Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[laila 44]

Anyone feel lots of pressure when they are up? I'm 27w today and now have so much pressure it feels like she could fall out if I walk down the hallway

Me me me!!! When I go down the stairs I swear I'm worried that baby will break my water. I can feel her pushing on my cervix !

 

[FTM16]

Mumymana, congrats on making it to viability!
Sara, glad the fluid scare didn't turn out to be a leak. What a relief.
Thanks to all, esp Chistinia and Laila, for the words of encouragement!

I'm really hoping that I start to get some good news soon. Yesterday I had a low grade fever and blood work shows that my white blood cell count has spiked up The high risk OB freaked me out at first saying that I may have an infection in my membranes in which case baby has no chance and the stitch may have done more harm than good She later came in and said the temp and white count could just as likely be due to the fibroid degenerating or just stress and mild dehydration (although I am drinking loads of water). At any rate all they can offer is a watch and wait approach, since if it is infection apparently antibiotics would not be able to treat infected membranes and "the only treatment is delivery." Sorry to burden you all with such bleak news, but please do keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm a wreck

 

[chistiana]

Ooww FTM I m so sorry hun..you ve got such a thing to worry about and now the added stress...what I can say, although I m not sure if it's the same, is that with my first cerclage every single time I had a test done (every month) I was found to have a uti and was treated with antibiotics 5 times before my doctor just quit a lit bit before I had her. Sometimes with the cerclage being a foreign object your body doesn't recognize it and tried to fight it hence the raised whites. My doc was never too worried about it. Obviously this might be different but again it could just be that.
Thinking and praying for some good news for you soon

 

[Sarasab2]

FTM I really hope and pray everything turns out ok for you and the baby. I hope its not an infection of membranes.
On that note, I'm worried about the same thing. I've been leaking so much water constantly and throughout the day for weeks now. I did get a swab done to check if it's amniotic fluid and it came back negative.
However, I can't stop worrying. Is it possible the rest didn't pick up the amniotic fluid? Is it possible I have a ruptured membrane and I'm slowly leaking? Would that cause infection? I'm so nervous

 

[chistiana]

Sara I don't think the test would have missed it. When is your next scan? Maybe you can ask your doc to check the level of your amniotic fluid?

 

[Sarasab2]

I think I'll have one booked next week or week after. I've had scans very often the last few weeks due to cervix and no one ever mentioned low fluids.
I'm thinking start using the Crinone from back passage and see if the watery discharge reduces. Would that be effective still for cervix? Would the change all of sudden affect anything :s

 

[laila 44]

Oh no FTM I really hope that isn't the case. Sending you prayers xx

 

[chistiana]

Sara I think vaginally it's supposed to be the quickest route but I m pretty sure the other route is ok and effective too!!

 

[Sarasab2]

I chickened out lol didn't want to risk the cervix length so I'm sticking to vaginal route. The water keeps coming out and while lying down I actually feel it making its way out.. I read if there's a leak it's still possible to stay pregnant a few weeks..

 

[chistiana]

Sara go again! Don't be shy, it doesn't matter if they get annoyed, that's their job and this is your baby! And yes, unless there s a big whole or a total rupture your water can replenish. I doubt it's anything but make sure to drink enough anyway and to watch out for any high temps!

 

[summer2011]

I chickened out lol didn't want to risk the cervix length so I'm sticking to vaginal route. The water keeps coming out and while lying down I actually feel it making its way out.. I read if there's a leak it's still possible to stay pregnant a few weeks..

Sara, if you feel it is an AF leak you need to be checked out ASAP. My waters broke at 31 weeks with my first and I spent 3 weeks on hospital bedrest leaking the entire time. Baby still had plenty of fluid but I had to be monitored closely, had IV antibiotics, regular biophysicals and NSTs for babe and induction at 34 weeks due to risk of infection. Most ladies only have up to 72 hrs after rupture before labour starts, I was lucky to hold on for 3 weeks.

Also, no vag progesterone if you feel you're leaking AF. Could lead to infection.

 

[Sarasab2]

I am so happy that you were able to keep the baby in three more weeks and everything turned out fine. I went to labor and delivery a week ago, they did a test with q tip and amnisure and it was negative. The doc wasn't concerned and said it must be urine leak. I do remember having slight leaks for many weeks and never got bothered by it but it's just increasing lately which brings the AF concern. I've had many scans due to short cervix and fluids were always fine. IM hoping to get a scan soon and once again see good fluids level. Although, that won't explain why I'm constantly leaking :s

 

[laila 44]

How's everyone doing? Can't believe how time is flying... Almost 34 weeks here. Went to my scan today, cervix now measuring 3cm and so far so good. Hanging in there! Hoping for a full term baby

 

[chistiana]

Ow wow Laila 3cm at 34 weeks??i bet you ll be wishing your baby out at 40+!!!
My doc always told me I wouldn't make it past 36w and I literally tried everything to get labour started and my cervix to dilate at 39+1/3!
Are you on bed rest now?? How are you feeling? Are you having a vb or section?

 

[Sarasab2]

That's awesome Laila!!! Have you been on modified rest for the last few weeks?
I had a scan today as well and tech said fluid looks fine (thank God) and since my cervix is dynamic and has multiple measurements she only remembers one lol it was 2.3- not sure If that was longest or shortest, but still happy with anything above 2cm. I'm 29 weeks.
How's everyone else doing?

 

[laila 44]

That's awesome Laila!!! Have you been on modified rest for the last few weeks?
I had a scan today as well and tech said fluid looks fine (thank God) and since my cervix is dynamic and has multiple measurements she only remembers one lol it was 2.3- not sure If that was longest or shortest, but still happy with anything above 2cm. I'm 29 weeks.
How's everyone else doing?

Nice!! That sounds like things are stable for you which is awesome!

I'm ok, I haven't really been great with the bedrest these past few weeks I've just been restricting activities so I don't do too much. It's working thank goodness! But I did do 4 weeks of pretty strict bedrest

 

[laila 44]

Ow wow Laila 3cm at 34 weeks??i bet you ll be wishing your baby out at 40+!!!
My doc always told me I wouldn't make it past 36w and I literally tried everything to get labour started and my cervix to dilate at 39+1/3!
Are you on bed rest now?? How are you feeling? Are you having a vb or section?

Thanks girl! Your support on this forum has been really golden to me!

I'm feeling good, just very heavy! Can't wait to be done glad that the cervix hasn't changed, I really think the progesterone helped a lot.

Regarding delivery, I have a csection scheduled May 25th so the only way I would have a vbac is if I get to the hospital already in labor and significantly dialated. Otherwise I'm just going to go with my scheduled section seeing as it is my third so the risks are higher for vbac. We'll see what happens

 

[MrsAmk]

Ow wow Laila 3cm at 34 weeks??i bet you ll be wishing your baby out at 40+!!!
My doc always told me I wouldn't make it past 36w and I literally tried everything to get labour started and my cervix to dilate at 39+1/3!
Are you on bed rest now?? How are you feeling? Are you having a vb or section?

Thanks girl! Your support on this forum has been really golden to me!

I'm feeling good, just very heavy! Can't wait to be done glad that the cervix hasn't changed, I really think the progesterone helped a lot.

Regarding delivery, I have a csection scheduled May 25th so the only way I would have a vbac is if I get to the hospital already in labor and significantly dialated. Otherwise I'm just going to go with my scheduled section seeing as it is my third so the risks are higher for vbac. We'll see what happens

We're you in vaginal progesterone or the shots? I'm getting the weekly shots but still have contractions anytime I'm in my feet.....which is a lot unfortunately with a two year old.

 

[Sarasab2]

Ya thank God, stable is amazing compared to shortening!
You are almost there Laila, so happy for you.
I, also, think the progesterone is what saved me! I'm using crinone vaginally!

 

[chistiana]

Sara so happy to hear everything is stable on your side too and you re only peeing yourself lol

Laila at 34 weeks I m sure you don't have much to fear, just don't overdo it!! And thanks, I hope I help somehow as for this lo being your 3rd..I promise it's the most fun!!

Amk, how are you holding up hun??