Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[shanny]

Conratulations Pink..............love and best wishes to you, Ashton and family...........xxxxx

 

[TLM21]

thanks for posting the picture pink, he looks relaxed, he is already a fighter, much love your way.
chocolate congrats on 29 weeks hun, one more and you will be in the thirties, yipeeee

 

[Gwenylovey]

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

Congratulations on Pink on your beautiful little prince!! He is absolutely beautiful, and I agree with all that he looks like a fighter yet absolutely chilled out and relaxed at the same time! Good combo Wishing you, Ashton and the family best of luck during this time! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[Tink_0123]

Pink, Congrats on baby Ashton. Thank you for sharing his picture with us! He's adorable and definitely looks like a fighter. Wishing him a short and uneventful NICU stay and as for you a rapid recovery. I will have you both in my thoughts.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Pink he is so cute, bless him. He is a good weight aswel. I am so happy that he has proved the medical staff wrong who said he was doomed. It's all down to the baby not the statistics. Praying he continues to prove them wrong and grows big and strong in no time My midwife told me about triplets who was born at 24 weeks, obviously they was so small with being triplets and they all did well in the hospital and are perfect. Also with the breastmilk question, midwifes should give you some tips on how to get your milk going such as massaging your breasts and they should also provide you with a breast pump and bottles to store it in

Sending lots of love to you, little ashton and your family x

 

[Twinkle 3]

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

Tlm it's been a long time coming but I have gained a little confidence in my stitch as each day passes, it's nice to finally start looking forward to the future knowing as each day and week goes by that my baby is stronger and a little bit closer to term. You have done so well and I hope I can follow in your foot steps and get as far as you. All I want to do is start planning for my baby and getting excited but I know I'm not at the right stage yet to be doing that. Z(still scared of something going wrong.. Praying it dosnt) Hopefully it will soon come around where I can go pram shopping and buying clothes for my baby boy

 

[Twinkle 3]

Sorry ladies I'm blocking up this thread but got a question..

When did you or when are you getting ready for your baby? Am I tempting fate If i do it soon? In my last pregnancy I bought most things so still got alot of things ready and waiting just need pram, clothes and car seat, plus a bouncy chair.. I know I shouldn't be thinking yet about all this but if I have a premie again I'm going to be behind but I don't want to jinx myself... Such a hard decision, so just wondering what everyone has or did do?

 

[Tink_0123]

Sorry ladies I'm blocking up this thread but got a question..

When did you or when are you getting ready for your baby? Am I tempting fate If i do it soon? In my last pregnancy I bought most things so still got alot of things ready and waiting just need pram, clothes and car seat, plus a bouncy chair.. I know I shouldn't be thinking yet about all this but if I have a premie again I'm going to be behind but I don't want to jinx myself... Such a hard decision, so just wondering what everyone has or did do?

Id say I felt safe looking and getting stuff once I reached 28 weeks. I would still look at items I was interested in and even had a list of what I wanted but didnt really purchase anything till 28 and started packing our bags little by little every week once I reached 30. Somehow I felt that as long as I didnt complete my bags fully then I wouldn't go into labor lol..

 

[Twinkle 3]

thanks tink thats what i was thinking about 28weeks would be a good time to start. i have looked on the internet for a few things but darent get too excited yet id love to be able to buy now knowing everything will be ok but i dont like to do so for the fear of jinxing. the labour bag scares me lol im scared of doing it and then needing it straight away. i can see me giving birth with nothing ready again i think its a good idea what you said to just not complete it

 

[karenh24]

Hey twinkle time is going so slow for me and its coming upto when i lost my little boy, just to stop me from feeling sad and upset i've found a way to cope for me personally it's to buy things for baby, i got a few clothes, i got a pushchair i was going to leave till later but it was on a good offer and i got the carseat. i got the moses basket when i found out i was pregnant, last time i was pregnant i didn't buy anything but a few bits of clothes but i've found this time this is my my way to cope and keep my mind off things x

 

[lizziedripping]

Congratulations Pink I know 23/24wks isn't ideal but having had a 24wker who is now a healthy 8yr old, I k ow that it is totally possible to have a micor preemie make it, so don't loose hope. Already your little boy is doing so well, will be praying for you all.

As for expressing, your body will produce plenty of milk even at this early stage. The milk you make now is actially packed with more immunoglobulins than the milk of a woman at full term. Mother nature makes it that way to offer greater protection to your preemie. Start pumping as soon as possible and the milk will come. At first its only a small amount, but that is the stuff with the most goodness and protective agents (it contains all your immunity with which to help Ashton resist infection). Good luck xxx

 

[jadey_fae]

oh my gosh pink. Congrats! He Ashton looks amazing Totally a fighter. It's great the hosp are taking care of him at 23 weeks. He is beautiful. Are u allowed to stay with him at the hosp?

 

[Pink_Sparkle]

Thanks everyone, Im still struggling to get my head around not being pregnant and him being here! Ashton was fairly settled during the night, he had a blood transfusion to replace what they are testing and some meds to bring up his blood pressure a little. His breathing is still good...some times its brill and sometimes it falls below that but they said that isnt unexpected. One of his little lines in his umbilicus is leaky so they might replace that today if they cant fix it. He's still a little wriggler - even though hes all hooked up with wires etc!

Im so so in love with him!! I also had a small break through on expressing - ok so I only got 0.1ml in the syringe but its better than before! xx

 

[monro84]

Congrats Pinkl he is a gorgeous little man. He looks so good and healthy!! I will keep you and him in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[25weeker]

Congratulations Pink I know 23/24wks isn't ideal but having had a 24wker who is now a healthy 8yr old, I k ow that it is totally possible to have a micor preemie make it, so don't loose hope. Already your little boy is doing so well, will be praying for you all.

As for expressing, your body will produce plenty of milk even at this early stage. The milk you make now is actially packed with more immunoglobulins than the milk of a woman at full term. Mother nature makes it that way to offer greater protection to your preemie. Start pumping as soon as possible and the milk will come. At first its only a small amount, but that is the stuff with the most goodness and protective agents (it contains all your immunity with which to help Ashton resist infection). Good luck xxx

lizzie - It would be great if you could add your daughter to the then and now thread on the premature and nicu babies board. I remember you used to be on it when I first joined and it gave me hope to hear about a micro preemie doing so well especially when the doctors give you a lot of doom and gloom on what the outcome can be for babies born before 26 weeks.

 

[Craigswife]

Pink, it sounds like Ashton is doing really well, what a little fighter. You've both been in my thoughts xxx

Twinkle, we seem to have the same thoughts at the same point! I was wondering when to start getting organised but like you scared of jinxing things! Perhaps making a list is a good idea. I've seen a few things on offer and in a way it seems silly not to buy them and save money!
I bought the necessary bits for my hospital bag a week or so ago when I had a panic that if I went into prem labour I'd have nothing and left to my husband I'd end up with a right bag full of weird stuff, lol! However, it's all in the carrier bag still, I can't quite pack my bag yet, but at least it's all there.....just in case!!

Hope everyone else is well. Lizzie, hope you had a lovely holiday x

 

[karenh24]

can i ask a quick question, when you have ic but no stitch what things are you not supposed to do apart from the obvious not walking to much and avoid sex etc

 

[Twinkle 3]

CW a list sounds like a good starting point! Im starting to get more confident but still have the fear of something going wrong, praying it wont. my mum pointed out though that even at 28 weeks that il probably still feel scared to buy things so to just buy bits like you said if they are on offer. I really hope we all make it close to term

Oh I know what you mean about your husband packing your bag, I could imagine if I had to ask mine to pack my bag. Every time I give him specific instructions it's like I'm talking a different language and he completely shuts down.He tries bless him but gets everything wrong lol

Karen I wouldnt say there would be many restrictions really just the take it easy and pelvic rest, I think maybe drink a probiotic or cranberry juice to keep away infections or take vitamins to boost your immune system? That's about all I can really think of

 

[ShelbyLC]

can i ask a quick question, when you have ic but no stitch what things are you not supposed to do apart from the obvious not walking to much and avoid sex etc

No sex. No grocery shopping. No walking the dog. No going out to dinner. If your doctor sees you standing during a checkup, she says, "Oh my gosh, SIT DOWN!"

When you have IC but no stitch, basically any life you used to have outside of your bed ends. You sit around all day, get up just to go to the bathroom, take a shower, and make something to eat. You take way too many pictures of your cats because you are bored.

 

[Tink_0123]

Karen, besides the obvious no sex, walking. I didnt lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk, no going to stores, no driving, no grocery shopping, id eat laying side ways on the couch, showers were 5 mins long, washing hair w shower was 11 minutes once a week. Id only sit in the car to go to dr appts, walk and stand very little while at dr appts only or taking showers. The rest of my day consisted of laying in bed preferably on my sides.

I took sbr to an extreme sorta lol but it got me beyond 38 weeks along with the help of progesterone suppositories from 23-36 weeks.

Hope this helps