Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[karenh24]

Hi ladies need your input please.i had my cervical scan today and it has shortened to 31mm from 46mm im quite worried now and wanted to know what your lengths were at this stage.
im more worried because all i've been doing is resting, i hardly go out, spend most of my day lying down on the sofa because im so scared so even with rest its shortened.i've got my next appointment in 2 weeks

 

[Twinkle 3]

hi karen at 16weeks my cervical length was 5cm, my consultant said its worrying when it gets to 2cm. did you speak with your consultant about youe worries? if your not satisfied ask for the cervical cerclage for peace of mind x

 

[karenh24]

yeah i did speak to her and she said if it gets anywhere near 2.5 then she'l stitch me.i would like the stitch in tho i'd feel alot more secure with it in x

 

[Twinkle 3]

If I was you, have a think tonight then ring her in the morning explain your really concerned and you would like to opt for the stitch in now before any more changes happen as its already shortened, don't feel bad about going against your consultants advice, it's your baby, your Cervix and your choice. The stitch does sound like the better option instead of letting it shorten and then having an emergency stitch x

 

[karenh24]

Thank you for the advice Twinkle i will be having a think about it tonight x

 

[TLM21]

karenh I did have stitches at 13.5 weeks. I was doing a lot of resting and around week either 16 or 18, can't remember it went from 4.5 to 3.4 so I guess the changes are normal. I would definetely insist on getting stitches, just for a little peace of mind. it may or may not change in a,couple of weeks still, but I still don't get the wait and see approach, my anxiety will kick in at unbearable levels.
again we are all different, definetely keep resting and if possible think about it and talk to the Dr.
sorry you have to go through such stressful time
hugs

 

[karenh24]

Thank you TLM. Thats what my consultant said it could get longer but if it did get shorter at my next appointment she would stitch me.i am worried now, think i'd like to be re-scanned next week, makes me so paranoid

 

[TLM21]

tink the month of march has moved by a little faster than February, hopefully April does to.
I just talked to the Dr which told me to not do the glucose test like that anymore. just to get a fasting and eat,a nice sugary breakfast and check in 2 hrs at the lab. French toast here I come...
I will count carbs to make it similar to that awful drink, we will see on Thursday

 

[baby_maybe]

Tink - you feel the same as I felt when I knew induction was a week away. It seemed so far and even though I was grateful to have got to term again by the time I was 39 weeks I was really really ready to meet him

 

[Tink_0123]

Tlm, glad u dont have to drink that awful thick stuff. Good luck, hopefully ur sugar levels come out fine. March has slipped by me, cant believe next week is April already.

Baby, I know its all mental and my anxiety grows by the day. I still feel like everyday is gonna b the day, but now that i'm 38 weeks I look at it more in a way of "when is it gonna happen?!?" As opposed to before in earlier weeks that I would live in a panic wishing nothing would happen lol.. I have my OB appt tomorrow lets see if ive progressed more than 3 cm or if ive remained the same.

 

[lsh2010]

Does anyone know if braxton hicks can affect a short cervix??

 

[baby_maybe]

Ugh that glucose drink is awful, I had to do our 2 hour test and it made me feel dreadful

Tink - yeah when you're in the 20-30 week range you absolutely dread anything happening especially before viability, then before you know it your term and wondering if the baby is ever going to come out. It's one of those ironic things about having IC, you spend most of the pregnancy wishing them to stay in and the last few weeks hoping they'll come out I can't believe you're walking around 3cm dilated and your waters haven't gone yet! You must have strong membranes is all I can say!

 

[baby_maybe]

Does anyone know if braxton hicks can affect a short cervix??

In my experience they never have done, I was plagued by BH for both of my last two pregnancies and they never made an ounce of difference to my cervix. If you're worried about it though, please get checked out even if its just for peace of mind

 

[Craigswife]

Karen~ my cervix was generally 2.5cm up until about 23wks, it dropped to 2.2cm and funnelled and I was put on hospiral bed rest, I was told it was too late to be stitched, but I carried on to 28wks before my little boy arrived.
I agree with the other ladies and opt for a stitch, that way you can be reassured that you've done everything you can for your baby. I was told that an early stitch is far better option and the success rate is higher. If your ob is considering it as an option why not lead her to the decision!

 

[karenh24]

thank you craigswife im definately going to have it done when i next go in im not going to leave it to its own devices especially not till its too late to stitch

 

[HelenGee]

Hi Karen,

My hubby has just reminded me of something- you can just walk into the maternity clinic at new cross now...there is definitely one on a Wednesday, which my consultant was usually at unless she was timetable in the operating room. You can just walk in, say you're worried by what you heard yesterday, and can someone talk through it with you, to give you peace of mind. You may have to wait, but it may get you your stitch sooner. The clinic starts about 9am I think. X

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Agi the anticipation is killing me! Lol
Tink, since you're carrying for us you'll probably deliver on the 2. My husbands birthday is the 2 and we were betting our lady would be born then! That would be funny. Hope you're ok. Do some jumping jacks! Lol just playing.

 

[Tink_0123]

Baby, I agree with you on the strong membranes. I'm super paranoid about it, thinking every time I go to the restroom or get up from bed or chair they're gonna burst and nothing yet lol.. I guess the moment I don't think about it, they'll go and catch me off guard

Prayer, that'll be something really meaningful to have Audrey on the 2nd it being ur hubbys b-day especially since we've been saying I'm carrying for the both of us hehe.. I guess we shall if anything happens from now till then..

Hows Missy doing?? Does she like it at home? How is the big sister adjusting to life with the little sister in the house now??

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies!

Wow is it ever busy in here.

Agi, I can't handle the excitement here!! Can't WAIT to see the baby. Can't WAIT!

Karen, PLEASE don't wait another 2 wks. I think what Helen shared is AWESOME. I started seeing my length dwindle around 19wks with both my kids. The first was too late the second with Amelia they did emergency cerclage at 19wks after me making them monitor me WEEKLY.

Walk in that place that Helen speaks of and get that stitch dear friend. We HAVE to advocate for ourselves and our babies. Only WE know our bodies.

DAYDAY, thank you!

 

[DAYDAY24]

Mommy ur welcome. Jusr started looking at cribs excited but still nervous.