Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[2016]

Hi ladies...so lovely to see you all supporting each other through difficult pregnancies.

I am on progesterone too but that was for low progesterone issues rather than for my cervix. I am supposed to stop next week - do you think this might cause a problem?
Having my first measurement done next Monday then every 4 weeks thereafter unless I am borderline/short like last time then they will make it more regular. I am just hoping against all hope I actually don't have IC and there will be no change or worry this time. Am having acupuncture and one of the needle placements is supposed to be for "holding" baby in. I do feel a lot better in myself than I did with DS so lets see...

 

[yellowyamyam]

Christiana - congratulations! Welcome baby Natalia. Hope she gets to go home really soon.

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I woke up at 7.40am for the toilet and 3 50pence blobs of clot came out. I know this is because I was sleeping but also means I've been bleeding non-stop throughout the night? Still quite a bit of blood when I wipe. Needed 3-4 tissues to clean (Sorry, TMI). It's not bright red when I wipe; it's more pale red like blood + water. I am freaking out slightly because I really don't know how much blood is too much?

I can't call my GP; only can go straight to the A&E which we aren't fans of. I doubt they will do anything for me.

I *think* I can feel very mild/subtle period cramp like but that can be in my head. I know it is normal to spot/bleed after cerclage but from to have barely anything after the cerclage to this bleeding?

 

[millieboo1111]

Hey ladies!!! I guess that was it for me!!! 6 pm i went to get my son s gift (2 on the 18/05) and i got a really sharp pain. I thought natalia was trying to turn as the pain lasted for about half an hour. Went home to receive our guests but as they kept coming i kept feeling worse. So i called the doc who said she was probably trying to turn but advised to meet him at the hospital just in case. Left my house at 7.. By 7:30 contractions were coming two minutes apart and baby was still feet down. So my gorgeous natalia was born by c section at 9:10pm weighting 2180g! She s in the monitoring unit so i havent been able to see her except through pictures but the doc said if everything remains stable she ll be out tomorrow night! Cant wait to hold her and kiss her!!
I m in pretty much a lot of pain right now and cant sleep but i dont care! Thank you so much ladies for being there for me and supporting medir so long! I will get back to you as soon as things have eased off!! Again thank you and i guess i wish a happy and healthy remaining to all preggos!!!

oh my goodness congratulations honey!!! im crying with joy into my knitting here lol just thinking how strong youve been and what a beautiful name "Natalia" for a miracle little bundle. Im so very pleased for you, great weight, healthy baby girl. what wonderful saturday morning news...All love and prayers to you and all your family at this very exciting time. Well done

Yellow Also i would say either call triage or your OB could be something and nothing but best to get it checked

xxxx ellie xxxxxx

 

[millieboo1111]

Christiana - congratulations! Welcome baby Natalia. Hope she gets to go home really soon.

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I woke up at 7.40am for the toilet and 3 50pence blobs of clot came out. I know this is because I was sleeping but also means I've been bleeding non-stop throughout the night? Still quite a bit of blood when I wipe. Needed 3-4 tissues to clean (Sorry, TMI). It's not bright red when I wipe; it's more pale red like blood + water. I am freaking out slightly because I really don't know how much blood is too much?

I can't call my GP; only can go straight to the A&E which we aren't fans of. I doubt they will do anything for me.

I *think* I can feel very mild/subtle period cramp like but that can be in my head. I know it is normal to spot/bleed after cerclage but from to have barely anything after the cerclage to this bleeding?

Sorry honey i just read your last post...if i were you i would google EARLY PREGNANCY UNIT in your area i didnt even know these existed until my MIL told me and i found one very near by it was like A&E but for upto 18 wks gest. they were amazing with me i went twice with bleeding and worry and both time scanned me, checked me ect I think this could be your best bet other than to just turning up at maternity triage.

 

[Keliann]

Hi Ladies,
I am new to this forum, I found you all after a google search on Incompetent Cervix, I am expecting baby number 4, and am 25 weeks and 1 day, its been a rough road to get here, i have a latge subchoronic hematoma which bled from 13 weeks till 18 weeks, heavily. At my 19 week scan they gave us only a 30% chance of carrying baby till 24 weeks ( viability) which was enough to frighten me into bedrest at home for the last 4 weeks, I have previously had 2 preemies due to preterm dilation of my cervix. We made it till 24 weeks and 2 days this time before I started to experience alot of extra pressure and worrying discharge, I called my OB and she checked me and said my cervix had started to change, and she wanted to refer me to another hospital for a stitch. At 19 weeks my cervix was closed and 3 cms long, and on Monday (24+3weeks) this week it had shortened to 2.2, I was then transferred to a larger specialist hospital, and on Tuesday night I had a cervical stitch put in, in an attempt to buy baby and I some more time. I am now 25 plus 1 weeks and when te surgeon got in to do my stitch he said I was a cm dialated and had only about 1.5 cms of cervix left, so he got the stitch in as far up as he could and has put me on strict hospital bed rest untill at least 28 weeks, I am allowed up to shower every other day and to use the bathroom, but otherwise I am in bed.
I am so scared that something will go wrong, we have had the steroid injections now for our little mans lungs and also I am on progesterone suppositories to try to support my cervix, but they still are not sure how long we can get, we are anxiously awaiting a scan next week to see how my body has reacted to the stitch and how much cervix I have left, praying for at least 1.5-2 cms, but I have the most unbeleivable amount of pressure there and I keep getting these stabbing pains as well they have me on 6 hourly nifedipine to help control the contractions but even with those I am still getting quite a few quite painful tightenings,
I guess I am just looking for advice and information from others who have been thru this, what can I expect over the next few weeks? Is there a chance baby could carry to term now? Or close?

 

[JJEE]

Congratulations Chistiana! I am so pleased for you, I hope the soreness wears off soon, and how lovely you get to Natalia home tomorrow..I hope you will be able to post some pictures for us to see her!

Hi Yellowyamyam..I also bled more than 'spotting' after my stitch..I hadn't bled in the first 24hours after having it done, and then like you each time I went to the toilet it almost poured out of me..bright red watery blood, it eventually stopped after a week. I hope it stops for you soon, it is so worrying seeing that amount of blood coming out.

I hope everybody else is well,

Lizzie..I googled ligament pain after you suggested this could be the cause of my pain, and I absolutely agree..You are a genius!! Thankyou.

xxxx

 

[JJEE]

Hi kelliann,

Welcome to the thread, I am so sorry you are having a tough time.. I am in no way knowledgeable enough to help you with your post, but there are so many ladies on here who will be able to give you the best advice.

Lots of love. xx

 

[yellowyamyam]

admitted into hospital. dont know where is blood from but its full on like period flow now. suspect i am miscarrying at the moment but not sure. just have to wait and see if bleeding slows down. stitch is still intact but couldnt measure cervix length because too much blood.

 

[JJEE]

Oh no Yellowyamyam

I really hope that isn't the case! I will be thinking of you. xx

 

[millieboo1111]

admitted into hospital. dont know where is blood from but its full on like period flow now. suspect i am miscarrying at the moment but not sure. just have to wait and see if bleeding slows down. stitch is still intact but couldnt measure cervix length because too much blood.

Your in my prayers tonight honey, I really hope its not what you suspect

 

[pinkladyangel]

Hi everyone...

I was wondering what anyone recommends for constipation while on bedrest. Between the bedrest, nifedipine, hormones, and prenatals (when I rarely take them) I get constipated and have a lot of uncomfortable pressure down there and contractions.


Anyone do any special exercises while lying down maybe. I take a stool softener sometimes, but not everyday. I also eat a container of yogurt now every morning.

I really want to get back on the prenatal, but it's the only one I can slack up on out of my "problems".

Hi there Van
I'm not on bedrest but I have stitch in place and suffer constipation. I've been taking 15ml lactulose twice a day and one sachet of fybogel everyday too. This was on instruction from my GP.
Hope this helps.
xx

 

[pinkladyangel]

Huge congratulations Christiana. It's been a long journey for you and your posts have been a huge inspiration for lots of us ladies. Hope to see pics of your little lady soon. xxxx

Yellowyamyam you are in my thoughts hunni. Lots of positive vibes being sent your way. xxx

 

[millieboo1111]

Hi Ladies,
I am new to this forum, I found you all after a google search on Incompetent Cervix, I am expecting baby number 4, and am 25 weeks and 1 day, its been a rough road to get here, i have a latge subchoronic hematoma which bled from 13 weeks till 18 weeks, heavily. At my 19 week scan they gave us only a 30% chance of carrying baby till 24 weeks ( viability) which was enough to frighten me into bedrest at home for the last 4 weeks, I have previously had 2 preemies due to preterm dilation of my cervix. We made it till 24 weeks and 2 days this time before I started to experience alot of extra pressure and worrying discharge, I called my OB and she checked me and said my cervix had started to change, and she wanted to refer me to another hospital for a stitch. At 19 weeks my cervix was closed and 3 cms long, and on Monday (24+3weeks) this week it had shortened to 2.2, I was then transferred to a larger specialist hospital, and on Tuesday night I had a cervical stitch put in, in an attempt to buy baby and I some more time. I am now 25 plus 1 weeks and when te surgeon got in to do my stitch he said I was a cm dialated and had only about 1.5 cms of cervix left, so he got the stitch in as far up as he could and has put me on strict hospital bed rest untill at least 28 weeks, I am allowed up to shower every other day and to use the bathroom, but otherwise I am in bed.
I am so scared that something will go wrong, we have had the steroid injections now for our little mans lungs and also I am on progesterone suppositories to try to support my cervix, but they still are not sure how long we can get, we are anxiously awaiting a scan next week to see how my body has reacted to the stitch and how much cervix I have left, praying for at least 1.5-2 cms, but I have the most unbeleivable amount of pressure there and I keep getting these stabbing pains as well they have me on 6 hourly nifedipine to help control the contractions but even with those I am still getting quite a few quite painful tightenings,
I guess I am just looking for advice and information from others who have been thru this, what can I expect over the next few weeks? Is there a chance baby could carry to term now? Or close?

Welcome Kelliann, im so sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it. Unfortunately i cant give any medical advice on your particular situation but what i will say is with bed rest and the advice ive had from other ladies on this thread with much more experience than me your body can do amazing miraculous things.

On bed rest alone, (just as you are doing)over 2 weeks my cervix grew from 1cm to 2.7cm and the internal cervix started to close!! I felt alot more comfortable and in a lot less pain after being on bed rest for a week taking the weight of it makes such a difference. Stay hopeful xx

i keep you, your little man and family in my prayers

 

[ChovieGirl]

Hi to all!

I found this forum yesterday and it has really helped me to read what everyone else has gone through and is going through.

I had a miscarriage a couple years ago at 21 weeks from IC and had a McDonald cerclage placed last Monday for preventative measures; however, when I went for my follow up appointment on Friday, my cervix was already funneling on top, all the way down to the stitch! Dr said that cervix still looks okay below the stitch, but it is still a little short (cannot remember what the measurement actually was). I am 15 weeks, 2 days and I am worried since it is still early and I have already funneled to the stitch. Has anyone had this happen just as early?

Also, I noticed in the past couple of days, that my belly doesn't seem quite as pregnant looking as it was. I am hoping that maybe it was just some bloating that went away. The baby looked okay when I went to my Friday check up, but I am worried that something has happened since then. To add to my worries, I was feeling pressure in my lower pelvic area, almost all day yesterday, but it doesn't feel as bad today. Not sure if it is just from laying around so much, possibly constipation (sorry tmi) or something actually wrong. I have not had any bleeding or any cramping.

My doctor has put me on bed rest and I am only able to get up to grab a bite to eat or go to the bathroom, etc. Not able to work, which adds even more to the stress. This is really hard to adjust to as I am sure you are all aware.

I would be grateful for any input that you ladies have. I am trying to stay positive, but it is so hard to when I have already had 2 miscarriages.

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[yellowyamyam]

lost the battle. water bag popped at 1pm. kept telling nurses midwives doctor that i thought my cramps were contractions. they just gave me painkillers and didnt look into it. i had the cramps right after i was admitted. about 24hrs later, its all over.

 

[chistiana]

Ow yellow... I am soo soo sorry babe...i havent been able to write in the hospital, but i have been reading and was so thinking and praying for you hun..i m deeply sorry and dont kbow what else to say. It sounds like a cruel joke. All my thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[snflwrgrl9]

i am so glad I found this thread. I am currently 28w 5d. I have been on hospital bedrest for almost 6 weeks now. Definitely getting cabin fever and would prefer to be home. But doing this for my littl guy.

I went for my 20 week gender scan and they did an internal ultrasound and found that my cervix was already down to 1.7 cm. They followed up at 21 weeks, It was less than 1cm. Then I went to my OB at 23 weeks and found that there was no more cervix to even measure and I was 1cm dialated. It was too late for any stitch. I was put on progesterone suppositorie at 20 weeks. Sent to the hospital at 23 weeks. At 24 weeks I was given steroid shots and then switch to weekly injections for progesterone. they didnt want me to insert the suppositories any more. I am monitored for contractions and babys heart beat twice a day. I have had a few contracions here and there, but have subsided with water and laying on my side. Praying to carry to term, atleast 36 weeks. would like to go home for bedrest within the next couple of weeks.

Good luck to all of you ladies. There is alot of hope out here and this forum shows it!

 

[book.fish2011]

Yellow, am so sorry sweetheart . Heartbroken for you.

 

[Currituckgirl]

I know I am pretty new to this forum, but I want to offer my condolences to you Yellow. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Words are often hard to find in a time like this, and I am sorry seems to be the most fitting. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[JJEE]

Yellowyamyam,

I am so very very sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family. Lots of love. xx