Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[baby_maybe]

Just replied to your pm twinkle. I'm sure as the other ladies said that you shouldn't have any issues caused by the tvu

 

[ShelbyLC]

I had TV Ultrasounds weekly (sometimes 2-3 times weekly) for 10 weeks and they never caused any problems.

 

[Agiboma]

Same here Shelby since 13 weeks i had trans vaginal ultrasounds done once a week and never had any issues, maybe its a North American thing IDK

 

[Hope2302]

I'm a bit worried now about the transvaginal scan. Wish I never had it done with the risk of it effecting my cervix and pushing group b strep infection up

Don't be worried. I hope I haven't said anything to scare you but those were the reasons I was given by my obgyn as I did want to know what my cervix was doing. Heard of a lot of ladies having biweekly checks and nothing happened.

 

[Tink_0123]

Hope, you're almost there too, 32 weeks and counting .

I think once we pass the 30 week mark time seems to go a lot quicker, at least thats how I've felt.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thankyou everyone for your replies. I'm just a nervous wreck always worrying.
I never know what to do for the best. The Uk and USA seem to have different views on a lot of things. Such as bed rest, proestrogen shots and cervical length scans after the cerclage. The uk scare me with the things they say and the way they deal with things. I really believe America knows best when it comes to care for women in pregnancy, preterm births and IC.
So it's reassuring to know all you ladies from America had TVUs and were fine

Thankyou baby for the Pm I really appreciate it

And hope don't worry you didn't scare me. I worry all the time lol I was worried as soon as the women did the scan

 

[Hope2302]

Hope, you're almost there too, 32 weeks and counting .

I think once we pass the 30 week mark time seems to go a lot quicker, at least thats how I've felt.

I have actually felt that way too. 30 and 31 weeks were over before I knew it. Take a pic of you in all your yummy mummy glory when you wear that dress on that well deserved dinner with your family

 

[Tink_0123]

Hope, you're almost there too, 32 weeks and counting .

I think once we pass the 30 week mark time seems to go a lot quicker, at least thats how I've felt.

I have actually felt that way too. 30 and 31 weeks were over before I knew it. Take a pic of you in all your yummy mummy glory when you wear that dress on that well deserved dinner with your family

Yes, I definitely will. I want to do my hair and make up too. Its been a while since I've been able to do anything nice on myself, so I'll be taking pictures

 

[Hope2302]

@ twinkle, to say not to worry is easier said than done. Moms and moms to be always worry but try keeping your mind off and focus on online shopping, nursery ideas and other things you like doing. I have stopped worrying about IC and now worry about if baby is growing as it should and praying that the placenta is working as it should. Sounds silly cause I have had no indication to think otherwise. I think until I have my son in my arms, healthy and well I would still be worrying.

 

[Twinkle 3]

I try my best not to worry. I know it's natural to but it's so hard to think positive I think I will take your advice and focus on other things. I think it's the best thing to do

 

[Agiboma]

@hope congrats on team yes if its not one worry its another anyways today i finally made up my mind to just enjoy the remainder of my pregnancy as i am not doing this in this lifetime ever again.

 

[Tink_0123]

Agi, I feel similar, just want to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I wish I would be a little braver and move around a lot more; however, since I don't have a stitch in place holding my cervix closed I try to take it real easy. I've decided that I don't want to have anymore kids in the near future or possibly ever. I'll be content with just one.

Going through this ordeal is both physically (bed rest) and mentally draining, Its going to take me a while even think of TTC lol

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Tink I totally feel ya. I'd love to try for our boy but its so scary! It was mentally draining and I STILL didn't carry to term. I look at all your tickers and all that I started with got to their 30's. I still couldn't make it that far even with a stitch. It saddens me. I'd love one more but I've already experienced 3 spinals,2 c sections, bedrest, a cerclage, premature rupture of membranes with one and preterm labor with the other, not to mention a fibroid removal in a few months.... Smh. Talk about scar tissue. My dr asked if I wanted more kids and I said yes, he didn't tell me not to so I guess it's safe. People look at me crazy when I say I desire one more years from now. They think I'm torturing my babies because they come so early. Smh. I know my hubby wants more but he said he doesn't. I think because he doesn't want me going through this again. So, to all you ladies who are fortunate enough to avoid the NICU and those who can delivery naturally , hats off to you! Kiss your babies and when the crying at night drives you nuts, think of moms like me who would love to be awaken by the cries of her little one. Sorry I had to vent. It's 5 weeks of Nicu this Wednesday and I want my baby home healthy like yesterday. Shes a 45 min drive from my house so I only see her like 3 times a week.. :/ oh and now I have car trouble :/ go figure

 

[Tink_0123]

Im sorry u feel that way Prayer. Although I havent been thru half the things u have, I understand how u feel. We live in a constant fear for months n then theres moms like u that after all that you have to go thru the NICU journey as well. It definitely makes u think A LOT whether you want to go thru this again or not. On the other hand, this journey allows us to appreciate our babies even more than a woman who has no complications or rarely any to carry to term.

Everyday I wake up feeling like I've been run over by a car. My back and sides are so sore from being in bed so long. I constantly have to turn at night due to hip pain so I dont sleep very good either. I dont mean to go off or anything, but its frustrating at times.

Anywho, what hospital is Missy in that u have to drive so far?
Shes doing great hun so just keep in mind that shell b home really soon and ull have her right there with u, no longer needing to drive such a far distance to see her.

 

[Agiboma]

@ prayerful your post makes me weep because I remember my NICU journey with my 25 weeker. Coincendentally today we went to the hospital where he spent over 6 weeks int he level 2 nursery we went to visit the nurses. As i walked into the hospital proudly with my 31 month old, I could not help but remmeber all those nights I went home crying to g-d asking him why me, why this its too unfair.The hospital is over 45 minutes away some nights i would be on teh highway driving and tears running down my eyes cant stop crying so sad another night at home without my baby. Its a miracle i never crashed. Everyday unfailingly i went to see my son and every night it was so hard to leave him and let others take care of him, i longed and ached for my baby those days. Not one night did not go by where i asked g-d to give me strength to get through another day and to strenghten my son so he can be home with me very soon. All mommies with NICU babies i feel it for them cause i know the hurt all to well, when i got pregnant this time NICU was my greatest fear i talked to g-d i told him only by his Grace i will avoid another NICU stay. Missy is doing so great mommy she will be home with you soon, sending you massive and love.

 

[wunderful78]

My nicu experience was surreal , first baby and 600kms from home, I delivered without anyone in the room I knew! The doctor briefed me about all the things that go wrong with a preemie looked at the monitor as I was contracting ..... Said ill just wait for this one to be over then kept talking about cerebral palsy and the like I was so scared I spent only 14 days there then 3 weeks at home hospital where the only feed I missed was the 2am one I was like a crazy person by the end!

I am almost 30 weeks and I also feel like throwing my hands up in the air and enjoying being pregnant I so wish to be normal I'm fretful that everything I've gone through this time won't keep my baby out of nicu and drips and lines monitors and I also fear every time I go a few hours without movement!

I'm not saying people with easy pregnancies don't deserve their babies but I have high respect for women like on this forum who sacrifice and go through so much

 

[lch28]

I felt like this my whole pregnancy. I wish i enjoyed it more I was so worried. I cant imagine how hard the NICU must be.. Sophia was only 23w6d so she did not make it . For the first 28 weeks i absolutely lived in fear of that happening again

 

[lch28]

^ btw ladies, i did not have a stitch or anything. i was undiagnosed at that time

 

[TLM21]

hello everyone, so as I write this is almost 4 am where I am, so needless is to say that I don't sleep much. just wanted to make sure you all new how brave you are. today was one of those particularly hard days, and I guess hormones are at a maximum since I couldn't stop crying, just frustrated and worried. .
I read some of your journeys and can relate to some, but it breaks my heart that you all have to go through such stressfull pregnancies and then some deal with NICU.
@prayerful she will be home soon as she is having great progress hun
@agi you have made it to the 30s and beyond,awesome
@tink you are also up there and should be so happy
@wunderful baby it's still baking so hang in there hun, you are home now so that's great
@day I feel you when you say about time dragging but in the end it will all be worth it!
@twinkle you remind me so much of me with all the worrying, wish there was a way oF making it easy for both, stitch is in place so you will be fine, oh and I get Trans,vaginal ultrasound every 2 weeks and haven't had any issues so far
@ich J is also making great progress and you can soon enjoy him at home
@hope you are also in the 30s congratulations, keep baking
everyone else they I'm missing right now, I just think we are all in the same boat. you all keep me sane, thanks for the support and inspiration you all give me. keep up the awesome work and all hang in there.
positive thoughts and hugs
sorry for the long post...

 

[TLM21]

@baby then I see you at 39+ and you become my gold standard, lol I know you are ready
@Shelby the girls look wonderful so it totally makes me be positive
@sweet you are also in the 30s, fantastic, congrats

well since it's 4:30 am I will try to sleep...
sending prayers everywhere