Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[TLM21]

day just wanted to let you know that I did call the.Dr who very relaxed said that if I don't feel that sensation anymore to not worry about it. anyway I have an appt on mon so we will check baby, stitches and canal. he did say to call him if I need to. so more relaxed now I still have to work with my anxiety levels, so I don't make anything more than what it really is...

Monro that's a lot of stuff you've gone through, I'm sorry. I do feel abnormal sometimes, I just laugh now. you are past v day and you will definetely make it past 28, you will see.
hugs

 

[DAYDAY24]

Thats good Tlm2 I was having so pains yesterday myself but nothing constant. Had appt to didn't check stitch because she doesn't want to irritate the cervix but my tummy is measuring 40 weeks Wow and was told I will be scheduled to have them week 37.

 

[Gwenylovey]

Hi ladies,

You all seem like a very knowledgable bunch, and I'm hoping to get some advice! I started reading the beginning of this thread, but quickly realized that there is absolutely too much to get through - it would take weeks! I am hoping that you all can tell me if I have reason to be concerned or if I am overreacting.

I had Laser surgery on my cervix about 10 years ago and then in June of 2012 I had a very late D&E at 21 weeks pregnant. These two risk factors have made me very nervous from the start of this pregnancy about IC. I'm getting cervical length measurements every 2 weeks, and I am concerned after today's scan.

14 weeks: a little over 4 cm
16 weeks: between 3.7-8 cm
18 weeks: 4.1 cm
And then today I went in at almost 20 weeks and 11 days from my last scan and my cervix was measuring 3.3. This seems like a very significant change in less than two weeks. The plan is to get my next scan in 17 days but I am terrified because that seems like forever away. I realize that I'm still in the "safe" zone, but I'm worried about a steep decline in the upcoming weeks.

What do you ladies think? I so greatly appreciate hearing your input and knowledge! Oh also, I have purposely been taking it very easy, resting a lot, and not exercising.

 

[shanny]

Wlcome Gwenylovey - you wil find a lot of help and advice on here.........I can't tell you about the measurements myself as I have never been moitored in such away but somone will be able to. best wshes

 

[25weeker]

I am also on fortnightly scans although had my 16 week one at 17 weeks instead. At 17+3 weeks it was 4cm and at 18+3 it was 3.2 so like you a big drop. As its still in a range they are happy with mine next one is on Wed when I am 20+3 so I will be able to let you know what mine is then.

I have to admit the time is not going quick until my next scan

 

[karenh24]

hey 25weeker im about the same as u, i was 4.6cm at 11 weeks, 3.1cm at 16 +3 and the same at last scan which was 18 + 3.my next scan is on thursday i'll be 19 +5.feeling like the scans don't come quick enough

 

[Gwenylovey]

I am also on fortnightly scans although had my 16 week one at 17 weeks instead. At 17+3 weeks it was 4cm and at 18+3 it was 3.2 so like you a big drop. As its still in a range they are happy with mine next one is on Wed when I am 20+3 so I will be able to let you know what mine is then.

I have to admit the time is not going quick until my next scan

Thank you 25weeker, I look forward to your update, I'll keep you updated as well!

 

[chocolatecat]

Although I have a stitch in so it's a bit different, my cervix has changed up and down by up to 2cm. Anywhere between 2.8 and5cm! So don't panic. Until it goes below 2.5 it shouldn't be a concern. Though of course you'll worry, we all ! But please try to be reassured.

Sweet, sounds like he's doing great, so glad you've had cuddles!

had my first growth scan today (because of the unicornate uterus) ,she's doing great. 95Th percentile, all measuring over a week ahead. Great news for news for now. I may feel differently at 37 ,weeks!!!

 

[Twinkle 3]

How are we all doing ladies?

I would ask you all individually but I don't want to miss anyone's name out and look bad lol

Faibel how did the stitch placement go?

As for me I have 5days to go until 24weeks I am terrified of something going wrong, I am so close to viability and I am so desperate to make it, praying I can make it

Also hope all the new mummies and babies are getting on well

 

[lizziedripping]

Gwen, welcome The change from 4 to 3.3 in 11 days may well just be due to slight differences in the way you were measured, or the person doing it. Each clinician measures more or less conservatively hun. If this is a genuine change in length, then at this point I wouldn't call it catastrophic. If all women were internally scanned weekly, there would be huge normal variation in cervical length, and definite shortening as the pregnancy progressed. Its definitely worth keeping a close eye n given your history, but at the moment isn't cause for alarm.

Week 20+ is when the baby gets significantly bigger, and the uterus expands rapidly. It makes sense that there is some 'give' in all women's cervixes. It is a rapid and sustained shortening early on which rings alarm bells.

I'd be pushing for action if your next scan reveals further changes which say drop your cl below 3, and definitely ensure you get another scan sooner rather than later. Other than that at this stage it's very much a case of wait and see chick

 

[lizziedripping]

Sweet - so glad to hear Zac is doing well

 

[whistle]

Hi all, just thought I'd pop my head in here as I'm scheduled to have a stitch next week at 13 weeks. My last stitch was a rescue cerclage at 22 weeks and didn't go exactly to plan so I'm hoping this one goes a LOT more smoothly! Just wondering with the ladies who had elective sutures, did you take any time off work/childcare to recover? I know I had to rest a lot last time, but I was much bigger and my cervix was already dilated when it went in.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi whistle I have had help with childcare and housework ever since having my stitch placed. I was achey after the stitch procedure and I suffer from pressure when I stand for too long so I try to lay down as much as possible. My days consist of laying on the bed or sofa. There is ladies on here though that have continued a more normal life but then there's ladies whos been on strict bed rest. So I think it will vary on how you feel yourself

 

[faibel]

Twinkle - so pleased V day is creeping closer, will be here in no time.

My stitch went well, recovering at home and trying to take it easy. I'm a bit sore but mainly my back after the spinal. Thankfully so far hardly any bleeding, hoping it stays that way.

Just hope it does its job!

 

[jadey_fae]

Gwenylovey. I have a similar situation here. I had surgery on my cervix and a D and C years back.
My cervical measurements have been :16 weeks 4.5 and 18 weeks 3.2
I am being checked fortnightly and am also very scared about the dramatic decline.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Hi girls can I ask a wee tmi question please?
What has your discharge been like since you had your stitch? I've had my stitch for 2 weeks and I've noticed I'm having some cloudy stretchy thick mucus discharge... Is that normal?? Xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Pink_sparkle, I don't have a stitch yet but I get that king of discharge. It's almost like Jelly. I think it's ok. I sometimes worry it's my mucus plug but my doc said that this mucus is normal.

 

[jadey_fae]

Lizziedrippings, your response to Gwenylovey has actually reassured me a great deal also. Thank u

 

[TLM21]

hello everyone
hope all is well.
twinkle just wanted to ler you know you will get to viability and pass it, you will see. I promise that after 28 time moves a little faster , at least it did for me and I was super anxious, well still am, but I would like to think to a lesser degree, now I really want to make it to stitch removal at 36 and to term.. only positive thoughts in your head, no room for negativity (I know better said than done), I'm sending you all positive vibes from across the Atlantic and if they can travel that far they are pretty strong having some faith in powers above helped me calm down too.
hang in there hun
keep resting and baking, hugs

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Thanks Jadey... I've lost my mucus plug and it was greens coloured and streaked with blood but this is more clear so hopefully it's nothing. I know the mucus plug can regenerate.... I wonder if if can regenerate after a stitch hmmm? Xx