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[jenny25]

Amanda they can fit a cerclage which keeps the cervix closed until birth was this mentioned too you xxx

 

[heart tree]

Heart - I am so sorry you have something like that to worry about. I am glad that baby girl is doing well though. I hope that having your mum here can mean that you have someone to take care of you for a bit in the waiting time. That does seem like a long time to make you wait. Did they start you on progesterone in the mean time? I am so sorry you have to worry, but I have a couple of friends who have had this issue but both babies were born at almost term and a week LATE. They were both on bed rest for months, but it worked and their little ones are just perfect. I think the key is early detection, so I am sure that the doctors will move swiftly if anything changes.

Thinking of you friend x

Thanks Croy. They weren't concerned at this point. They said since my last scan 3 weeks ago, my cervix got a tiny bit shorter (they didn't tell me numbers) but that could also be the way they measured. It might just be stable at this length, so waiting 2 weeks is normal. Since I didn't talk to my doctor, they couldn't give me a protocol. I'm going to insist on progesterone when I see her this Friday. I read a report that progesterone helped prevent 45% of preterm births due to short cervix's, and mine isn't even in the danger zone at this point. I have a prescription to fill for progesterone, so if for some reason my doctor won't prescribe it, I'm going to start it anyway.

Amanda they can fit a cerclage which keeps the cervix closed until birth was this mentioned too you xxx

Jen, the cerclage is controversial as it can cause infection, contractions and preterm labor. They only do it as a last ditch effort in a case like mine. And after 24 weeks they can't do it. For women with a history of preterm births, they will do a cerclage between 13-16 weeks as it is much safer. I'd rather avoid this procedure if at all possible. Progesterone and bedrest sound better.

I can't wait for my husband to come home. He'll be home on Thursday. My mom leaves tomorrow night. I'll have one day alone on Wednesday. Luckily I have a sewing project to keep me busy.

I made my announcement on FB as a way to stay positive.

This is what I wrote:

After 4 pregnancy losses and years of grieving and heartache, I think I’m finally feeling brave enough to announce that Tim and I are expecting a baby girl at the beginning of August. We’re over half way there and everything is looking great. We are feeling very grateful and blessed by this little being. We’ve waited a long time for her.

 

[jenny25]

Hun everything will be ok I know it will I'm pretty sure the cervix can change in length ie get longer and that too xxx

Im having a rotten sleep waking every two hours xx

 

[heart tree]

Thanks Jen. I know it's not the end of the world. I'm trying to stay positive. And I'm reading a LOT of good research showing that if caught early, progesterone is very helpful.

I knew there was a hidden reason I didn't want to go off that drug!

Sorry you are sleeping so crappy. Welcome to pregnancy!

 

[justwaiting]

Heart I'm sorry you have this worry. It's great they have been checking it and are being vigilant. I heard it can also be the way baby is at the time can change the measurement slighty. Your in good hands hun and I'm sure all will be ok!

 

[jenny25]

Aww hun I'm worried I've had a pre term birth and I've stepped my progesterone down too one a day i do have some too back me up with tho xxx

 

[heart tree]

Jen, was your preterm because of an incompetent cervix? I think the progesterone is specific for that issue. The best time to check your cervix is from 16 weeks on, but you should ask to get it checked sooner than later just in case.

 

[jenny25]

I dont know Hun I was never given a reason for my preterm labour when I had Paul I started getting labour pains on the Tuesday morning and some of my show came away thus by thus eve my heart rate and bp was really high and it was discovered that I had an infection called chorioamanitis sp its where my waters were leaking and I had gotten an infection in my womb an for that reason I had too deliver xxx

 

[Neversaynever]

Heart...glad you still have a girlie and she is healthy I am glad they are keeping an eye on you with the cervix..I am positive you will be ok...have the faith

I am still reading girls...work has now blocked BnB so I am limited as to how often I can post now dues to time

and stuff all round

Xxx

 

[jenny25]

Omg how dare they block bnb that's bad of them hun xx

 

[petitpas]

Heart, I'm sorry to hear they worried you
On the bright side, you are not in the worry zone! I had my cervix checked at 18 weeks and it was 2.8 if I remember correctly. My consultant thought that was perfect.
Even if you were 2.4 you'd only just he in the worry zone. I have a feeling you'll turn up to your next appointment and be fine.
And if I'm wrong, think of all the sewing you'll be able to do whilst on bedrest!
My mum was on strict bedrest for three whole pregnancies and we have the carpets to prove it

Oh, and your announcement was beautiful! I was too chicken (too impatient) to announce about my losses but I plan on coming out during baby loss awareness week later this year.
What kind of response have you had so far?

 

[petitpas]

OMG, never, you've been caught!

 

[Neversaynever]

Miserable ass wipes that they are..might go and speak to one of the techies and ask him for a special treatment

Your bump is PERFECT

XxX

 

[petitpas]

I bet the IT guys do regular checks on the most used websites... hotmail... gmail... eBay... babyandwhat? We're not having any of that!

 

[Neversaynever]

Was meant to ahve also said about your FB announcement...perfect

Pip...

My FB announcement was well received too...I'll see if I can find it and copy it here if you don't mind....

XxX

 

[Neversaynever]

Ebay..hotmail and the most risiculus sites are banned almost swore then and I am not in my own journal

XxX

 

[Neversaynever]

My FB announcement....

Never in a million years would I have imagined the last 12 months would be so emotionally difficult. You all know that we lost our first baby in February of last year...we then went on to lose another in August and then a third in November.
Miscarriage has become such a taboo subject but because of what we have been through...I will always try to be senstivie to people as you truly never know or understand what goes on behind closed doors unless you have walked that heartbreaking journey yourself.
So many people take for granted being able to freely post the pregnancy announcements whilst so many others struggle to get to that point...today..OH and I are grateful and blessed to announce that we are 16 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby.
A baby that is conceived after the loss of a previous baby is sometimes called a Rainbow Baby. The idea is that the baby is like a rainbow after a storm. "Rainbow Babies" is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover, but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy, and hope.
I couldn't have got through this last 12 months without such amazing support from some very special people.

XxX

 

[bumpyplease]

morning ladies,

heart and never both of your FB announcements were lovely, they really moved me.

Heart im so sorry the scan has now worried you. great news that you are still having a beautiful girly and that she is perfect, and although worrying im glad they have found it early and are looking after you. Fingers crossed progesterone will sort it for you and i hope your next appointment goes well.

still no sign of Lou - thinking of you sweetie, hope everything is going well

xx

 

[daviess3]

Morning ladies, how is everyone heart pleased all was good, I'm positive about ur cervix my lovely, I know you will worry about ur cervix but ur doing everything right! A friend of mine had a short cervix sge couldn't exercise or have sex an she went into labour at 37 weeks an her lil boy Jimi is perfect gorgeous in fact he weighed about 6lb so nice an healthy an labour was less of a struggle!! X

Never that's shocking they have banned it!! I would b so pissed off! Lol! I try not to go on it at work as they would all no its me! But I can if necessary like yesterday when I wanted to check on Lou!

Lou hope all is well an Ethan is here!!! An gorgeous? X

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

Good morning lovelies! the sun in shining