Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[chistiana]

Laney, I too feel so much better when I m on my feet! I mean I do get tired easily but it feels good not to be laying in bed or the sofa! But ok, don't overdo it girl, I think that by now you know of know when you re pushing a little bit over the top so when you have one of those days then make the next one a rest day! That's what I do and I feel like I m balancing!
Yaaayyyy for the growth scan, they re so exciting!! A week is nothing! And then another week and you ll be so on the home run too! I feel like I m on the home run tbh, i m thinking the max is 5 weeks but kind of doubt it ll be this long. one moment I m thinking "36-37 will be awesome" but then the next I m like "why not 38, this is definitely the last one so enjoy"! I m kind of huge by now, I feel I m walking like a penguin! And no, I haven't started on anything, I m so afraid of Jinxing it, I think I will only get wash n iron a couple of onesies and then once she's safe here I lol make hubby get everything else ready! Here in Greece we have to stay in the hospital for 4 days (no option) so he'll have time!!!!how about you? When are you starting?

 

[Cristiane]

Hi Everyone

I'm pregnant with MCDA twins at 24w+5d. It has been a long journey so far with cervix shortening at 17 weeks and Cerclage put in at 19 weeks after cervix reaching 1.5cm. As I lost an unborn 19 weeks baby last year, I'm constant on panic mode. Praying everyday for my babies to reach 32 weeks.

My doctor didn't want to put me on a restrict bed rest, but I'm on a partial bed rest as I spend majority of my day in bed. I feel very heavy and don't want to put too much pressure on my cervix.

Unfortunately I'm surferring with bad constipation. Last week I ended up at ER with severe constipation which affected my bladder. I'm drinking over 2 litres of water everyday, drinking prune juice and Metamucil and have started taking Kolox (softener) in the last 2 days. It still been hard and pebbly. It's been a nightmare since I don't want to strain because of the Cerclage, but sometimes it's impossible no to cause its right there and my body pushes it itself making me strain. I'm so concerned that this might affect my Cerclage.

Does anyone have a good advice on constipation?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Laney26]

Hey guys. Was at the Dr again yesterday after my course of anti biotics there still seems to be some infection. Hospital lost the sample that was sent last Saturday so had to start over again. They measured my bump and apparently it's 2cm smaller than it shud be its put me on a real downer so I'm just hoping baby is ok. Got a growth scan on Tuesday so that can't come quick enough now. Have to rush as have an appt with community midwife will catch up with everyone when I get back xxx

 

[chistiana]

Cristiane firstly I am very sorry for your loss. It's always tragic but I guess it must be even more painful at such gestation. Secondly and most importantly congratulations on your new pregnant and how awesome it's twins!! Now re the constipation...I had terrible constipation with my previous pg. I spoke to the mw and told re that I didn't want to strain too much as I was afraid for the cerclage. She reassured me that if the cerclage can hold the weight of my baby straining won't affect it. Now I know this is not very helpful as you re still going to worry, same as I do now with this pg! My only other advice is linseed. I cannot taste it without gagging BUT supposedly it's extremely good and works very very well for constipation. It's natural, you can eat it plain or in yogurt or in your cereal, salad ect and a good friend also pg who ate 3 table spoons a day told me it cured her constipation completely. Again, I myself don't use it but maybe you d like to give it a go!

Laney, uuurrrggggg the worry never ends girl does it?? I m so sorry, I know this is the last thing you needed. However I really don't understand what it means and how they use such measures....2cm smaller...smaller from what?? My bump with ds was at 38+4 the same or probably even smaller than my bump is now at 33weeks and I can assure you he was perfectly healthy! And my dd was born at 35+2 2kgs while this little bub is 2kg already at 33 weeks. So I don't really think measuring 2 cm smaller makes such a huge difference. Then again I m no expert. Have his movements been normal lately? Anyway, I really hope (and I want to believe) that it's nothing. Tuesday will be here before you know it. Lots of hugs

 

[Laney26]

Hey cristiane really sorry for your loss but congrats on your twins. Constipation has been a problem for me also this time. I have to take lactolose 3 x a day and fibro gel on morning or night and that has helped. I heard the same as Christiana that it won't affect stitch but I did have a small bleed once after a bad case of constipation so it makes me wonder.
Hey Christiana back from my usual midwife she says bump is measuring normal and fits fine on their charts so I feel much better got the growth scan on Tuesday so I'm not going to worry till then.
Having a chilled day On my sofa today think it's just what I need. Christiana you are almost there now wooohooooo how r u feeling. Did those contractions u were getting just disappear xxx

 

[chistiana]

Yaaayyy so happy for you hun, really...smaller bump....the t shirt that covered my belly perfectly on the day I gave birth to ds is half way up my tummy right now!!!!
Glad you re feeling more relaxed!
Yes, the contractions just completely disappeared! As a matter of fact, ever since that l&d visit I haven't even experienced any bh! It's really weird but I won't complain! I m maybe putting it down to her changing her position but who knows! 34 weeks tomorrow! I can't believe I actually had dd a week and 2 days from tomorrow! Hopefully I have a good 2-3 weeks ahead! Are you on 32 now?

 

[Laney26]

Omg 34 weeks that's so awesome, I'll be 32 Tuesday. Haha that bump sounds rather big any guesses on how much she's going to weigh? That's brill about the contractions I bet it makes u feel a lot more chilled but it wouldn't matter now anyway u r so close. I bet your other kids r so excited now.
Another lazy day hopefully for me kids to school then another day of rest xxx

 

[Laney26]

Hey Christiana can I ask your advice. Today it feels like baby has 'dropped' he has never really rested on my cervix and I have never really felt pressure but today it feels like there is weight on my bum. No change in discharge of pain in stitch and I can't feel him moving on the stitch. Have u ever had anything like this xxx

 

[chistiana]

Hey girl. I wouldn't worry. I have days when bub is really high up and then days when she's sooooo low I feel she might drop out any minute. Also, I think ever since she turned head down, I ve been having weird moments with what you mentioned..weight in my bum!!! I think unless you actually feel pain then you should be fine! When is your next scan? If you feel this is going to worry you then I d still go in for your peace of mind. Ow and I just remembered...my friend you is only 2 days behind me went in about a week ago (so a week after what you are now) and her girl is already engaged which makes her feel very heavy down there.

 

[Laney26]

Aww thanks so much for the reply. Baby is head down definitely when the mid wife felt. It doesn't feel as bad this morning. I have a full scan on Tuesday and see my consultant so am just going to take it easy till then. im pretty sure baby can't just drop out now there wud have to be contractions and I've had none not even braxtons. Can't wait till I'm 34wks like u. Everytime I start to chill out something happens. Is it a bank hol over in Greece. Xxx

 

[chistiana]

Yes!!! Is it also in the uk??? And no, baby can definitely NOT drop out unless you re in full blown labor!! Glad the weight has kind of lifted but just know it's normal especially towards the end! Lol 2 weeks ago you couldn't wait to be 32 weeks and here you are...you ll be 34 before you know it!!! Can't wait to hear how your Tuesday appointment goes!

 

[Laney26]

Yes it is here too. The weather is going to be Poo though. I've bought a new sun chair to lie on outside and it's rained ever since lol. Are you going to do anything nice.
Thanks so much for the reassurance I'm so sure you are right. Have had to send hubby out this morning for some Breast pads as this morning my boobs started dripping with milk lol.
I am just so ready to have this scan I hope I'll feel a lot better afterwards, I'm pretty sure the last 2 pregnancies around this time I ended going into hosp thinking the baby was on its way and it never was. It's so much hassle getting childcare to go to hosp i save it for emergencies lol xxx

 

[chistiana]

It was my nephew's christening so we had that and then just went to the park! Thankfully it's been getting progressively warmer here at last!
I m sure the appointment will go perfectly fine! Don't you have any family around to keep the kiddies? Btw yesterday was one of those days for me! My bump was so sore I thought I was going into labor but refused to even think of going into l&d...i m afraid with the amount of times I ve gone in they ll think I m completely nut and just brush me off!

 

[Laney26]

Oh wow a christening how lovely. What temp Is it now where you are?
Yes I do have family around to help I'm very lucky. The amount of times I called my poorly after midnight to come sit with my daughter while I got checked last time was insane, poor mam. I'm trying to be a bit better this time but we shall see. Sore bump days are weird aren't they why do they happen, do u think its the way baby is lying? I've been doing s lot of rest yesterday and today and my hips are killing I have spd, goin to take some paracetamol before bed to take the edge off. Hope your bump is less sore there won't be much room left inside there now xxx

 

[chistiana]

What is spd??? In a way I feel that this being our last I ll miss being pg but I definitely won't miss all these pains n aches!!! Belly is back to normal but bub has been moving a little less..which really freaks me out. She's moving just not that much. I m hoping it's just lack of space n nothing else but I ve been checking on her with the Doppler at least twice a day! And yes I do think our soreness might be from the way they re laying! Btw have you decided on a name yet?? Me n hubby don't agree on anything!! It's a nice 26 degrees and bound to go up to 32 in the week! Aaahhhh at last!

 

[Laney26]

Oh wow 26 degrees wow, it's raining and windy and cold here. Spd is when public bone separates symphysis public disorder it hurts but is harmless to baby. As for names we have Thomas Adam as front runner although we also like Noah. I am goin to ask at scan on tues if they will confirm its a boy as I have so many friends who've had the opposite sex Pop out lol. It's awful when u and hubby can't agree on stuff like that me and hubby have very different tastes I think girls names are a lot more exciting if we had a girl she was goin to be Elizabeth. Xxx glad your bump has settled mine seems to have an off day then an ok day lol we had 3 babies due in our street. 1st was born last week 2nd is mid May and then I'm
Last. This is defo my last preg also hubby is going for the snip I am pretty sad about it but do think
It's the right decision as much as I'd like another I don't think it's right to put my body or the rest of the family through this again xxx

 

[Laney26]

I think it's normal for the babies movements to get smaller due to the lack of room and the Doppler is such a comfort isn't it. If u r worried though go in get checked its not worth risking it at this stage. My other 2 babies used to react when ever I ate something this one needs a cold drink to wake him up he doesn't react to food lol xxx

 

[chistiana]

Lol mine is kind of weird with food! I thought eating sweet things or drinking cold drinks did the trick for all babies but as soon as I eat sweets she goes completely silent! I was quite worried today cause she really wasn't moving but I can still easily get her on the doppler. Thankfully I ve just had a yogurt and she's moving a little more! I love Elizabeth but it's one of our best friends' daughters' name. I m actually just trying to convince hubby about Izabela which is basically Spanish for Elizabeth! I like both Noah and Thomas Adam! What are your other two named?
How many times have they told you it's a boy??? I ve had many friends surprised too! The DNA test for down confirmed our!
I agree with not having a 4th! I too would love a forth one but yes, I think my body has actually taken quite enough of a beating and like you say both hubby n the kids have had quite a difficult time with my bed rest, worrying, bleeding blah blah blah so it wouldn't be fair. And at the end of the day we lol be so blessed to have 3 kiddoes!
On a different note....eeekkkkkkk it's almost Tuesday

 

[Laney26]

Oh Christiana I think Izabela is just beautiful. Such a pretty name my cousin has just had a baby and csed her Isabella after our great grandma. My 2 are called neve and Joshua, what are your 2 called.
You made me smile it's nice to have someone who knows how I feel ( I wud never wish IC on anyone ) but it's sad that we won't won't have another coz of IC but we are so so so lucky to have at least one healthy child some ladies with IC have none xxx

 

[Laney26]

That's brill u r getting her on Doppler I seem to remember checking both mine a lot on the Doppler towards the end. X