Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[DAYDAY24]

Oh wow shelby

 

[ShelbyLC]

Yeah, I don't really like to think how big I would have gotten if I'd gone to term

 

[Twinkle 3]

Karen spd also gets worse a night time, sometimes i just have to go to bed early so I'm not in pain, getting out of the car is another problem as that hurts me too! I have days where it's really bad and I feel achey painful and bruised, it's mainly when I have done a lot of activity or sat in a funny position. Then in a morning after resting I feel much better... That is until the nighttime again or if I do too much!

Tell your consultant when you see her and she will press on your pubic bone etc and diagnose you, I was offered physio which I didn't take and also told to take paracetamol, I only take it though when I am desperate. It didn't really help much so they wanted to give me codeine aswel but I refused that due to them saying the baby would become addicted to it and would have to be weaned off it after birth!

Hope your feeling better soon

 

[Twinkle 3]

Monroe personally I would say yours was an emergency stitch as your was placed after changes occurred to your cervix and it was placed later on, past 14-16 weeks.

Your doing well though your past 27 weeks once you get to 28weeks the survival rate is well over 90%

 

[karenh24]

Thank you Twinkle you too, nasty pain.do you think a bump support band would help with just taking some weight off?

 

[DAYDAY24]

My sons are over 4 pounds estimated and I dont think I have reached 45 yet

 

[monro84]

Twinkle thanks for answering thats kinda the way I was thinking to.

I know that is my next goal only 3 more days. You are doing so good you will get there to and even past 28 wks.

 

[CIM]

Made it home today after two nights in the hospital, on strict bedrest. What a horrifying experience, I thought I would be more prepared being a RN. I have a new found respect for my patients. Last nite was having contractions, that I think could have been gas pains. I hope anyway. I started on terbutaline every four hours, procardia every six hours. I got a one time dose of Indomethacin that put the lock down on everything, wish I had an at home prescription. But it's a med that can have serious consequences. Will be doing IV rocephin for 10 days. I had a good talk with God, and I am came to the conclusion this baby is going to be born it is a matter of when. I will walk the path set before me, a long journey doing everything in my power to keep it here, if not it will still be in amazing arms. Will be on moderate bedrest, just bathroom privileges for 18+ weeks, has anyone else done a stint this long?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Kareni bought a bump belt and it didn't help me to be truthful as it was too tight for my liking, I know some ladies have a lot of success with them. It's what the physio would give you aswel. I just find that wearing leggings over my bumo helps as it gives me some support but not too tight. I have found that sleeping and laying on the settee with a pillow between my legs helps and by keeping my legs together when turning over in bed or sitting, also don't push through your pain, if it hurts rest.

Monroe thankyou I hope I make it to 28weeks, 2more weeks for me to go.
How are you feeling?

CIM Wiahing you a long happy and healthy pregnancy. I wasnt put on bed rest as here in the uk the hospital won't prescribe it you due to the risk f blood clots BUt I have took it really easy and basically been on bed rest from about 14weeks, I certainly didn't move at all between weeks 20 and 24 and I know there is a lot of ladies on here from different countries that have been put in bed rest for a long time I'm sure they can offer advice if you need any

 

[faibel]

I have been putting off but I've finally cancelled our holiday to Disneyland Paris, kids are gutted but the babies are more important.

The girls still don't know I'm pregnant, although its obvious!! I suppose to a 6 and 4 yr old, I'm just getting fatter! I'm scared to tell them after last time, as they were devastated when we lost Hope. When did you ladies tell your older children? After 24 wks?

 

[Twinkle 3]

how often should i feel my baby kick? he moves every day atleast 20 movements but he goes throug really active days for a few days where he kicks none stop and really strong. then he goes more quieter and the kicks feel softer for a few days. i get use to the stong movements then i get worries when he kicks softer over a few days. should i be worried? he always moves daily and he responds to stimulation... i just dont know when i should be worried.

 

[lizziedripping]

The movements sound perfect Twinkle All my babies varied with their movements day to day, with some more active than others. So long as you feel regular movements across the day regardless of frequency or intensity it will be fine - movements are typically the same its just slight shifts in baby's position make them feel different. If there are long stretches without movement no matter what you do then its always wise to get a check up xxx

 

[lizziedripping]

Everyone ok? Keeping an eye out but don't always have time to type a reply at the moment - please post again if you'd like my thoughts on anything. Planning my eldest son's birthday for Tuesday, then a huge holiday abroad on Weds - not very well timed. 3 birthdays and packing for 6 all within 2wks Don't know what I was thinking xxx

 

[25weeker]

I have been putting off but I've finally cancelled our holiday to Disneyland Paris, kids are gutted but the babies are more important.

The girls still don't know I'm pregnant, although its obvious!! I suppose to a 6 and 4 yr old, I'm just getting fatter! I'm scared to tell them after last time, as they were devastated when we lost Hope. When did you ladies tell your older children? After 24 wks?

I am planning to tell my daughter when I am about 28 weeks.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thankyou lizzie I am such a worrier, i just havnt a clue what movements should be like and what's normal.

 

[jadey_fae]

Twinkle, your movements sound fine! As long as u get regular movements it doesn't matter too much how they feel, it just means baby is in a different position. (Like Lizzy said)

I am really struggling with the rest thing. Sorry to moan but I need to vent. I miss everything about spending my days with my little girl, Amelie. It breaks my heart that I am missing so much of her. Esp bcos it's the first week if sunshine we have had. Our relationship has already changed since Ive been on bed rest. It makes me so sad that she doesn't depend on me now.

I had my mw visit today. Mainly for reassurance. HB was really good and she said fundal hight was also perfect. I am wondering if this means my boy has finally moved up bit? Though I still get regular kicks or head bangs in the cervix.

Hope everyone is ok?

Karen how did it go today?

 

[jadey_fae]

OOooooooh, just seen I am 22 weeks today Yey. How did I forget????????

 

[25weeker]

jadey my fundal height is where it should be as well but at my scan yesterday baby's head was down near my cervix. He was lying with his hands behind his head very chilled out lol. Guess they go were they find comfy.

 

[lizziedripping]

Think nothing of it Twinkle, as a 'born worrier' myself, I totally sympathise with your anxieties - it's what probably makes you a superb Mummy xxx

Jadey - hang in there sweetie, Amelie still needs you more than you'll ever know. Your her Mummy and nothing can change that in her heart and mind. My oldest son spent weeks away from me when Evie was in hospital, and both he and his sister then had to tolerate 8mths of bed rest when I was expecting the twins. If I ask them about it now, they don't remember anything being different about that time, and in fact go on to ask when I'll be having another baby!! They want more! Lol.

Try not to fret honey, kids are amazingly adaptable, and this time in Amelie's life is character building, all part and parcel of her growing older, wiser and ultimately more understanding than most. Those qualities have really benefitted my kids over the years xxx

 

[DAYDAY24]

Ladies it hit me I will be a mom this month so scared of labor lol