Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[laila 44]

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

For me my BH really kick up if I haven't had enough to drink if I'm not well hydrated. They can literally be regular non stop contractions that the toco machine at the hospital picks up as well. I've always had them since about 28 weeks or so. They don't scare me anymore as I know they don't progress into anything nor do they change cervix ( for me). They are really mostly a nuisance... Rest and drink that's the key!

 

[Sarasab2]

Thank you Laila!! I feel more relaxed, still worried though lol

 

[laila 44]

Thank you Laila!! I feel more relaxed, still worried though lol

Don't stress! If they were going to amount to something they definately would have already. I find coffee makes mine worse. when they start just get on your left side and drink 1.5L of water hang in there. My cervix shortened from 3.8 to 2cm in one week at 26 weeks! I was put on immediate bedrest and did over 9 weeks of rest and here I am at 36 weeks. Cervix never shortened more after that episode. I was told I'd probably go early, l was counting the days go at least 32 weeks and here I am! So, things often work themselves out just put yourself on rest xx

 

[MrsAmk]

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

I don't even count anymore.... If I'm up and on my feet at all they are continuous!

 

[MrsAmk]

I get weekly progesterone shots, but wonder if Prometrium would help too? I have some...

 

[MrsAmk]

Oh and I try to rest but with a 2 yr old....strict bedrest is not possible

 

[chistiana]

Sara here in Greece you can buy magnesium over the counter and my doc swore by it!

 

[Sarasab2]

I bought it over the counter yesterday..100mg
Your doctor suggested to buy it? I was kind of nervous since I wasn't sure if it's completely safe but I bought it
Amk: maybe you should try magnesium as well.. Hope the contractions ease up
Thank you for the reassurance Laila.. Not much longer for you, almost there

 

[MrsAmk]

I do magnesium baths and spray daily

 

[chistiana]

Sara yes, straight from the beginning he put me on a high dosage and every time I d get cx he d up it! It's harmless for your baby but stops cramps. Bananas are pretty rich in magnesium too!

 

[Sarasab2]

I took the magenesium the last couple days and I think it might be helping already.. Less BHs, will see how it goes. Thanks for letting me know about it..
Laila!!!!! Congrats on making it full term!!!!! 37 is my goal! A month to go, seems so far away

 

[MrsAmk]

Anyone elses baby head down super low??

 

[Sarasab2]

Mine has been head down for weeks and weeks now and I'm barely feeling movements above belly button because she sits so low.. I never felt any kicks up high or in the ribs

 

[MrsAmk]

Mine has been head down for weeks and weeks now and I'm barely feeling movements above belly button because she sits so low.. I never felt any kicks up high or in the ribs

Same here! If I feel right at my pubic bone, I can feel that her head is partially under it

 

[MrsAmk]

Sara how many weeks and days are you? I think we are close....IM 32+6 today

 

[Sarasab2]

Exact same as u

 

[chistiana]

Sarah so glad the magnesium helped! Hope the bh have eased further!

Amk have you asked your doc whether your baby's positioning down there is ok? I would assume that as long as it's not causing your cervix to shorten more it's ok but obviously don't know!
And how cool you both have the same dd!!

 

[MrsAmk]

Sarah so glad the magnesium helped! Hope the bh have eased further!

Amk have you asked your doc whether your baby's positioning down there is ok? I would assume that as long as it's not causing your cervix to shorten more it's ok but obviously don't know!
And how cool you both have the same dd!!

I plan to ask tomorrow. Not that there's anything they can do....

 

[MrsAmk]

Exact same as u

Cool!!

 

[MummyMana]

Quick question - is it really possible that my cervix could get longer?