Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[~Brandy~]

very quiet on here again lately! How is everyone?

I have my 33 week scan tomorrow and stitch will be coming out in 3 weeks!

Little bit nervous to be honest as to what to expect (do i prepare myself in case labour is upon me as soon as the stitch is out) or is it highly unlikely?

I have a friend who went into labour 48 hours after having stitch out so i guess i just have to wait and see!

When it gets quite on here I assume that no news is good news for us all? There are a couple people that are very close to having the stitch out yourself included so that is exciting! I love seeing success

Makes this long journey seem a little easier.



I just realized...... I have had my stitch 12W today and it was a rescue cerclage it's doing an amazing job I am so grateful!!

 

[mills80]

Nat2

Not long now, less thn a month nd u will c ur baby, its exciting!

My midwife said we can't really say whn I will strt labour after stitch removal. In my previous pg, my cervix stayed closed and long for a whole day even after thy induced labour with strong contractions. Tho things progressed pretty quickly after it did decide to open.

It was so frustrating, after months of trying to keep baby in, he didn't want to come out! I was told it could hav been scar tissue holding things together

Ths time tho, my cervix is already funneling so m assuming tht once stitch is removed, I should dialate immediately? No one can say for sure so I guess v just hav to wait nd c. Good luck for ur scan tomm

 

[nat2]

Nat2

Not long now, less thn a month nd u will c ur baby, its exciting!

My midwife said we can't really say whn I will strt labour after stitch removal. In my previous pg, my cervix stayed closed and long for a whole day even after thy induced labour with strong contractions. Tho things progressed pretty quickly after it did decide to open.

It was so frustrating, after months of trying to keep baby in, he didn't want to come out! I was told it could hav been scar tissue holding things together

Ths time tho, my cervix is already funneling so m assuming tht once stitch is removed, I should dialate immediately? No one can say for sure so I guess v just hav to wait nd c. Good luck for ur scan tomm

Noooooo ive got 7 weeks until shes allowed to come out!! lol

Although potentially 3 weeks if she comes straight after the stitch! Ill let you know what they say tomorrow after the scan x

 

[nat2]

very quiet on here again lately! How is everyone?

I have my 33 week scan tomorrow and stitch will be coming out in 3 weeks!

Little bit nervous to be honest as to what to expect (do i prepare myself in case labour is upon me as soon as the stitch is out) or is it highly unlikely?

I have a friend who went into labour 48 hours after having stitch out so i guess i just have to wait and see!

When it gets quite on here I assume that no news is good news for us all? There are a couple people that are very close to having the stitch out yourself included so that is exciting! I love seeing success

Makes this long journey seem a little easier.



I just realized...... I have had my stitch 12W today and it was a rescue cerclage it's doing an amazing job I am so grateful!!

Happy 12 week stitch day!! i have had mine in just over 13 weeks..... they do a great job! I didnt even know it was possible to have one and had never heard of them before i was told i needed one! x

 

[mybabyluv3]

Aww you all will be leaving me. We need to get some more girls that still have a long way to go on here to hang out with me..... but seriously I am happy you made it this far. I've been there and the feeling it's amazing!

 

[mills80]

Nat2 how did ur scan go? Sorry I got ahead of myself saying tht u hav hav only a month to go...I kno tht all of us r trying to keep these babies cookin for as long as possible!

Even so I am luking forward to stitch removal day -thts my get to date cuz I will be 37 weeks thn nd full term.

 

[nat2]

Nat2 how did ur scan go? Sorry I got ahead of myself saying tht u hav hav only a month to go...I kno tht all of us r trying to keep these babies cookin for as long as possible!

Even so I am luking forward to stitch removal day -thts my get to date cuz I will be 37 weeks thn nd full term.

Hi Mills.

Scan went well thank you.... little miss is now 4lb 3 at 33 weeks! Seems massive to me as i was only 4lb 2 when i was born at 37 weeks and am only 5ft 2 and 7st pre-preg weight now but ahh well.

They didnt check my cervix length or stitch so i have no idea how that is...... however i've been having mild period pains over the last 2 days and feeling very low twinges in my cervix so am hoping that this isnt anything bad happening.

I have a growth scan in 2 weeks and on that day they will give me a date for the following week to have stitch out (at 36 weeks)! Doc says shes allowed to come whenever she likes after that date and will be fine. Cant wait to meet her now. xxx

 

[mills80]

Thts a gud weight for 33 weeks. My lo was only estimated at 3.8lbs at 32 +4weeks nd doc assumes he will be a tiny baby. Not concerned abt tht cuz DS was born at 38 weeks weighing a measly 5.8 lbs so I guess I just hav small babies. As long as thy r healthy tho; thts wht important.

I don't thk u hav to worry abt ur cervix anymore. The docs told me tht after 28 weeks, thy would not do any more internal scans mostly to avoid risk of infection so close to delivery. If things were to progress, thy would remove the stitch nd allow labour to happen.

Its nice tht thy r offering u another scan in 2 weeks. Did u request it? My next one is a growth scan at 36 weeks but its cuz I hav gestational diabetes.

 

[~Brandy~]

Nat- Great weight for 33W My doctor wont be doing any internal cervical checks or scans after 30W's. I think at that point its irrelevant because they cant do a whole lot anyway. But the weight of your baby is great and you seem to be doing really well so I wouldnt be concerned.

My doctor is going to continue with my abdominal scans every 2 weeks until delivery. The abdominal isnt as accurate but it still give them a snapshot of if there is funneling and how its progressing.

 

[nat2]

Thts a gud weight for 33 weeks. My lo was only estimated at 3.8lbs at 32 +4weeks nd doc assumes he will be a tiny baby. Not concerned abt tht cuz DS was born at 38 weeks weighing a measly 5.8 lbs so I guess I just hav small babies. As long as thy r healthy tho; thts wht important.

I don't thk u hav to worry abt ur cervix anymore. The docs told me tht after 28 weeks, thy would not do any more internal scans mostly to avoid risk of infection so close to delivery. If things were to progress, thy would remove the stitch nd allow labour to happen.

Its nice tht thy r offering u another scan in 2 weeks. Did u request it? My next one is a growth scan at 36 weeks but its cuz I hav gestational diabetes.

Nat- Great weight for 33W My doctor wont be doing any internal cervical checks or scans after 30W's. I think at that point its irrelevant because they cant do a whole lot anyway. But the weight of your baby is great and you seem to be doing really well so I wouldnt be concerned.

My doctor is going to continue with my abdominal scans every 2 weeks until delivery. The abdominal isnt as accurate but it still give them a snapshot of if there is funneling and how its progressing.

Mills - Thanks - i didnt request another scan but ive been having scans every 2 weeks anyway cuz of cervix length and also as im so small myself so my BMI is quite low - they wanted to keep an eye on LO's growth.

She seems to be growing ok though so will just do one last growth scan in 2 weeks.

Hope shes not massive..... how on earth will she come out of me!!!!

Her daddy isnt exactly tall either - hes 5ft 8 or 9? i think! lol and he was only 6lb at full term so think we are going to have a little chubby one here!

Just want her here now!

Hoping the stitch removal isnt too painful as the doc's words to me yesterday were "unfortunately we wont be giving you any pain relief or epidural as you did when you had the stitch in... it wont be pleasant but will be ok"

Thanks Doc!

 

[~Brandy~]

Thts a gud weight for 33 weeks. My lo was only estimated at 3.8lbs at 32 +4weeks nd doc assumes he will be a tiny baby. Not concerned abt tht cuz DS was born at 38 weeks weighing a measly 5.8 lbs so I guess I just hav small babies. As long as thy r healthy tho; thts wht important.

I don't thk u hav to worry abt ur cervix anymore. The docs told me tht after 28 weeks, thy would not do any more internal scans mostly to avoid risk of infection so close to delivery. If things were to progress, thy would remove the stitch nd allow labour to happen.

Its nice tht thy r offering u another scan in 2 weeks. Did u request it? My next one is a growth scan at 36 weeks but its cuz I hav gestational diabetes.

Nat- Great weight for 33W My doctor wont be doing any internal cervical checks or scans after 30W's. I think at that point its irrelevant because they cant do a whole lot anyway. But the weight of your baby is great and you seem to be doing really well so I wouldnt be concerned.

My doctor is going to continue with my abdominal scans every 2 weeks until delivery. The abdominal isnt as accurate but it still give them a snapshot of if there is funneling and how its progressing.

Mills - Thanks - i didnt request another scan but ive been having scans every 2 weeks anyway cuz of cervix length and also as im so small myself so my BMI is quite low - they wanted to keep an eye on LO's growth.

She seems to be growing ok though so will just do one last growth scan in 2 weeks.

Hope shes not massive..... how on earth will she come out of me!!!!

Her daddy isnt exactly tall either - hes 5ft 8 or 9? i think! lol and he was only 6lb at full term so think we are going to have a little chubby one here!

Just want her here now!

Hoping the stitch removal isnt too painful as the doc's words to me yesterday were "unfortunately we wont be giving you any pain relief or epidural as you did when you had the stitch in... it wont be pleasant but will be ok"

Thanks Doc!

haha thats similar to what my doctor said too... He told me that it would be uncomfortable but that it is just an office procedure and its over in a flash.


He better be right because I can kick like a mule

 

[mills80]

Gosh! I wonder if u will be able to feel it whn thy take the stitch out? Must be ok if thy r not goin to giv u pain relief. Guess it depends on how thy put the stitch in tho?

Thy knocked me out for my removal in DS's pregnancy, don't kno abt ths time but I am guessing tht thy will do the same seeing tht its the same docs again.

I hate the recovery period after the epidural/ anesthesia anyway; not being able to move,,catheter, waiting to feel normal again and it always makes me sick...oh the things v do for our babies huh?

 

[nat2]

Gosh! I wonder if u will be able to feel it whn thy take the stitch out? Must be ok if thy r not goin to giv u pain relief. Guess it depends on how thy put the stitch in tho?

Thy knocked me out for my removal in DS's pregnancy, don't kno abt ths time but I am guessing tht thy will do the same seeing tht its the same docs again.

I hate the recovery period after the epidural/ anesthesia anyway; not being able to move,,catheter, waiting to feel normal again and it always makes me sick...oh the things v do for our babies huh?

I'm quite relieved that Ill have no pain relief and get to get home cuz hated the recovery from epidural too especially havin to stay overnight and catheter etc.

xx

 

[~Brandy~]

I had to stay in the hospital 3 days after they placed my cerclage so I will take an office visit and no pain meds any day to go straight home.

 

[nat2]

I had to stay in the hospital 3 days after they placed my cerclage so I will take an office visit and no pain meds any day to go straight home.

lol... I'm with u on that one!! X

 

[nat2]

urrrgggh i have on and off period type pains.... and the odd bit of pink discharge when i wipe for a couple of days. (only of a morning though strangely enough!)

I had pink discharge at 24 weeks (no period pains)and went to the hospital but my cervix was obviously still closed and fine....

Is this a sign somethings up?

 

[sunnylove]

It could be a sign of cervical changes or the stitch moving around. But I wouldn't worry if it was a little blood. If you start bleeding a significant amount, then something is definitely up!

 

[nat2]

Yes thats what i figured.

Its only of a morning and its only pinkish. No definite red in there!

I've been feeling twinges / kicks in my cervix so im wondering whether shes dropped or is just headbutting me! x

 

[mills80]

Are you sure ur pains are not contractions? Or braxton hicks irritating the stitch? Don't know wht else it could be at this stage.

Hope it all calms down soon. If you are getting anxious, try giving l&d a call to see wht thy say.

 

[nat2]

Are you sure ur pains are not contractions? Or braxton hicks irritating the stitch? Don't know wht else it could be at this stage.

Hope it all calms down soon. If you are getting anxious, try giving l&d a call to see wht thy say.

ive been getting bh since about 20 weeks anyway but these definitely aren't contractions. They are just like mild period pains, exactly where period pains usually are. They aren't regular and aren't in a pattern. They aren't painful either.

if there is still pinkish discharge in the morning ill call l&d although i kno they will tell me to go in. And they keep u in for 24 hours as well x