Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[lch28]

lambgal i have never been told that either. perhaps he just means your cervix is high?

 

[MizzPodd]

Hi ladies... I hope I can join even if my cervix isn't incompetent....

I'm still at risk for early delivery... Cervix was 2.5cm last week. Put in bed rest since and today it was 3.7cm! However, baby's head was funneling now I'm scared because I had an 18 week delivery with dd2 r.i.p. my angel.

As of now I'm on complete bed rest and next cervix check is two weeks. Also found out today that I have pre eclampsia again except this one is borderline severe. Baby scan went good and baby is measuring on time so that's y the doc didn't say full blown severe. I pray I make it to 24 weeks!! That's my goal right now... Then 28 and pray fully 32 weeks. I've read women who go full term even with funneling so I am hoping I can do it too. Just trying to stay calm, no stress!

 

[wunderful78]

Hi ladies... I hope I can join even if my cervix isn't incompetent....

I'm still at risk for early delivery... Cervix was 2.5cm last week. Put in bed rest since and today it was 3.7cm! However, baby's head was funneling now I'm scared because I had an 18 week delivery with dd2 r.i.p. my angel.

As of now I'm on complete bed rest and next cervix check is two weeks. Also found out today that I have pre eclampsia again except this one is borderline severe. Baby scan went good and baby is measuring on time so that's y the doc didn't say full blown severe. I pray I make it to 24 weeks!! That's my goal right now... Then 28 and pray fully 32 weeks. I've read women who go full term even with funneling so I am hoping I can do it too. Just trying to stay calm, no stress!

Miss pod I have funnelling also I'm now 22+4

 

[MizzPodd]

Hi ladies... I hope I can join even if my cervix isn't incompetent....

I'm still at risk for early delivery... Cervix was 2.5cm last week. Put in bed rest since and today it was 3.7cm! However, baby's head was funneling now I'm scared because I had an 18 week delivery with dd2 r.i.p. my angel.

As of now I'm on complete bed rest and next cervix check is two weeks. Also found out today that I have pre eclampsia again except this one is borderline severe. Baby scan went good and baby is measuring on time so that's y the doc didn't say full blown severe. I pray I make it to 24 weeks!! That's my goal right now... Then 28 and pray fully 32 weeks. I've read women who go full term even with funneling so I am hoping I can do it too. Just trying to stay calm, no stress!

Miss pod I have funnelling also I'm now 22+4

The doctor seemed calm and only slightly concerned that's y I am confused and overwhelmed right now. I read someone's post on here and she said she had funneling and made it all the way to 40 weeks! I think we have a shot too what has your doctors said and how is your cervix length?

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Hi ladies... I hope I can join even if my cervix isn't incompetent....

I'm still at risk for early delivery... Cervix was 2.5cm last week. Put in bed rest since and today it was 3.7cm! However, baby's head was funneling now I'm scared because I had an 18 week delivery with dd2 r.i.p. my angel.

As of now I'm on complete bed rest and next cervix check is two weeks. Also found out today that I have pre eclampsia again except this one is borderline severe. Baby scan went good and baby is measuring on time so that's y the doc didn't say full blown severe. I pray I make it to 24 weeks!! That's my goal right now... Then 28 and pray fully 32 weeks. I've read women who go full term even with funneling so I am hoping I can do it too. Just trying to stay calm, no stress!

Your cervical length sounds better than anyone's on here. I can't imagine you're funneled too much because of your length. If your worried talk to your dr about a cerclage before its too late.

 

[wunderful78]

Miss pod, my length was 23mm at the time my funneling was only " slight" I was in years coz I was scared to get the stitch and I said to him I couldn't, he suggested we just do progesterone pessaries and monitor , a few minutes later I gave thought about why I didn't want the stitch and it was my own personal fear of surgery mainly so when he came back in I asked him if it was himself or his wife what would he do , no he's rotation he said I'd stitch! So I did one other hospital on said I had 60% chance of going to term, the cerclage ob said our goal is 24 weeks then 28! He's a pesimistic prick hehehe but my private ob said I had " good chances" it's just a PTL thing from here, infection is my main concern though I had no open cervix ! I am petrified of my waters breaking from infection or severe funnelling and irritating ! I'm not too sure what my chances are but I'm going to say ill do my best and get through this the best way I can you too Hun I reckon , even if my baby had to do the hard nciu yards if be happy just not to lose him ya know

 

[wunderful78]

Sorry about all the words that don't make sense, auto spell on phone isn't wonderful

 

[MizzPodd]

Hi ladies... I hope I can join even if my cervix isn't incompetent....

I'm still at risk for early delivery... Cervix was 2.5cm last week. Put in bed rest since and today it was 3.7cm! However, baby's head was funneling now I'm scared because I had an 18 week delivery with dd2 r.i.p. my angel.

As of now I'm on complete bed rest and next cervix check is two weeks. Also found out today that I have pre eclampsia again except this one is borderline severe. Baby scan went good and baby is measuring on time so that's y the doc didn't say full blown severe. I pray I make it to 24 weeks!! That's my goal right now... Then 28 and pray fully 32 weeks. I've read women who go full term even with funneling so I am hoping I can do it too. Just trying to stay calm, no stress!

Your cervical length sounds better than anyone's on here. I can't imagine you're funneled too much because of your length. If your worried talk to your dr about a cerclage before its too late.

Thanks for that; it makes me feel more at ease because this is something new ti me. i wasnt educated fully on funneling; just a brief explanation. im still realizing that i have borderline severe pre eclampsia again among other risks so i am on edge.With my 2nd pregnancy my cervical length was longer and I still delivered suddenly at 18 weeks. My cervix isn't the problem. My body is trying to stry early labor again. That's y I am nervous, they don't have answers as to why so it's scary to know you may deliver for another unknown cause. I know this threa is for incompetent cervix an I said I know I don't have that but I wanted to join because I am having other issues dealing with surrounding issues. My doc keeps saying I don't need a cerclauge and that's why scare sme most. I just have to wait and see what happens without any other interventions besides the progesterone shot I really just started feeling at ease after passing 18 weeks but I'm terrified again. I am still coming to terms with the loss of my daughter and I just can't lose another baby.

 

[MizzPodd]

Miss pod, my length was 23mm at the time my funneling was only " slight" I was in years coz I was scared to get the stitch and I said to him I couldn't, he suggested we just do progesterone pessaries and monitor , a few minutes later I gave thought about why I didn't want the stitch and it was my own personal fear of surgery mainly so when he came back in I asked him if it was himself or his wife what would he do , no he's rotation he said I'd stitch! So I did one other hospital on said I had 60% chance of going to term, the cerclage ob said our goal is 24 weeks then 28! He's a pesimistic prick hehehe but my private ob said I had " good chances" it's just a PTL thing from here, infection is my main concern though I had no open cervix ! I am petrified of my waters breaking from infection or severe funnelling and irritating ! I'm not too sure what my chances are but I'm going to say ill do my best and get through this the best way I can you too Hun I reckon , even if my baby had to do the hard nciu yards if be happy just not to lose him ya know

I agree with you... I'd go through anything for my baby even if it means nicu. Losing a child is never easy and something you never get over. I hope your cerclauge works out for you and you make it full term. Since they are informing you now, it's good right? Lets send positive vibes to one another I am hoping they find out something with me other than wait and see...
Oh and no worries about the typos! I do that sometimes when I am trying to write something fast lol

 

[Agiboma]

@mizzpod are you on any bp medication i.e lobetalol
@baby yes ill be keeping the stitch in after I deliver
I got a call today confirming I have GD waiting for my appointment with the diet group

 

[lch28]

abigoma i also have GD =\

new ladies , i am 100% funnelled to my stitch and have been since 24 weeks ish

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I go for my glucose testing in the morning. I might just eat breakfast anyway. Seems like everyone's test is showing GD. At this point what can be done for GD anyway. I'm truly considering not taking the test. I guess it depends on how hungry I am I the morning.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Welcome to all the new ladies! Amy - I hope the bleeding stops really soon!

My girls are doing SO WELL. They have both hit the 5 pound mark - B is 5lbs 3.8 and T is 5lbs 1.5! They have been taking 50% of their feeds by bottle for the past few days, which is wonderful! To be released, they have to be taking 100% of their feeds by bottle and have no apnea/bradychardia spells for seven days. Britton went 5 days without any a/bs and then had a heart rate drop yesterday All Tegan has to do to come home is pass her car seat test (which is being done tonight) and take all her feeds by bottle for 48 hours. We're currently at 12 hours by bottle, so fingers crossed! Hoping for Friday!

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(Britton & Tegan / Tegan / Britton)

I'm following all of your posts and thinking of you all every day. Keep your chins up and stay positive.

 

[Agiboma]

@ Shelby congrats I remember when my son was confirmed o be coming home, it was such a happy and emotional time ENJOY!!!!
@prayerful yes I know how you feel, I actually though I was gonna pss it again but ooo o I failed so now I got to modify the diet. IDK what to eat and what to avoid
@Ich hat is the diet like with GD are yo on any medications because of it.

 

[AmyLouise89]

Thank you! I'm still in hospital & still bleeding but its not any worse so that's good. It'll lighten to spotting & turn dark brown for several hours then bright red again..like a light to normal period..did pass a clot in toilet like 30 minutes ago so if it happens again nurse wants to look at it...I accidently flushed out of habit. Baby is still doing great & very active! If you pray please pray for us..if I can hit 23 weeks my nurse said sometimes my Dr does steroids shots early.

 

[Hope2302]

@ shelby, the girls are so precious and beautiful.
@amy, sending prayers your way that baby stays put!

 

[chocolatecat]

@Amy - crossing my fingers for you. I hope they're looking after you well
@Shelby the girls are lovely. How long have you been in nicu?

@mizz pod why do you think it's not IC ? My cervix measured long and I delivered quickly. But a specialist assessed me and said my cervix was weak and spongy and so had no strength. Hence the stitch.

Laid in hospital with weird numb legs but stitch seemed to go well. My lovely cautious Dr wants me to stay overnight so they can keep an eye on me. Epidural was a faff, I won't be looking forward to that again!

 

[MizzPodd]

Ich- Wow! So it is possible to keep going with funneling?? The doctor didn't explain fully and that is why I was scared. I didnt know anyone who had this, so I honestly thought the worst instantly. I was grateful when someone on here told me my odds were actually good Thats y i love forums; educate me ladies! lol I am so happy for you making it this far with everything you are dealing with! You are an inspiration for me right about now, and I feel more confident that I will make it that far too thank you for sharing

prayful2- I had GD with dd1 diagnosed around 25 weeks. They had to give me insulin, along with my controlled diet to avoid big baby, and all the other complications that it can affect baby. It is important to know if you have it and how bad it is because I was hospitalized for it. I wasn't told how important it was either, so I didnt really know how to change my diet etc. After the hospital stay for a week, i was on insulin and had a log to keep up with my sugars and what I ate. Guess what??.... dd1 was 7lbs 5.3 oz! I was so happy!! Wasn't big and didn't have any blood sugar problems! So grateful. I pray you don't have GD hun!

Shelby- you girls are Gorgeous!!!! and congrats to you and your family!

Agiboma- They diagnosed me with chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy, but haven't given me any meds for it. The reason is because I don't have hi bp everytime. Like yesterday, my bp was normal. It is elevated sometimes, and then other times completely normal (120/79 or 80)... So the docs are a little confused, but will be watching me closely even more from now on. The severe pre e comes from the high levels of protein in my urine but baby is growing at the right size, so thts y he hasnt put the severe part in stone but it is borderline severe for now.
GD; For my diet, I remember being told to avoid anything with high fructose syrup, white rice, cereal with high sugars, juices with high sugars, and pretty much foods with high amounts of carbs since they eventually turn to sugar lol I drank juice that had about 9g sugar per serving. and got sugar free jelly and ketchup (actually tasted good) lol I hope this helps a bit. I will say that I still had to be on insulin even with my strict diet! Oh goodness!! lol

 

[MizzPodd]

@Amy - crossing my fingers for you. I hope they're looking after you well
@Shelby the girls are lovely. How long have you been in nicu?

@mizz pod why do you think it's not IC ? My cervix measured long and I delivered quickly. But a specialist assessed me and said my cervix was weak and spongy and so had no strength. Hence the stitch.

Laid in hospital with weird numb legs but stitch seemed to go well. My lovely cautious Dr wants me to stay overnight so they can keep an eye on me. Epidural was a faff, I won't be looking forward to that again!

My doctors have said that my cervix wasn't what caused my early delivery last time. My membranes ruptured without me knowing and I realized it when I was trying to urinate, and saw my water sac sticking out But I have been checked for IC so many times, and have been told so many times that is is not incompetent. They said it was strong. This is y I am most nervous... They dont know why, and this is coming from various ob doctors. Even now, my cervix is sealed shut, and firm but there is the funneling. I don't understand
I have low platelets so I can't even get an epidural unless it was absolutely necessary (like an emergency c-section) I've delivered natural both times!

 

[baby_maybe]

Amy - sorry about more bleeding, still thinking of you

Chocolatecat - glad your procedure went well and that they are keeping an eye on you. I stayed overnight last time and this time had it done as day surgery, although it was a bit sore walking to the car so soon after I was glad to be at home

Shelby - thanks for the update B & T are gorgeous, hoping they are both home soon

MizzPodd - I replied to your message hun. Although you keep saying you don't have IC, to me everything you've said points towards it. Also when I was funneled I did then have a suture placed both times so I believe that is what got me to term rather than anything else. My first labour was also spontaneous and although I had funelling in the two pregnancies after that my cervix has always stayed a reasonable length. Also my cervix is normally long and closed (i.e strong) all the way to 20 weeks so just because you have a long cervix closed aside from funneling does not mean that you don't have IC, the first place for it to be seen is internally as funneling on a scan. In fact if your doc has spotted that on a scan and you have no signs of it being pre-term labour (i.e it has funneled without needing contractions to do so), I really do feel that he ought to be offering a suture before any more changes occur. I hope that doesn't come across as too blunt, could you get an opinion from another doc?

AFM - Went for my 32 week appointment with the consultant today. He has booked my stitch removal for the 5th Feb However, I seem to be carrying a little large. I measured 34 weeks today I think which is only 2 weeks ahead, but 4 weeks ago I measured 5 weeks ahead! He felt my bump today as well as the midwife and both think I may have some excess fluid, so have been booked for a growth/amniotic fluid check scan tomorrow afternoon. He also wants me to have a GTT to make sure that is negative as it can apparently cause excess fluid. So I'm a little worried about that now instead of the IC Of course I do get to see the little man again and check that he is in fact still a he!