Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Pink_Sparkle]

Well I've had my scan, my cervix has shortened a little but she says that is expected as they pull it tight to get the stitch in. I'm still havin some bleeding so I am being kept in hospital to monitor it. I really don't like being in hospital so I hope it stops soon so I can get home soon xx

 

[wannabeprego]

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

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Congratulations on the birth of your son!!!


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[jadey_fae]

Well I've had my scan, my cervix has shortened a little but she says that is expected as they pull it tight to get the stitch in. I'm still havin some bleeding so I am being kept in hospital to monitor it. I really don't like being in hospital so I hope it stops soon so I can get home soon xx

That's reassuring that they keep u there. Did they check the stitch? Is this your first check since the stitch was put in?

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hope - Congratulations! So happy for you! It's so great that you made it so far - almost to your due date, that is so amazing!


Jadey - Try not to worry, and STAY OFF OF GOOGLE! Take a stool softener and/or eat lots of fruit and drink lots of water.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Well I've had my scan, my cervix has shortened a little but she says that is expected as they pull it tight to get the stitch in. I'm still havin some bleeding so I am being kept in hospital to monitor it. I really don't like being in hospital so I hope it stops soon so I can get home soon xx

That's reassuring that they keep u there. Did they check the stitch? Is this your first check since the stitch was put in?

They did a scan the day after I got it but that's been it since today. My cervix is now less that 1.6cm - she didn't tell me exactly but she said that is expected as the cervix gets pulled tighter to put the stitch in. The cervix is still closed from the stitch but the baby's head seems to be sitting where my cervix has funnelled but it's not puttin pressure on it thankfully.
I reeeeeeally hope it holds, the bleeding stops and I can get home soon xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Jadey I was told that my stitch or cervix wouldn't be checked unless there was a problem, I didn't have routine ones, only when u thought there could be a problem but every time I had a scan they checked my cervix and for funnelling anyway.

I see my midwife weekly and my consultant probably monthly so if I wa you and you want more of an eye keeping on you then bring up these concerns with your midwife and say you would like to see her more, im sure she will say yes

I always thought with a stitch steroids were routinely given at some point as your at risk of preterm birth but I suppose each hospital has a different policy, you could query it x

 

[Twinkle 3]

Well I've had my scan, my cervix has shortened a little but she says that is expected as they pull it tight to get the stitch in. I'm still havin some bleeding so I am being kept in hospital to monitor it. I really don't like being in hospital so I hope it stops soon so I can get home soon xx

That's reassuring that they keep u there. Did they check the stitch? Is this your first check since the stitch was put in?

They did a scan the day after I got it but that's been it since today. My cervix is now less that 1.6cm - she didn't tell me exactly but she said that is expected as the cervix gets pulled tighter to put the stitch in. The cervix is still closed from the stitch but the baby's head seems to be sitting where my cervix has funnelled but it's not puttin pressure on it thankfully.
I reeeeeeally hope it holds, the bleeding stops and I can get home soon xx

Pink a consultant told me not to be alarmed if you funnel to the stitch as that's what the stitch is there for and it should hold, she also said the only thing funnelling will do is make you worry, hope you will be ok.. Fingers crossed for you xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Thanks twinkle, I will do that. You have made me feel loads better by what u said about funnelling I need to trust my stitch.

Pink sparkle, I hope u are not too bored in hosp and u get home soon!

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey-fae, I'm not having my stitch checked or measurement scans either. They said once its in they want to leave it alone and also my consultant says why scan anyway, the stitch is in place to hold the cervix secure and if there was shortening or funnelling it would only cause me worry, which is actually true. The only time I did have it checked was a fortnight ago when I was being a right fuss pot and worrying about pressure, so the dr had a quick peek at it using a speculum and all was fine. I last saw my ob at 20eks and see her again at 28wks, but my midwife has agreed to see me fortnightly, it's just for reassurance more than anything, oh and to chuck a barrage of questions at the poor women! Her heart probably sinks when I get my bit of note paper out, lol!
Also I agree with Twinkle, ask about steroids, I was offered them in both pregnancies, but if no-one has said it's worth raising it.
I was reading back to this morning and saw you had said about work, I wouldn't work if your job is physical. I haven't lifted anything heavy at all, not even my son. My poor little boy fell asleep in the car this afternoon and I couldn't carry him into the house so woke him up and made him walk, poor love was staggering all over the place!
My job is desk based so that's why I've been able carry on. One last thing, avoid google like the plague, it's full of incorrect info as well as the correct stuff, it's caused me so many dark days after reading things. I won't let myself do it any more!

Pink sparkle, sorry to hear you're in hosp. Hope the bleed soon settles down. Glad they've checked you out though and the only positive thing about being in hosp is that they can keep a close eye on you and you can fire questions at them every time one pops into your head, lol! Hang in there and hope you get home soon xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Thanks craigswife. I agree it would prob just cause me more panic if I saw it was shortening.

I think I will nag my midwife for more visits for reassurance. I always go with a bit of paper with questions too. LOL

I am so glad I found this thread. Thank u all for reassuring me!

 

[Craigswife]

This thread has really helped me too over the weeks. Xx

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Hi girls, my bleeding has thankfully slowed to just been brown/watery when I wipe and there's nothing on my pad so im glad not to be seeing any more red blood *touches wood*

So it looks like I have just under 1cm of cervical length left...I think its around the 7-8mm now with funneling - At 22+4 does anyone have any similar experiences or any idea of my chances of carrying to 24 weeks or beyond??

Im just trying to keep my positivity up but when im alone in this hospital bed I begin to wobble! xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Pink I'm happy to hear Tabt your bleedings slowed, I pray that it will stop and you will carry on a lot further, atleast your in the hospital under a close eye and they will do all they can to help you and your baby, you have your stitch in which is a good thing and as you might have seen I wrote earlier that the hospital told me not to be concerned if there was funnelling. Lizzie funnelled all the way to the stitch at 25weeks with twins and carried to term so theres hope for you, then Tink was dialted (think that's right) and didn't have a stitch she carried to term... Also look at sweet she was dialated after having the stitch removed and she carried on a few weeks. Hope you will be ok. What have the hospital said?

Just remember aswel only 10more days to go to 24weeks!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Cw you made me chuckle when you said you get out your note paper, I must have atleast 100 questions lined up when I see my consulatant, I bet he hates my visits as he's a man of few words and likes to keep the consultations short and sweet but I'm still asking questions on my way out all for reassurance lol but then if you don't ask you don't know he thinks I worry too much and told me to have more faith in the stitch as I will get to term and he thinks I will be surprised by it but we will see!!!

Also my babies still head down, think he's comfy upside down. Had my second lot of steroid injections today, the worst part was sitting in the waiting room knowing I was going to have the needle hurt me again but it's all for a good cause and now my baby boy is set up with steroids hopefully he won't make an appearance anytime soon though, he better stay put for atleast another 4weeks minimum

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Thanks twinkle, that's what I needed to hear I wish I could just fast forward at least 10 days! xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Pink I hope these ten days fly for you

Have a look at through this website it's very reassuring and informative.

https://www.keepemcookin.com/prevention.aspx

It says if your cervical length is less than 1cm between 14-24 weeks then the mean gestational age you will give birth at is 32 weeks which is brilliant isn't it

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hi girls, my bleeding has thankfully slowed to just been brown/watery when I wipe and there's nothing on my pad so im glad not to be seeing any more red blood *touches wood*

So it looks like I have just under 1cm of cervical length left...I think its around the 7-8mm now with funneling - At 22+4 does anyone have any similar experiences or any idea of my chances of carrying to 24 weeks or beyond??

Im just trying to keep my positivity up but when im alone in this hospital bed I begin to wobble! xx

At 23w I had 7mm of cervix left. I made it to 29+5 without a stitch.

 

[jadey_fae]

wow twinkle, those stories are so reassuring to hear You have mad my night.
Pink, I am thinking of u. I am not sleeping much so will be here a lot if u need to chat. I know u will get to at least 24 weeks

 

[monro84]

Thank you eveyone I was worried about infection during intercourse so that might be a no now. I think I might wait till Wed to ask my dr see what he says.

I was scared to go to the bathroom and push b/c it was sore and I was constipated from the pain med. I also very rarely have to strain. Dr said it was ok to push however when I do push sometimes and then whip there is creamy cm or yellowish creamy cm which I think is normal and sometimes a little ewcm.

My cks so far seem to be evey 2 wks however last time he cked me he took the speculum and looked at it for like 2 sec and he was done then he touched it with his finger and said it was same length and not dilated. And to take it easy. I have another appt next wed. I don't think I will get another scan though he might just look at it each time.

I do know I am not suppose to pick up anything heavy so as for a person I don't know if I would do that or not.

Pink glad the bleeding slowed/stopped praying you keep here in there for at least 10 more days but hopefully more

 

[sweetbuthyper]

Pink, try not to worry the stitch is holding and thats the main thing, i was 2cm dilated and membranes past my stitch with contractions when they removed mine, at 25 +6 days i mad it to 28+2 with no stitch before giving birth. It can be done and your in the best place.