Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[jadey_fae]

no it's friday night. So no one to talk to until Mon

 

[Radiance]

no it's friday night. So no one to talk to until Mon

Sorry, I forgot about the time difference! Is there no oncall nurses or doctors there? I would just keep doing what you're doing. Try getting fluids in and watch for your symptoms and fevers- make sure to write them down! I hope you start feeling better!

 

[lizziedripping]

Jaded my lovely, I am sure this is probably a virus you've picked up honey, there are a surprising number of them around for the time of year. Though listeria is a theoretical risk, it's still very small but your irrational brain has ceased hold of this and is wreaking havoc with your nerves (I've been there many, many times). You don't mention having sickness and diarrhoea? Pretty much the main symptom of the infection.

The chances of having had pâté contaminated with the bacteria are slim (otherwise we'd all be coming down with it constantly). If memory serves, it used to be a real problem in countries like France where they eat lots of pâté and soft cheeses daily, and pregnant women were not aware of the risks. You'd have to be consuming larger quantities to put yourself at risk, and even then most women don't get infected.

If you're anything like me you'll need to be checked thoroughly before you'll be fullyreassured and stop worrying, but for what it's worth I don't think you've got listeriosis - as an objective, non-pregnant but pathological worrier who has perspective on this where you don't lol

Try to get some sleep tonight, you sound drained from the heat, probably aren't drinking enough water and might have picked up a bug which is making you feel off. Hormones too can make you feel fluey, which is why you are achey and off colour as you go into labour.

Relax my lovely - I have spent many a sleepless night turning over lots of hideous possibilities in my head over the years, none of which have ever come to fruition. Most of the time most people are fine, though google would of course have you believe otherwise Take care xxx

 

[geordiemammy]

Jadey firstly stop googling its bad for your health!!
Secondly there is loads of viruses going round there has been 3 in my house this week alone whether you go outside or not in this heat you get hot my house is kinda cool but I still get too hot and flush a lot the chances of listeria are pretty low you need to chill out and relax not scare yourself stupid on google you will be fine but if your really nervous about it get checked on Monday I don't think you have anything to worry about though bless you!!! I've got a virus myself at the minute had no voice since last Friday and a terrible throat which is getting right on my nerves now but I did get some hot flushes with that too this heat is causing everyone to be to warm so try not to worry too much and just go with the flow I realise this is easier said than done but getting yourself all worked up wont be doing you or baby any good xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Thank u. I feel a little better this morn I just hate how I worry

 

[faibel]

Hi all, Still cooking the bubs but had a rough night. Had strong contractions for about 2 hrs through the night but they stopped, now just back ache. I've masses of discharge, which is not so good, so they have decided to take the stitch out. They think labour is coming I think. I'm quite uncomfortable but I thought they'd leave stitch until things were under way, now I feel like these bubs will be here today. I'm scared now x

 

[geordiemammy]

Faibel fingers crossed they don't come just yet but you have had the steroids and your nearly 29 weeks which is good and like one of the other ladies said twin develop quicker for this reason thinking of you xx

 

[lizziedripping]

You'll be in my thoughts today Faibel It's probably wise to remove the stitch before significant contractions begin honey. Incidentally I had lots of vile green discharge in the run up to delivering Evie but there was no trace of an infection. I believe it was my body's reaction to labouring with the stitch in place. Take care stay strong sweet xxxx

 

[geordiemammy]

Jadey I used to worry about everything and I know I luckily haven't had to have a stitch in but its not the stitch your worrying about now I think pregnancy makes people irrational because its your baby and you naturally worry especially if you have complications during pregnancy I was never away from ma when I was pregnant with the first 3 I panicked over everything but I have more complications with ds4 and this pregnancy and so far I think I've been pretty relaxed with this one other than the bleed I had I think having a Doppler has helped a lot though cause I can check in on him xx

 

[katyb1982]

Hi all, Still cooking the bubs but had a rough night. Had strong contractions for about 2 hrs through the night but they stopped, now just back ache. I've masses of discharge, which is not so good, so they have decided to take the stitch out. They think labour is coming I think. I'm quite uncomfortable but I thought they'd leave stitch until things were under way, now I feel like these bubs will be here today. I'm scared now x

I would be terrified too hun but twins at just shy of 29w when y o u have had steroids isn't a dire situation. Just think they have had nearly 3 weeks longer than your 26 weeker. That's a huge difference at this stage. This is what I have been trying to tell myself every week since 24!

 

[Craigswife]

Fabiel, thinking of you hun, wishing you an uneventful day. I agree with the girls, the steroids are amazing and made a massive difference to both my prem babies. I know how scary it is knowing you'll deliver soon, but at 29wks your babies should do fine, especially after steroids.You'll be in my thoughts today. Xx
Jadey, I had to ban myself from google, I used to drive myself crazy with worry. As Lizzie said the main symptom of listeria is sickness and diarrhea and is actually not that common. Pregnancy can do funny things to us and with a high risk pregnancy you're convinced something's going to go wrong. Keep smiling my lovely
Twinkle, any news? I check every day! Xx

 

[shanny]

love and best wishes faibel xx

 

[jadey_fae]

Twinkle and monroe, hope things are progressing! I am excited

 

[monro84]

Finally in the parts of mucus plug I am loosing its getting bloody but since its not a huge blob of it is it still my bloody show or am I gearing up to loose the big part that's my bloody show?

 

[jadey_fae]

could be your bloody show. Some people don't get any blood in the plug. Exciting. Any pain?

 

[TLM21]

Thinking of you faibel, positive vibes and hugs
Monro you are so close, cc
jadey I'm glad you are better now, definetely no google. love seeing the ticker move hun
Twinkle any news???
Hope everyone else is ok, hugs

 

[sharan]

Hi ladies

I've not long found out I'm pregnant. This is my first pregnancy after my loss last year at 22 weeks. Unfortunately I went into early labour and ended up giving birth to my beautiful but sleeping angel son.

I had all the tests done afterwards and the result was inconclusive. However they are not ruling incompetent cervix. I won't be getting an elective cerclage this time round but I will be more closely monitored by the consultant and at any sign of shortening of cervix I will have the stitch. I will also be using progesterone for 5 days when I'm 16 weeks.

Despite all these extra precautions being in place I am still absolutely bricking it. I feel I can't get excited about this pregnancy. I don't want to tell anyone until I'm over 24 weeks which I know won't be practical with my parents or in laws. I don't feel I can buy anything for this baby until I'm close to my due date. I bought my angel's 'first outfit' the afternoon I got admitted to hospital with suspected early labour - how cruel was that?

Ladies please tell me howi can try and relax as I really do want to enjoy this pregnancy but don't feel I can.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies still no baby for me iv got bad cramps today and backache along with braxton hicks so im crossing my fingers and hoping he will make an apperance soon. i cant sit still because im so uncomfy monoro id say it was your bloody show

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi sharan. im sorry for your loss. i lost my little boy last year also at 22weeks. i was offered either monitoring in my next pregnancy or an elective stitch. i chose the elective stitch as i didnt want to take any chances. What was the reason why they wont give you an elective stitch?

Try not to worry too much as theres lots of ladies on here that have been monitored and if need be they have had the stitch placed, such as jadey who is now doing wonderfully

Incompetent cervix is such a scary thing to have. It makes you worry continuously but it can be beaten and you can have a full term healthy baby with it

i never in a million years thought i would get further than 24weeks in my pregnancy amd here i am at 37weeks. im amazed. i had my stitch taken out 6days ago and my baby still wont come out lol.

If you have any questions theres lots of us on here full of knowledge and advice for you

 

[sharan]

I was told that as my first DS was term plus they are not wholly convinced that it is incompetent cervix. The tests on the placenta afterwards showed signs of chorioamnionitis infection but its the chicken and the egg scenario as to what came first! So for that reason the OB consultant would prefer to monitor closely then react as soon as there is any sign of shortening.

To be honest I'm just grateful I will be looked after by the consultant who knows my history. And I'm just going to take one day at a time this time.

Hi sharan. im sorry for your loss. i lost my little boy last year also at 22weeks. i was offered either monitoring in my next pregnancy or an elective stitch. i chose the elective stitch as i didnt want to take any chances. What was the reason why they wont give you an elective stitch?

Try not to worry too much as theres lots of ladies on here that have been monitored and if need be they have had the stitch placed, such as jadey who is now doing wonderfully

Incompetent cervix is such a scary thing to have. It makes you worry continuously but it can be beaten and you can have a full term healthy baby with it

i never in a million years thought i would get further than 24weeks in my pregnancy amd here i am at 37weeks. im amazed. i had my stitch taken out 6days ago and my baby still wont come out lol.

If you have any questions theres lots of us on here full of knowledge and advice for you