Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[MizzPodd]

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!

Thank you and I don't have a problem with your bluntness because I like to be told things straight up I've had contractions the last few weeks actually but I'm getting the progesterone shot so that's another reason they say it is preterm labor and not my cervix...
I've been seen by multiple ob docs and they are
saying similar conclusions not sure what else to do if they all say this and since I'm not in medicine I don't have any other experience. They have been watching me closely this whole time and I do trust that they are doing all they can. I think I'll call my ob nurse today and ask her about it because they are good about explaining things and telling me options.

 

[baby_maybe]

Ok hun, just didn't want you to be fobbed off by the docs! There are other things they can give you other than just progesterone to stop contractions too. Have they mentioned nifedipine at all?

 

[MizzPodd]

Baby_maybe- you're awesome trust me we just met and you're already making me feel like you want the best for my pregnancy. So thank you! I've heard of that medicine before but I haven't been told. They put me on the monitor when I was having contractions (Braxton hicks was it) I just didn't want take any chances and make sure they were because they were very frequent. But I did feel pushed aside with my 2nd pregnancy so I know what you mean about being ignored by them.

I spoke to my favorite ob nurse and she explained everything to me! I feel so much better now. My uterus is the issue. I feel so silly because i forgot about this. they told me about it when inwas like 8 weeks preggo!! this whole time inwasnt thinking about my daggone uterus issue! i really. Have preggo brain lol
My uterus is prolapsed and pushing down on my cervix and all this other stuff. She said my case is unusual from most and that is why it's so confusing for me. But it was a lot of info and she was vey specific with my condition and what happened. I have been diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus and it causes much pressure. It's been like this through each pregnancy and got worse with my last. So that's why when I'm on bed rest my cervix is lengthening. My uterus is not falling towards my cervix. Because its so low that its kinda surrounding my cervix (which I did see on ultrasound a few weeks ago) I just didn't know the full story but she started from the beginning up until now. I'm a lot more relieved. Oh and this is why my cervix isn't the problem. Among alot of other things lol basically she set me at ease and now I know my situation fingers crossed I stay decent!

 

[Twinkle 3]

9 weeks pregnant and got pressure in my bum/lady bits already hope i can make it to 12 weeks.. really want the stitch asap. has anyone else suffered pressure this early?

P.s hope all you ladies are well. i keep reading all the posts, tryig to keep up to date. its nice to see some happy endings with IC x

 

[MizzPodd]

9 weeks pregnant and got pressure in my bum/lady bits already hope i can make it to 12 weeks.. really want the stitch asap. has anyone else suffered pressure this early?

P.s hope all you ladies are well. i keep reading all the posts, tryig to keep up to date. its nice to see some happy endings with IC x

Hi. Im 21 weeks now and I had that pressure around 8 weeks but it was uterus pushing down on cervix. Sorry if it doesn't help I don't want to jinx myself but doc told me at 8 weeks I may need a surgery to repair uterus or hysterectomy I knew I would need a hysterectomy ecentually due to family history but didn't think it would be so soon. Did docs say you have IC or do they know whats causing the pressure? i wish you the best!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Its lovely to hear you have made it it 23 weeks. hopefully i can make it further than 9 weeks i have IC and extreamly worried that my cervix is already giving way. i only feel ok if i dont move all day. when im up walking around the pressure gets top much x

 

[MizzPodd]

Please take it easy as much as you can! I pray your doctor is taking this seriously. I really hope you get there too... And then on to 24 then 32 then full term! I wish I had more to offer but these ladies on here are very supportive and have gone through what you are going through. They're great women

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thankyou for your advice i really appreciate it i hope i can make it aswel. im going to make sure the hospital takes it serious on friday as im quite worried. in the mean time though ill just relax and not doing anything x

 

[MizzPodd]

Sounds perfect! :thumbs up:

 

[Hope2302]

Just wanted to know, I have read that contractions can happen without any pain. Is there anything to look out for? I am getting this stomach cramps but guessing its just stretching.

;@ baby, nifepidine in the uk? Didn't know at all. I should ask my doctor what they would do if contractions started with waters still in place and no bleeding.

 

[baby_maybe]

Thanks mizzpodd that all makes a great deal of sense now you've spoken to the nurse and she's gone right back to the beginning for you. I think sometimes doctors forget that we don't have medical degrees and expect us to not need much of an explanation for things!

Twinkle - I felt like I had pressure all the way through first tri, but having been checked several times it definitely wasn't my cervix giving way, it was still over 4cm at 14 weeks before the suture was placed. I would doubt that your cervix is changing so early, but please if you are getting yourself really worried about it call the hospital and ask them to do a length check for you. I know it's so scary in the early days, especially waiting to get the stitch in, but I'm sure you'll make it to surgery day without any issues

 

[baby_maybe]

Just wanted to know, I have read that contractions can happen without any pain. Is there anything to look out for? I am getting this stomach cramps but guessing its just stretching.

;@ baby, nifepidine in the uk? Didn't know at all. I should ask my doctor what they would do if contractions started with waters still in place and no bleeding.

I'm not sure if it's called something different here, but there are definitely things they can give you if you are having painless tightenings that are changing your cervix. I've had a few of them in the past, not for a good few years though! If you were to present in hospital with suspected ptl they would try everything they could to get you to a better gestation. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, by they'll try

 

[MizzPodd]

Thanks mizzpodd that all makes a great deal of sense now you've spoken to the nurse and she's gone right back to the beginning for you. I think sometimes doctors forget that we don't have medical degrees and expect us to not need much of an explanation for things!

Twinkle - I felt like I had pressure all the way through first tri, but having been checked several times it definitely wasn't my cervix giving way, it was still over 4cm at 14 weeks before the suture was placed. I would doubt that your cervix is changing so early, but please if you are getting yourself really worried about it call the hospital and ask them to do a length check for you. I know it's so scary in the early days, especially waiting to get the stitch in, but I'm sure you'll make it to surgery day without any issues

Exactly! We can't fill in the blanks all the time. but thanks for listening to me lol I am wishing you more great results with your stitch and pregnancy

 

[ShelbyLC]

chocolatecat - my girls were born on November 25 at 29+5, so we've been in the NICU for just over 6 weeks.

baby_maybe & hope - Nifedipine is also called Procardia.

 

[Firehol]

Hi girls

Just to let you know amber is home. She's been back a week now so been a bit busy. It's wonderful to have her home. She is still very tiny but now weighs a whopping 5lbs!!

Hope all good with everyone. Not had time to read through everything as have been about 20 pages since I last check.

One thing, a while back there was a question of episiotomy to tearing. Having had both now. Tearing is SO much better and the healing is nothing compared to episiotomy!!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thankyou baby maybe hopefully its just pressure and not my cervix changing. Pregnancy with IC is so scary. Hope everythings going wellwith you x

Shelby lc - my little girl was born at 29 weeks aswel shes 3 now and she spent 6 weeks in hospital she came home weighing only 4pound. Your girls have done lovely x

 

[lch28]

abigoma - the diet really isnt as bad as i expected. i still eat a lot of foods that i like. I can have 3 meals, 3 snacks. They plan the meals with carb choices, proteins, and fats. 15 grams of carbs is 1 carb choice. For lunch and dinner, you get 4 carb choices, 60 grams, which equals 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1 large potato, 4 slices bread, etc. Lunch and dinner has 3 oz of protein, which is 3 eggs, 3 slices of cheese, or a piece of meat about the size of the palm of your hand. I never have an issue with my numbers, except for christmas time. I cheated a bit too much id say i am not on any medicine because my numbers are good. However, my fundal height was 36 at 33 weeks so i have a growth scan on Tuesday. I think LO is big. He weighed 4lb2oz just at 31 weeks.

amy sending prayers your way

mizzpod i am on progesterone also.

twinkle - hun, the baby is much too small to be causing any cervical changes at this point. please try not to worry. my cervix was 4 cm until 20 weeks.

shelby they are gorgeous!! so glad they will be home soon.

 

[MizzPodd]

So I started leaking this afternoon with lower right dull back pain. On my way to hospital I pray it is not amniotic fluid or waters

 

[AmyLouise89]

Atm I am basically NOT bleeding..Dr let me take a shower & if I don't have another bleeding episode by time he comes back later Ill probably get to go home tonight keep prayers coming cause I believe they are working! My poor hubby is missing me & ready for me to be home even tho he will have to do everything for me lol hes such a great husband, I'm truely blessed!

 

[Tink_0123]

Hello ladies,

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Lizzie, thank you, I am so happy to be reaching 28 weeks soon and my goal of 30 in a couple of weeks..

Ich and Baby Maybe, so glad you ladies have gone as far as you have. Just a little bit left to go for the both of you yay!!

Mizz Pod - Are you having a constant leak? Hope its not your waters, hopefully its just discharge or pee.

Twinkle, please try not to stress, as the other ladies have said the baby is not big enough at this point to be causing any cervical changes, but do get checked for peace of mind.

Prayer, best of luck today on your GD test!

Amy, hoping your bleeding has subsided and you and baby are doing good.

Abigoma, so glad everything is stable down below. You're well on your way to having a term baby.

Wunderful, hoping everything works out for the best for you sweetie.

Firehol, such wonderful news that Amber is finally home. How long did she have to stay in the hospital??

I am a bit worried about Penuche, I hope her and her twins are holding up well. Been thinking about you!!

AFM, I've been good, looking forward to reaching my milestones. Have noticed that for the past week or so LO has been hanging out a bit higher since before she was always very low. At first I freaked out cuz she would ball up across my belly button area, but I've noticed she likes to be at that level now, besides dancing all over my tummy and trying to escape thru my belly button some nights lol.. Tomorrow is my GD test, not looking forward too much, but I know its part of the preg. package.

This is an eventful month for me as my DH's bday is on Jan 17, wedding anniversary is on 21st, and my bday is on 23rd. In years past, I would be preparing and/ or announcing the big dates and making plans to go on vacation or doing something to celebrate. This year I've been so preoccupied with keeping the LO cooking, that the dates have slowly been creeping up and I havent event bothered to plan anything. My biggest goal this year is to reach my milestones and keeping LO cooking as long as possible. I don't mind and neither does DH celebrating our bday /anniversary in the summer once the baby has made her safe arrival. Just thought I'd share my thoughts on this as I hadn't even given it thought and realized what date today is lol..

I hope you ladies have a wonderful day!!

Mizz Pod, please let us know how everything turns out.