Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[4 boys]

I too am of Twinkles era and would like to offer words of support and encouragement.

It is really nice to have others on here in the same position. I did not find it til late and with my final pregnancy but would have loved it for all of them, especially the first pregnancy after my loss.

Brief history

1st pregnancy - totally normal and then waters went at 32 weeks and baby died in utero due to infection

2nd - emergency stitch at 19 baby born at 33 - now a big and healthy 7 year old

3/4/5 !! - all elective stitches at about 16/17 weeks all went to term or over - now 6/4/ 6 months.................

So I am a massive promoter of the stitch if you can get it

Also had progesterone but not prescribed bed rest - but without the sticth I think I would have prescribed it myself.

So Sunnylove --- I think a preventative stitch is worth it - made a difference to mine


The rest of you I wish you all the best ...........

The whole other ladies pregnancies annoyed the hell out of me too........I worried so much all the time after losing my first............

Hi so glad to hear from you and it's great to know your well ?
How's your children?
I remember following you all while I was on bed rest but was too unwell to post but so glad some of you are popping on to update

 

[4 boys]

I had a rescue cerclage and held out for 7 more weeks. But my cervix was well below 1cm. You seem to have really good length, it's interesting that your membranes are bulging considering how much length you have!

My cervix was 3mm not cm! Baby was hanging in there by a thread. The cervix above the stitch is still only half a cm so I presume only time will tell! Thanks for your response

So sorry your going through a difficult time but try keep positive I know time will tell but we can hope all goes ok
Look after yourself

 

[4 boys]

NAT2 -MILLS80 - MYBABYLUV3

How are you all? Hope all is well

 

[nat2]

NAT2 -MILLS80 - MYBABYLUV3

How are you all? Hope all is well

hey!! Still hanging in there.... Stitch out at 34+4 weeks.... Now 37+2 n no sign of baby;!!

probably go over n have to be induced

last day at work tomorrow tho then maternity leave!!
how r u? Xx

 

[honeyprayer]

Nat, how was the stitch removal?? Is it painful?? Mine comes out in two weeks and dr says it's just done in office with no meds :/

 

[nat2]

Nat, how was the stitch removal?? Is it painful?? Mine comes out in two weeks and dr says it's just done in office with no meds :/

they offered me gas n air so i thought it wud hurtbut gas n air made me feel sick so didn't have it and honestly its just as uncomfortable as a smear but it wasn't painful at all... Was over so quick. A quick snip and they don't pull it out, just leave it to come out itself but mine was loose after cutting it so pulled it out. They cleaned cervix afterwards and that was probably the worst bit, stung a bit with cleaning solution they used but no painful.

dont worry... U will be fine. Good luck xxx

 

[4 boys]

NAT2 - Good job your going great keep it up, finally you'll be able to enjoy end of pregnancy baby will be here soon xx

I'm ok got hand full with my sons but it's good to pop in to see how your all doing,
This forum got me through bed rest and IC so it's nice to try support others xx

 

[making it]

Hello everyone,
Just to update you, I went to MFM on Wed and my uncontrollable cervix remained the same. 4mm! No cerclage but the dr seems quite hopeful. I have been on bedrest and will be until probably 32weeks. I feel much more encouraged and informed this week. On my way to 27..... hope everyone else's spirits are lifted.

 

[mills80]

Well baby's here

Long story short, after seeing my consultant on Tuesday, she decided tht baby needed to cum out asap as she suspected placental problems...

I was told go home nd wait for a call cuz thy were trying to find me a bed in labour ward. Nyway tht called to say no beds were Availiable nd then my waters broke!

Started contracting soon afta nd was rushed to hospital. Thy took out the stitch nd I went to full blown labour...

Scary part was whn I started bleeding nd baby's heartrate dropped. Seemed tht placenta had detached! Was rushed to theatre...abt 10 docs arnd me doing all sort of stuff to get baby out...luckily, he came quick nd was nd is totally fine.

Been in hospital last 3 days under observation cuz of diff birth but home now nd trying to adjust to little ones feeding nd sleeping schedule

Just want to say thank u to all who replied with support nd advice thru the last free months, its been a stressful time but its all over now nd sooo worth seeing my little man safe nd sound

I will keep checking this thread whn I can. Those of u due to hav baby in next fee weeks/ months, all the best!

Milly.

 

[honeyprayer]

Congrats mills!!!

 

[~Brandy~]

Mills- Congratulations!! What an eventful pregnancy and birth you had but now you have your beautiful LO Rest up!

 

[shanny]

all the best mills enjoy

 

[nat2]

Congrats mills. Get some rest xx

 

[mybabyluv3]

Yes Mills, Congrats!!! That was some day you had there. Glad baby and mom are doing well. Don't forget to post a pic when you have some more free time.

 

[mybabyluv3]

NAT2 -MILLS80 - MYBABYLUV3

How are you all? Hope all is well

I've been alright. Thanks for asking. Have my originally scheduled 20 week scan this week. Had one 2 weeks ago because my AFP test came back high. They brought me in right away but all seemed well with baby. I'm going back this week so they could get a better pic of the heart just to make sure. Other than that, since they couldn't find anything wrong with baby I have to have another scan at 32 wks and start the non-stress tests twice a week from that point on. So that's what's going on with me. Always something it seems, but baby is growing nicely and I've been feeling pretty good besides heartburn so can't complain too much.

 

[4 boys]

Well baby's here

Long story short, after seeing my consultant on Tuesday, she decided tht baby needed to cum out asap as she suspected placental problems...

I was told go home nd wait for a call cuz thy were trying to find me a bed in labour ward. Nyway tht called to say no beds were Availiable nd then my waters broke!

Started contracting soon afta nd was rushed to hospital. Thy took out the stitch nd I went to full blown labour...

Scary part was whn I started bleeding nd baby's heartrate dropped. Seemed tht placenta had detached! Was rushed to theatre...abt 10 docs arnd me doing all sort of stuff to get baby out...luckily, he came quick nd was nd is totally fine.

Been in hospital last 3 days under observation cuz of diff birth but home now nd trying to adjust to little ones feeding nd sleeping schedule

Just want to say thank u to all who replied with support nd advice thru the last free months, its been a stressful time but its all over now nd sooo worth seeing my little man safe nd sound

I will keep checking this thread whn I can. Those of u due to hav baby in next fee weeks/ months, all the best!

Milly.

Congratulations well you see no pregnancy is ever the same and I know you've been worried and had a lot on especially with the stitch well it was over that fast you probably forgot with everything else going on

I'm so glad your little man is safe and well, now it's the adjustment of motherhood, feeding poohy nappies,sleepless nights etc
Have fun rest and enjoy

Try pop on its good to hear how your doing?

 

[4 boys]

NAT2 -MILLS80 - MYBABYLUV3

How are you all? Hope all is well

I've been alright. Thanks for asking. Have my originally scheduled 20 week scan this week. Had one 2 weeks ago because my AFP test came back high. They brought me in right away but all seemed well with baby. I'm going back this week so they could get a better pic of the heart just to make sure. Other than that, since they couldn't find anything wrong with baby I have to have another scan at 32 wks and start the non-stress tests twice a week from that point on. So that's what's going on with me. Always something it seems, but baby is growing nicely and I've been feeling pretty good besides heartburn so can't complain too much.

I know it's worrying but try enjoy your pregnancy, I had terrible heartburn lived of gaviscon and it's true what they say,my son had so much hair so you never know..

Good luck for next few weeks keep in touch,

 

[mills80]

Gosh! Thanks a lot for everyones nice wishes

I can't believe how lucky I am considering the timing of when baby came. A few minutes later and I wouldn't have had the same outcome

Am still on tenderhooks, watching him for the littlest changes to make sure he's really ok. Paranoid mama but I can't believe he's really here!!!

Am gonna miss all u guys, will defo drop in occasionaly to catch up

Take care.
Milly

 

[ebonyeyes]

Congratulations to you Mills.
Happy to know you and baby are ok.

 

[~Brandy~]

U/S yesterday went totally awesome! Baby A is head down and appears to be starting to engage. They think that I will go about 36W as they had planned. So at this point they are not scheduling a Csection because we are planning a vaginal delivery!! YAY. Both babies were slightly under 5lbs They are going to leave my cerclage in for now and continue to check it weekly. If I have any sign of labor starting I am suppose to rush to hospital and have the cerclage removed prior to 36W. Otherwise we will take it out at 36W. He doesn’t think that steroids are necessary at this point. So all in all a good appointment.

He knows I only get 1-2 hours a night of sleep though and is concerned that I am not getting enough rest. He has asked me to take ambien which I have declined to do. I don’t know anything about the drug but I suppose I will look into it but as of now I will deal with the lack of sleep for a few more weeks.