Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Craigswife]

Also if you look at it this way, in about 3 weeks time you'll be so much more calmer, as Twinkle says once you get to 24wks it gets easier. This is the hardest point for you. Also are you booked for steroids too, that makes a massive difference to your state of mind. Although I'm 26 weeks I'm still nervous, but the real scary panic is beginning to ease now.
Another thought, I would contact your midwife and see if you can see her more frequently over the coming weeks, they generally see you at set points, but I explained to mine how anxious I was in my danger zone and she happily agreed to see me fortnightly, it just gives me something to focus on and I always feel better after seeing her. It's worth a shot!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Jadey I echo what CW says try and speak to your midwife about you been panicky and see if you ca see her more often. I see my midwife weekly and She let's me ring her whenever I need to for advice... Also somedays I have lots of discharge. I'd say calm down and if you want to for your own peace of mind then ring and get some advice I always feel so much better when I have a talk to my midwife, even if I ring her for the silliest thing. She eases my mind greatly

 

[lizziedripping]

Hey ladies, we're back, all the washing (a mountain stack) is done, the boys' birthday is in hand (they're 3 on Friday), and I finally have chance to catch up with you all How is everyone, anyone need anything? I see that the thread has moved on 20pages since my last visit a week ago!! Hope everyone is ok

 

[DAYDAY24]

Just left doc not dilated at all .thanks ladies for advice

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Just a quick message to let you girls know that my stitch burst and yesterday I delivered my baby boy Ashton at 23 weeks. He's in NICU and is doing as well as could be expected! He also seems to be breathing on his own but they will wait a day or two before taking him off the ventilator and trying him on cpap.
He is just beautiful - a tiny warrior! We are so in love with him and so so thankful that he's got a fighting chance.
The past 24 hrs have been crazy but I'll try and get on later to post pics.
If you could - please send some prayers for our baby boy please xxx

 

[ShelbyLC]

Just a quick message to let you girls know that my stitch burst and yesterday I delivered my baby boy Ashton at 23 weeks. He's in NICU and is doing as well as could be expected! He also seems to be breathing on his own but they will wait a day or two before taking him off the ventilator and trying him on cpap.
He is just beautiful - a tiny warrior! We are so in love with him and so so thankful that he's got a fighting chance.
The past 24 hrs have been crazy but I'll try and get on later to post pics.
If you could - please send some prayers for our baby boy please xxx

Congratulations! So glad he's doing well. How are you? I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts

If you plan on pumping for him and you have any questions, feel free to ask me. (Here or PM, whatever you're most comfortable with.) I exclusively express so I can try to help you as much as possible, if you need it.

 

[Craigswife]

Pink sparkle, wow congratulations on the arrival of your little warrior! What a journey you've had and must have been really scary for you.
He sounds like he's doing well, these premmies are tougher than we give them credit for. I will pray for him to be strong and have a smooth journey through NICU. Xxx
Look forward to hearing how he gets on.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Pink first of all congratulations on your little boy Ashton,
Wow what an update! He seems like a little fighter, sending lots of prayers your way I truly hope he will be ok, fingers and toes crossed for him. Keep us updated
How much did he weigh?

 

[DAYDAY24]

Pink congrats on lil men he is in my prayers

 

[TLM21]

pink congratulations on your boy, he is very strong and so are you. sending you and the baby lots of prayers, keep us posted when you can, hugs

 

[karenh24]

Congratulations Pink.he sounds like a little fighter
will be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers x

 

[Andypanda6570]

Just a quick message to let you girls know that my stitch burst and yesterday I delivered my baby boy Ashton at 23 weeks. He's in NICU and is doing as well as could be expected! He also seems to be breathing on his own but they will wait a day or two before taking him off the ventilator and trying him on cpap.
He is just beautiful - a tiny warrior! We are so in love with him and so so thankful that he's got a fighting chance.
The past 24 hrs have been crazy but I'll try and get on later to post pics.
If you could - please send some prayers for our baby boy please xxx

Keeping you all in my prayers.. Ashton is a fighter.. XOXOOXX

 

[25weeker]

Congratulations pink_sparkle on your gorgeous boy. For the doctors to be talking about putting him on cpap is brilliant. If you have any questions please ask away and there is a good bunch of knowledge on the premature and Nicu babies board too xx

 

[TLM21]

day so happy everything is going well and you are not dilating, you are doing awesome, and your ticker is moving quite nicely.
twinkle I love reading your positive post and you support to everyone, so so happy you are more confident and will continue to pass big milestones!
cw you are also moving pretty nicely, I'm glad you continue to be positive and time is moving a little faster now.
jadey we have all been there, if something doesn't feel right, definetely ring your midwife or Dr. like the other ladies said if you can request weekly visits to put your mind at ease
. can't give you much advise on the discharge since I haven't had much so far. like twinkle said try to get your mind occupied I know is really really hard, some more positive readings, non pregnancy, helped me go through those hard and slow weeks. hang in there and come in here whenever you need to, that's why we are all here, to support each other.
hope everyone else is doing ok
pink you and the baby continue to be in my thoughts
hugs everyone

 

[faibel]

Pink - congratulations on the safe arrival of Ashton. He's obviously a fighter, I hope your nicu journey is smooth and swift. You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. He weighed 1lb 40z and the nurses say he's really feisty! His little hands and feet are always waving around! He's such a little wriggler.

Im just so glad he's got a fighting chance...Before he was born some of the medical staff had already had him doomed but hes proved them wrong so far *touch wood*

I am going to try expressing...Im really nervous about it! I wasnt even sure id be able to express milk at 23 weeks?? Any hints or tips gratefully received!

Heres a little pic of our perfect little prince....all 23 weeks of him xx

 

[ShelbyLC]

Pink, he's gorgeous! What a little fighter! You are absoluteoy capable of producing milk at this point. Your body knows it gave birth early and will make milk that is perfect for your preemie. Start pumping ASAP if you plan to. The sooner, the better.

 

[Craigswife]

Pink sparkle. He's completely perfect and looks very chilled out in the picture. When my son was born at 28wks the nurses said he was a feisty little thing and that actually helps these premmies, he had this fighting instinct which got him through, so little Ashton sounds like he's got that in him too!
Have a go at expressing, any little bit will be nectar to Ashton, especially the first milk. A little hint to help your milk flow is next time they change his sheet ask to keep it and smell it as you express, this seems to help with the let down of your milk. I used to do it with my little ones sheet and then later a used babygro.

 

[25weeker]

What a gorgeous photo and glad to hear he is a feisty wee one. Have the hospital explained containment holding? You put a hand at the top of their head then the other at the feet. Holly used to really settle with it and it made me feel like I could do something until I got to hold her properly.

I hand expressed first as at the beginning you only get little amounts. Once I could get up to about 10mls I used a pump. Drink plenty of fluids to help your supply and eat plenty as well. It will take a couple of days until your milk comes in so don't be downhearted by the tiny amounts you get at the beginning. When they start introducing milk to your lb it will be small amounts anyway.

Good luck xx

 

[chocolatecat]

Oh Pink he's gorgeous!! Congratulations! I know it's gonna be a hard journey ahead, but we're all crossing our fingers he keeps fighting. He's got a brave, strong mummy and I'm sure you've passed on your fighting spirit! So much love and hugs being sent your way. xxxxxx