Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[baby_maybe]

Some doctors don't like you to, but when my hips were very sore over xmas I had one, it was the only thing that helped!

 

[Agiboma]

No advice just wanted to send you hugs

 

[DAYDAY24]

Ladies my cervix went down to 2cm im so. Scared

 

[ShelbyLC]

Ladies my cervix went down to 2cm im so. Scared

What were you at your last check? 2cm isn't the end of the world. I was 2.2cm when they discovered my IC at 18w and, as you know, I still made it to 29+5!

 

[DAYDAY24]

It was 2 weeks ago

 

[DAYDAY24]

It was 2 weeks ago and I was 3 cm

 

[Agiboma]

@day do you have a stitch?

 

[DAYDAY24]

Yes and taking progesterone shots

 

[baby_maybe]

2 cm isn't catastrophic dayday. Are you on bed rest? A stitch will hold even a very short cervix as long as you aren't having symptoms of ptl.

 

[DAYDAY24]

Yes im trying to stay on bedrest but im home alone most of day so have to get food and stuff.

 

[Tink_0123]

Amy, I hope everything works out with Dr. Haney. I will have u n ur family in my thoughts on Thursday.

Prayer, thank God you n baby are ok, i was worried about u. If u cant take a bath due to risk of infection try hot water bottles on ur back perhaps itll help. I hope you feel better soon hun.

Baby, great news that ur GTT was clear. Hopefully this will give u the peace of mind u need to get u through these last stages of ur journey.

Day, 2 cm isnt bad hun. U have ur stitch in place and that should hold things together. Keep in mind ur carrying twins, so technically ur carrying much more weight than those of us with a singleton pregnancy at your gestation. Please try to relax, see if ur dr can prescribe progesterone in case ur not on it already.

AFM, today is my scan in a couple of hours. Im super nervous about my CL, i kinda dont want to know. Ive managed to keep my sanity for the past month without knowing lol now im a nervous wreck. I am trying to remain as optimistic as possible but negative thoughts tend to get the best of me sometimes. In know if worse comes to worse, baby is at a decent gestation as far as survival rate goes in case she were to come sooner rather than later. Anywho, i am looking forward to seeing my little munchkin. Will try to post some pics up later when i get back. Please wish me luck. Ill update this afternoon

Please excuse any typos, im on my phone

Edit: Day ur post came in while i was writing, didnt know u were already on progesterone. But do try to stay off ur feet as much as possible, it really helps.

 

[MizzPodd]

Day is it possible to have all of your food and stuff in your room near your bed? That's what dh ended up doing for me so I just get up use restroom
I hope things get better for you sweetie. Bedrest really helps lengthen cervix in my experience. Don't give up you're in my prayers

Tink fx crossed for your cl!!! Mine is tomorrow. Hey could you ask not to be told if its at a decent length? Then maybe you can keep holding on to your sanity.

 

[MizzPodd]

I'm home. So after my Ob appointment he sent me to labor and delivery for a non stress test. They did it and said I only had irritability, per the nurse. They did a ultrasound to check the bio and she got an 8 out of 8. Fluid is at 10.8 and they said it was normal. I was in so much pain. I swore I was in labor. I had tightening of the uterus, back pain,tailbone pain, leg and buttock pain, the urge to push nausea.. And the nurse sent me home. She did a vaginal and my cervix is closed with the stitch in place. She gave me nothing for the pain. The dr has me on Motrin for two days. I cried all evening and night. I was thrashing back and forth in my couch. My husband prayed for me and I'm having some relief. Walking helps but I'm on bedrest. I'm walking anyway. It's that bad. I was ready to deliver last night. It sounds bad but I'm being honest. Any suggestions on what I can do ladies? On the discharge paper that has signs for preterm labor, I have 5 of 6 symptoms.. The only one I don't have is broken waters..

Please help... Any insight helpS

Sorry you r dealing with all this? You said they did ultrasound and checked cervix... Did they do a transvaginal ultrasound to check top part of cervix? I was having some pre term symptoms a couple weeks ago and the only reason they saw funneling was because of the transvaginal one. Maybe then they would see any internal changes. But I agree with other post... Go back if pain doesn't stop. They shouldn't ignore this sweetie. You're in my prayers

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I'm home. So after my Ob appointment he sent me to labor and delivery for a non stress test. They did it and said I only had irritability, per the nurse. They did a ultrasound to check the bio and she got an 8 out of 8. Fluid is at 10.8 and they said it was normal. I was in so much pain. I swore I was in labor. I had tightening of the uterus, back pain,tailbone pain, leg and buttock pain, the urge to push nausea.. And the nurse sent me home. She did a vaginal and my cervix is closed with the stitch in place. She gave me nothing for the pain. The dr has me on Motrin for two days. I cried all evening and night. I was thrashing back and forth in my couch. My husband prayed for me and I'm having some relief. Walking helps but I'm on bedrest. I'm walking anyway. It's that bad. I was ready to deliver last night. It sounds bad but I'm being honest. Any suggestions on what I can do ladies? On the discharge paper that has signs for preterm labor, I have 5 of 6 symptoms.. The only one I don't have is broken waters..

Please help... Any insight helpS

Can you try a warm bath to ease the pain? (I honestly can't remember if you're allowed to take baths with a stitch in place. I'm sorry.)

Also, WSS ^ If you're still in pain, I would definitely let your doctor know.

My Ob said baths are ok. My peri said no because of infection :/

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I'm home. So after my Ob appointment he sent me to labor and delivery for a non stress test. They did it and said I only had irritability, per the nurse. They did a ultrasound to check the bio and she got an 8 out of 8. Fluid is at 10.8 and they said it was normal. I was in so much pain. I swore I was in labor. I had tightening of the uterus, back pain,tailbone pain, leg and buttock pain, the urge to push nausea.. And the nurse sent me home. She did a vaginal and my cervix is closed with the stitch in place. She gave me nothing for the pain. The dr has me on Motrin for two days. I cried all evening and night. I was thrashing back and forth in my couch. My husband prayed for me and I'm having some relief. Walking helps but I'm on bedrest. I'm walking anyway. It's that bad. I was ready to deliver last night. It sounds bad but I'm being honest. Any suggestions on what I can do ladies? On the discharge paper that has signs for preterm labor, I have 5 of 6 symptoms.. The only one I don't have is broken waters..

Please help... Any insight helpS

Sorry you r dealing with all this? You said they did ultrasound and checked cervix... Did they do a transvaginal ultrasound to check top part of cervix? I was having some pre term symptoms a couple weeks ago and the only reason they saw funneling was because of the transvaginal one. Maybe then they would see any internal changes. But I agree with other post... Go back if pain doesn't stop. They shouldn't ignore this sweetie. You're in my prayers

They didn't do a tranvaginal. I had one last week and there is nothing to be done if its shorter because I have a stitch and I'm already funneled. So.. Last reading was .4 cm of cervix

 

[stephb1981]

Stupid snow and internet hasnt let me on the net for 2 days and we are expecting more on friday! I've missed lots!!

Wunderful so glad the scan went well and there isnt much change. I wouldnt worry about the funneling at the moment hun and just concentrate on the fact that the stitch is holding, which is great news.

Shelby your little girls are just gorgeous. Fx they come home soon. xx

Prayerful I would so go back and plant my backside in the hospital until they tell me what is causing the pain and discomfort. Refuse to move hun until you get the answers you need. I wish i had done that last time instead of being fobbed off. What can they do if you refuse to leave until you have answers? Arrest you. You are clearly very worried. Lots of fx for you. xxx

Sweet I know exactly how you feel. My cervix changed from 42mm to 18mm in the space of 10 days. I was lucky in that they put a stitch in the same day and fx its holding for now. They say in the UK anything under 25mm is classed as short so you are just over that. I would take it easy until your next scan and any strange feelings of pressure or feeling like you have a water infection but dont i would phone antenatal. This is were they said for me to phone straight away if i felt any different before i had my stitch put in. Dont phone EPAU they cant help. The good thing is if it gets any shorter at your next scan they will whip the stitch in the same day as my consultant so nicely put it. Fx that everything is good for you. xxx

Amy i am thinking of you for tomorrow. Although none of us will be there in person i am sure the other ladies will not mind me saying we will be with you in mind, so you are not alone. So all over the world we will be thinking of you and your precious daughter on this sad day. xxx

Twinkle I had my stitch in a couple of weeks ago and they dont let anybody in the theater with you im afraid. But they will make you as comfortable as possible and there will be a midwife in with you talking to you and reasuring you. I personally found the experience not as traumatic as i expected. xx

Lizzie thanks for taking the time to answer, Im sure you have very little time as it is with your little angels so its appreciated. I think i will ask for the shots as it wont hurt to ask but if i dont get them i wont panic as i know it can be done without them. Thankyou xxx

Lots of fx to everyone else having scans and appointments. xxx

I get to see my baby tomorrow and am getting really excited. Its a private scan with babybond. Has anyone from the UK had any experience with them? I hope everything is ok.

 

[Tink_0123]

Day is it possible to have all of your food and stuff in your room near your bed? That's what dh ended up doing for me so I just get up use restroom
I hope things get better for you sweetie. Bedrest really helps lengthen cervix in my experience. Don't give up you're in my prayers

Tink fx crossed for your cl!!! Mine is tomorrow. Hey could you ask not to be told if its at a decent length? Then maybe you can keep holding on to your sanity.

Thanks! Well ill be seeing it on the monitor as she measures it. So ill know even if she doesnt tell me. Also, if its not favorable, theyll call my dr or the peri on the phone as they've done in the past for me to talk to to see what the next step is, if theres any.

 

[Agiboma]

@tink GL today

 

[baby_maybe]

Tink - good luck for your scan

Twinkle - I had never been allowed DH in to theatre for my sutures but this time the aneathatist asked if he'd like to come in and of course I said I'd like him there. It was my fourth one and it was great for him to finally be able to see what goes on. Obviously all hospitals are different, but I would point out that it's no different than a partner being in theatre for a csection. They gave him scrubs to put on and I had a screen up the same as for a section. He didn't come in until after the spinal had been done, but he could of, he is just really needle phobic so I said it was probably better that he didn't come in until after that was done

 

[MizzPodd]

Aww prayful I was hoping that would be an option sorry

Tink I'm wishing you the best today!