Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Tink_0123]

My best advice is to alternate sides, thats pretty much all we could do lol..

I get an uncomfortable feeling on my side when I lay down too long on it, like all the weight goes there and then I feel the weight shift when a switch to the other side. Its not a pleasant feeling. In your case, must be diff since you're carrying twins, you have double the weight. I certainly feel for you my dear

 

[lch28]

when i lay on my left side i get really sore after a while.. and i never ever switch to right because it hurts so bad for some reason =[

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

when i lay on my left side i get really sore after a while.. and i never ever switch to right because it hurts so bad for some reason =[

Omg Ish you're almost 32 weeks! Time has flown! Great

 

[Tink_0123]

Have any of the ladies who have had the steroid injections for the babies lungs suddenly developed a CRAZY appetite??

IDK if its a coincidence, but ever since Sat. after getting my 2nd dose I cant seem to get enough food. I am constantly hungry.

or maybe could it be the progesterone suppositories?

My appetite hadn't changed as far as how I ate pre-preg up until now and all of a sudden I cant get enough food.

Im just curious if any of you have experienced this or maybe its just me and im entering a new phase in the pregnancy. lol

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Have any of the ladies who have had the steroid injections for the babies lungs suddenly developed a CRAZY appetite??

IDK if its a coincidence, but ever since Sat. after getting my 2nd dose I cant seem to get enough food. I am constantly hungry.

or maybe could it be the progesterone suppositories?

My appetite hadn't changed as far as how I ate pre-preg up until now and all of a sudden I cant get enough food.

Im just curious if any of you have experienced this or maybe its just me and im entering a new phase in the pregnancy. lol

Tink, the hunger is probably a side affect of the steroids.. It's a side effect of steroids in general. When I had it with my daughter I almost ate the plates my food was served on! Lol enjoy

 

[AmyLouise89]

Sorry if tmi but my Dr said nothing in vagina cause of risk of infection. I'm too embarrassed to ask him this but what about anal sex? Will it cause contractions/dilation? Ive had cerclage in a week. My sex drive is out the roof right now & I hate that my poor hubby is deprived.

 

[Tink_0123]

Have any of the ladies who have had the steroid injections for the babies lungs suddenly developed a CRAZY appetite??

IDK if its a coincidence, but ever since Sat. after getting my 2nd dose I cant seem to get enough food. I am constantly hungry.

or maybe could it be the progesterone suppositories?

My appetite hadn't changed as far as how I ate pre-preg up until now and all of a sudden I cant get enough food.

Im just curious if any of you have experienced this or maybe its just me and im entering a new phase in the pregnancy. lol

Tink, the hunger is probably a side affect of the steroids.. It's a side effect of steroids in general. When I had it with my daughter I almost ate the plates my food was served on! Lol enjoy

Good to know, I thought something weird was going on, since I'd been fine and all of a sudden I can't get enough food lol.. As long as it goes to the baby I don't mind hehe

 

[Tink_0123]

Sorry if tmi but my Dr said nothing in vagina cause of risk of infection. I'm too embarrassed to ask him this but what about anal sex? Will it cause contractions/dilation? Ive had cerclage in a week. My sex drive is out the roof right now & I hate that my poor hubby is deprived.

Im not sure about the anal part, did your dr say it was ok to have an orgasm??
Although I don't have a stich in, my dr said no sex, no orgasm. In any case, I'd prob. wait a bit before engaging in anal if you're going to do it just because everything is kinda close in that general area and you just had your stich put in.

Im sure dr's have heard it all, it wouldn't hurt to ask or perhaps one of the ladies can answer your question a little better.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Tink - Steroids definitely caused major hunger in me! The first set I got caused me to gain 10 pounds in 2 weeks!

 

[Tink_0123]

Tink - Steroids definitely caused major hunger in me! The first set I got caused me to gain 10 pounds in 2 weeks!

So far, looks like im headed in that direction lol.. DH says between the eating and the bed rest im gonna gain 500 lbs lol.. I don't really care at this point as long as my baby is benefiting from all im eating and the steroids. Ill start my workout regime once she's born.

 

[AmyLouise89]

Sorry if tmi but my Dr said nothing in vagina cause of risk of infection. I'm too embarrassed to ask him this but what about anal sex? Will it cause contractions/dilation? Ive had cerclage in a week. My sex drive is out the roof right now & I hate that my poor hubby is deprived.

Im not sure about the anal part, did your dr say it was ok to have an orgasm??
Although I don't have a stich in, my dr said no sex, no orgasm. In any case, I'd prob. wait a bit before engaging in anal if you're going to do it just because everything is kinda close in that general area and you just had your stich put in.

Im sure dr's have heard it all, it wouldn't hurt to ask or perhaps one of the ladies can answer your question a little better.

He didn't mention orgasms...I do know he double stitched me so he said its definitely not coming out Til he removes it. I'm just worried about it causing contractions/dilation.

 

[Tink_0123]

Sorry if tmi but my Dr said nothing in vagina cause of risk of infection. I'm too embarrassed to ask him this but what about anal sex? Will it cause contractions/dilation? Ive had cerclage in a week. My sex drive is out the roof right now & I hate that my poor hubby is deprived.

Im not sure about the anal part, did your dr say it was ok to have an orgasm??
Although I don't have a stich in, my dr said no sex, no orgasm. In any case, I'd prob. wait a bit before engaging in anal if you're going to do it just because everything is kinda close in that general area and you just had your stich put in.

Im sure dr's have heard it all, it wouldn't hurt to ask or perhaps one of the ladies can answer your question a little better.

He didn't mention orgasms...I do know he double stitched me so he said its definitely not coming out Til he removes it. I'm just worried about it causing contractions/dilation.

I would def ask the dr about it, just to be safe and prob wait a week or two before trying something just so the stich can heal or settle in there.

 

[Hope2302]

I am new here! Hello ladies. Just a bit of history, I had an emergency cerclage placed last week as I was 2cm dilated with funnelling at external os and bulging membranes at 21 weeks 3 days.Was in hospital for 2 days in total. I am 22 weeks and 3 days today and just
Praying that my little boy is carried to full term. I am trying to take it each milestone at a time, so 24 weeks is the next goal. I Am on SBR and doing as little as possible, bored out of my mind with a 20 month old daughter to care for so it's all going on.
My 20 month old was born at 24 weeks and 5 days with no complications at all. She spent 96 days in Nicu, came home and is just such a miracle and an all round beautiful child.
Just wanted to introduce myself and get some encouragement, prayers and positive vibes. I hope and pray.

 

[Firehol]

Just a quick update. Amber doing really well. Her food intake has been uped to 13ml an hour as of yesterday and she has been keeping it down so they are going to drag the times out between feeds.
I tried to Breast feed her and she had a little go but only once as she is always sleeping!! Once they drag her feeds out she will be more alert to try.
I'm doing ok. Still stomach pains and pains from my stitching but as there was no episiotomy this time I don't have to sit on a rubber ring at least!! I spend my time up the hospital, pumping my boobs and trying to spend time with my 2year old.
Thanks you for everyone's support and answers throughout. I don't know how some of you ladies do this over and over. After 2 horrific births my hubby and I have agreed that is it!!
Hope everyone ok. Not really had time to read through all the threads. Only things I picked up were about sex, I was told not to at all and steroids gave me huge appetite. I grew loads after them!!

 

[Firehol]

Oh. Will try to put pic up when I work out how to. I couldn't even work out how to put a pregnancy tracker on!!

 

[baby_maybe]

Pleased to hear how well amber is doing hun, she sounds like a little trooper. I'm sure you'll be home with her in no time.

Oh and I must be completely mad, I'm on my 5th pregnancy, 4th with a stitch but we have definitely agreed that this is it now, it's far too stressful! lol

 

[AmyLouise89]

How long were you ladies stuck on bedrest after elective cerclage? Its been a week & 1 day & so far doing great...just going crazy stuck on couch/bed 24/7...just curious if Dr will have me on bedrest Til cerclage heals or entire pregnancy. I'm 18 weeks 2 days. Also last ultrasound a week before cerclage my cervical length was still normal (like 3.7)...next cervical length scan is Dec 28th..

 

[lch28]

my doctor only had me resting for 1 day after cerclage removal. I was put on bed rest at 20 weeks due to shortening and have been on it ever since *dohh*

also, i was told sex was a no but an orgasm is completely fine. i have had a few and did not go into labor. they were in my sleep.

 

[AmyLouise89]

Also I know Dr said I can take baths before cerclage but what about after? My back is killing me.

 

[lch28]

i am not allowed to take baths, risk of infection hun.