Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Tink_0123]

Prayer, sorry things didnt go as planned. Dr's just want to monitor her a couple more days to ensure that when she is sent home she will not have to come back, just think of it in that perspective. I do hope she doesnt have anymore episodes and gets to go home in 3 days.. Thinking of both of u

Hope, 2 weeks till stitch removal.. Thats amazing.. Ive read on here in previous posts that for a Mcdonald stitch removal they dont use anesthetic since its not as complex as a Shirodkar.

Agi, 37 weeks tomorrow.. Yay!

Tlm, congrats on 28 weeks!!

Day, great weight on those boys.. Keep up the good work !!

 

[Agiboma]

@day congrats on 26 weeks
@tlm way to go 28 weeks IC is suppose not to be an issue from this point
@prayerful you may not like what im gonna say, but these NICU people know what they are doing, we also had many setbacks with discharge and it was all so frustrating in hindsight im glad they delayed it because once we went home we where super sound and set up for success, once we left we never looked back. hang in their she will be home soon

 

[DAYDAY24]

Ladies I have had diarrhea all day kinda scared know its a sign of labor

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Ladies I have had diarrhea all day kinda scared know its a sign of labor

Dayday try to stay hydrated until it passes... Gatorade or fruit juices and water. If it doesn't subside by tomorrow, call your dr. If cramping starts or leaking of fluids start go straight to l and d. I think it's probably something u ate. Try to relax .. Hugs***

 

[DAYDAY24]

Thanks prayer.both of my boys are head down if. I do go into labor before full term could I have a vaginal delivery ? When I first got here they talking about c-section

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Thanks prayer.both of my boys are head down if. I do go into labor before full term could I have a vaginal delivery ? When I first got here they talking about c-section

Even if they are head down, sometimes it depends on the baby as to whether or not they will section you. For instance my first was head down and I had a section at 26 weeks because labor would have been too stressful for her. Either way, you'll get your babies to you and safe is the best way. I had 2 sections and initially it's bothersome but when you see those babies, all is worth it .

 

[Agiboma]

IM TERMMMMMM, wow never thought the day would come after having my son at 25 weeks its possible to make it to term, jst wanted to share this great day so everyone can stay encouraged

 

[Agiboma]

Thanks prayer.both of my boys are head down if. I do go into labor before full term could I have a vaginal delivery ? When I first got here they talking about c-section

I think a vaginal delivery would depend on the gestational age you go into labor at, for example now the babies are still small they would probably do a csection because its less stressful on the baby and will give the best chance of sucess after delivery

 

[Hope2302]

Wow agi! Awesome. Congrats on reaching term, I am so pleased and happy for you.x

 

[Tink_0123]

Agi, huge congrats on reaching term!! I know u must b over the moon with happiness! What an accomplishment I'm beyond happy for u hun!

 

[chocolatecat]

Congrats Agi!! So exciting!

@day - hope you're starting to feel better. I'm crossing my fingers it's just something you ate.

@tlm forgot to say congrats on 28 weeks!

I'm on the 24 week count down now, sooooo anxious all of a sudden. Time has really slowed down, and I'm desperate to get to Monday and get the steroids on board. I had been feeling fine, but yesterday I was getting more and more uncomfortable, including that horrible feeling of needing a poo, but not needing one. It's passed today, and I feel less bloated and achey, but so scared I'm going to go into labour before she even has a chance. Can't believe I've been so calm so far, and now I'm starting to fall to pieces!

 

[lizziedripping]

Ladies I have had diarrhea all day kinda scared know its a sign of labor

It can be Day, but is usually accompanied by a whole host of other symptoms too. With the twins I had very loose bowels (tmi) for weeks and weeks, it just wasn't normal throughout, and was probably because my intestines were so squished up high! It made me fearful too, but all I remember is that with my first labour the diarrhoea came part way through established labour and I felt generally fluey and unwell. If you are otherwise ok, with no additional symptoms then I'd say this is something and nothing

 

[Agiboma]

@hope and tink you guys are next, to celebrate i dont know whether to buy a bouncing ball or dance Azonto

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi Ladies

Hope you're all doing well

I have read this thread from the very beginning and everyone seems so friendly and helpful

I had a cone biopsy 18 months ago and had my first cervial measurement today (16 wks +1 day).

Its measuring 3.7cm...The doctor assured me that this is fine, but the dreaded google tells me its on the short side?

I will be having scans every 2 weeks to monitor, but wondered if anyone else had this measurement at 16 weeks? Is this normal?

Thanks xx

Hi Meeky, welcome to the thread

IC after cervical surgery is slightly different in that a surgically shorter cervix does not necessarily mean it will be weak and fail during pregnancy. You cl is actually fine, especially if it is strong and firmly closed - when length is less relevent. My cervix for example was around 5 in length, but completely weak and atonal which meant it would likely shorten rapidly and early in pregnancy.

What counts for you now is that your cervix maintains that length in these early weeks. If it does, then its probable that it will hold throughout and only begin to shorten naturally as you reach the early 30s - as is the case with all pregnant women. Occasionally the removal of some cervix weakens it (as can a prior d&c) and it is this which causes an issue, not the new shorter length. As your cervix does shorten normally throughout pregnancy, you have less length to play with as it were, but this again isn't really an issue because you have a decent length to begin with (bearing in mind that most women only have an average length of 4 anyway). Hard as it is, try not to worry. They're monitoring you which is the main thing, and the chances are this won't become a problem anyway xx

 

[lizziedripping]

hello everyone
@ prayerful, Missy is a strong girl and you will have her at home soon. hang in there hun.
@meeky welcome, just make sure they keep closely monitoring.

I have a question my ob told me to keep an eye on any pressure on the cervix, when I lay down the pressure continues, not huge but enough to feel it. last week he had explained that since the baby's head was down there, that was probably the pressure I've felt. so how would I know that the pressure is due the baby's position and not anything else? I'm 28 weeks today and it does feel the baby's head is down there, have no secretions or pain . but wanted to make sure the pressure when I'm laying down is part of IC. hope I'm making sense, I just wish I had a camera in there so I can see what's going on. thanks for any input as always, hugs

Hi tlm - I had the pressure too, more so when I moved around but it never really left me. It's actually normal for all pregnant women to feel this pressure and is more likely to do with your pelvic organs being displaced than your cervix - still, its terrifying for us IC ladies The pressure by itself is not really cause for concern unless its accompanied by any unusual discharge, regular tightenings/pains or bleeding. Now you're 28wks this is totally normal and with each passing week less likely cervix related hun. Don't underestimate the power of the stitch lol, it really would take much more than a babies' head to tear through it now. Hope that helps xxx

 

[lizziedripping]

It's a great and unbelievable feeling isn't it Agi? 37wks 12wks ago sounded like an impossible dream, so when you get there it's literally a dream come true Love these success stories, it gives so much hope to the ladies still in the twenties

 

[TLM21]

hi everyone
Lizzie thanks for your insight like always, XO

congratulations Agi big party today, hugs
chocolate almost at 24, that's fantastic!
XO everunify

 

[lizziedripping]

Prayer - of course you want that little cherub in your arms at home hun, I remember that feeling so well After weeks of praying and hoping those last few weeks of anticipation then disappointment are crushing. Hang in there my lovely

 

[lizziedripping]

Hey TLM - answer above honey, think we were posting at the same time xxx

 

[lizziedripping]

Btw tlm - you're funneled, and that by itself will defintely cause that pressure sensation