Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[mich1365]

JB...we are still in the hospital...home tonight!!!! Then I think my husband will get some photos online for me to post. Surely by tomorrow!
All is well, but Adrian is borderline jaundice, so they will have us come back tomorrow to check his level again. Normal stuff we did with our other son as well. I would have been a terrible NICU Mom. I suffer so when he has any test. Right now they are doing the hearing test. I am so ready to go home

Hang in there Sherri! Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
xo

 

[lizziedripping]

Mich - A BIG congratulations to you and your family hun - I am so pleased for you. It is wonderful here when one of our ladies takes home a happy healthy baby. WOnderful news xxx

Amy - I have just pm'd u hun xxx

 

[dippy]

Congrats vasu for getting as far as u have it must be a huge relief. Helen bless u sweety well I'm actually still living in Dudley so it is convenient but I am a home care worker in social services so got lots of those lovely gloves lol. I must admit I never thought to use them - great idea. Thnx. As far rectally... Eeewww I wudnt know wat to do. Well stick to vaginally and get lots of thrush whoooo. Iv decided with the scan on Tuesday at mums. Wish me luck. X u havnt got long to go how exciting. X

 

[Vaudha]

Thanks everyone for the support. Really. I am sure what I would have done without you all.

I have some questions about the steroids they gave me to mature lungs of my baby. I know there were many posts regarding this but I am under tremendous stress and so scared that something wrong will happen to my baby because of steroids.

When they gave me 2 shots with 24 hrs gap, I was already 35 weeks. Was there any need really? I read that it should be given before 34 weeks if preterm labour is suspected. around 35 weeks lunghs would have been matured as it is.
I read about the side effects that it will cause some behavioural problems and affects learning ability in the infant or kid. Is that true? Pls say it is not. Pls say that only 2 shots would not cause such problems. I am getting really stressed a lot. Crying thinking that it might affect my baby. I fought with my husband for not talking to my OB about the side effects before they administered the shots to me. I even said that I will never forgive him for that.
Apart from that, I am having depression the whole day and I feel just lost. I read this is also side effects of steroids. Well, I am not worried much about my symptoms but these symptoms not helping me think straight or relax in any way. Pls help

 

[Vaudha]

By the way, the dosage was 12 mg, 2 times, 24 hrs apart. Intra mascular.

I read all the old posts about the shots. But I am still not happy that they gave me this injection when I was already 35 weeks.

 

[mich1365]

Vaudha,
I was told that those negative side effects were only sometimes found when weekly rounds were given, a practice that has been stopped. You were given the safe dose standardly given but I agree that all I have been told and read is that it is not necessary after 34. Well, in any case should not hurt. I dont think you need to worry anymore...your baby is going to be fine now no matter and you will meet him or her very soon!!!!!
xo
Michelle

 

[Vaudha]

Michelle - I guess since I have Gestation diabetes, they gave me shots even at 35 weeks. Because they say lungs mature slowly in GD case.

You are right. I think it is high time to start relaxing and stop worrying. My suger levels have shooted up because of shots and also my stress to 200! I have started to see/listen relaxation music on Youtube. Making me feel better. Thanks a lot dear.
I have decided not to read anymore about pregnancy and related stuff. I need some peace of mind. I am leaving rest to God.

Love
Vasu

 

[ejsmom]

Congrats, Vasu on your bundle...

 

[Susanah]

Vasu - steriods = fine. dont worry. very very very unlikely to cause any problem at all.
May help with other things too.
i would demand steroids below 36 weeks
x

 

[RachaelS]

Vasu - I think it's a good idea to stop reading lots of pregnancy related things; I stopped and my stress went way, way back down. Try to concentrate on the wonderful thing thats about to happen and only worry if you feel something wrong. Relaxation music is a great idea

Mich - Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and the family; can't wait for pictures!

Amy - I can't tell you how sorry I am. I know we haven't spoken, but I really am thinking of you.

I had a little scare today, ended up back at the hospital with a little bleeding, but got thoroughly checked out and it turned out to be a hormonal skin irritation close to my cervix and everything is fine. Had yet more Anti-D just in case (my THIRD scare and anti-d injection, I will have the stuff coming out of my ears soon!) and then got sent home. Bump is constantly head butting my pelvis now, but apart from that I am relieved to be home.

How is everyone doing?
Rach.xxx

 

[HelenGee]

Hi all,

Dippy - good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you. I went there for a scan at 29 weeks and the consultant was chris griffin. He was brill and I asked him every possible question I could think of. I was so scared that I was crying as soon as I got in the chair, I think he thought I was nuts! But he really reassured and advised me, to the point where I was crying again as it was the first time that a professional had told me that everything was looking positive. Just wish I could afford the whole private pregnancy package.

Rachael - so glad your scare was nothing untoward.

Vasu - you must be my long lost stressed out twin sister, you sound exactly like me. Whilst I am grateful to the Internet for this forum and shopping, I have become enemies with Dr.Google. Please bear in mind that whilst there is some useful information on the Internet, the vast majority of it is written by emotionally charged people who want to scare you into action. Thanks to Dr Google I have convinced myself that I have every pregnancy problem going, when in reality the stitch was enough to contend with. Stay off the net reading pregnancy stuff! It has caused so much stress and upset between me and my DH, I really feel for you, it's like listening to me talking when I read your posts.

I also agree with susannah, pre 36 weeks I would have demanded steroid injections, just in case my baby's lung development was not completed at the textbook 34 weeks time. I can only see that they can benefit your baby in the case labour were to start earlier than 36 weeks.

 

[MikaylasMummy]

Thanks everyone for the support. Really. I am sure what I would have done without you all.

I have some questions about the steroids they gave me to mature lungs of my baby. I know there were many posts regarding this but I am under tremendous stress and so scared that something wrong will happen to my baby because of steroids.

When they gave me 2 shots with 24 hrs gap, I was already 35 weeks. Was there any need really? I read that it should be given before 34 weeks if preterm labour is suspected. around 35 weeks lunghs would have been matured as it is.
I read about the side effects that it will cause some behavioural problems and affects learning ability in the infant or kid. Is that true? Pls say it is not. Pls say that only 2 shots would not cause such problems. I am getting really stressed a lot. Crying thinking that it might affect my baby. I fought with my husband for not talking to my OB about the side effects before they administered the shots to me. I even said that I will never forgive him for that.
Apart from that, I am having depression the whole day and I feel just lost. I read this is also side effects of steroids. Well, I am not worried much about my symptoms but these symptoms not helping me think straight or relax in any way. Pls help

hey vasu dont worry about the steroid injections i had them with mikayla same lot u did cos she was threatened preterm at 33 weeks and aside from being a massive baby which i now know from koby she would have been anyway(she was 9days late) she was and still is healthy as anything..she was an extremely well behaved baby and 1year old and even now at two is on the more well behaved and sweet side for a two year old..lol..ans she is very very smart talked quite early counts to 20 knows all her colours and is starting to know her letters..a normal slightly advanced 2 year old!i know tonnes of ppl have steroids im sure bub will be fine!

 

[MikaylasMummy]

mich CONGRATULATIONS!!!i am so happy for u hun u did so well cant wait to see pics.xx

amy i am so so sorry for your loss =(

 

[Sherri81]

Okay girls, I am leaving tomorrow afternoon to start the cerclage stuff down in Vancouver!

And yes, that happened quick, didn't it? Besically, when I had last talked to anyone, it was Friday afternoon and no one down there knew who I was or why I was calling. Through massive bitching, I was able to get them down there to contact my Drs office. My OB didn't know what happened to the paperwork she had initially sent on Dec 4, but she said would resend it. I was told to call on Monday afternoon, and hopefully they would know something. I called today. Once again, I was told that no one knew who I was, and that there was no paper work on me down there. So I begged the lady on the phone to tell me what it was she needed and I would try to track it down. So she said she was missing my LMP and my expected due date.

So I told her this stuff, and she said she would take it back to the Drs. I asked what the chances were of me getting in soon, since I am already 13 weeks. She said she didn't know how quickly I would get in, but they would start working on it when they got the rest of the paperwork in.

Well, then I get a call back at about 3PM saying that I had to be there on Wednesday morning at 7:30AM. So like 36 hours from when they called!

So we have alot of planning to do before we leave, but we will start the drive tomorrow afternoon when my husband gets off work. The dog has been booked in the kennel, and Greg is going to stay with my parents. Ian will drive me down to Vancouver, and his mom will take me to my ultrasound at 7:30. I then have a consult at 10:30AM, and that is where I will meet the surgeon for the first time, and we will discuss if I have enough cervix there to do a cerclage. Then surgery will be at 11 on Thursday morning. They don't know whether or not I will be kept in overnight or not. So I will either be coming home on the weekend, or if they don't release me, then I may have to stay there for another week.

So yeah, things moved quick today! They apologized down there for dropping the ball on this whole thing and letting my pregnancy slide... and they said I got in so quickly because I was booked as an emergency, since I should have had my cerclage at 12 weeks.

 

[Vaudha]

susan,Rach,Helen, MikaylasMummy : I have tears. I am crying by reading your posts in response to my concern. I can never thank you all enough. I have never seen/met such lovely people in my life. I am thankful to god for this.

MikaylasMummy : Listening to our story about mikayla makes me feel much better and I want a cute little baby like mikayla. Thanks a lot dear for the encouraging words.

Helen : You are right hun. I have stopped any reading from net. If I need anything, I will come to this forum. I said sorry to my DH and cried for getting mad at him

Thank you everyone. For everything.
/Love
Vasu.

Btw, I am liking this clip from Youtube. It is giving me some peace when I watch/listen to it. I thought of passing the link here....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21dfilSok-A&feature=related

 

[Vaudha]

Sherri : All the very best hun. we all are praying for you. Take care dear.

 

[Vaudha]

One quick qn,
I have feeling of pressure down there as if I want to push or something is trying to push. While that is happening changing position does not help. Yeah, If I sit up in the bed, It helps me cope better. No pain. Just pressure with discomfort. Good amount of pressure. Stays for more than 30 seconds. Sometimes 1 hr apart, sometimes 2 hrs apart and sometimes 10 mins apart. No consistancy. Breathing becomes heavy. But When the feeling is gone I feel very normal. So what is this? BH?? Can the real contractions start with no pain? My OB has instructed me until unless I get 3 painful contractions within 10 mins, I am not in labour. Well I am just 35+4 weeks. It is too early for real labour right?

Yeah, I am leaking milk at both sides (sorry for TMI). But not each time I get this pressure. I must have pressed the area while getting up from bed.

Pls let me know.
/LOve
Vasu

 

[MikaylasMummy]

oh JB have u spoken to anyone in aus??or following the news?queensland is flooding badly brisbane CITY has just started to flood the river has broken banks right in the cbd!
sadly 9people have passed away and one child has just died =( brisbane city is being evacuated now!

 

[HelenGee]

Good luck Sherri, I'm thinking of you. Hopefully this will give you a bit of reassurance and relieve some of the stress

Vasu- I think if it were labour you would be in pain. It could be the baby nestling down lower. I really feel that my little girl has been doing this for some time, especially since my stitch was removed at 35 weeks. I think your docs are right, you will know when you're in labour, and whilst it is a little early, there is no danger of tearing through your stitch anymore.

MM - the floods are all over the news in England, it looks terrifying and totally surreal. You're in NSW aren't you? Just hoping the floods are at a safe distance from you and your family.

 

[dippy]

hey ladies. well.... i went for my private scan today and my cervix has shortened a little which means that i may be more than likely needing a stitch by next week. the consultant was brilliant but he just said use the progesterone religiously and go on bed rest till ur next appt at the hospital. he said if i shorten anymore than a stitch will be needed but it all depends on next weeks scan.

he also noted an amniotic band which is the strangest thing ever as their so rare but the oddest thing is I had one in my last pregnancy. As usual i stressed and started googling which left me mortified but the private consultant assured me that the band would not cause a problem to baby (well hopefully not).

im beginning to think that i have a problem with my uterus because its too strange for me to have an amniotic band twice. anyway lets hope it doesnt cause my baby any complications.

arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i feel like screaming as if i havent got enough problems as it is.

so overall.....wait till nhs appt on tuesday and depending on results of scan it will determine whether or not i need the stitch. but if my cervix gets any lower next week i am not risking it and im definetely having the stitch rather than waiting till i have no cervix left.

on the UP side iv found out wer having a boy...bless xxxxx

hope all u ladies r ok and doing well. xxxx