Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Srrme]

For the lady that was asking if you can have ic but have late premies then the answer is yes. I had my little girl at 29weeks but didnt think it was ic. then i went on to have a little boy at 22weeks.
The doctors still didnt think i had ic and wanted to monitor me in my 3rd pregnancy but i refused and pushed for a stitch. i had the stitch placed and carried to 38weeks. so proves i had ic all along.

Ic generally happens in the 2nd trimeser but can show in the early 3rd trimester like mine did.
With each pregnancy your cervix gets weaker and also its not as tightly closed once you have had a baby already, so if your problem is ic your babies would be born earlier and earlier, like mine

Thank you. Each time I went into premature labor, my cervix wasn't dilated completely though, and that's what has always put my Doctor's off from thinking I have IC. They told me most women who have it come in and are fully dilated. When I went into labor with my first at 28 weeks, I was contracting for a full day and when they checked me I was only 3cm dilated (they stopped my labor for 3 days before I had him). When I went into labor with my second at 35 weeks, I was 2cm when I was checked, and it took about 4-5 hours for me to dilate completely before having an EMCS. Also, like I previously mentioned, I had bi-weekly cervical scans during my second pregnancy and my cervix didn't shorten at all..

 

[jadey_fae]

Can someone reassure me that my insides are not going to fall out?
I've just come across the most scary stories while researching whats normal in terms of c section scar pain a week after op. Apparently people have had their wounds burst open!!!!! I am very scared this will happen
I had my baby 8 days ago and my scar is really hurting and I am so paranoid about it happening.
Also whats normal in terms of bleeding? I am still bleeding heavy bright red and passing big clots. Zachary was born 8 days ago. Wondering if my stenosis is causing the clots?

 

[geordiemammy]

Jadey stop googling things and just ask ya midwife xx

 

[Craigswife]

Jadey, remember you're only a week past major abdominal surgery. I was still very reliant on my painkillers at that point. I was very stubborn and impatient and one day shortly after decided I was fine and left off the painkillers and tried doing normal activities and blimey did I suffer! With regards to the clots, I had a few and was told that so long as they are no bigger than a 50p coin not to worry.
How's little Zachary doing?

 

[sunnylove]

Jadey, it's normal. Walk as much as you can, it REALLY helps.

 

[shanny]

i'm with geordie mama

STOP GOOGLING JADEY AND ASK MW

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

reggie has put on nearly a pound so far-- had forgotten how much time feeding takes up!!

 

[lizziedripping]

Jadey hun, I bled for 9wks after my section, way longer than after both my vaginal deliveries. Clots are also very normal within a couple of weeks of surgery. Of course it never hurts to ask your GP to look you over if you're worried, but there's nothing you're telling us which doesn't sound like normal recovery darlin' xxx

Ladies- please catch me up with everything. Has anyone for any specific questions they need answering? Xxx

 

[katyb1982]

Right, so my stitch removal is a week tomorrow! Whoop Whoop! Anyway, I had always been under the impression that you just got it snipped out in a treatment room and that was it. I've been told that I'm being admitted for the day and that it is being done in theatre incase I need a spinal. they are then keeping me in for 3-4 hours on the ward and I'm supposed to bring my overnight bag just in case! Is this normal or do you think they expect me to go in to labour quickly as it was put in quite late and I don't have much length left.

 

[geordiemammy]

Might be because its twins x

 

[lizziedripping]

Katy - sounds like they're just being cautious possibly because its twins but maybe just because your hospital takes this precaution in all stitch ladies. I know that mine would have been removed with a spinal and in theatre had a section not been scheduled, because it was a shirodkar and is liable to being embedded. Personally I'd rather them be so careful, it doesn't mean you're at any additional risks hun - no more than any other twin lady anyway xxx

 

[faibel]

Right, so my stitch removal is a week tomorrow! Whoop Whoop! Anyway, I had always been under the impression that you just got it snipped out in a treatment room and that was it. I've been told that I'm being admitted for the day and that it is being done in theatre incase I need a spinal. they are then keeping me in for 3-4 hours on the ward and I'm supposed to bring my overnight bag just in case! Is this normal or do you think they expect me to go in to labour quickly as it was put in quite late and I don't have much length left.

Katy - congrats on getting so far hun, you've done amazing! I know my circumstances were slightly different but they took mine out on delivery with gas and air (not really needed). I had to stay on delivery for a few hours incase things started to happen but was then sent back to the ward (I think they thought things would settle down as I still had length with no dilation, boy were they wrong!). It wasn't very dramatic, over and done with in seconds...although I'd got myself stressed about it, it really was no problem. I really don't think the stitch was my issue, more likely waters breaking triggering labour, I wouldn't worry, those bubs are obviously comfy in there! X

 

[shanny]

I was always set up like for removal - fasted for spinal but all done under gas and air and in a labour room - then monitored just in case

 

[katyb1982]

Thanks everyone! I'm not too worried tbh was just more than I expected. I'll hopefully be 34w+4 when the take it out and my section is booked for 36w+4, babies are measuring about 5lb+ too so if removal sets of labour it probably won't make an enormous amount of difference. Babies feel very low and community mw reckoned today that twin 1 is 2/5 engaged so I reckon that section date is getting less likely. Would like to make removal though mainly so I can prove that stitches can work for massive twins!

Faibel- just one question for you. Did Dr Smith take out your stitch or did one of her minions do it? Hope your little ladies are doing well, think about them often.
Kx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Can someone reassure me that my insides are not going to fall out?
I've just come across the most scary stories while researching whats normal in terms of c section scar pain a week after op. Apparently people have had their wounds burst open!!!!! I am very scared this will happen
I had my baby 8 days ago and my scar is really hurting and I am so paranoid about it happening.
Also whats normal in terms of bleeding? I am still bleeding heavy bright red and passing big clots. Zachary was born 8 days ago. Wondering if my stenosis is causing the clots?

Jadey how are you? Hope your ok. try not to worry about bleeding bright red still. alfies nearly 5weeks old and my bleeding only settled down and stoppwd being red about a week ago. i was really worried as your told if its red after a few days then theres a problem. it scares you and its not true. i was checked over by a doctor as was fine.
I cant imagine how you are feeling after a c section. i had 3stitches as i tore and that was agony. i coukdnt sit or walk and was on painkillers constantly for weeks. so i guess after a c section you will feel very rough. just rest, take lots of painkillers and enjoy your little boy xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Can someone reassure me that my insides are not going to fall out?
I've just come across the most scary stories while researching whats normal in terms of c section scar pain a week after op. Apparently people have had their wounds burst open!!!!! I am very scared this will happen
I had my baby 8 days ago and my scar is really hurting and I am so paranoid about it happening.
Also whats normal in terms of bleeding? I am still bleeding heavy bright red and passing big clots. Zachary was born 8 days ago. Wondering if my stenosis is causing the clots?

Jadey how are you? Hope your ok. try not to worry about bleeding bright red still. alfies nearly 5weeks old and my bleeding only settled down and stoppwd being red about a week ago. i was really worried as your told if its red after a few days then theres a problem. it scares you and its not true. i was checked over by a doctor as was fine.
I cant imagine how you are feeling after a c section. i had 3stitches as i tore and that was agony. i coukdnt sit or walk and was on painkillers constantly for weeks. so i guess after a c section you will feel very rough. just rest, take lots of painkillers and enjoy your little boy xx

 

[sunnylove]

My c-section pain was almost gone at 2 weeks, and everything was completely back to normal at 3 weeks. I honestly think it was all the walking I had to do almost immediately from the hospital car garage to the NICU, back and forth. I can't imagine taking care of a newborn with that kind of pain though??? The first two days I literally could not move lol.

 

[faibel]

Thanks everyone! I'm not too worried tbh was just more than I expected. I'll hopefully be 34w+4 when the take it out and my section is booked for 36w+4, babies are measuring about 5lb+ too so if removal sets of labour it probably won't make an enormous amount of difference. Babies feel very low and community mw reckoned today that twin 1 is 2/5 engaged so I reckon that section date is getting less likely. Would like to make removal though mainly so I can prove that stitches can work for massive twins!

Faibel- just one question for you. Did Dr Smith take out your stitch or did one of her minions do it? Hope your little ladies are doing well, think about them often.
Kx

Just one of the minions, although she was a consultant. Tbh I haven't heard anything frim Dr Smith, I was quite suprised! At least a follow letter at least but nothing!

The girls are doing fab, we are just establishing breastfeeding and then home!!! It is approaching fast, so rushing round getting everything ready. I will be so happy, the daily 2/3 trips to hospital are getting exhausting!!

I'll keep checking for your updates, you have done so well, it won't be long now!x

 

[xGracex]

I just wanted to update that im getting induced in a few hours. Im 7-8 cm as of yesterday when they last checked me and have no contractions or pain! They are hoping the pitocin will help me get contractions or I wont have any urge to push. I just cant believe im this dialated and feel completely fine. I think ive suprised the doctor a bit yoo

 

[jessiemum]

I just wanted to update that im getting induced in a few hours. Im 7-8 cm as of yesterday when they last checked me and have no contractions or pain! They are hoping the pitocin will help me get contractions or I wont have any urge to push. I just cant believe im this dialated and feel completely fine. I think ive suprised the doctor a bit yoo

Good luck Grace looking forward to hearing your exciting news x

 

[DAYDAY24]

Hello everyone my lil men are 3 months today time is speeding past . Still a couple sleepy nights but getting better. Jadey I bleed for 8 weeks after my csection then what I thought was a period at week ten was still pp bleeding.

Lizzie how are you?