Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Prayerfulmom2]

Hey ladies, off to the OB today. Nervous because I have to sit so long but hopeful because I'm 2 days away from my v day. God has been good and this thread has helped me so much. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I'll have good news when I get back!!!

 

[lizziedripping]

You're in my thoughts prayer

Are the sonographers who do your internal scans experienced at doing so hun? I only ever had my consultant do mine and that's pretty much all she does so very experienced at spotting the stitch etc. If it helps, it looks like a white band (about the width of a wedding ring) and lies approx half way up the cervix. Incidentally they measure the length of the cervix from closed top to bottom regardless of the stitch. They may look at the closed length below, but all that really counts is that there is closed length below the stitch, and that your cervix isn't dilated thru it (very obvious on scan) xxx

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

You're in my thoughts prayer

Are the sonographers who do your internal scans experienced at doing so hun? I only ever had my consultant do mine and that's pretty much all she does so very experienced at spotting the stitch etc. If it helps, it looks like a white band (about the width of a wedding ring) and lies approx half way up the cervix. Incidentally they measure the length of the cervix from closed top to bottom regardless of the stitch. They may look at the closed length below, but all that really counts is that there is closed length below the stitch, and that your cervix isn't dilated thru it (very obvious on scan) xxx

My MFM is in the room when the sonographer does the ultrasound. I get a different sonographer every time. Only my MFM does the tvu. Not my OB. He's very good so I'm sure it's pretty accurate I just worry because it some times takes awhile because its so uncomfortable and I move

 

[Tink_0123]

Best of luck in your appt Prayer, hope u get some good news.

Amy hope you're feeling better. I can only imagine having the discomfort of the cerclage procedure and then having issues with your bladder that make u sick.

DayDay - How are u feeling??

Firehol - How are you and the baby doing??

Lizzie, Ich, BabyMaybe, how are you ladies doing?? Sorry if I missed anyone; hope everyone is doing well and still cooking

 

[sweetbuthyper]

hi,

i am starting my monitoring for ic, i was wondering when people had there first lenght scans?, mine was ment to be at 14 weeks however they can't fit me in til 16 weeks due to christmas then being fully booked, bit worried this will be too late, i lost my last baby at 23 weeks.

 

[ShelbyLC]

hi,

i am starting my monitoring for ic, i was wondering when people had there first lenght scans?, mine was ment to be at 14 weeks however they can't fit me in til 16 weeks due to christmas then being fully booked, bit worried this will be too late, i lost my last baby at 23 weeks.

My first check was at 18 weeks, and that's with twins. You should be absolutely fine waiting until 16 weeks. Baby doesn't weigh very much at that point.

 

[Tink_0123]

hi,

i am starting my monitoring for ic, i was wondering when people had there first lenght scans?, mine was ment to be at 14 weeks however they can't fit me in til 16 weeks due to christmas then being fully booked, bit worried this will be too late, i lost my last baby at 23 weeks.

Hello,

My cervix started giving me problems around the 17 week mark, though it always varies from woman to woman. 16 weeks should be OK, but try not to let it go beyond that since the cervix does begin to change after that point. Just take it easy over the holidays and try to rest as much as possible in the meantime.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

hi,

i am starting my monitoring for ic, i was wondering when people had there first lenght scans?, mine was ment to be at 14 weeks however they can't fit me in til 16 weeks due to christmas then being fully booked, bit worried this will be too late, i lost my last baby at 23 weeks.

Hey, welcome. I had my transvanginal ultrasound at 17 weeks and I was dilated and funneled. I had more weight due to a fibroid.. Everyone is different. You shouldn't worry. Enjoy he holidays and get seen as so. As they have an opening.

 

[sweetbuthyper]

thanks guys thats eased my mind a bit, i am resting most of the time anyways and i have a seizure disorder and being sat is safer, that and i don't have the energy to do much as i'm still throwing up.

I have my appaointment on the 15/01 when i will be 16 +2 days so fingers crossed i have good results. I have been told if i have any pressure feelings or am at all worried i ring to be seen by the assessment unit over the holidays.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

So my OB appointment went well. Baby is doing well. He didn't look at my cervix because I had a scan with my peri last week. He wants to see me next week for a scan and to start me on steroids. He said he will check my cervix then. He also changed my nifedipine to every 4 hours because of what I told him about the baby " balling up". They were in fact contractions Lizzie! You were right again. He said I can shower up to twice a day... What a surprise. He also said I can take a bath ( I won't be doing that).... It's a miracle I've come this far. He seems hopeful we'll pass my daughters 26.6. Gestation! He said if I can get to at least 28 weeks we'll all be very happy. He's awesome. I actually feel pretty confident today. Thanks for all your support ladies!!!

 

[baby_maybe]

Great news about the appointment prayerful, your ob sounds a lot like my consultant. He always knows what to say to make me feel great too

 

[Tink_0123]

Thats great news Prayerful! Very glad your appt went well. Hopefully that'll ease your mind so you can enjoy the Holidays

Did you ask about the ffn test?? He's going to give you the steroids for the baby's lungs?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi everyone again. just got another question. hope you dont mind me keep asking things.

I am 6 weeks and experiencing back ache sometimes cramps and also alot of bloating. i know this all can be symptoms of pregnancy but with having IC i dont know if im experiencing these symptoms because of it. i feel like i cant lift too much or do too many hings in a day as the backache gets worse. I feel as though im only ok if i do nothing at all. do you all feel this way and from this early ? Xx

 

[baby_maybe]

I felt exactly like that twinkle, but I do think it was more preg related than cervix related.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Thats great news Prayerful! Very glad your appt went well. Hopefully that'll ease your mind so you can enjoy the Holidays

Did you ask about the ffn test?? He's going to give you the steroids for the baby's lungs?

I didn't ask about the ffn test because he didn't want to go near the cervix today. He's going to check the cervix next week so I'll ask him to do the ffn test then. He said he will start the steroids then too! I'm excited...

 

[DAYDAY24]

Tink im ok been having on and off buttocks and hip pain does that sound like something to worry about

 

[baby_maybe]

Sounds more preg related to me dayday, but if you're worried please get checked just to get some reassurance

 

[DAYDAY24]

I go to doc thurs just trying to wait its basically on one side

 

[Tink_0123]

Tink im ok been having on and off buttocks and hip pain does that sound like something to worry about

Does sound more preg related, but if its a pain that gets progressively more uncomfortable, I'd get it checked out just to be safe. I don't have a stitch, but have been on bed rest for over a week now, I must admit, my back and sides (hips) hurt a bit.

 

[DAYDAY24]

Yea I think its bedrest related or stretching from the twins