Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[4everhopefull]

Bec, we are literally hours apart
thank's for your reply, you keep cooking
how are you finding thing's?. Are you having cv length checks? My dr is refusing to even look, He says I would be in a mental health unit if I funnel to the stitch, and most of us do as that's what the stitch is for. Are the day's dragging for you as much as me? I'm sorry for your loss sweetheart

 

[honeyprayer]

I meet with the high risk unit/MFM tomorrow for the first time. Last Monday at my 20 week scan my cervix was only 1.5cm but I've lasted the week on bed rest and progesterone so I'm taking this as a small victory.

I have an ultrasound first and then I meet with the doctor. Do you think they'll recommend a cerclage for me or am I too late? I'm really scared that they will want to admit me to the hospital and I really don't want that! Every time I think of going to my appt tomorrow, I feel nauseated. I'm so scared!

 

[4everhopefull]

Hi Honey, I don't believe it's too late for a stitch, I've seen them put in as late as 23 ect week's. From reading this thread I've seen ladies doing what you are I.e strict bed rest, progesterone go on for many week's yet. If I were you I'd push for the stitch tomorrow and be my own advocate darling, I hope this help's as I'm by no means very experienced in the stitch as this is my first and I'm flying by the seat of my pant's as I'm having no monitoring of the stitch what soever I'm just being monitored for IUGR x

 

[ShelbyLC]

Cut off for cerclages tends to be 24 weeks in most places. After that, messing with the cervix is more dangerous than leaving it alone, due to the possibility of preterm labor.

 

[sunnylove]

I meet with the high risk unit/MFM tomorrow for the first time. Last Monday at my 20 week scan my cervix was only 1.5cm but I've lasted the week on bed rest and progesterone so I'm taking this as a small victory.

I have an ultrasound first and then I meet with the doctor. Do you think they'll recommend a cerclage for me or am I too late? I'm really scared that they will want to admit me to the hospital and I really don't want that! Every time I think of going to my appt tomorrow, I feel nauseated. I'm so scared!

At 19 weeks my cervix measured .9cm so I know how you feel! I got the cerclage put in at 19+1 so it's not too late for you to get one, and I strongly recommend you do! I believe the cerclage was the only thing that kept my baby in! My LO was born premature, but he is absolutely perfect now!

 

[~Brandy~]

My specialist told me that he does them right up to 23 weeks without issue.. I would really push for it.

 

[Meenu]

Hi ! I am Meenu.I had two Mc. First in 20 weeks and second in 26 weeks.I gave birth to my daughter,she lived for 40 days but we could not save her.it was a big loss.after 3 years I m pregnant again.I had a cerclage at 17 week.I m 20 weeks pregnant now.I am on bed rest .I get up only to use washroom.please advice me what should I do to save my baby. I m posting first time and need your support.

 

[sharan]

Hi ! I am Meenu.I had two Mc. First in 20 weeks and second in 26 weeks.I gave birth to my daughter,she lived for 40 days but we could not save her.it was a big loss.after 3 years I m pregnant again.I had a cerclage at 17 week.I m 20 weeks pregnant now.I am on bed rest .I get up only to use washroom.please advice me what should I do to save my baby. I m posting first time and need your support.

Hi Meenu, first of all I'm so sorry about your previous losses.

In regards to this pregnancies the fact you have a cerclage in place is a positive thing. I too had my cerclage inserted at 17 weeks and I'm just short of 22 weeks. I had mine put in after my cervix shortened and started funnelling.

Even though my consultant only told me to bed rest for a couple of weeks following my cerclage; I've spoken to my GP and he has signed me off until I'm 28 weeks. I've read a lot of positive stories where women have made it to term or near enough on just bed rest alone.

In addition to the above two I'm also on progesterone too. It's suppose to help the uterus to relax. I'm not sure if it's helped me but I'm happy to continue taking it as I'm not having any negatives effects from it.

Above all try not to stress out too much and just think positively. I know it's easier said than done. I too lost last my son last year when I was 22 weeks. So these couple of days in particular are my major milestone. I'm hoping I can relax after I pass them.

 

[~Brandy~]

I am sorry for your previous losses Meenu

I am 19W and had my cerclage places at 15w6d due to shortening and funneling of the cervix. I also am on progesterone injections.

I am hoping and praying every day that it holds it's scary I see the doctor weekly for a cervix check so hopefully if its not holding we will know and go on immediate bed rest.

 

[Bec C]

Bec, we are literally hours apart
thank's for your reply, you keep cooking
how are you finding thing's?. Are you having cv length checks? My dr is refusing to even look, He says I would be in a mental health unit if I funnel to the stitch, and most of us do as that's what the stitch is for. Are the day's dragging for you as much as me? I'm sorry for your loss sweetheart

Hi

I am coping ok actually, I thought I'd be way more bored, but I try to keep a routine going, like saying I'll read for an hour then I'll watch this or that on tv, then I will phone my dad or something like that, I get lots of visitors. Some days I get fed up but other days I'm ok. I'd rather be bored than be running up and down the hospital. I lost my mum when I was 10 weeks pregnant in July so this pregnancy has been unbelievably hard emotionally.

I have an amazing consultant I trust her 100% she hasn't given me any cl scans since my stitch. I'm just on bed rest with progesterone pessaries at night. I think sometimes my cervix shortens to the stitch as I can feel it pulling some days, and then other days it feels completely normal. I a scared about having it out though, I've heard it can hurt I hate internals so I'm dreading it. I'm glad I don't have scans I think I'm best off not knowing lol

Some days/weeks go quick and others drag, I've got into birds of a feather and have been watching that, although I probably shouldn't as it makes me laugh far too much for someone with a stitch lol I live to see fridays to see my next week, I'm 29 weeks tomorrow. I'm just wishing the weeks to go quick I won't rest until this baby is in my arms, I freak out over everything, the more I google the more I stress. Google is not good lol

Do you have other children? I have 2 they are being so good and understanding.

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi Everyone! I had my 2nd scan since having my cerclage placed .. it's been about 4 weeks since having it put in and everything looked great I am so thankful! I am measuring about 3.3 and completely closed.

Fingers and tossed crossed the scans continue to go this well.

Hope everyone is doing good

 

[sharan]

Hi Everyone! I had my 2nd scan since having my cerclage placed .. it's been about 4 weeks since having it put in and everything looked great I am so thankful! I am measuring about 3.3 and completely closed.

Fingers and tossed crossed the scans continue to go this well.

Hope everyone is doing good

Awww...Brandy that's fabulous news x

I haven't been rescanned and won't be seen by the consultant until 24 weeks but I am hopefully. I passed my major milestone yesterday of 22 weeks. So I'm feeling a lot more relaxed now.

 

[ShelbyLC]

Hey ladies. It's so good to see those of you that are new are doing so well. I hope things continue to move smoothly for the rest of your pregnancies.


I'm 13 weeks now. Had a visit with my OB yesterday and had a quick look at baby on a handheld ultrasound machine. S/he looks great and was squirming around and looking happy. S/he has quite long legs, like his/her sisters and Mommy

I have a TVUS scheduled for November 27, when I'll be 15+5 weeks, to have a look at my cervix. We haven't checked it so far during this pregnancy (except during an abdominal ultrasound at 9 weeks, but I don't count that as accurate). I'm hoping things will look normal.

My OB has recommended that I transfer from her care to the care of a midwife, since I want a low-intervention, unmedicated VBAC. The hospital my OB is assosciated with will not perform VBACs unless you're tied to a bed and constantly monitored, and those of you that followed my last pregnancy will know that's not how I roll.

Anyway, I'll update in a few weeks. Hopefully we'll be able to find out if we're having a boy or a girl ans I can announce that too

 

[honeyprayer]

I got my cerclage yesterday and all went well. Did most of you ladies return to work afterwards or did you stay on bedrest?

 

[mills80]

Hi everyone,

I Had posted this in a new thread but thought u would put it here as well.

I am 24 weeks pg with baby no.2. Have a cervical stitch placed at 13 weeks due to previous loss. I then carried my son to full term in my last preg with the stitch.

Had a scan the other day and found that my cervix is funneling. It's .7 mm above the stitch and 2.6 cm below it. The sonographer suggested tht I start steroid injections as she thinks tht I will go into labour in the

next few weeks.

However I spoke to my OB yestdy and he says the measurements don't mean anythg. I also have gestational diabetes so hving steroids means tht I will hav to be admitted to hosp to be put on an insulin drip as steroids make body sugars go haywire. He s also said that the steroids wear off in 2 weeks so if I don't deliver by then, I would hav to hav thm again if I hav to deliver after tht

.I don't know; 2 diff opinions and I am confused about wht to do now. I do want ths baby to cum at term but giv it every fighting chance if it cums early.

Anyone else going thru/ been thru ths situation?

I have also NOT been advised bed rest.

Thanks for reading

 

[ShelbyLC]

Mills, welcome to the thread. The sonographer had no right to offer advice. She is not a doctor and really isn't even allowed to talk to you about your problems.

Your measurements really aren't that bad. You have a nice amount of cervix below the stitch. The funneling isn't great, but it's fairly common. I am a big fan of steroids but with yiur GD and possible complications, of course you have good reason to be nervous. I personally would say give it a week, have your cervix measured again, and go from there.

Are you having any pressure? Contractions? Pain? Discomfort? The length you have doesn't mean labor is imminent. You could still carry to term like this.

 

[ShelbyLC]

I got my cerclage yesterday and all went well. Did most of you ladies return to work afterwards or did you stay on bedrest?

What was your cervix measuring when your stitch was put in? With elective stitches, put in before any major changes, most women go on bedrest for about a week while their body recovers from the procedure, and then return to work if they have an easy, off-your-feet job. Withiemergency stitches, placed after changes have occured, it depends on how short your cervix is and what your doctor says. Most women end up on at least modified bed rest.

 

[honeyprayer]

Mine was 1.5cm before the surgery and funneling. I'm 21 weeks

 

[sunnylove]

Mine was 1.5cm before the surgery and funneling. I'm 21 weeks

In America, you would definitely be put on full bed rest. But I know some doctors don't prescribe best rest because there is no proof that it actually works, so I honestly think you're fine either way. Take it easy though.


Mills, 2.6cm at 24 weeks is a fine length. :thumb up: You're not even short enough to technically be diagnosed with cervical incompetency. I'd say you're doing well and not to worry! Especially since you carried your last pregnancy to term on the stitch!

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi everyone,

I Had posted this in a new thread but thought u would put it here as well.

I am 24 weeks pg with baby no.2. Have a cervical stitch placed at 13 weeks due to previous loss. I then carried my son to full term in my last preg with the stitch.

Had a scan the other day and found that my cervix is funneling. It's .7 mm above the stitch and 2.6 cm below it. The sonographer suggested tht I start steroid injections as she thinks tht I will go into labour in the

next few weeks.

However I spoke to my OB yestdy and he says the measurements don't mean anythg. I also have gestational diabetes so hving steroids means tht I will hav to be admitted to hosp to be put on an insulin drip as steroids make body sugars go haywire. He s also said that the steroids wear off in 2 weeks so if I don't deliver by then, I would hav to hav thm again if I hav to deliver after tht

.I don't know; 2 diff opinions and I am confused about wht to do now. I do want ths baby to cum at term but giv it every fighting chance if it cums early.

Anyone else going thru/ been thru ths situation?

I have also NOT been advised bed rest.

Thanks for reading

I agree with Shelby they shouldnt have said anything or advised you of anything!

I would take it easy and then have it rescanned and talk to your doctor not the tech I think you should be fine.