Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Sarasab2]

I'm getting BH so often these days. 31 weeks and scared of going into labor with so many BH or losing more cervix length from the contractions. Is that possible? :s
Ps my cervix was 1.9 and not 2.3 last scan, technician gave me the incorrect measurement and I have GD. So much to deal with

Mrsamk hoping for good news at your next scan.

 

[chistiana]

Laila I doubt it will do anything, seriously, just don't go cold turkey!

Sara hb cannot send you into labor friend, don't worry! And they don't influence the cervix either! With Natalia I had hb from 20 weeks and my doc was never worried! 2.3 with 1.9 is very close hun so try not to overthink it! And even if it is 1.9 it's still okish for 31 weeks!

 

[Sarasab2]

You are awesome chistiana!! Thank you.
I was so worried about the bhs and the frequency! I've been getting them like ten times a day roughly. Also, past couple days baby had the hiccups like 4 times a day (is that normal?)

 

[laila 44]

So I went to my OB today and he advised that I just stop the progesterone which I'm planning on doing tonight. Any advice on how? Should I wear off?

Glad to hear all you other girls are going well.

Sara- don't worry too much about BH I used to get them a lot too and still do if I'm not well hydrated. Try drinking 2L of water per day and I can almost guarantee u won't get any. If they don't stop then call your dr

 

[MrsAmk]

Ultrasound showed her bowel was dilated a lot more. Please pray she just has a massive poop when she's born! My goal now is to keep her cooking as long as possible. If she does need surgery, she needs to be food and strong for it. I'm 31 weeks now

 

[chistiana]

Amk I m so sorry you didn't get better news...I m really not so well informed as to what it means but hope it's just a massive poop as you say. Will they keep monitoring her? Is there any chance they will want her out sooner?? Praying for your lo.

Laila how much are you taking? I weanned slowly not because my doc said so but because I felt better that way. I basically cut one a day spread throuout!

Sara I agree with Laila girlie just drink a lot of water. As fir the hiccups they say it's very common..maybe your lo is on a growth spurt!!!

 

[laila 44]

Amk- praying your Bb will be just fine ! Keep her cooking xx

Christiana- I'm taking 2 tablets at bedtime vaginally and just decided to stop altogether yesterday. I'm quite fed up. The were very gross ! Made such a huge mess and kept leaking the entire next day. Glad that's over! 36 weeks this Friday so after the weekend baby can arrive whenever she's ready and I'm good with that can't believe I made it. My dr walked in with a huge smile yesterday and gave me a big hug saying " we made it!" Lol. He really though I was gonna deliver at 30 weeks... Thank goodness. Those 2 months on rest were not fun at all.

 

[Sarasab2]

Amk I'm sorry you didn't get good news. I don't know much about the dilated bowel but I for pray you and you lo
Laila I can't wait till I'm almost 36 weeks, so happy for you

As for drinking water, I do drink a lot but still get annoying BHs. Glad the hiccups are normal. At first it was cute now it's too often and worrisome

 

[chistiana]

Laila I ll bet you your lo will stay put until well after 39 weeks! I had to do everything in my power to get maya out when my doc put a bet I d have her before 36 weeks!

Sara seriously don't worry..you re in the home run, try to enjoy it as much as possible, I miss being pg sooooo much!

 

[laila 44]

Laila I ll bet you your lo will stay put until well after 39 weeks! I had to do everything in my power to get maya out when my doc put a bet I d have her before 36 weeks!

Sara seriously don't worry..you re in the home run, try to enjoy it as much as possible, I miss being pg sooooo much!

I'm sure you are right! Little bugger had me so so worried with my cervix shortening and all! Now I'm so happy to be 36 weeks wtv happens happens

Any more babies for you Christiana? I know I'm done after this xx

 

[laila 44]

Sara - I wouldn't worry if the BH haven't done anything yet they won't... Probably just irritable uterus. I had that too and a warm bath and a sip of wine always did the trick for me as per Drs orders

 

[chistiana]

Laila I used to think #3 would be my last one but even though I still feel she s a baby and want alone time with her I m setting to get that "I want another one" feeling from time to time! I m not sure I can convince hubby though!

 

[Sarasab2]

These braxton hicks are depressing me.. Had them non stop for ten hours and towards the end every ten mins kept drinking water and everything...
Finally I fell asleep and now feel a bit better but I don't know why they won't stop after I did everything.. Scared me!!! I know it's gonna happen again and I don't wanna go into labor 😔

 

[MrsAmk]

I'm right with you Sara!! I went to L&d yesterday and non stop BH and pressure very low. I had a + ffn swab

I had a steroid shot and go back today for the second dose for her lungs. She is very low in my pelvis. My cervix is shortened to 2cm or so and soft. I'm so bummed. Seriously, I want to carry her as long as possible if she needs surgery!! Well I do not matter, but that adds to the stress big time. They won't give me meds for the ctx because I haven't been dilating yet.....pissed me off because the BH aren't letting up.

 

[Sarasab2]

Oh I totally understand your frustration. I have read many places that a positive ffn doesn't mean anything, only negative ffn is accurate.
Your cervix length is good for now! Mine was 1.9 Two and half weeks ago, probably shorter now.
It's good u got the steroids, I've been contemplating getting them as well but for that I'd have to go to L&D which I don't want to go yet :s
I really hope your baby doesn't need surgery.. Also, hope you carry few more weeks. Are you resting a lot?
I remember asking my doc if they would stop labor and he said only for couple days to administer steroids but they don't give tocolytes for longer. He said there's a reason baby wants to come early, it's not safe in there anymore, or something like that..
So if i get real contractions then there's no stopping it

 

[Sarasab2]

How many bhs do you get an hour/day? And when did they start?

 

[laila 44]

Mrsamk and Sara- don't know if I already asked you this but are you on progesterone? When my cervix shortened at 26 weeks to 2cm I was put on progesterone suppositories ( prometrium) at night and it made such a difference. My cervix didn't budge anymore after that and is still the same now at 36 weeks. However I'm dialated to 1cm but that's ok now. I also get tons and tons of BH and even ended up in LD bc they were 3 mins apart consistent. They thought I was in labor. It's often caused by an irritable uterus. Rest and lots and lots of water. BH don't always turn into labor etc.

Sara. I hope you can keep baby in much longer however just know a fft is often inaccurate so I wouldn't worry too much. You got the steroids and all should be ok. Just stay off your feet!!!!

 

[Sarasab2]

I've been on progestrone since 22 weeks and im sure that's what saved my cervix!!! It did decrease in length but not a lot.. I'm resting and staying hydrated. Bhs started to get frequent just the last week. I would say one every hour at least and way more some hours of the day. I just can't predict how long till the bhs turn into real contractions and affect cervix or dilate... When did your bhs become regular Laila? At what point did you get concerned?
Also, I didn't get steroids yet lol

 

[chistiana]

Sara are you resting at all? I know you said you did a lot but are you still making sure you get plenty of rest? And did you get the extra magnesium??

Amk not sure what this test is but hope it's not accurate and you keep your baby cooking!

Girls what I can say for sure is that with my last pg I had so many false alarm labor starts I think my doc got tired of me! I would go into L&D at least once a month sure I was in labor but she didn't arrive until 6 days before her due date. Hope it's all the same for you ladies!

 

[Sarasab2]

Yes I'm resting a lot, except i slowly started getting some stuff ready since I got scared of preterm labor and I don't have anything ready
Do I need prescription for magnesium?