Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[lizziedripping]

Steph - I didn't have progesterone with the twins because in the UK it is very much still in its trial stages and some docs are happy to prescribe, some aren't. I was desperate to get it but couldn't and as you know I didn't need it in the end. Without a stitch I'd say it's crucial, with a stitch it is worthwhile because it has been shown to firm up a weak cervix so it's worth asking if you can get it on the basis of what do you lose? If not, please don't worry, I made it fine without it - the stitch really is the main thing xx

 

[DAYDAY24]

Im in the US

 

[wunderful78]

My funnelling length is 8mm width is 16mm my ob isn't concerned , I don't see him for another 4 weeks , he said if I feel unwell fever etc , have contractions change of discharge or blood to ring him other than that he is happy , he also said the risk of infection is low in my case and no swabbing is going to be done 👣 praying my baby is going to be ok

 

[ShelbyLC]

I am so excited for tomorrow! It's going to be so nice to have Tegan home. Please keep your fingers crossed for Britton! she needs to stop being so silly and having heart rate drops after 5-6 days without any! (I think she just really likes her nurse and wants to hang out more. ) I hope you all don't mind me sharing:

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lch - belated happy 35 weeks! I am so, so happy for you! It's so amazing to see you make it this far!

 

[lch28]

thanks shelby!! love the pics of the girls. in your journal i saw the pics of DH with them! they look so much like him! how sweet. tomorrow i may find out when im having my induction!!

 

[ShelbyLC]

So exciting! I'm so happy you may have to "force" your baby out against his will!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

So exciting! I'm so happy you may have to "force" your baby out against his will!

Can't tell which one is the trouble maker! Both look so peaceful! The blankets are gorgeous!!! Great job and congrats!

 

[Agiboma]

@shelby glad to hear your good news

 

[Hope2302]

@ Wundaful and shelby ! Great news
@ shelby, the girls are so precious, bless!

 

[baby_maybe]

Hey Lizzie, well basically I went for my 32 weeks consultant appointment and he noted that I felt like there was extra fluid so booked me for a scan. When I went there was 29.8cm of the blinkin stuff, so I am seeing him again tomorrow to see what he has to say. I've tried to stay away from the scare stories, but I do remember JimmyJam on this thread had severe poly from around 20 weeks onwards I think and I also remember how much she freaked out about it. I know there's a good chance that it's just 'one of those things' but I can't help but be a bit worried, especially since I had just got ot the stage where I wasn't worrying about the IC anymore

Never rains but pours around here! I'm seriously considering pushing for an elcs if the fluid doesn't reduce on its own because right now I'm too freaked out to even consider that if that baby is ok, something horrible could go wrong at delivery. I just want him out so I can see him for myself and see that he's alright.

 

[Agiboma]

@baby

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Baby maybe refuse to worry Hun. Yes it's easier said than done but the drs are monitoring you. Just continue to carry him and in no time you'll be able to kiss that beautiful face hugs

 

[baby_maybe]

Thanks girls

PMA all the way

 

[sweetbuthyper]

stressed and not sure what to think ....

I had my lenght scan at 14 +3 i was meassuring 4.5cm nice and long been for my second one and its shortend to 29.4mm they reassured me this is ok but i'm not sure ended up in tears as i saw the midwife team and not the consultant like i was ment to as clinic was busy and i have another scan next week to check again was originally down for having it in 2 weeks but i'm worried that thats two long to wait with such a dramatic drop so they agreed to in a weeks time.

Question is am i right to be worried or is 29.4 cm good at this stage. what is the best move in getting the right care if it continues to shortend, I really don't want to loose another baby, and there words of reassurance don't mean much after loosing Nathaniel.

the positive news is i got to see bean and they think im possibly team blue altho didn't want to commit to it and there is no sign of funneling.

 

[baby_maybe]

Do you have a suture in place hun?

 

[sweetbuthyper]

no stitch in place, being monitored for Ic after loosing my little boy at 23 weeks in 2011.

 

[baby_maybe]

Ah I see. Personally if it were me I'd now be pushing for a suture to be inserted. I'm not saying that your cervix shortening is a guaranteed bad omen, but given the difference in length from 2 weeks ago I'd want the peace of mind of having that suture there.

I was monitored for IC in my second pregnancy and although I didn't show any signs of a short cervix or funneling until my 24 week scan it came on pretty rapidly from there and I ended up having to have an emergency one placed on bulging membranes which was far from ideal and tbh I was lucky enough to have a consultant still willing to do it at that stage because many won't. I was lucky in that that particular suture got me to 32+ weeks and although not full term my little girl was born healthy.

I was horrified when in my 3rd pregnancy the new consultant I had suggested monitoring again, even after a proven case of IC the time before. I reluctantly agreed, but when slight funneling showed up at my 20 week scan I refused to leave the hospital until they agreed to do a stitch. That pregnancy went full term.

I'm honestly not trying to scare you, but I believe you would be far better off having a stitch placed sooner rather than later

Edited to add: Just under 3cm of cervix isn't a terrible length to have, I just feel they should be taking your situation more seriously especially given you didn't even get to see a consultant today!

 

[sweetbuthyper]

Thankyou,

you gave me what i need honesty, I will wait till next week as i will only be 17 weeks then (unless i have any sort of pain/worry before then) and see if its altered any sign of altering and i will be demanding to see the consultant and not midwives.

 

[baby_maybe]

I definitely think you should hun

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Ladies I'm in the hospital they are checking for contractions. I'm having BH, back pain and fibroid discomfort.so scared! Pray for us. I hope to stay to be monitored.