Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[whistle]

I had mine as tablets, they were given to me at a consultant appointment I had at 24 weeks, I was told to take some right there in the waiting room and some at home, maybe the next day? I can't remember!

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey, I had mine about a week ago. I think they routinely give them as injections, I had them in my last pregnancy too. I had two injections, 24hrs apart. I had to go to the hospital for them, but was in and out in minutes. They do them in your bum cheek, it hurts a little but it's gone in no time, obviously the benefits far outweigh a pain in the bum, lol!

 

[geordiemammy]

I had them with my fourth at 25 weeks I was in hospital at the time but they were 24hrs apart and it felt a bit like a bee sting but went after a couple of what felt like minutes might of not been that long though just felt it lol x

 

[jadey_fae]

Thanks ladies!
Whistle, I had no idea You could have them as tablets!

 

[shanny]

24 weeks this week yay!!!!!!!111

jadey - i also had steroids 24 hrs apart from midwife/practise nurse as i live ;ong way from hospital

anaesthestics - had spinals and epis all kind and me fine

i think everyone is right -- is saying go with your body i had a busy weekend and now need to rest but will fine in a couple of days-- when i had my first stitch i was a lot more paranoid and did less and she was the one who came earlier than my later ones

have faith in your body to tell you to rest and in the sticth - i do not think i would have had children without it........................................

 

[CIM]

Hello everyone,
I have been cruising this thread for a few weeks, thought I might end up here. We'll yesterday had a rescue cerclage placed at 17/4. I was dilated 3-4 with membranes bulging, I thank the Lord my bag was still intact and there was still some cervix. This is my fourth pregnancy, with the last three ending in 2nd trimester losses. My last pregnancy I had an elective cerclage placed at 13/3, but due Tuesday irritable uterus prom at 15/2. So not really trusting cerclage at this point. I am on daily 600mg pill progesterone, 400mg IM progesterone weekly, 10000 units HCG weekly. Recently after placement 2.5 mg terbutaline pill every four hours. I am I. The hospital for observation right now, uterus is irritable, with some contractions.

My question anyone have good results with a rescue cerclage?

 

[jadey_fae]

There are lots of ladies on this thread who have had good results from a rescue stitch. I had mine place at 20 weeks for drastic shortening and funnelling. Good luck. I am sure one of the lovely ladies will be along soon who can testify to a positive result from a rescue cerclage.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Well ladies I made the decision to go out shopping yest! I feel achier today with more pressure in my bum as usual but hoping it goes away with a bit of rest, it isn't anything too bad just noticed it slightly this morning. I'm off to the midwife later so will check now baby's position I think he's gone a bit further head down so that might be the reason. He just needs to hang in there another 3-4 weeks... Hoping and praying he does, I obviously want him to get further but 3-4weeks time should be good if he was to come then. I'm nearly 26 weeks and hoping time goes fast!! But now I have come to the conclusion it is best to listen to your body and Im not ready for no hardcore shopping trips lol!!!!

I was also naughty yesterday and bought my pram!!! I'm so excited and I just couldn't wait to get one.

Jadey I had steroids at the hospital a midwife gave them me it took about 5 mins and I had them 24hours apart. Like CW said its a literal pain in the bum haha

 

[jadey_fae]

Glad u got 2 go out Twinkle! I bet it felt good What pram did u buy?

 

[karenh24]

i want time to hurry up to 24 weeks at least.aww thats good you went out Twinkle what pram did you get then?

 

[Craigswife]

Karen and jadey, your tickers are moving along now, it won't be long until you both reach 24wks!
Twinkle, that's great you got out yesterday and even more exciting you bought your pram!!!! I cant wait to start getting properly prepared for this little one, its been a long time waiting. I can't believe you're nearly 26wks, for some reason it feels like your ticker moves faster than everyone elses, lol!

Shabby, 24wks, yayyy!! Keep up the good work. Things will start to feel a bit easier now and not as scary

CIM, sorry you've had a rough time and in hospital, but its positive you have a stitch in place, fingers crossed its successful. My stitch was an elective one, so unfortunately I can't comment on personal success of a rescue stitch. There have been lots of lovely ladies on here with success stories following rescue stitches. I'm sure one of them will be along to give you inspiration soon. Everyone here is really welcoming and friendly and there's always someone to ask for advice or just to have a good old rant to!

 

[jadey_fae]

craigswife, how are u?

 

[xGracex]

Hey everyone... I've been silently stalking this thread on and off since I last posted here and just wanted to post an update for me.

I ended up going in for my appointment with the high risk doctor earlier because I was having some back pain and pains. I found out my cervix was shortening and was slightly funneled. I started out almost near 5 and was down to 2.9 and 16 weeks when I was checked at the high risk doctor. He gave me the stitch that day, but was not very happy with my regular OB. The HR doctor had NO idea my OB intended for him to give me the stitch if I needed one. If he would have known that I would have been scheduled to meet with him at 8 weeks, and then give me the stitch at either 13 or 14 weeks. He said with my last loss there should have been no reason I wouldn't have gotten one and should not have waited until 16 weeks to get one.

He said I am lucky that it had not been worse when I went in, and that he thinks it will work just as one placed earlier because I really wasn't funneling too much. He just would have felt even better about it if I would have had it placed in a 5cm cervix rather than the 2.9.

Anyways the stitch went well. They gave me the spinal, which was the weirdest thing not being able to move my legs. I did have to stay the night because I didn't go in for the cerclage until like 7 so I was still numb past midnight. I also had the worst uterus cramps after the procedure it felt like a constant contraction that just never let up. None of the pain medication helped, but it did go away on its own.

I'm not on bed rest or anything and my last cervical measurement was 3.2 so it was looking good. Also I had no signs of funneling or anything. So I'm just on light duty, no sex, no orgasms, and no baths. I sit around most of the day and I have been feeling great some occasional aches and pains but I'm not too worried. I hope this keeps up. I've been way less worried since having the stitch. So I'm just hoping to make it to 24 weeks! We also found out we are having a boy!

Sorry for having this be so long! I usually don't have so much to say!

 

[Craigswife]

Grace, I'm glad it finally worked out for you. Keep us posted with how you and your little boy are doing!

Jadey, I'm good (I think) I'm feeling ok, still getting the odd braxton hicks. I've recorded them today so I can talk to my midwife tomorrow. I just popped into Tesco and felt fine, although walking back to the car I convinced myself I could feel my stitch pulling and pressure on my cervix but now I'm home it's gone, so I think I imagined it! I was actually excited being in Tesco, not been in for a while so looked at things on offer, I've never been so excited by grocery offers, lol!

 

[TLM21]

Hello
cw and twinkle I'm glad both of you were able to go out and are feeling good.
Grace nice to hear everything went well with stitch placement.
Jadey almost 22 hun, moving nicely
Day how are you feeling? Are the cramps gone?
I went to the ob yesterday, everything is ok, I still get so much anxiety when I have an appointment is crazy. cl is 1.9 he said no more measurements now since baby already weighs 5.5 pounds and there it's no point now. Don't know iF it really made any difference after the stitch is in through.
Day he said to look for the same symptoms as blood, intense cramps, irregular discharge, contractions, and call him immediately. I will be seeing him once a week.
hopefully next week I can ask him a bunch of questions about the labor.itself, since I will try no epidural due to a bad past.experience with severe spinal headache when I had a d&c after my MC. Poor Dr I usually attack him with a ton of questions... Lol
Hope everyone is doing ok, hugs

 

[DAYDAY24]

Hey tlm21 yes having a lil cramps had my first nst today it picked up some contractions but nurse said nothing to worry about glad u and baby doing so well.I dont remember if you ever said what u are having.

 

[TLM21]

Day good nst went well. I don't know if I told you but when I have cramps I drink at least 3 bottles of 20 Oz of water within an hour or so and for whatever reason it helps out, and lessens my cramps.
Oh and I haven't found out the sex, by now we will just wait. Family really wants to know, but I'm actually looking forward to that surprise

 

[jadey_fae]

Lol to being excited at tesco!
Im having a bad day. Had so much discharge this morn- I have never seen so much. It was creamy so decided not to worry. Now I'm having pressure, cramps and feel like my stitch is being stretched? Like a pulling sensation. I dont want to hosp as all they will do is a spec exam and I feel like it's better to leave it alone.

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey, sorry you're having a bad day. Honestly tons of discharge is normal, mines really heavy since my stitch, but it does make you feel uneasy because its so different to what we'd normally experience. Twinkle has experienced lots of pressure, so she'll be able to reassure you and give you more info on it. Ive only experienced one episode of horrid pressure and the hosp did check my stitch but said all looked fine. Drink plenty of water and try and lie down as much as you can, see if that eases it at all. If it carries on tomorrow I'd get it checked.
The worry associated with IC is horrible, I think also the closer you get to 24wks the harder it seems and slower the time goes, but you'll get there im sure of it.
Keep smiling x

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies

First of all, Jadey and Karen I bought the silver cross surf, I spent ages choosing so excited to get it.

Karen your getting there to 24weeks! Have you sorted anything out with your cervical length scans yet?

CW it's so funny that you say my ticker seems to me moving fast, I always look at yours and think wow!! That's moved along quickly, your on your way to 28weeks you must be feeling so relaxed and content now. So glad you enjoyed tesco lol! I was in morrisons yesterday Its brilliant isn't it doing normal things


Tlm I say it all the time but you have done so well, I bet you excited to meet your new baby 5.5pounds is a lovely weight.

Jadey like CW said I am basically the queen of pressure feeling lol I am actually having it today, got it all in my bum and it's a horrible feeling. Where are you having the pressure and does it ease when you lay down?
I have had everything you describe. Iv had pressure in my bum, my bits, under my bump, I can feel pulling and stretching sensations. Somedays I have had it that bad that iv basically laid with my legs in the air all day to try and ease it. It's not a nice feeling but panicking makes it worse, there was also days iv been convinced I was in labour because of it and I sat crying.
I don't like going to the hospital either as I would stay away from speculums if I was you, I try to turn them down. They will want to scan you or do a speculum but first of all, try laying down on your back with a pillow or too under your bum to raise your hips, try and relax aswel, I use to listem to rain sounds.. I love them if the pressure eases when you rest it will be fine. If its still the same then don't worry and see how you feel. Like CW says get checked out if your worried and it persists.

I must have been to the hospital about 15-20 times for the pressure cramps etc everything was always ok aswel. So I think it's just how some ladies feel. My consultant said you will still feel pressure with the stitch because the pressure is still there but the stitch is holding everything shut. I hope you will feel better soon