Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Hope2302]

You might also be given antibiotics during the procedure as I was given this. You would also
be given a course of antibiotics and maybe pessaries too

 

[DAYDAY24]

Ladies how does contractions feel im having a sharp pain on lower abdominal comes and goes no tightening

 

[ShelbyLC]

Day, contractions feel as if both babies are pushing against your belly at the same time in all directions. That's the simplest way for me to put it.

 

[DAYDAY24]

Thanks shelby no pushing or pressuring just random pains

 

[Craigswife]

Twinkle, sorry your scan wasn't as successful as you'd hoped. Did they your check your cervix? I hope the painkillers are helping, but listen to your body and if it means a few days in hospital then it might be with it to get to the route of the pain.

 

[Craigswife]

Jessiemum, I had a preventative stitch placed at 14wks into this pregnancy. It wasn't half as bad as I was expecting. I had mine under a spinal, which was fine and the whole procedure was very quick, it takes longer to prep you than actually placing the stitch! After I was kept in over night so the spinal could wear off,I had some period type pains which I took paracetamol for and was a bit achy from being pulled and poked around but otherwise fine. I didn't bleed but had quite a bit of pinky/beige discharge for a few days. I had antibiotics to prevent infection and took progesterone pessaries. Once home I was signed off work for 5 days and then back to a normalise life, although I take it far easier than I did, get lots of rest and drink plenty of water. I've been advised to avoid baths (risk of infection), no sex-although now they say we can, but I'd be far to scared! And no heavy lifting. Since having it placed I can't cant feel it at all.
You'll find everyone here really helpful and a hive of information, knowledge and experiences! Hope all goes well for you x

 

[chocolatecat]

Ccongratations wunderful! Hope he's doing well. Is he in special care? Photos soon please!

welcome to all the new ladies! My only advice is to trust in the stitch and your body. Take it easy whenyou can and don't worry too much about varying CL. Mine has been up and down between 2.8 and 5. And can vary 2 cm week to week! I g et reassurance scans each week and a lovely chat with my amazing doctor as I've been under a lot of stress afree my dad got cancer and.died soon after. I've still not dealt with my grief yet as I'm trying to stay calm, but the scans help. I work from home and stay off my feet as much as possible. Also on progesterone. I think this combination has helped me get this far with minimal pains and pressures.
.as I have half a uterus we now have to watch out for her running out of room and /or PTL. So growth scans start next week.

Good luck growing your babies!

Sweet - sounds like you're doing great! 28 weeks!! Awesome! That's my next milestone, and when Oh will let himself believe of might be real (ie we can start looking at what to buy!)

We had my brother and sister in law to stay this weekend with 10 week old Max. He was such a good baby! they had a great routine for him already! Hope it runs in the family!

 

[karenh24]

got my scan later a bit worried about what they are going to tell me, i've been having little pains and pressure really low down

 

[jadey_fae]

Karen24 - Good luck for your scan. What time is it?
Twinkle - What did they say about your cervix?

I have got SPD and ordered a pregnancy ball to help with the pain as I can't sit comfortably, but then suddenly thought should I be avoiding this with a short cervix as I know it can speed up delivery?

 

[Craigswife]

Chocolatecat, that's very wise words and just the thing I needed to hear today! My midwife and ob have total faith in my stitch, so I suppose I should do to!

Karen, hope it all goes ok at your scan x

Jadey-fae, I don't know much about spd but with IC you would be better taking the weight off your cervix

I hope Twinkle is ok, she's not been on this morning? Knowing how she was struggling and having pain. Xx

 

[karenh24]

Thank you Jadey and CW.my appointments at 2.30 i've packed a bag with pyjamas, clean underwear etc in case i have to go back in for a stitch x

 

[sweetbuthyper]

Well my consultant appointment was interesting, they didn't have my notes when i arrived then they found them but apparently sheffield haven't told them anything about me being there and they have no record of which confused me as doncaster transfered me in the first place, now waiting for a phone call from the hospital as they were getting sheffield to fax through my notes, as i had my stitch removed but they have no record in doncaster of it being removed not sure why they need to ring me i know it was removed but will see what they say when they do ring, have to have blood tests for the itching and managed to get in with the midwife this afternoon to get that sorted, they have put me back on cyclogest til 32 weeks and i am in for a scan of my cervix lenght and fluid levels in two weeks. I'm confused tho, as on last check i was 2cm dilated so what are they looking for on the cervix lenght scan surely there is no lenght i'm dilated???

so all in been an intresting morning.

 

[Twinkle 3]

CW they checked my cervix and it wasnt showing any signs of funnelling which I'm happy about but they didn't check the length. I'm on paracetamol now, the pains slightly eased but not fully so just going to rest completely and see how I feel tomorrow. I'm hoping the pain goes and this little boy stays put. 9 more days for v day I'm praying I make it.

I have also been told my hospital dosnt take babies until they are 27weeks so if he's born early then I'll end up in a different hospital

 

[Twinkle 3]

Good luck Karen I hope all goes well for you but I also hope hey give you your stitch. If your cervix is ok still ask for the stitch

Jadey my cervix was fine they are concerned about the pain and pressure I am having as they said I shouldn't be in pain like this or this length of time either. They are thinking mine could be spd so that's why I have been told o take pain killers to see if it eases then if it does I'll be sent o physio for a support belt. I woul try and rest to take the pressure off our cervix and pelvis, I only feel better when I'm layed down

 

[Twinkle 3]

Also what on earth are the hospitals playing at sweet ? That's very strange that doncaster didn't know what happend at Sheffield lol. Lack of communication there I wonder if they are checking your cervix to see if your still dialated. When I had my little boy during labour I went from 10cm to 3cm so your cervix can close back up

 

[karenh24]

Thank you Twinkle i will be asking about the stitch i don't like them monitoring me until its an emergency and they have to put one in, i'd rather it was there in the 1st place x

 

[Craigswife]

Glad you're ok twinkle, it's good news your cervix is ok, no funnelling is good. In a way spd would be a good diagnosis, not that I'm being uncaring, but it would be a manageable condition rather than the pain being linked to your cervix or pre-term labour, less of a worry.

Good luck Karen, I agree with twinkle, I'd push for a stitch anyway, that would give you peace of mind, especially having history. I really don't like the wait and see approach, as Helen put it they are just 'firefighting', surely it's better to prevent the fire in the first place.

Sweet, that's terrible about the hospital and your notes, sadly it doesn't surprise me. There often seems to be a lack of information.

I had my dr ring me last night which sent me into a panic, but he rang to say my blood tests showed my iron levels were low, so i need to take iron supplements. I've been more comfortable the last couple if days, thank goodness. Just want my little one to hang on in there.
I'm still getting odd sensations in my tummy that I can't work out if they are braxton hicks or baby having a shuffle around??? It's strange because I always feel it in the same area, left of my tummy button the most? It doesn't hurt or last long, but can happen several times a day.

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi ladies, having a bit of a mini crisis at the mo (I am ok tho) so not getting here much again. Anyone need my advice specifically, please post with my name at the top - it enables me to quickly spot the posts that might be aimed at me if that makes sense, I am always here if anyone needs me. Hope everyone is ok - love to all xxx

 

[Craigswife]

Lizzie, sorry to hear you're having a mini crisis, hope all is ok with your family xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Day, labour can start with pain alone, but in general and as Shelby so brilliantly described it is usually accompanied by a tightness across your abdomen. The muscles contracting are very obvious as you get into later pregnancy, especially with two on board. The pains/tightenings build in intensity and frequency until they cannot be ignored. I had lots of lower abdo pain later on. It wasn't contraction-like but was uncomfortable. I didn't worry too much about it because it seemed to be a part of the generalised aches and pains which go with carrying two babies. It never became regular, nor did my uterus contract with it - I did however have tightenings independently from it xx