Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[lizziedripping]

Welcome back steph and congratulations on your pregnancy

Indomethacin with or without the 'h' are the same drug lovely, the one you've had is probably it's brand rather than generic name (absolutely same drug tho). It's given to help prevent any initial contractions which might happen because you've had surgery on your cervix (blocks prostaglandin activity). They are superb but have a worrying set of side effects only really an issue if taken long term or after 30wks in pregnancy. I had them for 24hrs post stitch and didn't experience any issues stitch or otherwise related.

Lots of love and luck this time around sweetie - all your post surgery symptoms sound very normal so far, so hard as it is try to relax for now

 

[stephb1981]

Thanks guys

Its not so much the stitch thats worrying me now. I kinda no thats going to work iykwim. Its these pesky waters!! Every popping sound makes me jittery!! I have heard that taking vit c tablets strengthens the sack round baby. Not so sure if it works but its worth a try. Cant hurt right? xxx

 

[Carmen87]

Hello everyone! I'm Carmen. Hope you don't mind me joining. I had a mcdonald cerclage placed at 13 weeks. I'm now 16 weeks and been having uterine tightenings and was prescribed nifedipine. I was just wondering if anyone has been prescribed nifedipine this early in pregnancy? Also, did it seem to work? Thanks in advance

 

[sunnylove]

I was prescribed nifedipine after I complained about Braxton Hicks after I got my cerclage placed, so I probably started them at around 20-21 weeks. They really seemed to help, and my BHs completely stopped. However, I understand that it could have been that my uterus was irritable after my cerclage surgery, and after a couple weeks it got back to normal... But I think the pills really helped too because the tightenings almost completely stopped after I took the pills for a few days!


Today is baby's due date!! He is 3 months old and unfortunately still in NICU learning to eat. ;( But should be out soon. He is 8lbs 2ozs and doing wonderful!

 

[Carmen87]

Thanks sunnylove! I'll be starting mine today and I really hope they help!

 

[katyb1982]

We are pleased to welcome Emily India 5lb 10oz and her sister Sophie Marie 5lb 9oz in to the world. Born by cesarian section just after 10 am on Tuesday 17th Septembrer at 36w+2 (after a 3 day first phase of labour where I only ever got to 2cm dilated!)Everyone happy and doing well girls on transitional care ward with mum!

 

[ShelbyLC]

We are pleased to welcome Emily India 5lb 10oz and her sister Sophie Marie 5lb 9oz in to the world. Born by cesarian section just after 10 am on Tuesday 17th Septembrer at 36w+2 (after a 3 day first phase of labour where I only ever got to 2cm dilated!)Everyone happy and doing well girls on transitional care ward with mum!

Congratulations! Great weights and lovely names!

 

[mum2rugrats]

Congratulations beautiful names xxxxx

 

[geordiemammy]

Well done Katy and congrats love the names too x

 

[shanny]

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[lizziedripping]

Huge congratulations Katy So glad the girls arrived safe and well. Bet you're so relieved, well done sweet

 

[TLM21]

congratulations Katy lovely namea, I'm glad they are doing well.
Carmen welcome to the thread.
xx everyone

 

[faibel]

We are pleased to welcome Emily India 5lb 10oz and her sister Sophie Marie 5lb 9oz in to the world. Born by cesarian section just after 10 am on Tuesday 17th Septembrer at 36w+2 (after a 3 day first phase of labour where I only ever got to 2cm dilated!)Everyone happy and doing well girls on transitional care ward with mum!

Well done Katy and congratulations! Fab news, I'm
thrilled for you! I love their names too x

 

[preciousbabe]

Hello ladies, am 28 yrs old and this my first pregnancy. I also found out at my 6 week ultrasound that I have a bicornuate uterus, so I immediately chose a high risk doctor. She has been very proactive. I had a 16 week scan and my doc was the OB on call that day and she can in the scan room. she did a few tricks pressing on my belly while the tech did an endovag scan. She then told me that my cervix was dynamic. So I met with her right after and she gave me my options. Complete bedrest or do the cerclage and then bedrest until at least 28 weeks. She said the chances were 50% for the cerclage, she thought it was worth a try. I cried, I couldnt believe it. So I agreed to the cerclage and it was done 2 days later. I the ultrasound the baby also mesured 1 week bigger, which i guess is a good thing.
So the last week has been hard, I dont know how my brain will stay sane with this added stress, and staying home for the next few months. It nice reading the many success stories, gives me hope. I see my doc tomorrow and I have a scan in 2 weeks. I just cant wait to hear my baby's hearbeat. The best sound ever!!

 

[sunnylove]

Sorry to hear that preciousbabe! I don't know much about abnormally shaped uteruses, but did you cervix measure short? It usually starts changing (ie, getting shorter) around 15-16 weeks, which could be the reason they noted your cervix was dynamic (because it's in the process of changing, possibly?). I would see about getting another transvaginal ultrasound in a couple weeks to check on it but the cerclage was a good choice!

 

[preciousbabe]

I feel much better today, saw the doc and baby has a strong heartbeat, moving a lot, I am feeling a lot of fluttering the last few days, I think a few small kicks.

At my 16 week scan they said my cervix mesured 0.5mm , the doctor said right after the surgery that there was a bit more to play with.

my next appointment is in 2 weeks with an ultrasound.

 

[mum2rugrats]

Welcome precious babe and congratulations on your pregnancy. Having the stitch is a very scary thing, if you look back on this thread you will see how truly fantastic the stitch is too. Take full of advantage of the bed rest before you know it your baby will be here in your arms xxx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Congratulations Katy not the birth of your twins!!

How is everyone doing?

Little Alfie has a cold bless him he's all snuffly and with him being 2months there's not much to help him x

 

[Twinkle 3]

Gm how are you any signs of your baby yet x

 

[geordiemammy]

Congratulations Katy not the birth of your twins!!

How is everyone doing?

Little Alfie has a cold bless him he's all snuffly and with him being 2months there's not much to help him x

Aww poor Alfie have they not gave him drops for his nose? Its horrible when they are so small and ill xx