Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[TLM21]

@hope I'm doing ok Baby's head is down so putting a little pressure, but Dr doesn't seem to be worried. counting days to g et to 28 weeks now. I'm glad the back pain subsided for you, you are almost at 33 w so you'll see you'll get further
@garronsmom the length will change, mine went from 2.9 to 1.6 in 2 weeks, then back up to 2.1. I actually stopped asking the Dr because I would just get to anxious and worried. I'm pretty much in full bed rest, get up to go to the bathroom and for a record quick.shower, lol.
I'm at 26 w so trying to.get much further. you have been to 41w before so.just.think about that. if it's too uncomfortable to get up from the chair just try to stay.in bed. I know it's hard. we will all be here and everyone is great support, for me lifesavers! welcome to the thread keep us posted and let is know what happens at your next Dr's appointment.
hugs to.everyone!

 

[Agiboma]

@garronsmom welcome your story is very similar to many women on here so you right at home on this thread. youll get lots of support and encouragement here you carried to 41 weeks prior and youll do it again.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Garronsmom, yes you can take the progesterone pessaries with a cerclage. In fact it's a pretty common practice here in the US.( not sure where u are)

 

[wunderful78]

I've been in progesterone pessaries since 20 weeks when I got my cerclage ... I shower first and really clean my hands well ! I've been fine so far no infection etc

I've been having more " tightenings" so many like 50 or more a day I don't know how much longer I can hold on

The last lot never did damage so I'm hoping this is just normal for me !

I wish I lived near a better bigger hospital .. But I don't

 

[Agiboma]

hang in their wunderful

 

[garronsmom]

Oh...gotcha-- I already take progesterone shots, so guess I'm all set there.

But after reading everything, I think I'm going to stop asking what my CL is. If its closed and looks good, I will ask the drs to just tell me that, or I will obsess about the numbers. I am already on strict bedrest, have a cerclage and am progesterone, so what else can I do anyway? I figure if they are concerned, they will tell me.

Based on everything I have read here, as long as I have the cerclage,, the CL number doesn't matter.

Am I crazy? The number just stresses me out. (Its ok to tell me I'm crazy).

 

[lizziedripping]

Welcome Aubrey

I am not concerned about the 2cm cl at all honey

Though for you it is easy to be anxious and monitor and compare these measurments with those in your last pregnancy, cl really should not be a concern with an elective stitch in place. If you were losing length and had lots of symptoms, and/or hadn't made more than 28wks with stitch in your last pregnancy then I'd say it might indicate the need for caution - otherwise you can be cautiously optimistic that this pregnancy will also make term. It is likely that this length will be different again at the next check, and its totally possible that it was longer again a matter of hours after the scan, that is the nature of IC. Remembering that my cl was around 2 from 20ish wks and funneled from 24 demonstrates that a shorter length isn't cause for alarm in itsel hun.

You obviously have IC, your cervix is subject to shortening as a result but the stitch works for you (proven last time). You are right to give the stitch a helping hand by resting as much as possible, but please don't get caught up by length sweet. The signs are all good for a long and healthy pregnancy so far

 

[garronsmom]

Welcome Aubrey

I am not concerned about the 2cm cl at all honey

Though for you it is easy to be anxious and monitor and compare these measurments with those in your last pregnancy, cl really should not be a concern with an elective stitch in place. If you were losing length and had lots of symptoms, and/or hadn't made more than 28wks with stitch in your last pregnancy then I'd say it might indicate the need for caution - otherwise you can be cautiously optimistic that this pregnancy will also make term. It is likely that this length will be different again at the next check, and its totally possible that it was longer again a matter of hours after the scan, that is the nature of IC. Remembering that my cl was around 2 from 20ish wks and funneled from 24 demonstrates that a shorter length isn't cause for alarm in itsel hun.

You obviously have IC, your cervix is subject to shortening as a result but the stitch works for you (proven last time). You are right to give the stitch a helping hand by resting as much as possible, but please don't get caught up by length sweet. The signs are all good for a long and healthy pregnancy so far

Lizzie:

When I say I have read the ENTIRE thread, I mean it- I feel like I know you! Thank you for giving me some confidence.

Its ironic because I like to think I am very knowledgable about IC- I really educated myself on it after my first loss- but when it comes to my OWN situation, all reason flies out the window. If someone else were in my situation- that's exactly what I would counsel- "The cervix is dynamic! No worries! Stay down!", but sometimes I just need to hear it for myself from someone else.

 

[baby_maybe]

Hello ladies, sorry I've been missing for the last few days. Ruben decided he didn't want to wait for induction and arrived at 39+3 on 28th Feb weighing in at 8lb9oz (so much for being told he wasn't big!). My waters went at home in the early hours of Thursday morning and there was so much I did literally leave a trail from my house to the hospital lol!

Anyways after all my worrying he is absolutely perfect

https://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/hayleymes/16fdfa60cfd433d9430426137c8939fd.jpg

 

[Agiboma]

@baby he is so cute congratulatins mommy and rest up

 

[TLM21]

@baby he is gorgeous, so happy for you and him. congratulations

 

[ShelbyLC]

@ baby congratulations! what's it like to have blue after so much pink?

 

[Hope2302]

He is precious! Congratulations.x

 

[sweetbuthyper]

congrats baby hes ubber cute

 

[DAYDAY24]

Congrates baby

 

[Tink_0123]

Congrats Baby!! Hes gorgeous.

 

[baby_maybe]

Thanks ladies Shelby, it's strange especially nappy changes, I'm so used to doing girl nappies!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies,

I havnt been on here in a few days and it looks like I have missed so much!!!!

First of all a massive congratulations to baby on your little boy, he is gorgeous.
I'm so happy he his finally here for you, I bet your on a high
Enjoy him and let us know how you get on, Iv been keeping an eye on your journal so it will be nice to see how you carry on your journey with your little boy

Hi to all the new members

And as for everyone else I'm going to sit and read whats been going on and how your all doing.

As for me I havnt been on in a while as you can see the last post I wrote I was a nervous wreck. I have been through a really bad week with worry and I had to stop accessing the Internet for a while as I found myself constantly reading horror stories on google! I have spoke to my consultant and he has reassured me. Iam now in a positive mind set and trying to enjoy being pregnant but still hoping and praying to make it to atleast 24weeks.

Thankyou for all your advice the other day when I asked about infections. Your all lovely ladies... And thankyou lizzie for messaging me so quickly.

Sorry I never replied or gave thanks I was just so upset and was constantly at the hospital.

I will now read through everything iv missed

 

[TLM21]

@day yout are at 25 weeks, congratulations!
@tink OMG less than a week and no,bed rest wow!
@ sweet one week away from v day, that's great
@hope 33 weeks, fantastic!
@ shelby twins at 3 month bf milestone, you just be so proud!
hugs everyone

 

[sweetbuthyper]

TLM i know can't wait for v day which also happens to be mothersday here in the uk, i'm feeling a little easier coz the point when i lost Nathaniel has now passed and i feel fine, bean has been a tad quiet for my likeing but i know my placenta is in the way and i am still feeling him he tends to be active at 3 in the morning when i get up to pee the little monkey.

Twinkle glad you are feeling a little more positive, it will be 24 weeks for you before you know it