Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Agiboma]

@twinkle im having my section in 10 days, kinda nervous but so looking forward to meeting my little girl and taking a baby home this time around.

 

[TLM21]

@agi so happy for you and the baby! let the countdown begin...

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I'm not around much - I'm always very busy - not sure why!

The girls are doing great. I packed away all of their newborn clothing last week and they are now in all 0-3/3 month clothes. They have recently found their voices and their favorite thing in the world is squealing at their toys. Just about 20 minutes ago, Britton realized that she could swing her arms around and hit the toys hanging from the play gym. It was so cute to watch her figure it out - she hit a toy accidentally once, then stared intently at it for a few seconds, waved her hands and hit it again, and that was it. So now she's hitting toys and last week both girls started kicking at toys. It's so fascinating to watch them grow.

As of Tuesday, Tegan weighed 9lbs 8oz and Britton weighed 9lbs 9oz.

Here are the girls on their first play mat - Tegan in light pink, Britton in dark pink.

https://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/shelabama/3_zpsc1016a15.jpg https://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab294/shelabama/2_zpscbbb97a6.jpg

Thank you to those of you that have been asking about us!

 

[Twinkle 3]

@twinkle im having my section in 10 days, kinda nervous but so looking forward to meeting my little girl and taking a baby home this time around.

10days wow that's brilliant aww I'm so pleased for you. Have you had a c section before? I think the thought of having a planned c section is really calming and exciting as you know exactly when your little one will be here and you can plan for them

 

[chocolatecat]

See Shelby, they're gorgeous. I love hearing about their development. Glimpses into motherhood are helping.

Welcome Shanny! Sounds like you're probably an expert!

twinkle, hang in there. I really think any activity you're doing is emphasizing the aches, I hope you can rest up at the weekend.

I'm so nearly there! i know 24 weeks isn't a magic solution, but it would be nice. Cervix was 28mm with pressure on Friday, shorter than it has been but still fine. Going for steroid shots tomorrow and Tues, then I'll feel better. Had a horrific half asleep dream where I genuinely thought I could feel her legs.coming out. It really hit home what's going on and what I might lose. I was so terrified. So far I've been keeping everything, including losing my dad, superficially in my consciousness and not really allowing myself to think deeply about anything. I'm just too fragile underneath to do anything but think about my minute to minute actions. I got a glimpse of the truth and it terrified me. Time to out all my fears and loss back in their box in my head or I'll crumple. Not certain it's healthy, but having a breakdown is not going to help either!


I was wondering

 

[Craigswife]

Ladies, my goodness these hormones! I woke in the night having quite a saucy dream. I'm worried about having a big 'O' in my sleep, I woke just as it was about to happen. Is this a bad thing for my cervix? My stitch was an elective one and was put in 6 weeks ago and all has been fine since. The dr told me not to have sex, so we've been very good! So a day ahead of me worrying, just as I was going through quite a calm phase, lol!
Hope you're all cooking those bumps well and those with new babies enjoying the wonderful feeling of motherhood, x

 

[Twinkle 3]

See Shelby, they're gorgeous. I love hearing about their development. Glimpses into motherhood are helping.

Welcome Shanny! Sounds like you're probably an expert!

twinkle, hang in there. I really think any activity you're doing is emphasizing the aches, I hope you can rest up at the weekend.

I'm so nearly there! i know 24 weeks isn't a magic solution, but it would be nice. Cervix was 28mm with pressure on Friday, shorter than it has been but still fine. Going for steroid shots tomorrow and Tues, then I'll feel better. Had a horrific half asleep dream where I genuinely thought I could feel her legs.coming out. It really hit home what's going on and what I might lose. I was so terrified. So far I've been keeping everything, including losing my dad, superficially in my consciousness and not really allowing myself to think deeply about anything. I'm just too fragile underneath to do anything but think about my minute to minute actions. I got a glimpse of the truth and it terrified me. Time to out all my fears and loss back in their box in my head or I'll crumple. Not certain it's healthy, but having a breakdown is not going to help either!


I was wondering

To be honest choco cat I don't do much activity I basically sit or lay down for most of the day, I try not to go out and if I do it's once a week but I do hardly any walking. The pressure has eased a little this mrning but still all achey im starting to think its the position I'm laying or sitting in

Glad your doing well, I know what you mean about not allowing yourself to think about things too much as you will have a breakdown. I'm dealing with a lot lately and it's hard. I'm trying to think positive so stress dosnt have an affect on my little baby

 

[Twinkle 3]

Ladies, my goodness these hormones! I woke in the night having quite a saucy dream. I'm worried about having a big 'O' in my sleep, I woke just as it was about to happen. Is this a bad thing for my cervix? My stitch was an elective one and was put in 6 weeks ago and all has been fine since. The dr told me not to have sex, so we've been very good! So a day ahead of me worrying, just as I was going through quite a calm phase, lol!
Hope you're all cooking those bumps well and those with new babies enjoying the wonderful feeling of motherhood, x

It's embarrassing to say but iv had the big o in my sleep atleast 10-20times already. Its scary as it wakes me up and I get some cramps for a minute then it stops. I use to panic about it, well I still do lol but every time I have my cervix checked it seems fine (touching wood)

 

[Craigswife]

Twinkle, that's so good to hear, i cant tell you! I woke up in a daze wondering what was happening, lol! I'd be too embarrassed to ring my midwife about it! I feel fine this morning, so hoping that's a good sign, but like most of us IC ladies worry about what you can't see and the silent changes.
I'm glad your pressure is settling a bit, it may be to do with sitting and laying for long periods?? I know if I'm sat for a long time it can feel uncomfortable when move. It's such a long worrying journey, the days can't pass quick enough.
I'm having a really restful weekend, with my feet up, but I'm almost better in the week when I'm working as the days pass quicker and I've not got the time to worry!

 

[Agiboma]

@twinkle i had a section befor but a little nervous about this one
@cw i have had so much big O i lost count

 

[DAYDAY24]

Shelby they are adorable

 

[Agiboma]

@day congrats on 27 weeks

 

[Craigswife]

Abigoma, you've experienced the big O too! It didnt happen in my first pregnancy, but this time I feel more in the mood for loving generally, although there's not a lot of loving going on! thats good to know that it didn't effect you as you've made it to term! You must feel so relieved to have made it this far knowing your baby will be born ready to come into the world. X

 

[Tink_0123]

Day, Congrats on 27 weeks

Hope, 35 weeks, less than 2 weeks till stitch removal.. Keep up the good work

CW, I used to have O's all the time sometimes even twice in one night. I used to freak out too, but they never did anything. Its funny bc even once I was dreaming that DH was giving me a hug and all of a sudden the O came out nowhere lol..

Twinkle, how are you doing?

AFM, im currently trying to milk things before Audrey's arrival. Going to the store, out to eat, etc. I call it "life after bed rest and before Audrey" lol.. I still gotta add the final touches to my bag, been procrastinating a bit but I definitely have to do it. O and another thing, I put some of those ginormous overnight pads in my purse just in case waters go in public. I know it wont do much but perhaps give me time to get home or to hospital.

I hope you ladies have an awesome Sunday.. Sending lots of Love & Hugs your way!!

 

[Agiboma]

Abigoma, you've experienced the big O too! It didnt happen in my first pregnancy, but this time I feel more in the mood for loving generally, although there's not a lot of loving going on! thats good to know that it didn't effect you as you've made it to term! You must feel so relieved to have made it this far knowing your baby will be born ready to come into the world. X

Well i am off to triage today because my bp is high its been climbing the last few days and now im kinda scared as i had developed preeclamsia @ 19 weeks with my son so im always on the look out for it. Im bringing my bag just in case.

 

[Tink_0123]

Agi, hoping ur bp goes down and everything is ok. Please keep us posted hun.

 

[Craigswife]

Agi, I hope everything is ok. Xx

 

[TLM21]

hello
@agi good luck with the blood pressure, pls keep us up to date. sending good and positive vibes your way hun.
XO to everyone

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi Tink I'm good thankyou today, im alot more positive minded and in less pain, also the pressure i had has dissapeared and I feel a bit more confident that I'll make it past 24weeks. I really Hope i stay this way I hope your doing well, it sounds like you are. It's nice to see your having fun and relaxing before little Audrey's arrival. I hope she won't be too long for you now. I can't wait to be at your stage it seems like the best point of pregnancy

Agi I hope your ok, let us know how it goes at triage

 

[DAYDAY24]

Agi hope everythings ok