Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[klabro]

I just had my 19 week cervical check this morning and my cervix was measuring 5.6. I didn't even know that was possible. I know this tech measured a little differently, but the MFM saw the pictures of my cervix and told me it was measuring over 5.

Miss Zoie-positive thoughts for your scan on the second, getting close now.

PinkFairy-your measurements sound really good for you where you are and its great that you don't have any funneling. I've had the same advice from you (even in my last pregnancy with no measurable cervix) about bed rest. Can be fairly normal within reason...I've been taking it easy this pregnancy, but I am by no means on anything resembling bed rest. I take my daughter to and from all of her activities all week, I go to the grocery store with my husband and prepare some easy meals throughout the day. I just don't do any unnecessary activities and try to lay flat in between all of this.

TCinks-I've heard of the abbyloopers forum that has pretty much any information you would ever need to know about TAC on there including doctors, insurance issues, etc.

 

[Twinklie12]

Klabro, such a great measurement! I hope you are letting yourself breathe a sigh of relief a bit!!!

My 12 week scan was great - healthy baby. My cone biopsy surgery is tomorrow (13 weeks), and first cervical check 4 weeks after that at 17 weeks. They don't want to measure sooner to ensure no infection of the incision area. We'll know the biopsy results end of this week. Wish me luck!

 

[klabro]

Twinklie-Such great news about the scan! Good luck with your surgery tomorrow, keep us updated. Be thinking of you! The cervical measurements are nice because they do allow you to breathe a small sigh of relief if nothing else, for a few days. I'm glad they will be monitoring you closely.

I am relieved for right now, but of course always cautiously optimistic. I want to think "how can I shorten THAT much in 4 weeks" but of course I know the cervix is so unpredictable. For now, I'm celebrating another week with great news

 

[chistiana]

Klabro these are great news! I don't think I ever had a cervix longer than 5!!! Enjoy!!!

Pink fairy I will have to go with "see how it feels"...for my 4th pg and 1st cerclage bed rest (doc imposed) meant bed rest..the moment I got up for longer than to pee or shower..I had my daughter! With my 6th pg and 2nd cerclage I worked full time and took care of two toddlers up until 39+1...even stitch removal didn't shift my cervix! So take it easy, when you feel tired rest and see how your measurements go!

Tcinks sorry I don't know much about the TUC

Twinkle great news about your 12 week scan!!! Good luck tomorrow, I ll be thinking of you and hoping for great results

 

[klabro]

Thanks Chistiana. I keep looking for stories of people with incompetent cervix who have had similar measurements and went on to shorten or went to term, but it is extremely difficult to find. The techs who measured my cervix in previous weeks usually just did a straight line at the longest point of my cervix that they could, but this tech actually drew a line the entire length of my cervix the whole time. She also looked at it way longer than the other techs and measured it the most times. In your experience on here have you ever seen anyone with IC that had a measurement that long in the 19 week range with no cerclage? My husband wants me to relax now, but I'm still nervous for the measurements through viability.

 

[chistiana]

No I ve never heard or read of anyone with ic and a cervix that long! My doc told me that anything between 3-5 is normal over 5 is long under 3 it depends!!

 

[xMissxZoiex]

It's TWINS!!! I'm so scared!!! And excited!! My consultant seem positive!!. Anyone here been able to carry twins with IC???

 

[klabro]

MissZoie-Congratulations. My twins didn't make it because we didn't know about the IC and it was caught WAY too late. There are SO MANY positive stories of twins and IC. I've probably read them all haha. I know that you will be fine, it'll be stressful, but it is completely possible. Just do the best you can to take care of you, twin pregnancy is no joke. Its so different than being pregnant with a singleton. You've got this!!

 

[katlin]

Great measurements ladies!!!!
N twins omg!.

My update from my scan today im now at a 2.4 i was at a 2.5 last time and now i have funneling so i start on progesterone tomorrow and see my specialist on the 14th

 

[tcinks]

It's TWINS!!! I'm so scared!!! And excited!! My consultant seem positive!!. Anyone here been able to carry twins with IC???

Congratulations! I have no experience with twins but I have heard that the the transabdominal cerclage is great for that. You can find more at abblyoopers.org I've been looking into that myself, but think I will go with a traditional one.

And speaking of which, the high risk doctor I saw today says she wants me to get my cerclage at 11 or 12 weeks, while my other doctor said 13 or 14. Does that seem too early? Personally I'd feel better with an earlier one, with my first loss being at 13 weeks. I'm 8 weeks now, so not too far away!

 

[Twinklie12]

Congrats on twins Miss Z! So exciting and I'm sure scary, but you can do it! Just take care of yourself. Good luck!

TC, if an earlier cerclage makes you feel better push for it! My mom had cerclage with me and I was born two weeks late.

Had my cone biopsy surgery today. Trying not to be nervous that they cut a chunk out of my cervix today! Bleeding is normal for up to six weeks. It's a bit terrifying to be honest. If it gets to be a heavy flow I am supposed to call the doc and go to the local ER. So I'm going to be nervous for a long time. Get biopsy results Friday. Oncologist visit in 3 weeks. And first cervical check visit with high risk OB in 4 weeks. If I get nervous he might try to check me abdominally in 2 weeks. But no vaginal checks allowed for 4 weeks to avoid infection. Lots of waiting!

 

[klabro]

Katlin-I'm sorry to hear about the funneling. I know that my high risk doctor told me that there can be a variation of measurements by a few mm depending on the tech. I'm glad they gave you the progesterone though. I can't believe they are still making you wait until the 14th to be seen though.

TC-I've seen plenty on other forums I'm a part of where the cerclage has went in at 12 weeks. I'm glad that you have a good team of doctors helping you! Very reassuring.

Twinklie-glad the procedure is over and hoping for a smooth recovery for you over the next couple weeks. I'm sure you are stressed, but try to relax and take care of yourself as much as possible! Easier said than done, I know that!

 

[wannabeprego]

Hi girls! I wanted to introduce myself since I just found out that I am pregnant with twins from my second IVF cycle! I had a short cervix with my first twin pregnancy although that wasn't why they came early. My DS was falling behind on his growth because his placenta started failing, so I had to deliver them early. My story has a happy ending though since my twins are healthy 3 year olds and they are both doing great! They did both have long NICU stays though so I am hoping to avoid that this time.

Long story short since I know I have a short cervix I am getting a cerclage this time! I found a really good high risk OB that I have my first appointment with next Wednesday and I am hoping once I tell him my short cervix history he will let me get an early cerclage. That will take all of the stress of my short cervix out of the equation at least. I am hoping that what happened with my DS in my first pregnancy was a freak event and that this time my twins will both grow healthy, and make it to full term with the cerclage, which is 37 weeks from what I have read about on the internet! I am nervous about getting the procedure but the benefits will out weigh the risks I think!

 

[Twinklie12]

Welcome wannabeprego! So exciting - twins!!! The cerclage sounds like a great idea, even if for peace of mind. I hope you carry those babies full term!

 

[wannabeprego]

Welcome wannabeprego! So exciting - twins!!! The cerclage sounds like a great idea, even if for peace of mind. I hope you carry those babies full term!

thank you for the warm welcome and the well wishes! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

[katlin]

Hey so im finally being taken seriously i see my high risk doctor on monday! Im on progesterone, i was denied cerclage unless things become worse based on my history of pprom but ill be getting weekly scans and monitored more closely because i put up a big stink! Yay finally feel like something is going right!

 

[klabro]

Welcome wannabeprego and congratulations on your twins! What great news. Wishing for a healthy happy 9 months for you.

Katlin-good for you! I'm glad they are watching you and taking you seriously. It is hard to speak up to our doctors sometimes, but looking back at how I was treated when I lost the twins I will always be my biggest advocate from now on!

 

[Twinklie12]

Kaitlin so glad you are getting the care you need!

I am feeling much better today, and the bleeding is much less. So I'm feeling less worried! Still no biopsy results, but I'll keep calling.

 

[wannabeprego]

Hey so im finally being taken seriously i see my high risk doctor on monday! Im on progesterone, i was denied cerclage unless things become worse based on my history of pprom but ill be getting weekly scans and monitored more closely because i put up a big stink! Yay finally feel like something is going right!

That is great news hun! I hope that if the cerclage is needed they give it to you and that you have a H&H 9 months!

Kaitlin so glad you are getting the care you need!

I am feeling much better today, and the bleeding is much less. So I'm feeling less worried! Still no biopsy results, but I'll keep calling.

Sorry about the bleeding! Big hugs to you hun! I hope it goes away and that it isn't anything serious!

I just started having spotting lastnight, and it made me nervous, but thankfully today it has lighted up!! I had it early with my first pregnancy also so I understand how scary it is!! Fingers crossed that it stops for the both of us!!!

 

[Kat5200]

I have missed so much!! I guess I haven't been on for a while!! I had my MFM appt yesterday 26+2 cervix is holding well and my measurement was actually a tiny bit longer 2.6-2.8cm!! Baby has turned to head down position but isn't engaged or pushing hard on my cervix everything looks good so far... she measures in at 2lbs4oz.. I'll have to read back a few pages to catch up with everyone!!