Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[karenh24]

Thank you for that Helen.Dr Vanner doesn't want to stitch me unless needed because its possible that i lost my baby due to a really bad uti, even tho the way it happened match up to typical ic. i've got my 1st cervical scan 2mro and i think that if anything has changed even slightly i'm going to ask to be re-scanned again next week to see if its got any worse before i demand the stitch.at the moment she only wants to scan me every 2 weeks so i'll see how i get on 2mro

 

[HelenGee]

Hi Karen,
I think you are right, don't be worried about disagreeing with them. For what it's worth- my appointments with Helen Sullivan were always on a wed morning. If you don't like what you hear and want a second opinion, ask for an appoint with her the next day. She will be busy, but she will be there in the clinic. It's not bullying, it's just knowing that the options are there and not being afraid to stand your ground. With hindsight - I should have asked for tvu's at many points, I just wanted to hear that everything was ok, and I was temporarily reassured when it was. The point you are at now is still good for stitching, Helen Sullivan told me on the day after my stitch, that even 2 weeks earlier, at 19 weeks, she would have felt much more confident.

It does help to have a plan in mind, just so you feel more in control of it all!

Good luck!
Xx

 

[karenh24]

Thanx Helen will let you know how i get on xxx

 

[chocolatecat]

Nice to see you for breakfast sweet. Keep him cooking. I'm home now, in bed with pussy cats as barely had any sleep. Important thing is the tightenings have stopped and she's staying put for now! Thanks for the well wishes everyone x

 

[Craigswife]

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well and cooking those baby bumps!
This a light hearted and rather amusing story. Ok, this morning I popped to our local Mothercare, huge store with a Clarks inside, hence my reason for going. Got my little ones feet measured, bad mummy, so wrapped up in myself and bump lately the poor little thing had gone up a whole size, so new shoes it was and i allowed myself a little look around Mothercare, ahhh, too cute!
Anyway I seem to have adopted this strange way of walking since having my stitch, I'm not in pain or discomfort but tend to walk like I'm so fragile and made of glass, or that I've had an accident in my underwear, lol!! Any how I caught sight of myself in a mirror and thought you crazy crazy women! As if my stitch would fail or baby fall out just because I walked normally!! I'm sure the shop assistants thought I was a bit odd or planning on shoplifting!!

 

[chocolatecat]

Ha ha, I think I remember doing the same CW! Glad you could enjoy a look round mothercare though! Waiting till a bit further along for that treat! Dying to get some cute outfits from Tk Maxx too. But since hubby would rather I didn't walk anywhere much it's easier not to be too tempted!

 

[HelenGee]

Ha ha CW! I did the exact same "ice skating and need a poo style walk" on a flash visit to Tesco. My poor little boy had to wait til the baby was born for his new shoes, I really didn't trust hubby's taste, not helped by his colour blindness either!

Karen- thanks! That would be great if you would keep us posted. I don't know what the limit is for a stitch at new cross. I was 13mm and funnelling when they did mine

 

[karenh24]

omg Helen that seems short to me i'd be in a panicking frenzy by then, im not letting it get that far, if i get anywhere near 20mm i want that stitch.when they looked at my cervix when i had my dating scan it was 46mm x

 

[HelenGee]

omg Helen that seems short to me i'd be in a panicking frenzy by then, im not letting it get that far, if i get anywhere near 20mm i want that stitch.when they looked at my cervix when i had my dating scan it was 46mm x

Yes, it was too short and far too close for comfort. The day I went in and refused to leave without a tvu, the previous length recorded on my notes was 20mm. At that point they were happy to send me away without a tvu. When the measurement was so low I was furious with them for not responding to my concerns earlier. 46 mm is a great length. Please don't think I'm trying to scare you, just want you to be prepared so that your stitch can go in as early as possible x

 

[karenh24]

No don't worry your not scaring me, actually making me more prepared for what i should expect and how adamant i need to be x

 

[faibel]

Hi All,

Hope everyone is cooking nicely!

Quick question regarding the progesterone. I've had some brown spotting on and off for a few day (not a lot) but had another scan to check and all ok at min. Should I start using the progesterone while spotting? (just got the pescription today). Any suggestions? Obviously I can't ask consultant, might phone GP tomorrow.

Thanks x

 

[Tink_0123]

Faibel, I don't have an answer to your question, but hoping you get an answer soon so you can start using the progesterone without the spotting concern.

Agi, tomorrow is the big day.. I'm so happy for you. GL tomorrow sweetie

Hope all you ladies are doing well

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Ladies with Twins....

Did I see where you've had the Shirodkar or TVC ? Have any of you had a regular Mcdonald stitch?

Reason I ask is that I had a mcdonald stitch and it worked with Amelia. It worked well. I see that for some of you, that stitch didn't work. I guess I'm wondering if the mcdonald stitch will work again A. for a singleton and B. if I find out I'm with multiples.


Anyone have any idea?

FYI I don't think I'm pregnant this cycle and I'm okay with it. I went in knowing that an IUI wouldn't work right away. I'm patient and actually like spending time with all of you as you get your little miracles and am enjoying my own here until our little surprise happens. In the meantime I thought I'd ask this question. Will a Mcdonald work with twins?? The Dr.s here won't perform any other than that one. The one that DID the shirdokar no longer works in the area anymore. He was driven out of business.

Also, what about triplets? How well would a stitch hold triplets? Have there been any women in this forum with triplets who've gotten through the end with 3 babies? Little story here:

My husbands co-worker, a nurse at the hosptial found out she's 10wks pregnant with triplets. She's using the same meds and IUI as well as the same fertility specialist. Doug almost pooped his pants. Obviously it's unlikely because I'm 10 years older than she is but I do wonder what "would" happen if we were having multiples.

Twins have put my mind at ease because several of you ladies in here have gone to have beautiful twins. How could someone have triplets with an incompetent cervix? It just scares me a little bit. I guess I shouldn't be going there until it happens but I like to prep my mind. You just never know. Any thoughts from those of you with multiples?

Faibel, I'd call your gp as well. I'm not quite sure how to answer your question.

 

[DAYDAY24]

I have a McDonald with twin

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I had a McDonald and it lasted me from 17-29 weeks. My stitch was still in place I just went into preterm labor

 

[ShelbyLC]

MA - WTBmyBFP carried triplets on a stitch.

I never had a stitch, so can't help more than that.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

DAYDAY, How has it been so far. I see your 28 wks which is GREAT! Have you been on bed rest the whole time? Can you share your experience?

Shelby, please forgive me, I'm not sure what WTB means. I know what BFP means. It sounds good...I think.

Prayerful, I had a McDonald as well with Amelia and we got to 38wks and that was with scheduled C-section because she hadn't turned. I guess I was wondering if you have the Mcdonald stitch and it worked once, will that mean it "should" work well again? Then I was wondering if that specific stitch would work with multiples if it were to happen. Looks like the answer is yes for both twins and triplets, though I'll wait until Shelby gets back to help me decipher the code. I'm so tired that maybe my brain isn't working as it should. Haha

Thank you ladies for responding. I really appreciate it!

 

[Hope2302]

Agi, all the best today. I do hope and pray everything goes well.x

 

[ShelbyLC]

Shelby, please forgive me, I'm not sure what WTB means. I know what BFP means. It sounds good...I think.

WTBmyBFP is her username. The WTB stands for 'want to buy', she said so early in her pregnancy journal.

 

[Agiboma]

@ hope thanks hun im very emotional about this right now was clearing out space on teh memory card only to see pictures of my DS when he was born, so small tender and hooked up to every machine possible made me weep and then i though of how far ive come and most likely will avoid this faith again. Anyhow ladies i am off now to have my little girl will update once i can.
Luv you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!