Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[sunnylove]

What do you ladies think, will I ever get off bed rest? What is the likelihood of it? At my last scan (21 weeks) my cervix measured between .5 and .7cm with funneling. I got a cerclage put in at 19 weeks. My cervix has never dilated, and there's no proof I technically have IC because I've never been pregnant before, or had an injury or surgery on the cervix. At first the doc thought that I would get off strict bed rest after the first week post surgery, but kept me on after my cervix shortened by at least .2cm.

What would be the circumstance in which I can get off br? Would my cervix have to miraculously measure 3cm?

 

[DAYDAY24]

I was just taken off this week because of good gestation for babies to be born

 

[sunnylove]

Dayday, I know you had an extremely short cervix, did it ever lenghten? I think our measurements are similar?

 

[DAYDAY24]

not really went from .7 to .75 but i have double the weight u have so yours might

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies, just a quick update. i have been admitted to the hospital. been here all day. im having lots of braxton hicks, 4 in ten minutes and midwifes are a little concerned about it. I have had two speculums to check if the braxton hicks are affecting my cervix but all is well and my cervix is long and closed im having a scan tomorrow to check on the fluid level with me having watery loss. all is ok up to now so we will see what happens. they said they wont try to stop me going into laboir though as i have had steroids already. hope everyones doing well x

 

[CIM]

Twinkle, your in the best place you can be. Good Luck. Are they giving anything to stop contractions, until they check fluid loss?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Thankyou cim. no they said they wont stop the contractions. they are just going to take my stitch out if i am going into labour

 

[jessiemum]

Hi ladies, just a quick update. i have been admitted to the hospital. been here all day. im having lots of braxton hicks, 4 in ten minutes and midwifes are a little concerned about it. I have had two speculums to check if the braxton hicks are affecting my cervix but all is well and my cervix is long and closed im having a scan tomorrow to check on the fluid level with me having watery loss. all is ok up to now so we will see what happens. they said they wont try to stop me going into laboir though as i have had steroids already. hope everyones doing well x

Good luck twinkle, sounds like you are being well looked after. Will be thinking of you and let us know any updates

 

[TLM21]

Twinkle sending lots of prayers your way, hope everything is going well you are pretty much at 28 weeks so that is good. Pls keep us posted.
Hugs

 

[faibel]

Twinkle - good luck hun, thinking of you and wishing you the best x

 

[Craigswife]

Twinkle, what a worry for you. But it's good your cervix is long and closed. You're in the right place and its good they are keeping a close eye on you. Fingers crossed for your scan. Let us know how you're getting on.
Well done on getting to 28wks.

 

[daisyday]

Hello,

I was just hoping for for a bit of advice.

I am currently 7 weeks pregnant with #2.

I recently had my booking appointment and durring that I explained to the midwofe that I have had 2 loop excisions of my cervix following bad smear results.

She didnt have a clue what a loop excision was and said I probably hadnt had any of my cervix removed so not to worry!!

I explained that an excision was exactly that I had some removed and I had it twice. She just said she would just put cervical treatment on my notes and see what he consultant says.

Im just really conserned that this may cause my cervix to be weak. Has anyone here had problems with their cervix due to this procedure??

 

[jadey_fae]

Oh my gosh twinkle, Hope everything works out. You are in the best place. You have had steroids and you are 28 weeks so baby should be fine Keep us updated. Thinking of u and sending u positive thoughts and energy

Daisyday, I had exactly the same problem. I had LLETZ which is the same as LOOP I think for CIN3.
My midwife and doc initially fobbed me off and told me not to worry and all would be fine.
I had to fight for cervical length scans for them to even check and it's a good job they did as I was found to have incompetent cervix as a result of the LLETZ.
I had a stitched place at 20 weeks and just had steroids today as I am now 24 weeks. The stitch is more effective if placed between 12-14 weeks before your cervix starts to shorten but in the UK they wont stitch u at 12- 14 unless u have had a previous loss or show signs of Incompetent cervix via internal ultrasound scans. Typically IC tends to show itself between 16 - 26 weeks and most docs wont stitch after 24 weeks.
Are u under care for a high risk pregnancy? I would really push for the scans to keep an eye on your cervix. You could have a short cervix as a result of the LOOP but that is fine. Woman carry to term with a very short cervix. Doesn't mean it's incompetent. Or you may not have any cervical issues at all and stats are on your side. Most people who have the kind of surgery we had don't have any cervical issues and go on to have normal pregnancy s

 

[jadey_fae]

Also did u have your treatment after your first baby?

 

[karenh24]

Thinking of you Twinkle, well done for making it this far tho!
Well done Jadey you've made it to 24 weeks!!

 

[jadey_fae]

2 more days Karen your til V day!! How are feeling?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi everyone, im still in the hospital, waiting for a scan and then have to speak with my consultant. my tightenings have calmed down alot since yest so looks like this little man is going to be good and stay put for a few more days/weeks etc

 

[karenh24]

im feeling ok thanx, i have some days where im really paranoid but i will be so relieved when saturday arrives, next target will be 26 weeks which is when i have my next appointment but no scans anymore

 

[Twinkle 3]

Well done on 24weeks jadey you made it

 

[daisyday]

Oh my gosh twinkle, Hope everything works out. You are in the best place. You have had steroids and you are 28 weeks so baby should be fine Keep us updated. Thinking of u and sending u positive thoughts and energy

Daisyday, I had exactly the same problem. I had LLETZ which is the same as LOOP I think for CIN3.
My midwife and doc initially fobbed me off and told me not to worry and all would be fine.
I had to fight for cervical length scans for them to even check and it's a good job they did as I was found to have incompetent cervix as a result of the LLETZ.
I had a stitched place at 20 weeks and just had steroids today as I am now 24 weeks. The stitch is more effective if placed between 12-14 weeks before your cervix starts to shorten but in the UK they wont stitch u at 12- 14 unless u have had a previous loss or show signs of Incompetent cervix via internal ultrasound scans. Typically IC tends to show itself between 16 - 26 weeks and most docs wont stitch after 24 weeks.
Are u under care for a high risk pregnancy? I would really push for the scans to keep an eye on your cervix. You could have a short cervix as a result of the LOOP but that is fine. Woman carry to term with a very short cervix. Doesn't mean it's incompetent. Or you may not have any cervical issues at all and stats are on your side. Most people who have the kind of surgery we had don't have any cervical issues and go on to have normal pregnancy s

Thanks for that info, that's really helpful.

I had one treatment before my first child and I have since had another treatment July last year. So I am extra concerned as I have had it twice, mine was also CIN3.

Think I will definitely make sure I push to be checked. I have a history of mc too but that has always been early on at about 5 weeks so wouldn't be related.