Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[nat2]

Nat- I am not sure if it’s the same thing I was feeling but it was like quick twinges/shocks that was shooting through my vaginal area and cervix for a few days… it finally subsided. I talked to the doctors about it and they said it was normal. It wouldn’t hurt to ask yours though.

Hi Brandy,

Yeah i had those when i very first had my stitch put in and and had them for a few days but stitch has been in nearly 4 weeks now and have only just started feeling these twinges again today. they have stopped now though.... i've got a feeling it's little miss as last scan she had her head pressing right on my cervix and her feet stuck in my ribs!!

They joys eh?!

 

[sharan]

Nat- I am not sure if it’s the same thing I was feeling but it was like quick twinges/shocks that was shooting through my vaginal area and cervix for a few days… it finally subsided. I talked to the doctors about it and they said it was normal. It wouldn’t hurt to ask yours though.

Hi Brandy,

Yeah i had those when i very first had my stitch put in and and had them for a few days but stitch has been in nearly 4 weeks now and have only just started feeling these twinges again today. they have stopped now though.... i've got a feeling it's little miss as last scan she had her head pressing right on my cervix and her feet stuck in my ribs!!

They joys eh?!

Hi Nat I've been getting that in the last few days too. It's also coincided with when I've started feeling my little one. So I'm guessing it's him kicking at my cervix area.

From what I've googled it does appear to be normal and isn't any cause for concern. My prem prevention clinic is on tomorrow so I was going to call in hoping to speak to one of the doctors just to clarify.

 

[nat2]

Nat- I am not sure if it’s the same thing I was feeling but it was like quick twinges/shocks that was shooting through my vaginal area and cervix for a few days… it finally subsided. I talked to the doctors about it and they said it was normal. It wouldn’t hurt to ask yours though.

Hi Brandy,

Yeah i had those when i very first had my stitch put in and and had them for a few days but stitch has been in nearly 4 weeks now and have only just started feeling these twinges again today. they have stopped now though.... i've got a feeling it's little miss as last scan she had her head pressing right on my cervix and her feet stuck in my ribs!!

They joys eh?!

Hi Nat I've been getting that in the last few days too. It's also coincided with when I've started feeling my little one. So I'm guessing it's him kicking at my cervix area.

From what I've googled it does appear to be normal and isn't any cause for concern. My prem prevention clinic is on tomorrow so I was going to call in hoping to speak to one of the doctors just to clarify.

LEt me know what they say hun. I've got a scan today so will check cervical length and also check little miss again! Hopefully stitch and cervix will still look good! *fingers crossed* xx

 

[~Brandy~]

Was anyone put on progesterone injections after their cerclage and did it seem to help with the texture atleast of the cervix?

 

[sharan]

Unfortunately I wasn't able to speak to one of the doctors however the midwife I did speak to reassured me that it is normal. She went on to say that we are more in tune with our body more so than the average pregnant lady so will notice even the smallest of twinges. She did invite me in to get checked by I said I'll leave it as other than the kicks in the cervix area I've not had anything else that concerns me.

I hope your scan went well today Nat xx

Brandy I've been put on progesterone but the pessaries. It seems to be common practice to have the injections in the US. I'd been taking the pessaries since 12 weeks so pre-cerclage. In my case the cervix shorten regardless but I've been told to continue taking it until 34 weeks.

 

[sunnylove]

I took the progesterone vaginal suppositories for about 4 weeks before I got put on the progesterone shots. My situation just got worse so I cannot attest to the progesterone working for me or not. But I kind of felt like the suppositories helped some, and the shots didn't help at all? But that could be because I was much further along once I got put on the shots, and that's when things just got worse.

My doctor told me that if you're feeling pains that would alarm you if you were not pregnant, to come in. But otherwise to not worry about pains and twinges unless you are experiencing a lot of pain.

 

[~Brandy~]

Update- I had my 18W scan today and the babies looked fantastic!! They are ahead of schedule by 6 days and both babies are measuring the same which is fantastic news... Even better news my cerclage looked perfect and the cervix was fully closed... we couldnt be happier right now. We are taking it 2 weeks at a time. They rescan the cervix every 2 weeks and as long as we dont find any funneling I am fine they said and can carry on normal activities.

 

[sharan]

Update- I had my 18W scan today and the babies looked fantastic!! They are ahead of schedule by 6 days and both babies are measuring the same which is fantastic news... Even better news my cerclage looked perfect and the cervix was fully closed... we couldnt be happier right now. We are taking it 2 weeks at a time. They rescan the cervix every 2 weeks and as long as we dont find any funneling I am fine they said and can carry on normal activities.

Awww...Brandy that's fantastic news. I'm well happy for you and glad all is going well.

Ladies we can do it. We can get to term to meet our beautiful babies xx

 

[nat2]

Unfortunately I wasn't able to speak to one of the doctors however the midwife I did speak to reassured me that it is normal. She went on to say that we are more in tune with our body more so than the average pregnant lady so will notice even the smallest of twinges. She did invite me in to get checked by I said I'll leave it as other than the kicks in the cervix area I've not had anything else that concerns me.

I hope your scan went well today Nat xx

Brandy I've been put on progesterone but the pessaries. It seems to be common practice to have the injections in the US. I'd been taking the pessaries since 12 weeks so pre-cerclage. In my case the cervix shorten regardless but I've been told to continue taking it until 34 weeks.

Scan went really well thanks. Cervix was closed and looked perfect. It had grown from 33.5mm to 36mm which is great seeing as i had the stitch put in only 4 weeks ago at 19mm!

We can definitely all make it to term! Think positive! The stitch is a wonderful thing!

 

[honeyprayer]

Hi ladies. Can I join?

We had our 20w scan on Monday and found out were team pink! Baby girl looked perfect and beautiful however the ultrasound technician said my cervix was short so she wanted to show the images to the radiologist. The dr decided to call my ob who sent me home on strict bed rest and prescribed prometrium (progesterone). My ob also referred me to the high risk assessment unit at a different hospital so I'm waiting for them to call with my appointment. To say I'm terrified is an understatement

 

[nat2]

Hi ladies. Can I join?

We had our 20w scan on Monday and found out were team pink! Baby girl looked perfect and beautiful however the ultrasound technician said my cervix was short so she wanted to show the images to the radiologist. The dr decided to call my ob who sent me home on strict bed rest and prescribed prometrium (progesterone). My ob also referred me to the high risk assessment unit at a different hospital so I'm waiting for them to call with my appointment. To say I'm terrified is an understatement

Hey Honeyprayer,

I'm sure all the girls will join me in saying welcome to the club! Congrats on your pregnancy and your little girl!

Dont let the cervix length spoil your enjoyment of your little one and being pregnant.

In one of my last posts i said that the stitch is a wonderful thing and has fantastic outcomes and ladies with short cervix's do go on to full term to deliver beautiful healthy babies!

Please read back and have a look at some of the wonderful stories women have shared on this thread.

xxxx

 

[sharan]

Hi ladies. Can I join?

We had our 20w scan on Monday and found out were team pink! Baby girl looked perfect and beautiful however the ultrasound technician said my cervix was short so she wanted to show the images to the radiologist. The dr decided to call my ob who sent me home on strict bed rest and prescribed prometrium (progesterone). My ob also referred me to the high risk assessment unit at a different hospital so I'm waiting for them to call with my appointment. To say I'm terrified is an understatement

I second what Nat has already said. If you can try and get the cerclage/stitch put in. It has pretty much worked wonders for a lot of women.

Hearing that your cervix has shortened is scary but thankfully something can be done to try and remedy that. This thread is such a source of knowledge and the ladies on here are wonderful xx

 

[honeyprayer]

Thanks ladies.

Still waiting to hear from the high risk unit. So far no one has mentioned a stitch for me, only bed rest and the progesterone.

I've been waiting since Monday to be called and nothing. I called my ob's office yesterday and the nurse said that everything was faxed over on Monday. She told me that if I don't hear from them by tomorrow, to call back and she'll figure out what's taking so long.

I'm staying in bed and trying to move as little as possible :/ bed rest is difficult

 

[Chase]

Hi all, I am not new to this thread but haven't been here for a long time.
Brief history: I lost twin girls to cervical incompetence and had an emergency stitch (which shouldn't have been placed) that ripped through my cervix causing scarring.

My next pregnancy I had a stitch electively but sadly my daughter was stillborn. At that point they removed my stitch and induced me, so I had her vaginally after 3 days of induction.

In my next pregnancy I had another elective stitch which was removed at 36+6 and after an aggressive sweep I went into labour. Dilation didn't happen quickly but I got to 6cm before I had to have a section (due to the cord being round his neck, nothing to do with the stitch).

I am now 36+4 and have just had another successful stitch removed. I am hoping for a vbac, but am worried with all the scar tissue from my 4 stitches this will not be possible. When they removed it yesterday they said my cervix was still long but I was about 1cm dilated.


Can I ask has anyone got scarring/had multiple stitches and gone on to have successful vaginal births? Or have any of you had problems delivering due to scarring?

I hope no one minds me asking? Good luck to you all xxxx

 

[~Brandy~]

Welcome Honey

 

[millieboo1111]

Hi ladies, I apologize for not posting for a while but as you can imagine I've had my extremely grateful hands full with my beautiful boy has just turned 1 year.

Raphael was born after a successful emergency stitch and bed rest for 5 months!! He was induced 10 days after due date

I have just found out I am expecting number 2 eek!! It really is bittersweet but I have a good feeling that if they put the stitch in early it will be a lot smoother this time.

I have my first antenatal appointment on Tuesday so we will set a plan hopefully.

I've not long gone back to work either so I'm really anxious about telling them :/

Welcome honeyprayer and Chase so sorry for your loss but congratulations on your pregnancy. I really hope you are able to have VBAC!! Unfortunately I can't help you on your question about scarring but I know someone on here will be able too.

Xx

 

[sunnylove]

I have a question for all your ladies. My mother-in-law swears up and down that she had incompetent cervix with her sons. At first she called it incompetent uterus, which I looked up and could not find any reference to whatsoever. She used to be an OB nurse, so I assumed she knew what she was talking about. She did have cerclages put in with both sons, but she told me that cervical length was never an issue for her, and that her cervical length was always long... Don't you have to have a short cervix in order to have IC? Thoughts?

 

[baby_maybe]

I suppose if you had incompetent cervix brought on by bicornate uterus for example, your cervix might not be short. Not sure but could be possible?!!?

 

[4everhopefull]

Hello ladies, I have not been on this site for a long long time as I never thought I would actually be here . I have had lots of early miscarriages and I lost my precious little girl in 2009 at 21 week's due to funnelling ect. well fast forward to now and I am 28+1 with a shredocar (sorry about spelling) at 15 weeks and am on complete bed rest, I have clung onto this thread, and re read it over again as I find you al so inspirational, much love 4ever x

 

[Bec C]

Hello ladies, I have not been on this site for a long long time as I never thought I would actually be here . I have had lots of early miscarriages and I lost my precious little girl in 2009 at 21 week's due to funnelling ect. well fast forward to now and I am 28+1 with a shredocar (sorry about spelling) at 15 weeks and am on complete bed rest, I have clung onto this thread, and re read it over again as I find you al so inspirational, much love 4ever x

Hi your story is so similar to mine. I lost my daughter at 21 weeks in 2011, I am pregnant again and had a mc donald stitch put in at 21 weeks this time, I am now 28.3 weeks. On bed rest, bored but delighted to still be going.

All the best to you xx