Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[laila 44]

Would it help me to use Prometrium even if I am getting progesterone injections weekly?

Nope. Prometrium is progesterone just inserted vaginally. Essentially should do the same thing. I prefer prometrium bc it's local and targets the cervix directly and doesn't travel through my blood stream, therefore practically no side effects

 

[chistiana]

Ow ok I get, daft sorry!! I too used progesterone vaginally because I was told it's the quickest and most effective route.

 

[MrsAmk]

I have some at home and kinda wanna use it anyway...I'm having SO many BH a day

 

[chistiana]

Amk i d ask my doc if I were you..I don't necessarily think that you can't use it but your doc needs to monitor the amount and cut down gradually and accordingly when the time comes. My doc started to reduce my dosage at some point but I didn't feel 100% ok with the rate he reduced so I went slower but let him know at the same time

 

[Sarasab2]

I don't think its BH. It's like s stomachache. It's between my chest and above my bump. I notice it started since I used Crinone 8%, the progestrone.
It's a constant ache that doesn't go away at all, a bit more noticeable since last night.

 

[Sarasab2]

So they did a labial scan to measure the cervix length, never had that done or read about. Is that as accurate as vaginal one? Cervix has gone down to 1.9cm
Last week was 2.3
I'm fresking iut. No cerclage.. Resting a lot and just started progestrone last week

 

[laila 44]

So they did a labial scan to measure the cervix length, never had that done or read about. Is that as accurate as vaginal one? Cervix has gone down to 1.9cm
Last week was 2.3
I'm fresking iut. No cerclage.. Resting a lot and just started progestrone last week

Oh boy. Sorry to hear this Hun. Just put yourself on total rest for at least a few weeks. Hopefully it won't get any shorter!!

 

[chistiana]

Sarasab i m sorry girl, don't really know what this scan is but can definitely feel your nerves..I agree, just stick those feet up..even if you cervix continues to shorten (fx it won't) if you re upside down your lo can't come out!

 

[Sarasab2]

Thanks ladies
I'm not sure why the number keep decreasing so fast weekly. I'm resting a lot.. Very little time on feet.. I don't know what else to do and my obgyn is away, his associate doesn't seem concerned. 😔

 

[laila 44]

Thanks ladies
I'm not sure why the number keep decreasing so fast weekly. I'm resting a lot.. Very little time on feet.. I don't know what else to do and my obgyn is away, his associate doesn't seem concerned. 😔

Sara, how many weeks are you? Are u taking progesterone?

 

[Sarasab2]

24 weeks tomorrow. Started progestrone suppositories last week. Been taking it easy the whole pregnancy. Last two weeks more on bed rest. I'm gonna be more strict now I hope it makes a difference
Is normal at this stage to have very mild cramps just above bikini line?

 

[chistiana]

So happy to hear you re past v day..that's at least some consolation right?? Now stay in the bed and just focus on the prize ok? We re all here rooting for you! 1.9 is still ok ish (I mean I ve read of ladies going a few weeks with less than 1) so hopefully your little munchkin will cook just fine!

 

[MummyMana]

Cervix is shorter, not sure how much by... I wasn't too sure what he meant tbh but he said something about it being open and full of mucus... Did an internal exam after transvaginal ultrasound and said that my cervix is clinically short. I've got to go back next week and decide if I want a cerclage even though he said it was too risky at my last appointment :/ also gotta take my cyclogest 3 times a day now

 

[chistiana]

Mommymana I am so sorry to hear this. You need to ask exactly how short your cervix is to measure the benefits of a cerclage against it's risks. Yes it is risky at this point but it can be done and if your cervix is shortening fast then what's the alternative? Were you on bed rest, I don't remember, sorry..

 

[MummyMana]

I'm not on bed rest, unfortunately it's not an option for me :/ I've got cyclogest pessaries which I now have to take 3 times a day! I was a bit confused with what he was saying tbh but he didn't seem happy about it tbh, he usually tells me what the measurements are but this time he just said "we have a problem" :/ he said it's clinically short and im at risk of preterm labour... I'm scared to get the cerclage though with the risks, as I'll be 22+ weeks when I get it if I do :/ I asked if I'd make it to full term or close with the stitch in and he didn't really say anything... He's normally pretty jolly as consultants go but he seemed really grave today :/ thankyou for replying btw!

 

[laila 44]

Here's my update : after 2 weeks of pretty good rest I had my follow up today to see wtf my cervix is up to. Apparently it's the same. No change. Not better not worse. Still 2.1cm. I thought my dr would let me be a bit lire lenient with modified bedrest but he was very firm about me continuing rest for the next 6 weeks minimum. He said resting really helps and although The cervix didn't shorten he still wants me to continue. Also said a good gestation for baby would be 34 weeks. Anything before then isn't good. So no change. I guess it's a good thing that I don't have any change but for some reason I thought he would tell me I could get off rest. No chance. Boo.

 

[Sarasab2]

Thank you Christiana. My doc said I could go well beyond 30 weeks if the length stays the same but so far every week it has decreased with bed rest and progestrone
Mummymana: try resting, it's the only thing you can do right now
Laila: good news that ur length stayed stable!

 

[MummyMana]

I wish I could rest I've as it stands I've just spent the past half hour being attacked by and physically restraining a 3 year old

 

[laila 44]

I wish I could rest I've as it stands I've just spent the past half hour being attacked by and physically restraining a 3 year old

I know Hun, it's so hard. I have 2 kids and it's just hell but I've got a ton of support and help which allows me to rest. Just try to put your feet up whenever you can xx

 

[MrsAmk]

So my baby has dilated bowel at 24 weeks talk about added atress