Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Tink_0123]

Twinkle, I'm also on progesterone - crinone which I take vaginally (it comes in a dispenser and is a gel, so shouldn't cause infections). I've been on it all the way through as it was part of my IVF.

TLM - thanks for the kind thoughts, I can't really get over how awful the last year has been, up until then I'd had a very blessed life. I guess I still do, a lovely family, husband, great friends and we're getting by with our little home business (though I do miss the meals out etc...!) Got to stay positive or I'll go insane. Hubby is struggling right now, with this being 'the' week it went wrong before. But he's also got great friends to keep him together. My friend is having her hysterectomy in a couple of weeks, kind of puts some stuff in to perspective really.

Seems a lot of us are at the scariest part of our pregnancies, having had a loss or PTL at this stage.huge hugs to you, it's tough, but we all know better and have at least changed something this time, right? So it's GONNA work!!!! (I hope!!)

Glad you're hanging in there, less than 2 weeks till V-day hun! I know we all go through some rough patches in our journey through life, but remain positive and it'll soon pass. You'll be at term in no time at all sweetie. Wishing you loads of luck throughout your journey.

Sorry to hear your friend has to have a hysterectomy. Luckily she has great friends such as yourself to help her through this difficult process. Sending and positive vibes your way.

 

[chocolatecat]

Thanks Tink.

Yep, counting down to V-day! Can't wait! But for now, our daughter is 1 day older than her brother, got to celebrate the small things!

My friend is being awesomely brave, she's ace. Gonna be keeping each other company a lot in the next few weeks I think (I just taught her to crochet, so we'll yarn it up together!)

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies! Just peeking in again.

Excited for those of you who are getting close. Chocolate, I whole-heartedly understand your fear as well as Tink...your anxiety. We've all gone through it in one way or another in this forum. Look to what I call "the graduates". We all have been there and I know I for one felt anxious and depressed a lot through my own pregnancy last time. It's that fear of not knowing. I found it funny when you mentioned needing control. I'm the same way. It freaks me out when I can't plan everything.

Twinkle, I agree with the others. There were several ladies on here from the UK who had the progesterone inserts. I was on P17 Injections and "hopefully" will be again when the time comes. If there's one thing I know, you have to REALLY advocate for yourself and your little one. Sometimes pushing them to LISTEN.

Chocolate, I am doing IUI cycle right now and they gave me the Crinone. I was thinking "what's this for"? Usually I don't need that in the first trimester. It's wk 14 I usually get the injections. I guess it's a precautionary thing??

I ended up with PUPPS post delivery. It was gawd awful! I think it was from all the hormones that ran through me. Would you believe the 17P bumps on my butt were still there until this past year??

Anyways, Twinkle just wanted to chime in and encourage you to FIRMLY encourage them to give you the crinone suppositories.

Love and hugs to you all.

 

[chocolatecat]

Mommy's Angel - with full IVF you get it as taking the follicles can remove the progesterone generating part of the ovary. I asked for it with FET as I felt I might have low levels as I used to spot a few days before my period - EXCEPT when on progesterone. So no harm in taking it from day 1 (or rather day 14!)
Good luck with the IUI!

 

[wunderful78]

Lovesteel 7 weeks in hospital glad that's over for you and your babies are at a great gestation well done

Day wow 25 weeks your really making progress now

Agi less than 3 weeks for you

I'm doing pretty good ATM just chilling and at my gestation I'm starting to lose the panick that I had from week 20 .... Sigh I think I'm going to make this and I think my baby is going to be ok even if born a little early

 

[Agiboma]

@wunderful thats the spirit you are holding on well

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Wunderful, what LOVELY news! I just love hearing from everyone in here. That you've reached or are reaching the goal. Good luck ladies!

Chocolate, thanks for the information. Never had them last IUI so I was a little confused.

Can't wait to see all these little ones coming... safely to term. Think and praying for all of you!

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

So missy is 5 pounds 2 ounces. that's the good news. The bad news is I was told I have to go back to work on the first... She's not even home yet

 

[Twinkle 3]

To be honest my consultant is quite laid back, he just says all I need is the stitch and to go live my normal life, go shopping go out and don't worry as I will get to term. He tells me I will get pressure back ache and pains and not to worry unless my cervix drops below 2cm but how will I know that? As he dosnt give me regular cervical length scans, iv had to ask for the last one. Hmy consultant said he dosnt want to see me unless I have bleeding severe pains or I'm in labour.... So I'm wondering if he is being too optimistic I have been trying to rest a lot but this week I have done a whole lot more than usual(even though it's still not too strenuous) and this week iv been getting aches and back ache p,us what I think are tightenings a few times a day... So I. Starting to think that I do in fact need to rest, I'm just hoping my consultant isn't too laid back

 

[Agiboma]

@prayerful wow i really feel it for you its just terrible I wish more countries will allow mothers to get the 1 year off like we have here in Canada. Is their any loop hole you can fall into that will allow you more time with missy. This must be so stressful on you

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Nope no loop hole my manager held my position for 6 months... More than she was suppose to. I'm thankful for that. More good news is that a good friend of mine will keep her the one day a week an she's a registered nurse and her husband is a Rn too and a respiratory therapist. I work 3 days a week ( I'm a Rn too) so I plan to work every weekend so she's home with dad on weekends and one day during the week so she's with my friend. I'm sad about leaving her but I'm grateful that she's with trustworthy people and loved.

 

[sweetbuthyper]

Prayful that must be really hard but i am glad you have a support network in place that you can leave Missy with people you trust.

AFM i'm doing ok counting the days til sunday, and feeling a lot better than i have done so far altho still very worried for what is to come/ what the future holds i guess the unknown is very scary.

Beeing to hot all the time despite the house heating being kept to 17 degrees c, is driving me a tad nuts coz it is teh cause of teh itching, i am keeping an eye on my tempreature tho incase its infection but no sign of one and temp is normal i am full of cold tho.

 

[Tink_0123]

Prayer, glad you have trustworthy people you can leave Missy with once you start working. It must be difficult knowing you have to return to work and Missy still being in the hospital. Luckily you only work 3 days, so you'll be able to spend the other days of the week with her and your other little girl.

I'm in a similar position, my 12 weeks are up, but my boss told me I can take an additional 3 more months off once Audrey is here which I don't intend to do bc I don't have any income coming in on my end and I don't really want to take advantage of them as they've been beyond understanding with me throughout my pregnancy. So i'll prob just take 4-6 weeks at most. My mom will be taking care of Audrey on a daily basis except weekends of course.

Sweet, Sunday will be here sooner than you know it. You've already done great getting this far in your pregnancy. yay for V-day hehe...

Twinkle, DO insist on getting progesterone, as the other ladies have said they've had to be their own advocates since many dr's will not prescribe them. In my experience, the progesterone suppositories I've been on for the past 3 months have done wonders for me. I don't rhink I would have made it this far in my pregnancy on just bed rest alone.. Keeping in mind that I don't have a stitch in place, but it definitely helps especially if combined with the stitch and bed rest. Good luck!

AFM, had OB appt today, GBS is negative yay! Baby is measuring spot on 36 weeks and he said I could get off bed rest YEAHHHHHH I'm soooooo happy its like I won the lottery
Since I happened to be in the area, I completed one of the things on my list which was to take a Thank you card to work. Havent seen them since early December, they were all very happy to see me and know that I was doing well. Now, I'm going to go to Babys R Us with my mom to return a couple of things and buy what I'm missing. I don't know how much time I have left so I want to get that over with. I'm not planning on over doing it tho, just want to get the important things out of the way. Please note, I HATE going to stores, and I've never been happier to be going to one right now lol bed rest changes people hehehe

Sorry about the long post. I hope you ladies are doing well to all of you.

 

[Agiboma]

congrats Tink

 

[Agiboma]

Nope no loop hole my manager held my position for 6 months... More than she was suppose to. I'm thankful for that. More good news is that a good friend of mine will keep her the one day a week an she's a registered nurse and her husband is a Rn too and a respiratory therapist. I work 3 days a week ( I'm a Rn too) so I plan to work every weekend so she's home with dad on weekends and one day during the week so she's with my friend. I'm sad about leaving her but I'm grateful that she's with trustworthy people and loved.

That is good news prayerful, i am happy to hear this im also an RN. Have not practised in Canada since i graduated in 06, been over seas doing my thing with DH.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies!

Tinks, great news! So happy for you. Prayerful so sorry for the issue pertaining to the job but you have an awesome outlook on things. What a blessing that you have two other caretakers who are RN's. My husband is an RN as well. I like the fact that we both have medical knowledge in case of an emergency.

Twinkle, is it possible for you to find a second opinion? Seems like your Dr. is taking a light-hearted approach until he see's something happen. I had that the second time around and DEMANDED I be monitored WEEKLY. Luckily to spite they didn't believe I had IC rather PTL I was told around wk 19 that I did in fact have it. :duh: Some of these folks honestly shouldn't be in medicine. They just don't listen to their patients. My suggestion is find someone who will be proactive. I believe your in the UK?? Forgive me if I'm wrong here. There are folks like Lizzie who were taken care of proactively. Now I don't believe Lizzie had progesterone but if I remember correctly there were a few people when I was in here with Amelia who were from the UK that were with a stitch and used progesterone suppositories.

Also, bed rest is ALWAYS a huge plus for women like us. Especially when baby gets bigger. It keeps the pressure off the cervix for awhile. Drinking LOTS of water while also keeping pressure off the cervix with bed rest is a MAJOR factor in my opinion. See if you can get that second or even THIRD opinion. I'd exhaust my resources. You know your body. Don't second guess yourself. I did and it led to a lot of pain for my first. The second I wouldn't put up with the Dr.'s. They either listened to me or I forced them to listen. Of course where I am we literally have mostly idiots for medical care anyways. No offense but there are a small hand full who are excellent and you have to weed them out.

 

[wunderful78]

I have the diabetes ;( I failed my test 2 hr one! My readings :

Fast 4.1
60 mins ( after drink) 8.7
120mins 8

;(
I've booked an appointment with the educator on Monday

 

[Agiboma]

@wunderful dont feel to bad i failed also, but have been able to keep my sugar levels down through diet.

 

[TLM21]

hello everyone hope all is well
@wunderful I'm a bit nervous myself as I go next week for labs. try to limit some of your high carbohydrate foods, if possible limit juice due to added sugar, make sure breads, pasta and rice are whole wheat and keep an eye on amounts, that's what I try to do (work as a dietitian )
I wanted to know anyone's thought on this: a little bit ago I was freaking out with severe shortness of breath, got scared of course looked online and got worse. sometimes is my anxiety acting up, but this time felt different. then I had a back pain between my shoulder blades so it was hard to lay down... I ended up calling my ob and he said breathing issues where normal, although I thought I'm 27 weeks, and I've heard it usually happens later on, and to lay on my left side with a few pillows propped up. and the back pain he said could be breast weight... so I changed sports bra into a regular bra and back felt better, breathing did too.
any thoughts on this....

 

[TLM21]

@agi and tink so happy for both of you on being so far along, no more bed rest sounds like a dream
@prayerful sorry to hear you have too go back to work this soon, glad they can work with you a bit and sounds liked you have a great support team ready to help out.
@day how are you feeling? countdown to 28 weeks hun ;-)
@ chocolate counting with you too, remember each day that goes by baby gets stronger.
XO to everyone