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Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour
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klabro
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I just get the shot once a week, but I haven't noticed really any side effects. I do feel like I might get a little emotional the second day after a shot, but that could also just be the relief because my shots coincide with my cervical length checks haha. I have heard of it giving people headaches though!
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I've got my stitch booked in for the 20th of December, has anyone managed to carry twins to a safe gestation with a shirokah? (I think that's how it's spelt)
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I have read so many stories of women carrying twins to term with a shirodkar stitch. Try the forums keep em cookin, and baby center incompetent cervix. I've read countless success stories. The key is finding MFM's or OB's that will do it when you are pregnant with twins, that is the hard part because so many wont.
I definitely think there's hope to carry to a safe gestation i was reading on keepemcooking.com about a woman with triplets who carried to 35weeks with a stitch and a few other success stories. It can definitely be done you just need to make sure to keep as little pressure on your cervix as possible!
That's a great length! My doctor has opted to wait till 24weeks for a scan saying there really isn't much that can be done
i have another appointment tomorrow were im going to push for a piece of mind scan.Oooh another thing i wanted to ask everyone on progesterone is do you get really messed up dreams just like really weird dreams? I literally dreamt i was coming in and out doors chasing the mad hatter this isn't the first really odd dream I've had since starting progesterone lol
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I've had some pretty out there dreams, don't know if it is the progesterone or if its just strange pregnancy dreams. They have definitely been vivid though.
As far as what I have been doing, I've honestly just been taking it easy whenever I can and trying to drink plenty of water. I still take my DD to almost all of her weekly activities which is 1-2 different things a day. I cook meals but try to limit the time I'm up and active when cooking or cleaning to less than 30 minutes. Mostly I'm just resting on the couch whenever I get a chance. My husband has been doing the grocery shopping and I only go out to the store 1-2 times a week for no more than 20-30 minutes and just to grab a few things not a full on grocery trip.
If I were you I would definitely push for a piece of mind scan, I don't think that hurts anything and they should do that for anyone in this situation. There are things they can do so it is really frustrating that they tell you otherwise. A scan takes a few minutes and if it helps give you a piece of mind then I think they should do it.
As far as what I have been doing, I've honestly just been taking it easy whenever I can and trying to drink plenty of water. I still take my DD to almost all of her weekly activities which is 1-2 different things a day. I cook meals but try to limit the time I'm up and active when cooking or cleaning to less than 30 minutes. Mostly I'm just resting on the couch whenever I get a chance. My husband has been doing the grocery shopping and I only go out to the store 1-2 times a week for no more than 20-30 minutes and just to grab a few things not a full on grocery trip.
If I were you I would definitely push for a piece of mind scan, I don't think that hurts anything and they should do that for anyone in this situation. There are things they can do so it is really frustrating that they tell you otherwise. A scan takes a few minutes and if it helps give you a piece of mind then I think they should do it.
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Thank you ladies, I'll go have a look at those sites, I'm willing to do anything to get these babies to term.
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Great length! How are you doing? Is reaching the week of your previous loss emotional for you?
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Thank you. To put it mildly I'm pretty emotional and anxious. It was a bittersweet day for me because I am officially past the point of my loss so that feels pretty good, but at the same time the anxiety didn't really go away. I'm still nervous about my length and what will happen next week. Trying to have faith that if there are any changes they will catch them. These weeks leading up to week 24 are just so difficult. I am glad to hear that you have your cerclage scheduled! I bet it will feel great to get that done and be moving on to the next step!
I'm glad to see everyone is doing well!! Klabro your length is great!! I've been under 2.5 since 20 weeks, I just hit 28 weeks today yay!! Third trimester!! I had a regular OB appt today he said my cervix feels the same as the last 2 times he's checked. I am scheduled for my last transvaginal ultrasound this Friday I'm hoping everything is still holding strong! I've been having so many Braxton hicks contractions today I am a bit worried, I went into preterm labor with my first around 30 weeks they stopped it and I continued until 37+4 days. I hope I don't relive that again. I've been moving around much more I slowly strted doing more at 24 weeks and now I'd say I'm on very very modified rest. I have my baby shower in 3.5 weeks and I'm just hoping I can hold on well past then! Fx'd
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Katlin sorry about the scare! If it's not too uncomfortable try sleeping with your pelvis a little elevated to give your cervix a rest!
Klabro that's a good length! It seems it's pretty stable!
Kat congratulations for reaching this great milestone. 28 weeks was THE milestone for me!
Tcinks I m sure it will all go very smoothly, will keep you in my thoughts!
Klabro that's a good length! It seems it's pretty stable!
Kat congratulations for reaching this great milestone. 28 weeks was THE milestone for me!
Tcinks I m sure it will all go very smoothly, will keep you in my thoughts!
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Okay this might be a TMI post but I'm hoping someone can relate!
So obviously we haven't been having sex since I found out I was pregnant, just too nervous. Doctor never said we couldn't, we just decided it would be best. Well obviously that's hard. And we figured once I get my cerclage we definitely wouldn't be able to, so we might as well do what we can now. Well we didn't actually have sex, but I did orgasm
Everything was fine afterwards. I'd say that was a week ago. Well today I had an orgasm in my sleep! 
I woke up right away and could feel blood flowing down. It wasn't a ton, but enough to freak me out, and it was bright red. I had spotting in all my other pregnancies but hadn't in this one so I just thought I wouldn't and it was so comforting. Now I'm just so worried. I hope baby is okay. 
please someone tell me there's nothing to worry about!
So obviously we haven't been having sex since I found out I was pregnant, just too nervous. Doctor never said we couldn't, we just decided it would be best. Well obviously that's hard. And we figured once I get my cerclage we definitely wouldn't be able to, so we might as well do what we can now. Well we didn't actually have sex, but I did orgasm
Everything was fine afterwards. I'd say that was a week ago. Well today I had an orgasm in my sleep! I woke up right away and could feel blood flowing down. It wasn't a ton, but enough to freak me out, and it was bright red. I had spotting in all my other pregnancies but hadn't in this one so I just thought I wouldn't and it was so comforting. Now I'm just so worried. I hope baby is okay. please someone tell me there's nothing to worry about!
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Tcinks-the bleeding could have just been from the sudden increase of bloodflow causing sensitivity on your cervix. Orgasms cause uterine contractions and increased blood flow(normally harmless, just some of us have more sensitive cervixes IC related or not). Happened to me in my pregnancy with my DD and I got checked and my OB told me all of this.
Tcinks I agree 100% with klabro. Could have just been the O agitating your cervix. I'd still call in to get checked just to ease your mind.
Yesterday was my very last transvaginal ultrasound to check my cervix I was 28+3. Measurement was 2.5cm. That has been my length since 20w. So it's very stable. 10 days away from 30 weeks!! I am scheduled for cerclage removal on 1/10 at 36 weeks, unless I go into labor before hand. I will continue to be manually examined by my regular OB until 34 weeks only because of my history. But all is well and I got the ok to resume normalish activities... still no lifting heavy or jogging but I feel so relieved!
Yesterday was my very last transvaginal ultrasound to check my cervix I was 28+3. Measurement was 2.5cm. That has been my length since 20w. So it's very stable. 10 days away from 30 weeks!! I am scheduled for cerclage removal on 1/10 at 36 weeks, unless I go into labor before hand. I will continue to be manually examined by my regular OB until 34 weeks only because of my history. But all is well and I got the ok to resume normalish activities... still no lifting heavy or jogging but I feel so relieved!
