Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[mybabyluv3]

I would definitely tell them I feel more comfortable having a stitch. if they can't explain a clear reason why they ate not pushing it I would be changing docs. Maybe a 2nd opinion is in order anyway. As for bedrest. I was put on bedrest right after my scan and a week later after cerclage was put in I stayed on complete bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. That was 8 yrs ago, but now at my new hospital, they are saying they don't recommend bedrest anymore. Kinda scares me but I'm gonna take it one day at a time and trust they know what they're talking about

 

[mybabyluv3]

So I'm going in for my stitch in 2 hrs. Hoping it's not too late. I started cramping Tues at work and it lasted through the night and the ystrdy at work just kept getting worse and worse. It didn't help that we were short and I was wrkn like crazy. went in at 7:30 and didn't have a proper break till 2. when I got home and went to bathroom there was pink!! Called the OB on call and he said I was having contractions and with my history to come right in and I might not be able to have my cerclage today if I was having a mc.

You know I was scared to death. So at the ER they scanned baby and everything looked great with baby and cervix was closed. My concern is, how can she tell what else is going on. Like an I shortening or anything without an internal scan. I was sent home and told to follow up with my OB. The pain hasn't gotten any better through the night and Tylenol doesn't do a thing. I am so scared that my cervix had changed over night and I won't be able to get my cerclage today.. I will definitely keep you posted.

 

[4 boys]

My thoughts are with you today I'm sure all will be fine. I had lots of discharge before my stitch and also pains and to be honest that continued throughout my pregnancy.
As you know from your previous pregnancy bed rest does work and remember doctors are NOT always right so my advise on that would be bed rest or at least keep your feet up as much as you can.

Keep us updated and once again all the best

 

[mybabyluv3]

So I'm going in for my stitch in 2 hrs. Hoping it's not too late. I started cramping Tues at work and it lasted through the night and the ystrdy at work just kept getting worse and worse. It didn't help that we were short and I was wrkn like crazy. went in at 7:30 and didn't have a proper break till 2. when I got home and went to bathroom there was pink!! Called the OB on call and he said I was having contractions and with my history to come right in and I might not be able to have my cerclage today if I was having a mc.

You know I was scared to death. So at the ER they scanned baby and everything looked great with baby and cervix was closed. My concern is, how can she tell what else is going on. Like an I shortening or anything without an internal scan. I was sent home and told to follow up with my OB. The pain hasn't gotten any better through the night and Tylenol doesn't do a thing. I am so scared that my cervix had changed over night and I won't be able to get my cerclage today.. I will definitely keep you posted.

 

[~Brandy~]

FX for you babyluv! Please update us when you know more.

 

[mybabyluv3]

So they ended postponing. I was and still am in a lot of pain. Don't appear to be in any type of labor so happy bout that. He actually said my cervix is firm and long kind of like a pre-pregnancy. Baby seems to be doing great It seems like my fibroids are acting up and that's what's causing all the discomfort. Something about them releasing some hormone. I've been put on Indomethacin got the fibroid pain for 2 days and wait for a call from them on Sunday to reschedule for Mon.

Thanks for the support. For now I guess I just have to sit patiently waiting and taking it easy.

 

[4 boys]

oh no it never goes to plan do is it ? Anyway try take it easy this weekend rest relax and hopefully you'll be fine for stitch

Good news the pain isn't pre labour and your cervix are good shame on the fibroids

Keep in touch and try not worry your doing great

 

[mybabyluv3]

oh no it never goes to plan do is it ? Anyway try take it easy this weekend rest relax and hopefully you'll be fine for stitch

Good news the pain isn't pre labour and your cervix are good shame on the fibroids

Keep in touch and try not worry your doing great

Aww, thanks hun Think I was just disappointed after all the anticipation leading up to yesterday, then being told I have to wait. Ugh

 

[4 boys]

Mybabyluv3. GOOD LUCK FOR TOMORROW HOPE YOUR STILL FEELING OK
WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU

 

[mybabyluv3]

So finally on my way home from hospital. Just stopped and got some food first. I went in at 11 and didn't get discharged until 6:30. Took about 5 hrs for me to finally go to bathroom. That was painful. Other than that, procedure went as planned and baby still looks good. Baby was actually bouncing around during the 2nd scan after the procedure. So I'm a momma right now.

 

[~Brandy~]

So finally on my way home from hospital. Just stopped and got some food first. I went in at 11 and didn't get discharged until 6:30. Took about 5 hrs for me to finally go to bathroom. That was painful. Other than that, procedure went as planned and baby still looks good. Baby was actually bouncing around during the 2nd scan after the procedure. So I'm a momma right now.

They let you go home the same day they did the cerclage?

They kept me 3 days those jerks lol!

 

[4 boys]

We'll done it will be sore toilet wise for a few days even weeks every women is different but you'll get plenty of advise on here..

Your lucky to come home same day,unfortunately for me I had to stay in a few days because I had 1cm of cervix left was in early labour and had funneling and bulging membranes!!!

(Tmi) but when I had bowel movement I had to hold tissue down there it used to feel like it was going to fall out strange but just incase you feel same!

As you know bed rest works it's up to you what to do but please take it easy and slow for a few days

So glad is happy xx

 

[mybabyluv3]

My last cerclage was same day also. That was emergent. So far I feel pretty good. Just a little sore down there but the swelling has gone. My pain right now it's in my thigh. The front, so they don't seem too worried, but going up and down the stairs is like torture.

I know that feeling of something bout to fall out. That's what I dreaded this time around but so far I haven't felt it. I was wondering if it would be different this time since it was put in while I was still nice and long and strong. I'm gonna use these next couple of days to relax but also see how I am on my feet before I try to head back to work. I'm not ready financially to stop working just yet but if my body tells me enough then I'm surely gonna listen

 

[4 boys]

You have more experience than me then I've only had the stitch procedure once so you been there before..

Enjoy your pregnancy and hope all goes well

 

[mybabyluv3]

Thanks 4 boys. Last was 8 yrs ago. Things have changed. I didn't have to do the injections just bedrest before. Can't say I'm looking forward to getting a shot every month.

 

[orbitalonxy]

Hi all, merry Christmas,

I actually put this in another forum but I tot I try here.


Hi all,

Sorry for putting a thread like this on Christmas Eve but I just needed some reassurance hopefully.

Just a bit of background I have uterine didelphys and took me about 1 year and the half to get pregnant (partly due to irregular periods due to polycyatic ovaries) This is my first pregnancy!

Today I had my detailed scan at 21 weeks + 5 days ( a baby boy!!! Wheee) baby is all good which is great.

Then I ask the dr if he could measure my cervical length as I heard with uterine didelphys this May cause some problem later into pregnancy. ( silly me for not asking my doctor to measure this earlier so I have nothing to compare to except my dating scan at 8 weeks which just mentioned it is long and close). The u/s doctor gave a range from 22.5 mm -21 mm and firmly settling on 21 mm. He said that they usually a range of 25 mm and that I maybe at risk of pre term labour ( which I expect with my condition anyway) and just send me off with recommendation that my obgyn do further inspection in the future.

Now, I am only going to see my obgyn on the 20th next month and I am afraid that it might be a long wait till then and the cervix might be even shorter then. I did emailed him asking about his opinion on it and hopefully to see him earlier but because tomorrow is Christmas, I am not expecting any reply till maybe Thursday.

I am a super worry wart and so I did some research online ( although not much ) there were happy story but I keep dwelling on those that didn't have good outcome. ( did I mentioned I have a history of anxiety attack) I guess I just want to see if anyone here could help me out and give me some reassurance so I can be positive about all this ( I actually was pretty positive about my pregnancy till my itchy found google! Sigh)

Thank you for taking ur time to listen to my long winded story!


I know I have UD which could have contribute to shorter cervix. But was wondering if anyone else in my condition can give a bit of insight

 

[mybabyluv3]

Sorry but I have no experience with that condition. I will say that you need to not play around when it comes to the possibility of preterm labor. I would definitely stay on the drs until I got more clarityon the situation. Hope things turn out for the best for you.

 

[orbitalonxy]

Sorry but I have no experience with that condition. I will say that you need to not play around when it comes to the possibility of preterm labor. I would definitely stay on the drs until I got more clarityon the situation. Hope things turn out for the best for you.

Thanks for the reply. I manage to get in an earlier appointment with my dr ( next week ) hopefully I would get some clarification! ( and hopefully nothing is too late too!) thanks!

 

[mybabyluv3]

That's good to hear. You'll be fine. Stay off Google!!

 

[orbitalonxy]

Hmmmmm just checked my 8 weeks scan showed that I was at 32.2 cm.... So I guess being 21 mm at 21 w 5 days doesn't sound to bad? Hope so! Stopping googling for sure!