Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Mommy's Angel]

The length can fluctuate, I'm not sure it would fluctuate THAT much though. Congrats on getting over halfway through. Your almost there!

 

[wunderful78]

I know right , such a massive change in less than a week just seems impossible especially since all my other scans were gradually decreasing then went from 2.2-1.8 in a week but how 1.8-3.7 in days is unbelievable to me ... I'm seeing my ob today and I just want to throw my hands in the air and say I don't even wanna know anymore

 

[Mommy's Angel]

You know, I wonder if they measured differently. I think something similar happened (though not as drastic) and it was a measured differently. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with being measured trans vaginal AFTER having my stitch put in. I know that after the stitch and with bed rest your length can fluctuate as I said above but I wouldn't think it would be that much. I DO wonder if they measured differently than whoever normally measures your length. I'd ask for them to double check if your feeling uncomfortable with that outcome. You did right seeing your OB. Someone you trust to make sure.

 

[TLM21]

wunderful congratulations almost in the 30s! so happy for you and the baby. let us know what the Dr says about the length.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Shelby if your twins were in an isolette when did they start weaning? Missy has maintained her temp in the isolette ( they turned it off) and now the nurse is saying give her time she's only 34 weeks. Even tho the dr wrote to wean her out. It's been days. Some nurses are looking at her age, others her ability. Im frustrated. The speech lady says every other feeding with a bottle. I think the nurses keep putting her on the feeding pump because its faster for them. How did things work with your girls??

 

[wunderful78]

Well lo n behold my ob says its 2.5cm so I've improved from 1.8cm also his measurement but I'm not that fantastically ok at 3.7cm ;(

I'm ok with 2.5 he said my stitch is holding yay

My test levels for the sugar were no good ;( 11. ? He says it should be around 7

I'm in for the starve n test long haul this week coming ... I never had GD with my daughter I hope I pass

 

[wunderful78]

Prayerful my 30 weeker came home at almost 36 weeks ... One nurse was always holding her back saying expect her to lose weight when you start exclusively breast feeding .. Hell she told me at 33 weeks she wouldn't even take to trying it ... Well she did and she never lost any weight only kept gaining ! It was frightful taking her off the monitors and the doctor allowed me to keep her on them for 2 extra nights then I had to breathe deep n trust she was ready , it's a crazy world the nicu and you are almost home , the nurses have no say they only chart the docs are the ones to corner lol if they put in her notes upgrade feeds the nurses can't do a thing that's what I did , I'm sure the nurse I had was good intentioned but it was like she almost wanted my daughter to fail .. Was a strange experience and I know exactly how you feel right now!

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Well lo n behold my ob says its 2.5cm so I've improved from 1.8cm also his measurement but I'm not that fantastically ok at 3.7cm ;(

I'm ok with 2.5 he said my stitch is holding yay

My test levels for the sugar were no good ;( 11. ? He says it should be around 7

I'm in for the starve n test long haul this week coming ... I never had GD with my daughter I hope I pass

Oh dear. Your levels are high. Mine was a 9 once. It was 7 when the fertility specialist had me come to a hault mid-cycle in December. Here they're sticklers and want it at least under 6. Normal people without diabetes is 5 here.

So your going for a fasting glucose then? Are you diabetic already or did they just want to test to see if they find out you may have gestational diabetes in pregnancy?

Let me know if you need any tips for what to eat. I'm diabetic and on an insulin pump. I deal with these numbers all day long and it's a pain but I was pregnant with my sweet girl and she is perfectly fine. You may just want to change what your eating to bring those numbers down. I would see what the glucose tolerance test says first. Maybe it was a fluke. Did you eat something high in sugar or carbs before you went in? That could be a reason for the test coming up so high.

Keep us posted. Glad to hear your length has gone up. it's positive even though it's not as much as you'd like.

 

[bethneebabe]

Thanks for all of the advice. My exam went poorly. The doctor could see my membranes in the exam so I was sent to the hospital where I am on strict bed rest until Monday when the fetal specialist can come in and rescan me to see if I am eligible for a cerclage. I'm very tired and very nervous. Anyone else here on hospital bed rest ?

 

[wunderful78]

I ate some goju berries sultanas nuts n a yoghurt I also had a steroid shot directly before I went to the pathology ! I've never had diabetes but that doesn't mean I can't get it ;( thanks MA I just might need those dietary tips

Awh bethnee hugs , I've only spent about 8 nights in hospital all toll ! Hoping that your a candidate for the cerclage what a scary time for you

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Thanks for all of the advice. My exam went poorly. The doctor could see my membranes in the exam so I was sent to the hospital where I am on strict bed rest until Monday when the fetal specialist can come in and rescan me to see if I am eligible for a cerclage. I'm very tired and very nervous. Anyone else here on hospital bed rest ?

They're waiting until monday? Did they give you anything to try and stop it? Can you ask for the head perinatologist on call and try to light a fire under them? Try and drink as much water as you can and rest easy. I know it's hard not to stress but try and keep calm. Your in the hospital on bed rest so your being monitored. That's good!

 

[Mommy's Angel]

I ate some goju berries sultanas nuts n a yoghurt I also had a steroid shot directly before I went to the pathology ! I've never had diabetes but that doesn't mean I can't get it ;( thanks MA I just might need those dietary tips

Awh bethnee hugs , I've only spent about 8 nights in hospital all toll ! Hoping that your a candidate for the cerclage what a scary time for you

You know, some injections can actually raise blood sugars. Once you mentioned the steroid shot it made me raise an eyebrow. Progesterone also does it. Oh did the 17P injections raise my sugars during my pregnancy.

This time the Lupron I'm taking for fertility treatment raises the blood sugars. Luckily I have an RN for a husband so we have access to drug information concerning what drugs counteract with one another.

Hopefully it will turn out just fine. I've actually had friends of mine with high tests and only 1 turned out to have GD. The rest either had interactions from other drugs they were taking or ate something really sweet and carby before the test.

Goji berries. I hear all kinds of good things about them. Antioxidants, etc. Your from Australia I think. We've been doing a juicing diet called Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead by Joe Cross, ever hear of him? It's a juice fast to reboot the body. My husband started eating plant based due to his family heart history and lost weight and off his meds. I bought the juicer and have been juicing. It's been harder to transition completely to plant based lifestyle for me just yet but I'm working towards it in hopes that I'll get off this medicine and reverse the type II diabetes. My husband is proof it can be done. Anyways. I thought I'd share a bit of off topic news since Goji berries I've heard are extremely healthy.

 

[bethneebabe]

Unfortunately, I'm not seeing the fetal specialist for a few days in hopes that my membranes will move (currently buldging) and they can place a cerclage.they are trying to avoid disturbing anything down there for as long as possible. I'm not having contractions so there is not much for them to do. Lots of waiting. Little one is still kicking and has a strong heartbeat. I'm just praying I can make it to 24/25 weeks where she would have a shot at survival. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and good thoughts.

 

[Agiboma]

@ bethanee its good you are in teh hospital on bed rest, but why cant someone come in sooner to get teh stitch in if its possible, try to push them for an earlier appointment if possible. gl

 

[ShelbyLC]

Prayerful - the girls went into open air cribs at 35+3 and had their first all-bottles day at 36+4. Tegan came home at 37w and Britton at 37+3. I felt the same way about the nurses putting their feeds through the tubes instead of trying to bottle feed them because it's faster, but once they got home, I felt bad for being so impatient. The nurses know what they're doing and they could see what I couldn't - the girls sometimes just needed a rest. It was the difference between an alert baby taking a bottle in 10 minutes and a sleepy baby taking a bottle in 25 minutes. As for the isolette thing - if she's burning calories trying to keep herself warm, AND burning calories taking bottles while tired, she's not going to gain any weight. That's probably why the nurses are reluctant to move her. It might be a bit too much for her to handle right now.

 

[lizziedripping]

Bethnee - agreed withthe other ladies, why aren't they contemplating a stitch now? I had one with membranes bulging and granted it didn't work for long, BUT for some women it does. They can push the membranes back and close the cervix. I know it's really hard to get clincians to listen sometimes, but always worth asking and pushing them if you can. There is lots of incertainty with IC and many docs are reluctant to manage it proactively, but you have a right to question their action plan honey. It's never too late to try surgery. If it's definitely a no go til Monday, then absolutely stay off your feet and drink lots of water. There is hope so tryto remain strong

Wunder - great news about your cl It's not unusual for funneling to reverse, and just goes to demonstrate the dynamic nature of IC. The cl of 2.5 sounds way more accurate tho, every sonographer measures differently but what a huge discrepancy! Xxx

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I ate some goju berries sultanas nuts n a yoghurt I also had a steroid shot directly before I went to the pathology ! I've never had diabetes but that doesn't mean I can't get it ;( thanks MA I just might need those dietary tips

Awh bethnee hugs , I've only spent about 8 nights in hospital all toll ! Hoping that your a candidate for the cerclage what a scary time for you

Wunderful, I'm actually a nurse a d you definitely had too many carbs and sugar. I'm almost sure you'll pass. I was told to eat eggs and meat... Just protein, no sugar a very little carbs like 1 slice if toast . That was what was allowed the morning I had to drink that junk

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Bethnee light a fire under their butts. They need to at least see if something can be done now.:/ time is important and Monday is days away.


Shelby!!!! (Angry face) that was totally not what I wanted to hear!!!! Lol, but I needed to. It's so hard knowing she's so close yet so far!! It's getting hard I know it'll be worth it. Thanks for UR honesty. It's better coming from you all and not nicu. You kinda feel they put them all in the same category.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Bethnee, In most cases like Lizzie said, you have to light that fire under their bums. I'd SCREAM for the head parinatologist on call. If they don't answer I'd ask who the head parinatologist is and call them myself at their office to say you were in the ER and they want you to wait until monday with bulging membranes. I'd exhaust the MD's until I get someone who'll listen. You really have to advocate for yourself in these cases. I was in your same spot. I think what the Dr. you spoke with is trying to do is exactly what they tried with me...Put your legs up and hope it goes back. They're wasting precious time in my opinion. Holler, scream....and pull your weight to be seen. Of course don't get yourself overly stressed. It's just with some Dr.'s here in the states, to be heard, you have to put your foot down in a SERIOUS tone!

Good luck hunny! Please keep us posted.

 

[Tink_0123]

Hello Ladies, hope everyone is well!!

MA, When I was first put on bed rest I began to read the thread from the beginning and read you're entire story. Let me just say, you're such a brave and strong woman!! Best of luck on your TTC journey and on your next pregnancy hun oh and little Amelia is adorable by the way!

Prayer, glad Missy is doing well. I know you must feel frustrated at the moment, but keep in mind that every day that goes by is one day closer to having her home.

Shelby, the girls are so adorable. They've definitely come a long way from were they were 3 months ago. You're a great mommy to them, they're very lucky to have you

Day, how are you feeling hun?

Baby, any news on Ruben yet?? Hope he's here soon

Agi, Congrats on 35 weeks! Glad you made it to your goal! less than 4 weeks left till you meet your little girl.