Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[jadey_fae]

Jadey - im so glad everything went well! When the catheter is inserted they fill a little balloon to hold it in place so it can irritate your peepee hole. Just try and drink loads of water - more diluted the pee the less it stings but it should settle down. I had had cramping and spotting for a few days - all totally normal.

Karen thats great about your cervix going back up in length!!

Congrats again Twinkle on V-day! Ive got 11 days to go!

AFM - I saw my consultant this morning - urine dipped which showed Leukocytes and Proteins so I have been prescribed antibiotics for a urine infection....that I didnt know I had lol.

Ive also to start injecting myself with Clexane twice a day which is a blood thinner...Really not looking forward to having to do this tonight!
Anyone else on bed rest doing the same??

My consultant has also arranged steroid injections for if/when I hit 24 weeks *touch wood* too which is reassuring.

Im back to see my consultant tomorrow for a scan to get my cervix and im very nervous. 3 weeks ago I only had 1.6cm in length left with funneling - ive been kind of pushing it to the back of my mind thinking ignorance is bliss but im terrified to see what (if anything) is left of my cervix.

Good luck for tomorrow. You are so close now!!!
I am more than spotting Is this ok?

 

[jadey_fae]

jadey - I had a catheter during my c-section (I never had a stitch), and it hurt so badly. I don't remember exactly how long it hurt because I had a ton of other pain to pay attention to, but I believe it was gone within 24-48 hours. I hope yours was put in after the spinal/epidural. Mine was put in before and omg that was SO painful, everything after that was easy.

Gwen - I would speak with a MFM doctor when you can. 3.1 is still a good length, but you shouldn't be funneling yet. At the very least, put yourself on modified bed rest for now if you can, just to be safe.

Thanks! They put it in when I was asleep as I was so worried!

 

[jadey_fae]

Jadey, glad the stich went well! Take care of yourself!

Twinkle, congrats on V day!

Karen, that's so great that your cervix length increased!!

Good luck tomorrow Pinksparkle!!

I'd like to follow up with you ladies again for some advice. As I mentioned before, my cervical lengths have been the following:

14 weeks: a little over 4 cm
16 weeks: 3.7
18.1 weeks: 3.8 (I thought it was 4.1 but was confirmed at 3.8 today)
19.6 weeks: 3.3
today 20.5 : 3.1, but this time my cervix was funneling. It did not change when pressure was applied.

What do you ladies think? I couldn't speak to the MFM dr but the high risk nurse was not worried at all. I have purposely been taking it easy the past week and now I'm starting to get concerned at this trend. Does the funneling indicate a worse prognosis?

Thanks so much for your input, I really value all the knowledge that you ladies hold!

Are u having checks weekly or bi weekly now?
I wouldn't be so concerned with the length yet but the funnelling would make me nervous. I had funnelling too which didn't change under pressure. The lady doing the scan said this was good but didn't say why.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Jadey - im so glad everything went well! When the catheter is inserted they fill a little balloon to hold it in place so it can irritate your peepee hole. Just try and drink loads of water - more diluted the pee the less it stings but it should settle down. I had had cramping and spotting for a few days - all totally normal.

Karen thats great about your cervix going back up in length!!

Congrats again Twinkle on V-day! Ive got 11 days to go!

AFM - I saw my consultant this morning - urine dipped which showed Leukocytes and Proteins so I have been prescribed antibiotics for a urine infection....that I didnt know I had lol.

Ive also to start injecting myself with Clexane twice a day which is a blood thinner...Really not looking forward to having to do this tonight!
Anyone else on bed rest doing the same??

My consultant has also arranged steroid injections for if/when I hit 24 weeks *touch wood* too which is reassuring.

Im back to see my consultant tomorrow for a scan to get my cervix and im very nervous. 3 weeks ago I only had 1.6cm in length left with funneling - ive been kind of pushing it to the back of my mind thinking ignorance is bliss but im terrified to see what (if anything) is left of my cervix.

Good luck for tomorrow. You are so close now!!!
I am more than spotting Is this ok?

Thank you! Yes I spotted for the first 24 hours...then the following morning I got up around 5am for the bathroom (while I was still in hospital) and I had quite a large amount of red blood - it gave me a fright! The doctor examined my cervix and said it was just pooling of blood after my stitch and/or irritation...The doctor said the cervix is like the inside of your mouth so you can imagine its very sensitive and bleeds easily xx

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey-fae, I didn't have a catheter put in and worried I'd wee myself once the spinal was in, lol! But I still had real discomfort weeing afterwards, I reckon it lasted 2-3 days. I had period type pains for the first 24hrs and then settled. I think they pull you around a lot because you won't feel it. I had all sorts of aches and pains including my hips!
I'm glad it went ok, get lots of rest, drink plenty of water and you'll feel lots better in a day or so.

Twinkle, yay!! you made it and have steroids on board, I'm so pleased for you. I laughed when you said you've moved your goal post, I did exactly the same when I hit 24wks!! I'm focused on 28wks too

Karen, that's great your cervix has gone up a bit, long may it continue!

 

[jadey_fae]

Thank u, that's reassuring!

 

[Twinkle 3]

jadey i was told if its more blood than a peroid then to be concerned if not dont worry. it should calm down soon i had alot on the first day.

just been for my steroids ladies and one word can describe it, which is OUCH!
i am not a wimp with needles, they dont bother me at all but this needle hurt so much. i basically dragged my leg out of the hospital as it went numb lol (had it in my bum) i dont know if its because im slim and theres not much fat to jab it in but it hurt lol. going back for a second one tomorrow.

it will all be worth it in the ens though to have a healthy baby boy

 

[sweetbuthyper]

twinkle i'm not slim and i agree steriods hurt, hope everyone is doing well i'm still around reading but have less time on my hands at the min as i'm up the hospital all day, little zac is feeding really well hes on 8ml via tube now an hour and starts to protest if they are late with his feed , not sure if i'm expressing enough but i get around 350-400ml a day at the min which is more than enough for zac who is on 192ml a day.

 

[jadey_fae]

I have a question.... when they said my CL was 2.3 with 8mm of funnelling does the 2.3 include the 8mm of funnelling? Or is it 2.3 with and extra 8mm of funnelling if that makes sense?

 

[sweetbuthyper]

2.3 is just the closed part of the cervix i believe, and then 8 mm is where its open at the top ( i think not sure on the funneling bit)

 

[Twinkle 3]

CW I thought ooh once I get to 24weeks that's my main goal and il be happy, then I made it and I thought, I'm really happy but I need to make 28weeks for me to be 100% satisfied lol. The goal posts easily change haha

Sweet I can't believe how much the steroids hurt! Im happy to hear little zac is doing well, hopefully he will get better and bigger asap for you so you can take him home. They always tell you expect them home on their due date but my little girl came home when she would have been 34weeks gestation

 

[Craigswife]

Twinkle, not looking forward to my 'ouch' now!!!! I had steroids with my son and I think I remember it hurting, I'd forgotten that bit!!!

Sweet, my son came home at 35wks. It's lovely to hear how well Zac is doing.

 

[Twinkle 3]

I'm sorry CW I didn't mean to remind you of the pain I just was so shocked at how much it hurt. I have another one to be done tomorrow. I think it's easier when you don't know what's to come I just keep thinking its all for my little boy so it's worth it, even if it makes you want to shout bad words out and make you walk out of the hospital with a limp - don't worry I didn't shout any bad words I chose a simple ouch lol

I also spoke to my consultant about my pain, he said its sounds like spd and I should take codeine but he also mentioned tha baby getting addicted to it and he would have withdrawl symptoms when he is born so iv decided to just suffer so I don't give my baby another problem to contend with if he's born early

 

[Craigswife]

Don't worry twinkle, If it helps the baby I'm ok with a pain in the bum, lol!
That's good news that your consultant thinks your pain is spd, that must be reassuring for you, although obviously not nice. Did you buy a maternity belt?
I saw my midwife yesterday, she's seeing me fortnightly while I need extra tlc, yesterday my bump was so stretched and uncomfy, apparently baby was laying transverse (across) which would explain my discomfort as previously baby was head down. Is your baby still head down?

 

[Hope2302]

Hi ladies! Just a quick update. Nathaniel was born today at 3.52pm after a 5 hours labour and weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. He is a champion at feeding and I am nursing a second degree tear. Painful but worth it.
Thank you ladies for your support, reassurance and encouragement.x

Pics to follow.

 

[monro84]

congrats Hope

I have a question ladies I think it was asked before but how long after the stitch do you have to wait to have sex and /or orgasm that is if you even can with it? Also is it better for him to pull out to reduce infection?

 

[Tink_0123]

Jadey, glad your stitch went well. Although you prob feel uncomfortable now, it should pass in the coming days

Hope, Congrats on baby Nathaniel!!! Cant wait to see pictures

Twinkle, congrats on V-day! So happy for you, you've been looking forward to this day for so long. Now the weeks will start flying by, you'll be 28 weeks and more in no time.

Karen, glad your scan went well and length went up

Hope all you ladies are doing well.. Sending loads of love and hugs to you all.

 

[TLM21]

congrats hope, can't wait to see pics. you have been in my thoughts and I'm happy.everything is well. 5 hours sound pretty good, and 7+ pounds excellent. keep us posted with the progress. hugs

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Coongrats hope!! Excellent news! xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Hi ladies! Just a quick update. Nathaniel was born today at 3.52pm after a 5 hours labour and weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. He is a champion at feeding and I am nursing a second degree tear. Painful but worth it.
Thank you ladies for your support, reassurance and encouragement.x

Pics to follow.

Congrats Hope