Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[TLM21]

Tink stitch removal is after 36 weeks, I think on May 13th, so I'm counting the days like you said. Now getting.comfortable is a challenge,.sleeping too, but I guess it's all preparing me. Can't believe Audrey is a month old already, how is she, and your adjustment to her?
Hugs

 

[jessiemum]

Hi JessieMum I have a preventative stitch in and my care plan pretty much was carry in with normal every day to day life. It wasn't in my care plan to have extra scans or take any bed rest. I have seen my consultant 2-3 times since having the stitch placed and I see my midwife weekly. Other than that i just went with how I feel. I felt like I couldnt do much so me and my midwife came to the conclusion to rest as much as I can I know a lot of ladies mainly in America get placed on bed rest but here in the uk they won't tell you do that due the risk of blood clots.. I wasn't even prescribed proegstrogen either, as it wasn't available in my area...so as you can see my care plan is pretty much here's the stitch carry on as normal ill see you at 36weeks to take it out.

It hasn't been that simple though as I have suffered a lot with pain and ended up with lots of scans but touch wood all has been ok with my cervix and I have got further than I did in my last pregnancy. I lost my little boy last year at 22 weeks so I'm so grateful to make it this far now and I pray to make it to atleast 28 weeks I'm sure you can do the same it is so frightening so I know how you feel



Also I'll just add I had steroids aswel at 24weeks

Thanks so much for the positive comments I think I just need to be seen more by the midwife for reassurance as she is treating me like I'm low risk and told me yesterday to cone. Back in 12 weeks time!
Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy x .

 

[sweetbuthyper]

hi all zach is doing ok, he's had a small bleed on the brain but is hvaing no effect on him and they don't think it will have any long term effects and are monitoring it, hes had a blood transfusion yesterday and are hoping it stablises his breathing as hes back on high flow and very up and down on the oxygen. hes now 2lb 10 and on 8ml and hour feed, overall hes doing well but its been a very hard week to cope with for me

 

[Craigswife]

Sweet, the NICU journey is a real rollercoaster, but hang in there, it does get easier.
Bleeds on the brain are very common, my son had one each side. We were told that in a prem baby their brain is still growing and can re-wire itself around the damaged area, which in my sons case is what happened. If you could see him now!
Zac's a good weight and its fab he's tolerating his feeds. Hope things start to get easier for you over the coming days, remember to look after yourself too, eat well and get plenty of sleep. Xx

Jessiemum
I think you need to request more midwife visits, mine was happy to see me fortnightly when I explained my anxieties. It gives me something to work towards knowing I'm seeing her x

Twinkle, how you feeling today? X

Hope everyone else is well today.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thanks ladies for the advice, I tried the things suggested they seemed to work,

CW I feel better today thankyou still achey but not as crampy or uncomfortable as yest, I really thought it was the start of something but (touch wood) everything seems to be ok. Hope your ok

Sweet I had a prem baby but didn't experience bleeds or blood transfusions.. She was scheduled for a blood transfusion but escaped it as she got herself better, So I can't comment on that BUT what I do know from her time in the special care baby unit, it's one step forward three steps back, which I'm sure you know yourself at this minute in time.
My little girl suffered bad,y with jaundice and she was forever on the UV lights, she would over heat and stop breathing from them. Keep your chin up sweetie, he will get better and he will be home with you soon even though it dosnt seem like he will now. I have done a lot of research lately on prem babies, bleeds and transfusions sounds like the norm with them so don't worry too much even though any mum would be. Like CW said look after yourself x

Jessiemum I agree with CW to speak to your midwife and express your concerns, try to get seen more regularly. My midwife agreed to see me every week after she realised I was a nervous wreck..

It's Nice to see rest of you ladies are doing well

 

[geordiemammy]

Ok so I'm having a bit of a wobble about a stitch I have had 2 extensive loop biopsies and I need another I'm 14 weeks pregnant and they haven't yet fully checked my cervix this is baby number 5 the loops were in 2010 and 2011 my cervix is flush with my womb so need a general anisthetic for the third loop which has been put off for over a year as I kept getting pregnant and losing the babies!! My care at the hospital in this pregnancy has not been great they don't seem to know what they are doing I don't want to get this far and then my cervix thins and I lose this baby too when is the average time they start checking I was told from 12 weeks but my first appointment for cervix is at 16 weeks they said at my 11 week scan that it was to check it but they didn't and at 13 weeks didn't either I'm so worried about it x

 

[faibel]

Hi Geordie - we are in the same area, are you at the RVI? I'm sorry for your previous losses, I know its hard, I've been there. If you dont mind me asking at what point were your miscarriages?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi geordiemummy, If I chose cervical length scans as my care plan, then I was told they would start at 12weeks every two weeks up until 24weeks, then they don't monitor after 24 as you have reached viability but I was told I would get a dose of steroids. First of all if it was agreed befor hand that you would be checked from 12weeks and they havnt done that then I would kick up a stink at the hospital but then again if anything was to go wrong with your cervix then that generally starts happening from 14-16weeks,I lost my baby at 22 weeks last year and my cervix wasn't checked until they did the cervical suture when I was 15weeks. 16weeks dosnt sound too bad but if I was you I'd try to push it a bit it's not nice worrying and 2weeks is a long time to sit worrying

 

[geordiemammy]

Faibel I'm at the qe as its just around the corner ds4 came within 20 minutes and if I hadn't been for a check up would of had him at home but if I thought I could make it over to the rvi I would defo go there its the better hospital where in town are you?? Mc were early ones first 2 were missed mc should of been 12 weeks babies stopped developing at around 6-7 and the other 2 were about 5 weeks came away naturally x

 

[geordiemammy]

Twinkle they are just a joke I was supposed to be on heparin injections from 6 weeks but they said there was no evidence to say I needed them and then at 11 weeks they decided I did need them honestly they don't seem to have a clue x

 

[jadey_fae]

is it normal to have loads more discharge after a cerclage?

 

[Twinkle 3]

is it normal to have loads more discharge after a cerclage?

100% normal. my consultant said your body will produce more discharge as your stitch will be treated like a foreign body that its trying to get rid of

 

[faibel]

Geordiemam- I'm Chester-Le-Street, its a trek to RVI but I would strongly recommend it. Any cervical issues are dealt with by Dr Smith and she is fab, top of her game. You can ask to be transfered to speak to her but still deliver at QE. Your cervix could still be strong enough to carry your baby to term but it definately needs regular checks, so if a needed a stitch can be placed. The stitch is such a simple procedure and I only wish I'd demanded it early last time.

 

[jadey_fae]

Thanks twinkle. I was a little alarmed this morn after I was walking around, sorting my daughter out. Had a ton of the stuff.

 

[geordiemammy]

Geordiemam- I'm Chester-Le-Street, its a trek to RVI but I would strongly recommend it. Any cervical issues are dealt with by Dr Smith and she is fab, top of her game. You can ask to be transfered to speak to her but still deliver at QE. Your cervix could still be strong enough to carry your baby to term but it definately needs regular checks, so if a needed a stitch can be placed. The stitch is such a simple procedure and I only wish I'd demanded it early last time.

I might see about that my consultant is really good but think he is too over worked at the minute and they don't seem to look at my files properly x

 

[lizziedripping]

Ladies I'm all crampy in my back and stomach and bum scared its the start of something. Feels like iv got trapped wind but I havnt, It was painful when I had a wee so I know baby's really low keep getting low kicks aswel in my lady bits again hoping this little boy stays put

Hey Twinkle, howre you today? Xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi new ladies This is a a lovely thread with lots of warm hearted ladies who are so willing to offer help and support. If you need anything at all don't be afraid to ask, we've all been there and know how scary an IC pregnancy can be. Wishing you all a happy, healthy 9mths

 

[lizziedripping]

Jadey hun, lifting occasionally should be fine, just keep it to a minimum. Does your lo still sleep in a cot? If so, get a step for her to climb in and out (with assistance ofcourse). Same goes for the bath. Every little helps xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Pink and Sweet - a big to you both as you continue your NICU journey. Thinking of you constantly xxxx

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey, I agree with twinkle, it seems completely normal to have more discharge. I get lots and it often freaks me out as I can feel it leaking out! Then I rush off to the loo to check its not blood or my waters breaking, lol!
It's official IC sends you crazy!!!