Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[baby_maybe]

Honestly I've had a few times when I thought I wouldn't get this far, you'll be here too soon enough and when you get here you won't believe it either!

 

[Firehol]

When I was first put on bed rest at 24 weeks was told not to do anything strenuous, try not to bend too much, lye down more than sit. Don't walk too far for more than 5 minutes at a time. Keep off my feet as much as possible.
So was also signed off work.
I did do this for 2 weeks then doc said I could get up and about to make meals etc. he also said not to lye in bed all day as that's no good for anyone!!
Now I'm 29 weeks and still resting but i do make dinner and move about the house but do spend most of my time on the sofa. I don't go out much only to appointments and necessary things I have to.
Hardest thing has not being able to pick up my 2 year old. But we have moved her into a big bed now and we always eat at the table rather than her high chair so I don't have to lift her. As to start I needed carers to help with that!
I'm now at the stage that I'm desperate to get out and about but at the same time think Is it worth it should anything happen!!
I suppose its good to get rest before the baby comes as there won't be any after!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

lch - yes, well they could be progesterone! On this study you have a 50% chance of getting actual progesterone or you end up with a placebo! Thank you to you and lizzie for confirming what I thought was to blame for the discussing powdery stuff! Incidentally I thinki may have the real stuff as the past few days my bbs have become sore again and my appetite seems to be disappearing, much like I felt in first tri, minus the sickness part of it. Also, although this might just be the stage if pregnancy I'm at, my hips have been much sorer since I started with them.

Shelby - your doing great hunni, I'm sure it won't be too much longer and they'll let you home. I hate being in hospital too, but hopefully your contractions stay under control and you'll be out of there soon

Also while we're on the subject of bed rest, I've never been advised to take strict rest even with the two emergency stitches I had. As for the elective ones, my consultant is happy for me to be 'as normal', although I have been taking it more easy than normal this pregnancy. I'm starting to feel more confident now, I'm only 3 weeks away from 28

Baby maybe, I am on the progesterone suppository and weekly injection. Since I started my appetite has almost disappeared. I went from eating like a lion to eating like a bird. I feel like I did in the first trimester but without nausea when I smell food. My poor husband makes these great meals and I look at them all with disgust! I feel bad, but ummm I'm pregnant oh and the progesterone makes me sleepy.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

When I was first put on bed rest at 24 weeks was told not to do anything strenuous, try not to bend too much, lye down more than sit. Don't walk too far for more than 5 minutes at a time. Keep off my feet as much as possible.
So was also signed off work.
I did do this for 2 weeks then doc said I could get up and about to make meals etc. he also said not to lye in bed all day as that's no good for anyone!!
Now I'm 29 weeks and still resting but i do make dinner and move about the house but do spend most of my time on the sofa. I don't go out much only to appointments and necessary things I have to.
Hardest thing has not being able to pick up my 2 year old. But we have moved her into a big bed now and we always eat at the table rather than her high chair so I don't have to lift her. As to start I needed carers to help with that!
I'm now at the stage that I'm desperate to get out and about but at the same time think Is it worth it should anything happen!!
I suppose its good to get rest before the baby comes as there won't be any after!

Firehol, I notice a pattern. The docs seem strict until the age of viability then loosen up a whole lot! I'm looking forward to it!!!

 

[lch28]

i am really looking forward to 28 weeks! im 5 days away. i cant believe it!

i wish the progesterone took away my appetite.. lol.. i eat like a cow! i swear im always hungry. i was on suppositories from 6-15 weeks and injections since 17 weeks. i never had MS this pregnancy. i was just ravenous from bfp

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

i am really looking forward to 28 weeks! im 5 days away. i cant believe it!

i wish the progesterone took away my appetite.. lol.. i eat like a cow! i swear im always hungry. i was on suppositories from 6-15 weeks and injections since 17 weeks. i never had MS this pregnancy. i was just ravenous from bfp

Whooo hoooo! 5 days to go! I wish I did have an appetite!

 

[Agiboma]

Im on the progesterone suppositories and they make me hungry and sleepy, so i guess it affects everyone differently.

 

[baby_maybe]

Yeah, it's strange I didn't have an appetite all the way up to 14 weeks and then it gradually came back. Now it's gone again! Not that I'm complaining, I could do with eating slightly less

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

Glad to see everyone is still holding on I never dreamt I would make it to almost 35weeks. (ticker is wrong i am 34+5)...& here I am now with no stitch in place and still no baby! Keep your head up ladies.. I remember counting down to 27weeks when I had my son. Was torture. But u will be fine x

 

[kimbotrav]

Glad to see everyone is still holding on I never dreamt I would make it to almost 35weeks. (ticker is wrong i am 34+5)...& here I am now with no stitch in place and still no baby! Keep your head up ladies.. I remember counting down to 27weeks when I had my son. Was torture. But u will be fine x

hi hopefull still nothing? nothong here either its so weird isnt it i have had bad back ache fr the past 2 nights and on off tightenings but then gone by morning lost a bit more plug wiht red in but stil nothing so just a huge waiting game now xxxx p.s ladsy i remember being about 24 weeks thinking il never get to point of stitch removal and suprisingly it went quite fast xx

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Congrats ladies on making it this far!!!soon we'll be making bets on who is going to get pregnant again first! Lol Jp!!

 

[ShelbyLC]

Congrats ladies on making it this far!!!soon we'll be making bets on who is going to get pregnant again first! Lol Jp!!

Not me! Two's enough for now!

 

[baby_maybe]

definitely won't be me either! Having been pg 6 times now and shortly to be having 4 at home is more than enough to be getting along with! DH will be getting sorted next year

 

[lch28]

lol... well i am a single mama , but if i ever get married/in a new relationship i wont be getting pregnant for a long long time

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Lol I was joking ladies. If only you can be pregnant once and just hit repeat and a new one comes! That would be awesome. One cerclage, one set of stretch marks and only a few months of bedrest! Ha, lovely!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Congrats ladies on making it this far!!!soon we'll be making bets on who is going to get pregnant again first! Lol Jp!!

Not me! Two's enough for now!

definitely won't be me either! Having been pg 6 times now and shortly to be having 4 at home is more than enough to be getting along with! DH will be getting sorted next year

lol... well i am a single mama , but if i ever get married/in a new relationship i wont be getting pregnant for a long long time

Ich? How are you doing this alone?? You are soooo strong! You go girl!!!

 

[lch28]

awww thanks honey me and my fiancee split at 16 weeks. it sucked becuase in a matter of four weeks I lost my job, my fiancee, my apartment, had to move in with my mom (his name was on the lease) and then got put on bed rest. its been a roller coaster indeed. I ended it after 7 long years of emotional abuse. I just couldnt take it anymore and couldnt imagine my son growing up a witness to it. He has been in therapy and counseling and anger management, you name it hes done it.. but i don't think I can take him back.. he will be part of the babies life of course.. but yes, thank god for my family. I am depending on them in every aspect right now, especially financially, because I have nothing. Surprisingly my ex has paid for all baby related things. Which is good because Id hate to ask my mother for anything else! she already puts food in my tum tum and gives me a wonderful place to stay for me and baby

 

[angel229]

I can safely say that number 3 is the definitely the last. Hubby is having the snip in 3 Weeks, lol x x

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

awww thanks honey me and my fiancee split at 16 weeks. it sucked becuase in a matter of four weeks I lost my job, my fiancee, my apartment, had to move in with my mom (his name was on the lease) and then got put on bed rest. its been a roller coaster indeed. I ended it after 7 long years of emotional abuse. I just couldnt take it anymore and couldnt imagine my son growing up a witness to it. He has been in therapy and counseling and anger management, you name it hes done it.. but i don't think I can take him back.. he will be part of the babies life of course.. but yes, thank god for my family. I am depending on them in every aspect right now, especially financially, because I have nothing. Surprisingly my ex has paid for all baby related things. Which is good because Id hate to ask my mother for anything else! she already puts food in my tum tum and gives me a wonderful place to stay for me and baby

Wow. You have been through so much. You are one tough mommy. Thank God for your mom and family. Praying for you and the babies! It will get better!! I know. I had an interesting journey myself. I don't mind sharing if you ever need support. Here for ya!!!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I can safely say that number 3 is the definitely the last. Hubby is having the snip in 3 Weeks, lol x x

That's what you call great birth control!