Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Beankeeper]

Yay LeahLou! So happy for you xx

 

[3littlebird3]

I'm a little nervous but soooo happy I made it this far. 😊
Don't be nervous about having your stitch removed. Everyone said they had never seen a stitch put up so high. That's the only reason it was so difficult. The first stitch came out great and was more of a discomfort than any real pain.
I've been released from the hospital and now I'm just waiting for baby to show up! I'm not due until the 30th but I think he will probably be here sooner.

 

[LeahLou]

That's good. I'm guessing it'll be easier than when I got the mirena inserted and taken out. Gosh that hurt so bad!!

Made it past Vday!! Now 75 days till the stitch comes out

 

[Crosby]

Hi Ladies, can I trouble everyone, I have a little intimate problem (panic stations here)

I went number 2 this morning (sorry TMI) and i dont think I pushed that hard, but when I was wiping the front I noticed a little bit of white discharge (which is fine i am not worried about that) but there was also a grey blob on it. So I investigated the grey blob and it turned out to be a thread about 1 inch in length !!!!!

So I panicked and went to MCU, where they did a cervical assessment (transvaginal scan) and said that my stitch is still in place and they never heard of anyone yet losing either all or part of it yet.

I felt stupid, but i am still worried, I know what i saw, i wish I kept it for proof lol.

Is this really unheard of? I cannot find anything on internet.

Thanks all in advance

 

[Beankeeper]

Sorry 3littlebird3, I got completely confused & congratulated the wrong person! So happy that your stitch has done its job!
Glad you've been checked & things are okay Crosby! I can see why you'd be worried.

 

[chistiana]

Crosby I m sorry but I really don't think part of it can come out..I saw my stitch when they removed it both times and it's soooo thick I think it'd be impossible to be cut in half without scissors. Could it be something else???

 

[LeahLou]

Hmmmmm. I have heard of part of the stitch coming out. Plus they leave a good length of it hanging down on purpose so maybe that came loose?
This is a weird out of the box question, but could it be a thread from pants or undies??

 

[Crosby]

I dont know anymore

I dont think it could be from panties, the thread was quite thick. Oh well its a mystery really

I am just gonna keep a close eye on it, and retain all evidence in future

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi ladies i havnt been on in a while but im quite worried i had my stitch romoved today and had quite a bit of bleeding. Nothing too heavy but comes in little gushes every so often. Just a little bit more than spotting. Is this normal? I cant remember it being this heavy last time

 

[chistiana]

Hey twinkle! Congrats on the removal, can't believe you re there !! I don't think I had more than a couple of days of brown spotting after my removal tbh but it would make perfect sense to bleed since they could easily snip a little bit of the cervix too..did you call your doc? Any contractions?

 

[LeahLou]

Maybe it's part of your mucus plug too?? I'm sure some bleeding is normal. Maybe call tomorrow.

 

[stormcloud96]

Sorry don't know about removal of stitch as never had one.

I have a question of my own, and tried to do a search. I do not have the stitch, my cervix has been holding steady around 1.7 cm for 4 weeks now (at 33 weeks + 5) on Friday, and I am done with scans, as I have made it to 34 weeks, and they were bi-weekly and no longer monitor after 36.

Anyway so last night as I was told to stop taking the progesterone pessaries, I took my last one. Anyone know themselves, or stories, how long after taking the progesterone pessaries (200mg) they gave birth? I am hoping to make it another 2 weeks, which I am sure is the doctor's goal, and why I should stop now at 34, just of course, nervous/wondering. Like I said did a google search, but just a lot of unfinished stories. Mostly seems to be anywhere from a week to 2 weeks... being the average.

I just wish there was information on the actually medication website saying how long it takes for it to be out of your system, but couldn't find it. It is Opirio if anyone knows or is familiar with it. Thanks!

We are doing a big baby shop this weekend to get last bits and pieces for bub, I am excited, but as said nervous. It's so weird to think I was nervous of her coming early, now she will probably be here in a few weeks, and it will be ok, and I don't know I'm just freaking out a bit.

 

[chistiana]

Storm so good to hear it you ve made it so far and going for full term. Unfortunately I don't think my experience with progesterone will help you a lot..with Natalia I took it all the way to 34 weeks but got up at 35w and had her within 3 hours. Not sure if it was the p or she would have come anyway. With maya I stopped it at 32weeks and didn't give birth until 39+1. Hope you make it a good 2-3 weeks more

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi chistiana the bleeding is alot better today thankyou its settled alot. The stitch had to be tugged alot to get out so im guessing it became a little damaged. Im not having any contractions just a lot of pressure. I was 1cm dilAted my cervix was soft central and 2cm long when i keft yesterday, the babys head could be felt and is engaged so im hoping that i wont be too long until i go into Labour even though im scared!

 

[chistiana]

Ow yay that s fantastic news twinkle, sounds like you ll be holding your little rainbow soon! Life with three is pretty awesome!!

 

[3littlebird3]

Hey!
Baby boy was born on Monday! I was induced but was dilated to a 4 before they started. It was quite a difficult birth because I am very thin and baby couldn't get past my pelvis bones. 😬
Anders Michael was born at 11:50 pm. 7 lbs 7 oz. 21 inches long. We are so happy! Thank you to everyone who has offered me advice and support during this pregnancy. 😊

 

[chistiana]

3littlebirds congratulations hun he looks gorgeous!!! Well done mommy despite the difficulties!!! Enjoy your bundle of joy hope you re feeling well and you have support around!

 

[LeahLou]

Congrats!!!! Oh my gracious he's adorable!!

 

[stormcloud96]

I made it to 36 weeks, woohoo! Yesterday though I lost my mucus plug I think as was brownish and then yellowish slimy-ness. I also had severe period like cramps on and off for a good two hours after (I had them before I lost it as well, but not as consistent) Next appointment is next Monday as they had nothing this week. Tomorrow will be two weeks off the progesterone, so I have a feeling she is coming soon, I had a bit of a freak out last night and re-packed my bag, and a separate small bag for bub (I hope they don't think I am taking too much, the problem is the diapers (for me lol and bub) are so bulky they take up most of the room in our bags. I just feel like we are missing something and was pacing in and out of the nursery last night. Speak of the devil, the cramps are back. I am wondering, the midwives said trust your instincts, and I don't think she's quite ready but coming soon, but I know a lot of women loose patience, so how much of it is that knowing, and how much is wishful thinking? I guess that's one of those how long is a piece of string? lol

 

[chistiana]

Wow storm congrats on making this far!! Are the cramps painful? And how far apart? When I went into labor with maya it was 2am. I got checked at 9am and nothing was really happening so I left. Then they got pretty intense but I didn't want to ring back in but when they got to the point I couldn't stand and had to just kneel then I knew I had to go. That was at 6:30 and she was born at 9:30. The doc told me that if I had gone in much earlier and had had to stay in bed it would have been very difficult to have the vbac as labor wouldn't have progressed so well. So I guess what I m dying is try to wait it out until the point you think you can handle at home. If it's too intense or if anything seems off then you go straight in! Is the hospital close?