Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[lch28]

how long after removal have you gone b4?

 

[Firehol]

thx so much ladies im so excited and i just feel so blessed. ill be 39 weeks exactly (if i make it! lol. if i didnt have GD hed just take it out and send me home but they will be inducing me because of the diabetes.

baby, maybe our LOs will have the same birthday!! my induction is at 6am. anyone ever been induced? i hear its awful..

Hi Ich

Can't believe you've come as far as you have. Well done and keep going!!
I was induced but possibly a different way to what you will have as I was already in early stages if labour. They just gave me some sort of drug via my IV so it was fine.
My sis had the gel that they place up you which was uncomfortable. But with all the poking around down there us ICers have I'm sure it will be just be like any other time you have your bits proded at!!

Amy. My thoughts are with you, sending lots of love xx

Tink. Love your pics and well done on gaining cervix!! Btw amber was in neonatal for 19 days as you asked a while back. She got weighed today and is now 5lb6. Sorry for you US peeps, I don't do kilos!!

Shelby. Girls look beautiful and big!! Keep up the breastfeeding you are doing great. It must be so so hard with the 2, I'm struggling with the 1. These pre term babies are a lot more demanding than full term ones!! You're doing great x

 

[baby_maybe]

how long after removal have you gone b4?

Well last time it was taken out at 36 weeks and I went to 41+3 and the time before that it was taken out at 37 weeks and I went to 40+6

This fluid adds a slightly different element to it, I'm not sure how my cervix will hold up on its own once the stitch is out with the extra weight and the consultant said that depending on my comfort he might have me in a bit early. He also said that if I start tightening because of the pressure on my uterus before the removal date he will probably just take the stitch out and see what happens.

I really need to get my hospital bag done now, DH is getting very twitchy that I haven't done it yet lol!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

how long after removal have you gone b4?

Well last time it was taken out at 36 weeks and I went to 41+3 and the time before that it was taken out at 37 weeks and I went to 40+6

This fluid adds a slightly different element to it, I'm not sure how my cervix will hold up on its own once the stitch is out with the extra weight and the consultant said that depending on my comfort he might have me in a bit early. He also said that if I start tightening because of the pressure on my uterus before the removal date he will probably just take the stitch out and see what happens.

I really need to get my hospital bag done now, DH is getting very twitchy that I haven't done it yet lol!

Come on baby. I'm 28 weeks And the only thing missing from my already packed bag is a nursing bra. See, I'm new at this and with my daughter who came at 26 weeks to my surprise, I relied on others to bring me what I needed! Horrible, I'll never do that again so let's get packing!!! Lol
I had a question for you, how long did your kids stay on the nicu if any stayed at all?

 

[Agiboma]

I started with my bag this week actually, i bought the pads,diapers, take home outfit, cream,babypowder,. Still have to buy nightgown, slippers and a few other things. Not really sure what to pack, never had the chance last time around.

 

[baby_maybe]

Haha prayerful, my DH would love you for giving me a kick up the backside to get it ready!

With nicu stays, the first (24+6) was in for 5 weeks before she passed away and the second who was 32+5 was in there for about 2 1/2 weeks until she came home. She do very well and never needed help with breathing at all, just had to learn to eat and gain some weight before they let her go. She's now a very healthy 11 year old. The last 2 hi have both been overdue didn't need nicu at all and came straight home with me

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I started with my bag this week actually, i bought the pads,diapers, take home outfit, cream,babypowder,. Still have to buy nightgown, slippers and a few other things. Not really sure what to pack, never had the chance last time around.

I'm with u on that. I continue to think of something else to add. Lets see I have my camera, robe,pads, underwear, slippers, lotion, soap, deodorant, toothbrush,take home outfit for baby... I need a night gown, shower slippers, and a take home outfit and her car seat. Oh and I need a nursing bra but I don't know what size I need. I wear sports bras since I'm on bed rest but I plan to breast feed. Does anyone know how to purchase the right size and a good website to shop for one??
Agiboma maybe between the two of us we can come up with a decent list for a bag.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Agiboma & Prayerful - pack an extra bag to bring home hospital goodies in. I somehow always went home with more than I arrived with! Also, my nursing bras are one size bigger than my pregnancy bras, which were one size bigger than my pre-pregnancy bras. (Oh, and all my nursing bras are from Target.)

 

[Agiboma]

thanks Shelby i just bought my gown and nursing bra's i still have some from my son, but i got these one's on sale so i could not pass up, i need slippers, lotion,memory card for my camera. Thats all i can remember for now.

 

[Tink_0123]

Good day ladies,

I have to buy a sleeping gown, nursing bra (although i wasnt planning on bfing but in case i change my mind), i have mini deodorants, toothpaste, etc. I need the huge pads but they give them at the hosp tho, soap, camera, phone charger n camera charger. I have a small rolling suit case so ill b taking that for myself. I tend to over pack, even for hospital stays lol n shld have addtl space for the extra goodies Shelby mentioned.

Babys bag, Ill pack baby wipes, butt lotion, going home outfit, blanket, diapers (just a few) i think they give u some there. Prob add more to my list as i go.

Shelby, so glad B gets to come home today. Yipee!!

 

[ShelbyLC]

Definitely bring your own pads! I sent OH out to buy me some the day after I had the girls, which he of course enjoyed immensely! I didn't need the hospital pads after 24 hours. My bleeding had slowed enough to just use regular ultra thin pads.

 

[Hope2302]

Hmm was just thinking about hospital bag and wat to buy and pack

 

[Agiboma]

Ladies it feels good to be actually packing a bag this time around for me, It makes me happy things are going the way they are. Just wanted to share this thought with you guys. Also its getting harder to walk around like a 10 min walk makes me tierd is that normal? My legs and hips especially hurt is that also normal? Never been this pregnant befor so all of this is new to me.
btw has anyone herd from Panuche i have been thinking about her and the twins for some time now.

 

[baby_maybe]

I've been achey for some time now too hun so I'd say it's completely normal.

Not heard from Penuche, I hope she's ok?

 

[lch28]

^ was just thinking of her before. hope all is well hun

my hospital bags are packed and ready to go. may have over packed - not sure. lol!
i did pack my own pads, i hate those huge hospital ones..

 

[baby_maybe]

I would normally use the thin pads, but after birth I love the nice thick ones, gives you some extra padding down below

 

[lch28]

im kinda scared that ill go into labor before my induction date. im terrified of the stitch ripping my cervix lol

 

[chocolatecat]

Only 15 weeks but decided to pack a bag. Mostly because my dad is very sick and we could get called to the hospice any time. But think I'll put some pads in incase I end up in hospital again. Too early to put any baby stuff in, just my overnight stuff.

Had my CL check today. 29mm which is as short as its ever been. Normally 40mm. My lovely consultant wants to see me every week now. Mostly to reassure us all (she is v determined that I will have a healthy baby!) But also so I can show my dad a pic every week.

 

[baby_maybe]

29mm is still a good length hun and you've got your stitch in holding it all together. Bless your consultant for wanting to give you that extra reassurance as well as making sure you get lots of pics for your dad. Sorry he's unwell

 

[Tink_0123]

This is my first pregnancy, so haven't been this pregnant before hehe, but I've been having a few aches n pains here n there. Hip pain from laying down all day, the times I go to the dr where I have to sit for longer than usual I notice that when I get up my tail bone cracks as if I haven't sat in ages lol. Just yesterday, I had terrible sciatica pain from my back, down my butt and leg on the right side. Luckily, I think she moved and today I feel much better.

From all I've read in third tri from the other ladies on there.. IT GETS WORSE lol as we progress through this wonderful journey. All I think about is holding my beautiful healthy baby at the end of this journey and that helps me get through all my aches n pains.

Chocolatecat, Im sorry to hear your dad not doing well. 29mm isnt bad, as Baby said you have your stitch which should allow you to make it to term. Unfortunately, with IC cervical changes come sooner rather than later, but please say positive that things will be ok down below.

Ich, can you see if ur dr can schedule ur induction for sooner?? If you have any signs at all of labor u should rush to the hosp. I have faith that u will have enough time to make it there and have the stitch removed. Please try not to panic