Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[ShelbyLC]

Tegan Elsa was born at 3:18pm on November 25, 2012, weighing 2lb 13oz, with Apgar scores on 8 & 9.

Britton Aisley was born at 3:20pm on November 25, 2012, weighing 2lb 15oz, also with Apgar scores of 8 & 9.

They were born via c-section, since Britton was transverse. I was terrified through the whole opperation. I would do it again in a heartbeat, though. Thank you all for your support and kind words; we really appreciate them

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[angel229]

Congratulations Shelby, they are gorgeous. beautiful names and really good weights for your gestation x x x .

I can't figure out how to upload photos to here otherwise I was put a picture of Scarlett on x x x

 

[angel229]

 

[AmyLouise89]

do you feel a gush of it if you get up from lying down or anything?? i have so much discharge too, but i did go to L&D at one point because i was scared it was my waters

No it wasn't a gush..its like I'm lightly peeing on myself..just a slow leak..wasn't sure if its a sign of cervix shortening?

 

[baby_maybe]

Congrats shelby, they are gorgeous

Scarlett is beautiful Angel

Amy - if you have any reason at all to believe it might be your waters leaking, please get checked out. I had my latest elective stitch placed at 15 weeks and even though in the past I haven't had shortening until 20 weeks I would have been having kittens if he said he didn't want to do a stitch until 17 weeks. There is absolutely no advantage to waiting, if anything he is risking there being changes if you only got to around 18 weeks before. Personally I would be pushing him really hard to do the procedure now, or find another doc who will.

Keep us updated about the discharge, I hope it is just that. I had watery discharge at about 15 weeks and after the stitch and it turns out it wasn't my waters when I got checked. It's gradually got less watery as the weeks have gone on, but now I'm using suppositories all sorts of different stuff comes out

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

Awww girlies the babies are all cuties!!! Shelby I am so glad they are here and have had a safe arrival. I hope their NICU stay will be as uneventful as possible.

Angel- Scarlett is a beauty and looks so big!

 

[kimbotrav]

huge cobgrats shelby beautiful babies hope you recover quickly xx
angel shes gorgeous 2 hope all is good xx

 

[Hopeful 4 #1]

Amy- I second what baby-maybe has said. Please get checked. I had very very watery discharge three times during this pregnancy and thought it was my waters but was then confirmed it wasnt. Its only now that my discharge has actually become thick (tmi!) but seen as u are asking the question; its enough to need to get checked as its clearly bothering u x

 

[AmyLouise89]

A part of me feels like I should rush to ER to get checked but other part of me thinks I might be overreacting & don't want to wake my family at 5:30am for nothing.

 

[baby_maybe]

Trust me you'll feel better getting checked, even if it is a false alarm and I'm sure your family won't mind getting up to take you either

 

[lch28]

shelby congratulations mama! they are both beautiful.

angel thanks for sharing pics of baby Scarlett, she is perfect!

amy plz get checked hun if anything for your own piece of mind

 

[Firehol]

Congratulations shelby. I hope you will all be heading home soon. X

I went out to a shop today. Such freedom!! If my fibrelectin test is negative Friday. My hubby has even said I can go see twilight! Horray. (Not with him of course). Hopefully Jacobs torso won't set me off!!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Tegan Elsa was born at 3:18pm on November 25, 2012, weighing 2lb 13oz, with Apgar scores on 8 & 9.

Britton Aisley was born at 3:20pm on November 25, 2012, weighing 2lb 15oz, also with Apgar scores of 8 & 9.

They were born via c-section, since Britton was transverse. I was terrified through the whole opperation. I would do it again in a heartbeat, though. Thank you all for your support and kind words; we really appreciate them

https://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/shelabama/IMG_2293.jpg

Awww the babies are LOVELY

 

[lch28]

I talked to my Dr. He wants me on strict bed rest at home. Only laying down.. only up to use bathroom and shower. If my cervix or water bag changes he is admitting me to the hospital.. I asked the nurse about steroids and she said they'd prob send me for them at my next appt Dec 5. Should I demand them now?


Oh. I failed my one hour gd test. Fantastic..

 

[penuche]

Such beautiful babies ladies!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[AmyLouise89]

I went to ER & stupid Dr wouldn't do anything but check for infection. no infection & said its not amniotic fluid..they wouldn't send me for ultrasound even tho I begged for one to check cervical length...& my ob is out on holiday Right now but I left them a note at their office.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I talked to my Dr. He wants me on strict bed rest at home. Only laying down.. only up to use bathroom and shower. If my cervix or water bag changes he is admitting me to the hospital.. I asked the nurse about steroids and she said they'd prob send me for them at my next appt Dec 5. Should I demand them now?


Oh. I failed my one hour gd test. Fantastic..

Oh boy Ich, not a good day huh? I'm sorry... Thinking about you

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I went to ER & stupid Dr wouldn't do anything but check for infection. no infection & said its not amniotic fluid..they wouldn't send me for ultrasound even tho I begged for one to check cervical length...& my ob is out on holiday Right now but I left them a note at their office.

At least it's not amniotic fluid . Stay positive. A lot of doctors don't like the check the cervix of women with our type of cervical issues for safety reasons.... Unfortunately.... My OB won't even check, he has my peri to do it. Call your normal dr for a follow up. Meanwhile, breathe, you're still pregnant ! Yay

 

[HelenGee]

Shelby- the girls are gorgeous! I love the fact that they're crying in the pic lol! A good sign of working in their lungs, what great apgar scores too...much better than either of my termies have had. well done xx

OMG- Scarlett is beautiful, ooooh feeling so broody looking at all these baby pics Huge congratulations xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Ich honey You must be feeling so anxious darlin', really feel for you. Please try not to assume the worst, it is highly likely your cervix has been this way for several weeks and still has every chance of holding out for several more. Of course there are no guarantees, and IC is unpredictable, but I still maintain this is not an unusual scenario for women like us and is the reason for the stitch - funneling is anticipated and to be expected sweetie. With no obvious signs of labour it's not usual to offer steroids because their timing has to be precise for them to be of maximum benefit. Brilliant advice for you to go on strict bed rest - rest is crucial in the fight against IC and I swear by it. Take care lovely - you know where I am if you need me

Amy - I can feel your pain hun, I was terrified at your stage and that was with the stitch, goodness knows how you must be feeling. Did they actually test the fluid? Did they look with a speculum to check your external cervix is still closed atleast? (I don't recommend internal checks, but just wondered if they had looked?)

Mucus/fluid loss is common in pregnancy, but with your history I can totally understand your anxiety. Do you feel any pressure down below? Thinking of you sweet xxx

Shelby - omg, your babies are gorgeous! They look so chunky too - well done mama, you grew them so well. Hole theyre doing ok

Angel - Scarlett is a poppet, you. ISt be so proud

Kim, Hopeful you still hanging on? Xx
Love to all xxxxx