Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[bellezzajess]

Hi ladies. I went in for another cervical length check today, 8 days since they originally found that my cervix was only 2cm, and 4 days since my second check when it had gone up to 2.3-2.4cm. Well I'm very happy that today my cervix was measuring between 2.8 and 3cm depending on the angle and the peri basically told me that that was pretty much normal and nothing to really be concerned about. It looks like I'm responding well to the progesterone suppositories and taking it easy. I'm still going back in for weekly checks until I reach 28 weeks, but I don't think I could have gotten much better news today, especially after having an emotional breakdown at work yesterday.

 

[Srrme]

Thought I would update really quick. I went in for my second cervical scan and it measured 3.6 cm this time. Thanks for all the help and reassurance, ladies!

 

[jessiemum]

Hi ladies,
How are you all? Well I had my stitch out nearly 2 weeks ago & boy it hurt more than I thought. It took the Dr 5 long hard attempts to get it out as it was so far back. All I kept thinking was this isn't as bad pain as giving birth & it helped me as no gas and air was offered!
Just after a bit of advice, since the stitch has come out I have been having loads of discharge. Is this quiet normal? The baby also feels quiet low down but will have to ask the mw if I'm right or not. I'm hoping the stringy discharge is normal & not signs of infection
:'(

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi JM - extra discharge at this late stage is completely normal for all pregnant ladies and is a sign that your cervix is softening and gearing up for labour (which could still be weeks away). Good luck xx

Belle and Srr, glad to hear your cervix lengths are looking more promising Keep taking things easy, that and the progesterone (Belle) could easily see your through xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Jadey, how you doing sweet? Section aftermath easing a little? Xx

 

[Butterflye134]

Hi hope you don't mind me asking a few questions. I had a leep procedure last sept and dr is concerned about incompetent cervix. I'm only 9 weeks 4 days pregnant. Have been getting ultrasounds weekly to measure cervix also to check baby as i am 35 and high risk because of that too. Cervix is measuring 3.6 cm. Is that ok? How soon do cervical changes start occurring with incompetent cervix?

 

[jessiemum]

Hi JM - extra discharge at this late stage is completely normal for all pregnant ladies and is a sign that your cervix is softening and gearing up for labour (which could still be weeks away). Good luck xx

Belle and Srr, glad to hear your cervix lengths are looking more promising Keep taking things easy, that and the progesterone (Belle) could easily see your through xx

Thanks for your advice Lizzy you are a star. You always know how to put people at ease. I keeping thinking bubba will come v soon as my 1st born arrived at 36 weeks
Have you every thought about going into midwifery as you are so knowledgeable about all thing IC, birth & labour? X x x

 

[sunnylove]

Hi hope you don't mind me asking a few questions. I had a leep procedure last sept and dr is concerned about incompetent cervix. I'm only 9 weeks 4 days pregnant. Have been getting ultrasounds weekly to measure cervix also to check baby as i am 35 and high risk because of that too. Cervix is measuring 3.6 cm. Is that ok? How soon do cervical changes start occurring with incompetent cervix?

It's impossible to say if that measurement is an indication of anything at only 9 weeks. The cervix doesn't start to change until around 15-16 weeks when the baby starts putting on weight. So unless the cervix is, for some reason, measuring below 2.5 right now, it is no indication of what your measurement will be in 6 weeks. Good luck!

 

[katyb1982]

Mine was 3.7cm at 12w was totally normal until 20w when it shortened slightly and started to shorten significantly by 23w when I had my stitch put in. I'm having twins so it might be a bot different. But as Sunny says changes happen as baby puts pressure on it. I'd say very roughly that from people I have spoken to with IC it can happen between 15-25/26w.
Good luck.
Kx

 

[katyb1982]

Last scan before Thursday's stitch removal and twins are estimated at 5lb10oz and 6lb3oz!!!! No wonder I feel like a whale/hippo!

 

[geordiemammy]

If ya go to term they'll be big ones how far are you now?? X

 

[monro84]

so so so sorry I have not updated but its hard to on a touch screen since I was off work til last monday so now I am back I will post plenty of pics the avatar one was a day before he turned a month well might had been when he turned a month since it was around midnight when I did it lol. I also learned to do blue splash pic editing that day I was trying to bring out his eyes and that gave me an idea for 1 month pics to do but they did not turn out they way I wanted them to smh oh well. I will also write the birth story and really I had nothing tramatic happen it was actually easy but painful lol well painful before the epidural lol. I am trying to catch up on the post so as soon as I do I will post again. There is like 50 pages to catch up on

 

[katyb1982]

If ya go to term they'll be big ones how far are you now?? X

Am 34w+2 but have a section booked for 36w+5 which is standard timing for twins sharing a placenta! kx

 

[geordiemammy]

Well at least they are great weights bet your so excited xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies I need to have a huge read and catch up! How is everyone?
Alfie's started with reflux and suffers badly with wind so I'm trying to find a bottle that will reduce his wind. The dr browns bottles leak I thought they would be a brilliant buy but was very disappointed in them, so Alfie is still suffering bless him. The gaviscon seems to do the trick in taking away some discomfort he is in though!
I just wish there was a magic cure as he wriggles in pain after a feed which prevents him from getting to sleep last night he was awake nearly all night
So any tips would be great on how to help him reduce air intake when feeding would be good?

Before his bad night last night he was doing well. He has a bath at 6pm a feed then goes in his Moses basket at 7 and sleeps until 12am-1pm

He now weighs 8lb 10 when he was weighed last week

 

[Twinkle 3]

Gm whe are you due?xx

 

[baby_maybe]

Hey twinkle, Ruben had reflux and bad wind when he was tiny too. Have you tried the nuk bottles? Ruben got/gets on really well with them. Also I've used carobel instead of gaviscon for quite a while now as the gaviscon made him constipated and I'm sure it made him more windy as a result. I also used dentinox colic drops in his milk to kill the bubbles and that helped a lot with the wind situation too.

It's tough when they're small, but most babies grow out of it once they're on solids and honestly Ruben is like a different baby since he was weaned. Hang in there sweetie

 

[geordiemammy]

Gm whe are you due?xx

7 weeks but hopefully bringing him in 6 it can't come quick enough xx

 

[shanny]

hello everyone - nice to hear a few up dates -- have no idea about reflux twinkle but hope the sleepless nights pass - i am really starting to feel tired now!!!!!! kids go back next week so at least then i can nap during day!

Reggie has put on a lb so far and not lost weight so am really pleased with him....

 

[baby_maybe]

Ah shanny it's knackering having 4 at home isn't it!?! Two of mine went back today and the other goes tomorrow. Luckily they've been pretty helpful during the holidays, but its still nice to get the house back to myself and have one on one Ruben time again