Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Prayerfulmom2]

Hi everyone! It's been awhile... Getting use to this bedrest thing. So here is my recap. At 17 weeks 1 day I got a rescue cerclage due to IC FUNNELING AND DILATED INNER OS. I went yesterday to see to OB and peri and both said things look okay. I don't know if they are being honest. I know doctors can't promise anything but I want to know my percentage of carrying this baby to viability. Peri said my cervix is now 1.2 cm compared to nothing when I went in at 17 weeks. I'm now 18 weeks 5 days and I'm looking for some support with similar stories.... Lets keep her in until at least 26 weeks!!!!!!!

You can do it Prayerful - just make sure you stay on bedrest for a while and you will make it just like I have. Our circumstances are very similar so if I can do it so can you hun x x x x

Angel how far were you with your cerclage and how far are you now?

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi Ladies

Angel - totally sympathise with your cold situation. Pregnancy always wreaks havoc with my sinuses and if I get a virus it leaves me with horrendous earache and a head which feels like it will explode!! Had one at 28wks with the twins and it was the worst part of being pregnant with them.........lingered for weeks and I could hardly breath. As for coughing, don't worry about the stitch, it's extremely unlikely that it would cause a problem hun - the stitch is very strong and relatively speaking e coughing causes minimal strain xx

 

[angel229]

Hi prayerful,

I was 18+6 when cerclage was placed on a fully open cervix. I am now 33+3 and cervix is measuring 7mm and had been for about 8 Weeks x x x

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

What in the world???? 7 mm??? Oh God bless you and that baby. I just a melt down but you post helped me to dry my eyes. Amen! You go girl!and congrats on passing the age of viability. I have at least 52 more days until 26 weeks. I'm plan on praying everyday until I see her gorgeous face. Hats off to every mom on here. Motherhood truly starts at conception ! We can do it. I'm thankful for this forum.

 

[AmyLouise89]

I got my first cervical length scan today..they did a transvaginal ultrasound & cervix measured 3.35cm at 13 weeks 1 day. My ob said if its 2.5cm or less he'd do cerclage asap but since its in normal range hes going to try to wait Til 15-17 weeks but I'm still being seen weekly. He also said I have no infection & there's a little bit of scar tissue on cervix due to last time which he says is good cause it can make dialating early harder.

 

[baby_maybe]

I had mine done at 15 weeks this time Amy. It's best to get it in before any changes occur to your cervix, so I would push to get it in at 15 weeks if that is when he wants to wait until.

 

[AmyLouise89]

Dr called & said he wants to do another cervical length scan in 2 weeks then put cerclage in..I'm 13 weeks 3 days today so I figure ill be between 15-16 weeks. I see him again at 14 weeks for regular weekly appt.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hi, Ladies. Looks like the Procardia every 4 hours and bedrest just isn't working for me anymore. I'm in the hospital, having contractions, and dilated to 2.5cm. Doctors are doing everything they can to stop labor, but it looks like it's only a matter of time. One doctor said she wouldn't be surprised if the girls were here by the end of the week.

I'll try to keep you all updated and I hope you're all doing well.

 

[AmyLouise89]

He mainly wants to wait Til 15 weeks to make sure baby isnt going to miscarry even tho chances decreased at 12 weeks.

 

[DAYDAY24]

Just took gd test did anyone else take one before cerclage

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Hi, Ladies. Looks like the Procardia every 4 hours and bedrest just isn't working for me anymore. I'm in the hospital, having contractions, and dilated to 2.5cm. Doctors are doing everything they can to stop labor, but it looks like it's only a matter of time. One doctor said she wouldn't be surprised if the girls were here by the end of the week.

I'll try to keep you all updated and I hope you're all doing well.

Shelby. Shelby Shelby. Those girls sound ready. Looks like you're going to have two princess's on your hands! Hold tight. Trust God and your doctors. You've done everything that you could. You are great! Lets nature taken its course. I'm praying for you and your beautiful little babies to come. You've passed viability so thts great. I had my daughter at 26 weeks 6 days and she is perfect. Be strong!

 

[baby_maybe]

Amy - that sounds about right, the two elective ones I've had have been placed at 14 weeks, and this time 15 weeks. Doesn't really make much difference as long as your cervix hasn't had any dramatic changes. If that happens it goes from being elective to rescue and although they can still have a good outcome, an elective is preferable. I've had both types (this is my 4th stitch now) and its only been the very first one which was placed on an open cervix with waters bulging that didn't get me to term. I'm a very good example of how good stitches can be

Shelby - you've done so great getting those girls to 28 weeks, I remember when you first posted here around 22 weeks so worried that you could go any minute. 28 weeks is a great milestone to have reached in terms of viability etc and if they are insistent on arriving this early I'm sure will do just fine with the extra care of the NICU . Good luck and keep us posted with your updates

Dday - I've had a GTT before but never before having a stitch placed. I think the last one I had done was over 30 weeks.

 

[lch28]

shelby thinking of you and your girls hun.. it is great you made it to 28 weeks , they will be perfect and do well.

 

[baby_maybe]

Hey lch you're almost in third tri, well done hun

 

[lch28]

thanks!! im headed to L&D when my mom gets home.. =[ ive felt a big decrease in movement the past 2 days. sure its just because of my anterior placenta but my doctor wants to see me

 

[angel229]

Thinking of you both, Shelby and ich x x x

 

[Agiboma]

Well if they are coming you are @ a good gestation, so most likely they will need little or no breathing assistance. Did you get the steroids for their lungs? With twins they usually give a double dosage? When i knew my son was coming @ 25 weeks i posted a lot int eh preemie section, their is so much information their and the ladies have been through it all, so lots of great advice. Good luck i hope they remain baking for some time longer.

 

[ShelbyLC]

I received one set of steroid shots at 22 weeks and a second set yesterday and today.

Thank you all for thinking of me (us) - it means a lot!

lch - Hope things are okay. I'm sure everything's fine and he's just having a lazy couple of days.

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

Hi girls. I am in hospital as having painless contractions every five mins. Been admitted n given steroids and will know more tomorrow. Cervix is closed apparently x

 

[AmyLouise89]

Amy - that sounds about right, the two elective ones I've had have been placed at 14 weeks, and this time 15 weeks. Doesn't really make much difference as long as your cervix hasn't had any dramatic changes. If that happens it goes from being elective to rescue and although they can still have a good outcome, an elective is preferable. I've had both types (this is my 4th stitch now) and its only been the very first one which was placed on an open cervix with waters bulging that didn't get me to term. I'm a very good example of how good stitches can be

Shelby - you've done so great getting those girls to 28 weeks, I remember when you first posted here around 22 weeks so worried that you could go any minute. 28 weeks is a great milestone to have reached in terms of viability etc and if they are insistent on arriving this early I'm sure will do just fine with the extra care of the NICU . Good luck and keep us posted with your updates

Dday - I've had a GTT before but never before having a stitch placed. I think the last one I had done was over 30 weeks.

Yea I had a rescue stitch at 18 weeks with bulging membranes but caught an infection so lost my baby girl at 20 weeks 5 days. This will be first elective stitch & Dr is keeping close eye on me for infection since I'm very prone to it. I'm excited but scared at same time!