas is my all time favourite time of year. Having now been told that they are leaving me til 39 weeks for my section and that they even book them in on xmas eve I can't stop crying. I have 2 beautiful little girls aged 6 and 1, and feel like christmas is now going to be ruined with me being in hospital on christmas day or completely immobile after section. I was originally told I would be having the section around 37 weeks which gave me a few weeks to recover for xmas. I know it sounds selfish but I can't stop crying. Surely my emotional state is not healthy for my unborn daughter!!!!

 

[JustinsMama]

Morning ladies,

I am feeling very very emotional today after my consultant appointment. Don't get me wrong I am extremely grateful for getting this far and that baby is cooking away inside me and believe it is a miracle so far, but, Christmas is my all time favourite time of year. Having now been told that they are leaving me til 39 weeks for my section and that they even book them in on xmas eve I can't stop crying. I have 2 beautiful little girls aged 6 and 1, and feel like christmas is now going to be ruined with me being in hospital on christmas day or completely immobile after section. I was originally told I would be having the section around 37 weeks which gave me a few weeks to recover for xmas. I know it sounds selfish but I can't stop crying. Surely my emotional state is not healthy for my unborn daughter!!!!

It sucks when things unfold differently than plans. But look at a baby as a bonus Christmas present for your girls! It will be a unique Christmas memory. Kids are amazingly resilient and flexible.

 

[baby_maybe]

Sorry you're feeling so poo about this angel. Will they not take your opinion into consideration at all? Maybe I'm just super lucky with the way my consultant handles my care, but I'm sure he wouldn't force me into a section date I wasn't happy with Also you do have every right to refuse the date you get given. If they do them on Xmas eve, do they also do them boxing day or the day after? Maybe you could negotiate for one of those days instead, so at least you're home on Xmas day.

 

[angel229]

I am going to try and negotiate when I go for my 36 week appointment on 30th November. Yes they do them boxing day so if they are adament they are leaving me that late and am going to push for then. I have only ever met my consultant once it always seems to be his registra that I see who changes all the time. Never seen the same person twice which isn't very reassuring. After spending weeks hoping she stays in til now I can't believe I am hoping she now comes about 2 weeks early, lol. Can't see it tho, my other 2 princesses where both overdue, lol.

 

[jodey0205]

Did your doctor say why he thinks this suture won't hold? Did your last one hold to term? Getting back to your original question, there is a member on here called Abigoma i think, who has a trans abdominal suture, she posts in this thread sometimes, I've also seen her post in the gestational complications section under different threads.

Good luck with your pregnancy, make sure you keep us updated, this is a great thread with lots of support for us IC ladies

My last one was a emergent cerclage. It was placed at 18 weeks. It did hold but ripped almost to the tip of my cervix at 24 weeks. They stopped the contractions and he came at 34 weeks. The tissue to place this cerclage was not good so he cut into my vagina to see if he could find something higher that would hold the stitch. He was unable to find good tissue so he placed the stitch less than 1cm from the tip of my cervix. He is not convinced that the area will hold. He said he was 70% confident but he thinks we need to look into a transabdominal cercalge.

 

[baby_maybe]

Ah ok that makes sense, it's a shame you got damaged from last time. I had some damage from my first stitch, but luckily nothing that has prevented the next three being fitted nice and high. I can see why he wants to look into doing an abdo one, I've not done much reading on them but heard that they are very good for people who have failed cervical sutures. I wish you lots of luck for the rest of your pregnancy

Angel - definitely ask for boxing day. I hate it when you get fobbed off with a registrar when you have a consultant appointment. One of my old consultants used to do that and I hardly saw her for the whole of the pregnancy! Luckily the one I have had last time and now again this time is great and 9 times out of 10 it is him that sees me when I go for my appointments Personally I think you should ask for a review with your actual consultant even if it's just once during the remainder of your pregnanacy, at least then you can get your plan written in your notes and ger the registrars to go to those if there is any doubt on the plan!

 

[HelenGee]

Hi Angel,
I think you should be fine if you ask for the section to be booked after the 39 week mark. A lot of health authorities will only book sections from week 39 onwards. Mine was booked for bang on 39 weeks, even though I said to my consultant that it was highly unlikely I would get to week 39, having gone into labour at 38ish works with my first. My consultant agreed with me, with a little chuckle, and said that she wasn't allowed to book it in before that date, but that she also doubted I would get that far, so she would probably see me for an emergency section.
She did take my stitch out at week 35, so I could relax over Christmas and enjoy it with my son without worry. She also said that Christmas was always very busy in maternity, and the dept always struggled with staffing over the Christmas break. Don't worry about asking, it's a practical care issue for your family that needs to be taken into consideration. But if they are sticking to regulations, then it may be that pre-39 weeks is a no-go as there may be a risk of slight prematurity in some babies, even though 38 weeks is term. Good luck with your Christmas bundle x

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi ladies My visits (and time)are short and sweet over the last few weeks, but I am no less here for you all if you need me

Helen and MA, Its so brilliant to hear from you both Glad to hear you're both oyour and MA that you're 'taking the plunge' again in January. Of course we'll be here for you when you embark on your next pregnancy journey Your cherubs are gorgeous ladies - loving the avatar pics. Love to you both, and please call in from time to time, it's lovely to see you back

Angel sweetie, totally understand you not wanting to leave your girls at Christmas! I am sure that if you argue your case about having a young family that they could reschedule for those few days between Christmas and New Year? You have every right to ask atleast hun. You've come this far, fought so hard that you deserve to have some say in when you have the procedure, it is after all surgery and you need recovery time on the other side of Christmas. Good luck chicken xx

Jodey - I don't know a great deal about TAC but do know that a scarred, short cervix can behave just as well as a long, intact one. I would advise taking the chance to get an abdominal cerclage placed if offered however. They are hugely successful and any extra support can not be a good thing sweet. There are of course risks to any surgery, especially in pregnancy so it's worth weighing up the risks to benefits ratio (something I'm sure you're torturing yourself with right now). If there's anything I can do to help please ask - not sure how tho

Ich - love and blessings your way - keep taking care of yourself darlin'

Hi to all the other ladies, you're all doing so well, it's great to check in here and see that everyone is still holding on xxxx

 

[Katece]

Jodey, I just want to say that I think my son would be with me now, if I had the option of having a transabdominal cerclage. I plan to get one before my next pregnancy, but I would do anything to go back in time and get one when I still had my son.

 

[Agiboma]

@katece sorry about your loss. I have a transabdominal cerclage or TAC because the last tvc failed on my i delivered my son @ 25 weeks. I got my tac @ 15 weeks with this pregnancy but the best time to get it done is prior to getting pregnant.

 

[kimbotrav]

ich really hope alls ok xxxxx

 

[baby_maybe]

Hey Kim, how are you doing now? Has all that pain settled down yet?

 

[lch28]

Thanks ladies.. still without power heat and hot water. Today will be eight days. I know I should be grateful to not have lost my home like some but I am cold and hungry and have no where else to stay. I miss electricity

 

[Agiboma]

^^^ Hang in their hun. I survived hurricane Ivan in the carribbean a few years back it was a category 5 hurricane. Incredibly scary to say the lease, went about 10 days without water, electricity, etc. It was aweful so i can understand how you are feeling. I hope the power comes back on soon.

 

[baby_maybe]

lch, I hope you get your power back on soon.

AFM - went for my FFN test this morning for the opptimum trial and it was negative This means I can see the normal midwife for next weeks appointment rather than the consultant, I don't have to see him now until 26 weeks I have still been randomised for the trial due to previous preterm labours so I am in possession of my maybe/maybe not progesterone and am starting them tonight Wish me luck, it been a while since anything went up 'there'

 

[HelenGee]

Hi Ich, I really hope you get power sorted soon...how are you managing then? I'm really worried and hope you're getting to stay horizontal for most of the time. I know there are lots of people in need of help and medical attention, but could you be admitted to hospital for a short while? I don't know how pregnant manage in war-torn countries, adverse conditions for mums-to-be is something my brain can't even bear to consider....please take care of yourself and bubs x

 

[lch28]

thanks hun, i mean yes, mainly i do stay in bed all day because thast where i am warmest. i wouldnt say that my bed rest has changed, except for a few times I have gone out to eat because i just hate eating in the cold!! but at my last scan at 21 weeks they did lift some restrictions, because my cervix remained 2.9 cm at 19, 20, and 21 weeks. So while i can not work, my doc says i can drive, go out to eat, go to the movies , etc. no shopping or anything of course. basically he does not want me on my feet for more then ten min..

we have no heat or hot water as well. So i have gone to the gym down the street (which has power, of course ) for a shower. I did just go to the dr yesterday and my cervix looked great. I have a length scan at 28 weeks. Im nervous!

So today is day 9 of no power.. and we have another storm headed our way. a nor'easter. apparently if your power has been restored it shouldnt go out again, but if it hasnt been restored by tomorrow night, the storm will delay the electric company from fixing things until friday! i swear, if it doesnt come on by tomorrow night, i may just sit in bed and cry (which im going to admit i have done)

then i feel stupid. i didnt lose my home.. but i cant help it. this is pure misery.

 

[DAYDAY24]

Hello ladies i am new to the forum and i am almost 2 months pregnant with twins .I was pregnant two years ago and went into labor at 16 weeks losing our son. This time the ob wants to try a cerclage but she said she doesnt know how effective it is with twins .has anyone been pregnant with twins and has had a cerclage?

 

[HelenGee]

Oh Ich, excuse the language, but the situation you're in is just shitty. How can you not cry? You've lost the comforts that make a home a safe-haven, which you so desperately need at the moment. Sorry, I should have read back further that your bed rest was not so restricted anymore. It's not at all the same, but DH and I were in Manhattan when there was the power outtage. We only had a few days of no food (we survived on crisps and m and m's!) and no water. It was the middle of summer so thankfully it was hot, but it was miserable (and smelly!) and I wasn't heavily pregnant like you are.

I just hope that the power gets sorted now, it's bloody unbelieveable that the big businesses get their power sorted first tho. It was like that in Manhattan, all the restaurants and shops had it sorted, and the average Joe was waiting for days for power and water. I want to shout at people on your behalf, makes me so cross that pregnant ladies are left to suffer like this. Sorry, just can't believe that there is no way to help you. Please let me know if we can help xxx