Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Pink_Sparkle]

Thank you so so much everyone. You've really helped reassure me and show that it is possible to at least get to 24 weeks. I'm on my mobile and the signal isn't great but I'll keep you updated as much as I can. You girls are great xx

 

[DAYDAY24]

Pink I have been at .7mm since week 19 im now 31 weeks with twins

 

[shanny]

Pink - you are in the best place, even though it is horrible sometimes in hospital, you cant do much but rest, hang in there

The sex question!! Although my consultant said it was ok we have always erred on the side of caution, but you know your body and if it feels ok then go with it

Jadey Fae - try the weetabix thing - I got some laxative the other day had a little and it was like something out of American Pie LOL so I am going to try the weetabix/fruit thing. I usually just wait and it comes out in the end. But I'm sur ethe baby moves more when I am less bunged up!! I would try and avoid the lifting at worl if you can, I am a teacher and standing tires me out and I try and avoid lifting as much as possible.........can they not give you alternative duties under your flexible right to work?? Not really sure how this goes to be honest .............sure someone will.............

I have no monitoring of cervical length since my first sticth was placed in 2006 and am lucky that I can see MW/consultant whenever i want......but i usualy see my midwife for reasurance and my doctor for the technicalities

Through my first stitch i was pretty paranoid but i think measurements would have made me worse.
Since then I have faith in my stitch and care plan as I am very very lucky and it has been successful for me and I am sure it will work for everyone........we all need to have faith and try not to worry..............

 

[shanny]

This is a bit of an aside but Itried to get a tickerthing i think i downloaded it but cant find it anywhere and now my laptop keep doing funny things...............??

 

[jadey_fae]

which ticker did u want?

 

[faibel]

Pink - thinking of you and pleased to hear that the bleeding has settled.

Progesterone supps ladies-

How long after stitch placement did you start the progesterone supps? I forgot to ask my dr but have the pescription ready. I'm at consultant on tues, so will check but was wondering roughly how long after? and can it cause bleeding or irritation? or increase risk of infection?

Thanks - I always worry about everything and feel more confident when I hear what others have experienced!

 

[whistle]

Faibel I've been using the progesterone, erm, rectally (no nice way of saying that) since a week before my stitch went in.

A question please - my stitch was on Wednesday and this afternoon/evening my discharge has become watery, doesn't smell. The amount of bleeding has gone down as I'd expect it to and I've had my normal 'gloopy' stuff yesterday and today before this started. Sorry for the TMI but does that sound normal? I have no pain or cramps today.

 

[shanny]

Jadey Fae - just a time ticker to show weeks.....................

 

[jessiemum]

Hi ladies I had a stitch placed in yesterday at 15 weeks. I am b still in hospital for some reason I had very low blood pressure & kept passing out! I am feeling ok just
some cramping pain & a little tender when I bend down. Can't wait to go home. Quick question for you all, where you prescribed progesterone, how many mg & how often do you take it? I don't know much about it & was wondering if you use this in your vagina or rectum as haven't been told just given a prescription? Thanks so much x

 

[shanny]

check about the progesterone before you leave but I had to put in at night (vaginally) one peassary a day for 2 weeks after sticth placed but everyone is different

low blood pressure is common after aneasthtic i hope it sorts itself out soon

 

[Agiboma]

congrats hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jadey_fae]

Pink Sparkle how are u today?

Ladies who have just or ever had the stitch. Mine went in on Thursday I had no cramps just abit of bleeding and stinging through the first few days.
I am worried today because all last night I kept dreaming I had this pain, like an ache in my vagina. I have woke up this morning to find the pain is real. Does anyone know if this is normal? It's like a deep ache behind my pubic hair and inside my vagina. It's this normal healing? I am a bit windy (tmi) Could this be something to do with it?

 

[25weeker]

Faibel I've been using the progesterone, erm, rectally (no nice way of saying that) since a week before my stitch went in.

A question please - my stitch was on Wednesday and this afternoon/evening my discharge has become watery, doesn't smell. The amount of bleeding has gone down as I'd expect it to and I've had my normal 'gloopy' stuff yesterday and today before this started. Sorry for the TMI but does that sound normal? I have no pain or cramps today.[/QUOTE

Whistle I had loads of watery discharge with my stitch last time. First time it happened I thought my waters had broke but got checked out and had swabs done etc and all was ok. Because the stitch is a foreign body it can increase your discharge even more than pregnancy itself can so between both you can have a lot!

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

So much for my bleeding slowing down - it started back up again in the early hours this morning. Its quite red when I wipe but they are saying its not active bleeding. I also had some af type pains through the night but that seems to have settled too. Im just waiting to see the doctor to find out what is next....though I doubt I'll be going home. xx

 

[chocolatecat]

Congratulations hope!!! looking forward to photos . Hope you heal quickly too!

re progesterone: I started with crinone, which has an applicator so took it vaginal. Now on cyclogest. 200Mg twice a day. I use it rectally as no discharge that way and no risk of infection/iratation. It's not nice but worth it for peace of mind. I imagine if I had piles I'd feel different!!

pink - hope you're hanging in there. Bed rest seems like a good idea for you.

Sweet - so glad zac is doing well. Keep pumping!!!

afm - all is well. Enjoying more freedom! I'm confident in my stitch as my cervix is still long and closed. I know my uterus puts me at risk for PTL, but I can't see how gentle exercise will trigger labour now.
My son's birthday was a mixed day, cried a bit but decided to look forward and plan what we need for little miss. So wonderful to talk about things with my OH. He's been refusing till 28w. Had a lovely day looking at Prams. Though confused which to get. Budget is about 500 Max with car seat and clip in base. Might got to eBay!

hope you're all well xxxx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Pink do you think you could have just aggravated your stitch as it hasn't been in too long and your cervix is easily irritated during pregnancy anyway?

 

[jadey_fae]

I'm having really strange vaginal pain. Should I go to the hosp?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Jadey is it like a sharp shooting pain? After my procedure I had to ring the hospital as I was having bad shooting pains in my bits, I rang and they said it was normal and it will just be the stitch pulling. I still get all sorts if strange sensations down below, including stinging and Sharp pains. Give the ward a call and see what they suggest, sometimes they can easily put your mind to rest Over the phone

 

[jadey_fae]

thanks twinkle It is sometimes sharp but also like an ache or cramp in my vagina if that makes sense? Did u feel this?

 

[shanny]

jadey faye i agree with twinkle ring and chat some people get irritationa and feel the sticth all the time and when they move they can feel it pulling it can also take a while to settle as body adjusts...........rest and ring................