Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[pinkladyangel]

Thanks you guys. Think I'd more or less made my mind up but it's so much better when you hear it from ladies that have been through it.

Heychickie - I've been following your posts and its through that and a few others that helped make the decision easier. I cried lots reading about your little angel and his fight. I keep telling myself that Rubie is no longer suffering in pain and that she's now watching over us. There's only so long that their tiny bodies can fight for and Rubie certainly did that.
XXX

 

[LaRockera]

Kate- I think you'll be fine, hon. I too had my fair share of worries when I thought I was overdoing it and then felt K.O. Just get some rest to recharge your batteries.

 

[x-amy-x]

24 weeks for us! in hospital though with bleeding and have lost bits of thread looks like something wrong with my cerclage

 

[kateqpr]

Oh Amy, poor you.

Are you being kept in hospital now? Hopefully it's just the loose end of your stitch that has come away as your cervix was nice and long last appointment wasnt it?

Keep me posted. Have insomnia tonight so shall keep an eye on this thread and send positive thoughts! Am sure you'll be ok x

 

[x-amy-x]

am hospital tonight. can't sleep keep having tightening. not really painful but scary all same. speculum shows my cervix is closed but doesn't really make me feel any better knowing how quickly things happened with darcie

 

[ekt]

Help! So scAred I was just in hospital for the past 8 days with ptl doctor put me On indomethidine until 30 weeks I'm 27 now. I have read so many horror stories about this drug that I am a mess! I was on pericardia before but that didn't stop my contractions... Anyone know anything about indomethidine and taking it long term? I am taking 50m 4 times a day any advice will be appreciated l

Hello! I was on indomethicin (spelling?) with my previous pregnancy for about 4 weeks; I have been on it w/ this pregnancy since 23 weeks. I did not have any trouble with it during my previous pregnancy and noticed that it was stronger than precardia or any or the other PTL drugs I took. I'm on the med 4 times a day for two days in a row and then I take a day off of meds.

 

[kateqpr]

Keep strong Amy. Let us know how you're doing. Hopefully your cervix is still long and things will have settled down by now x x

 

[kateqpr]

For the last day my stitch has got more and more painful. It feels like a sharp needle is stuck in my cervix and abdomen. A bit like shortly after I got the stitch placed. It seems worse when my bladder is full.

I'm starting to feel really worried as its very uncomfortable. Have taken pain killers and will call the hospital in a bit.

Anyone else ever had this sort of pain?

 

[LaRockera]

Amy - stay strong hon, and let us know how it goes. Did they say how the stitch look? It should be clear on the u/s.

Kate- what you're experiencing may just be growing pains, stitch-unrelated. I had the pinching sensation too and was told by my midwife that the stitch actually softens up and you can't really feel it after a while. So fingers crossed, this may be just baby growing and putting extra pressure there.

 

[kateqpr]

Thanks Larockera! I've actually just had a big poo and feel a bit better.

How embarrassing....

 

[truthbtold]

Amy first congrats on reaching viabilty . The doctors should do everything possible to get you lo to full term or as close as possible. I hope everything works out well for you.

 

[LaRockera]

Thanks Larockera! I've actually just had a big poo and feel a bit better.

How embarrassing....

So glad to hear you're fine!

 

[kateqpr]

Okay, so turns out the poo hasn't cured all!

My stitch ( and deep inside my abdomen, so I imagine where my cervix feels like it meets my tummy, if that makes sense) feels really uncomfortable. A dull pain inside that twinges worse at certain angles.

Normal or not? I'm reluctant to go to triage as I'm at my ore term clinic first thing tomorrow morning anyway, but it just feels so uncomfortable in that localised area. No other symptoms though...

 

[cyn3angels]

EKt.

Wow I haven't found anyone else on the indomethicine for long term.when did you stop it?did they check your fluid and heart weekly? I am on it non stop...but taking a day off once in a while sounds smart...did the doctors tell you risk percentages of taking it?sorry so many questions but I can't seem to find out too much about this stuff....and like I said I don't think it's given long term to often.... Thanks so much

 

[mummy2be2012]

Hello ladies, hope i can join you. i went into premature labour at 29 weeks but they managed to stop it. I have now made it to 34 weeks which im very happy with but my cervix is shortening every week. I am now down to 1.7 cm and 2-3 cm dilated. Im finiding it all very confusing, am i going to labour or not? ive also been warned it will happen very quickly which has scared me. x

 

[ekt]

EKt.

Wow I haven't found anyone else on the indomethicine for long term.when did you stop it?did they check your fluid and heart weekly? I am on it non stop...but taking a day off once in a while sounds smart...did the doctors tell you risk percentages of taking it?sorry so many questions but I can't seem to find out too much about this stuff....and like I said I don't think it's given long term to often.... Thanks so much

I stopped at 33 weeks. My fluid was measured weekly, as was my cervical length and blood pressure. My dr says that I should not be on it without a break, therefore the two days on/one day off. My dr is a specialist in preterm labor and uses the drug all of the time. I didn't ask about percentages, so I can't be of any help with your concern there. I can tell you that my daughter from my previous pregnancy is a very healthy, happy, beautiful 18 month-old. The meds did not affect her health or intelligence at all. I will also tell you that she was born at 34 weeks, just a few days after I stopped taking the indomethicine. I was still taking procardia or maybe nifedipine (spelling?)- I can't remember which- but it wasn't strong enough without the indomethicine. My health was unaffected by the meds as well. Make sure to stay hydrated- 64 oz+ water a day- which helps with contractions and to increase blood flow, which keeps the meds from becoming stagnet in your system.

 

[ekt]

Hello ladies, hope i can join you. i went into premature labour at 29 weeks but they managed to stop it. I have now made it to 34 weeks which im very happy with but my cervix is shortening every week. I am now down to 1.7 cm and 2-3 cm dilated. Im finiding it all very confusing, am i going to labour or not? ive also been warned it will happen very quickly which has scared me. x

Congrats on making it to 34 weeks, that's wonderful!!! You will know when you are in labor- regular contractions will be the sign. My daughter was born at 34 weeks; my water broke, so that was my sign. If you aren't already, I would put yourself on bedrest; keep the pressure off of your cervix. Drink lots of water and lay on your left side as much as possible to increase blood flow to the uterus. If you notice your baby is not as active throughout the day, I would suggest you seek medical attention asap. Good luck!

 

[heychickie]

Hi all! Had a check again today, and my cervix is still looking great! I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow. Also got my c-section scheduled now for February 10th!

I hope everyone continues doing well as well!

 

[truthbtold]

Heychickie it would appear that you didnt need a cerclage this go round but its always better to be safe then sorry. My aunt had a similiar situation she lost her son at 26 weeks and her next pregnancy she had a preventive cerclage placed and her cervix never shortened, the next three pregnancies after that she didnt get a cerclage and carried to full term.

 

[kateqpr]

In triage waiting to see a doctor as the pain when I lie down has got worse. Thank god for IPhones ...