Short cervix at 21 weeks

[Currituckgirl]

Bram and Sevilla ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you ladies If you get time please post how your labor was... I love reading about other peoples experiences (or if you have it posted somewhere else let me know)

Mac ~ Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am sorry to hear your cervix is 19mm. Have they placed you on bed rest? Or progesterone? Ich is also 25 weeks.

 

[lch28]

Hi mac congrats on ur pregnancy I am 25 weeks and on mbr. Last length was 2.9 cm at 21 weeks and getting checked again at 28 weeks

 

[brambram]

Hi there
Omg I am soooooo exhausted ..l I just can't keep up!
Labour was quick and similar toCurri's it's unbelievable..

Had contractions all day - they were about 4 an hour but I discounted them for braxton hicks, as this has happened efore. At about 6pm they started to worry me - as they wouldn't ease up - but they were bare able. .. So i took a taxi to hospital as i was alone at home. As I waited in reception they became more intense and frequent - everY 5 minutes. Didn't get seen until around 8pm when they put me on monitor in a triage room - by this time I was crying for the pain. Around 9pm They removed my silicone ring as they said I was in labour - 2-3cm dilated. They asked me to move to private room and when I got up my waters broke and gushed all over the corridor as I walked to the room...had another 3 contractions on the way and had to stop because of pain. This was now around 10pm...and I was 8cm dilated and begging for epidural, but was told it was too late. 1 hour later, Jayda was born

 

[AllMacsNow]

That's a great story, Bram. I'm glad that things went so quickly for you!

I'm not *technically* on bed rest *yet*, although I have a feeling that if it is any worse at this next check in 2 weeks, I will be.
As for right now, I've been told not to lift anything heavier than a grocery bag, and 'when I can be off my feet, I should be'... but nothing more specific than that. And he definitely hasn't mentioned anything about progesterone or anything... so I'm at a loss... just kind of trying to take it easy without letting my whole house go to you know where in a hand-basket, lol.

 

[lch28]

so i had my 28 week scan today and dont know how to feel about it..

so since 21 weeks I have gone from 2.7 cm no funneling, to 1.3 cm all the way funneled to my stitch - and my water bag is on my stitch. they want to do another tvu in 2 weeks, and if the water bag has moved down more, will give me steroids. the doctor said that if the water bag doesn't move down anymore that i will most likely make it.. but if it does im at a great risk to go early.. he asked if i was having cramping and i said no (i honestly am not) but now feel like i should have said yes and maybe he would have given me the steroids today. what do you ladies think?? should i ask for them now?

 

[AllMacsNow]

I wish I knew. I'm so sorry this is happening to you.

Did they give you a reason for not doing the steroids now? That seems odd to me. You could always call and see if you could get more answers and see what they say about the possibility of doing them now, if it'll make you feel better. Goodness knows the stress is NOT what you need right now.

 

[lch28]

thanks hun.. it wasnt my doctor, he is in Paris.. he comes back Monday.. his office told me that hell call me as soon as he comes back to discuss the possibility of getting the steroids now, bc i dont wanna end up having my water break and not have had both doses.. im thankful that this is happenign when im past 24 weeks but I just wish my cervix remained stable. I dont want my little guy to be in the NICU..

 

[AllMacsNow]

That sounds promising. I'll cross my fingers that your Dr. will agree to the steroids when he gets back into town.

It's definitely a plus that you're past 24 weeks, but I totally understand your wanting him to hang in there as long as possible. It's still so early.

 

[lch28]

thank you. i just feel emotionally exhausted. I worried for the first 24 weeks, I lost Sophia at 23.. and then i felt like i could finally relax. now im worried again.

 

[AllMacsNow]

That's awful. Here's hoping that your doc calls early on in the day on Mon, and takes your fears into consideration.

 

[lch28]

well i actually just found out that steriods should be given at least 24 hours before the birth but no more then 1 week before because after a week it loses its effectiveness. maybe thats why they want to wait. omg. now im freaking out he thinks ill go into labor with in a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[AllMacsNow]

Wow. It sounds like they weren't very clear with you this morning, and someone needs to sit down with you and explain EXACTLY what they think is happening.

 

[calypso]

lch, I think you should ask for the steroids ASAP, at least two days before another tvu so you can have both shots. They don't hurt to have more than once. I had two sets, once at 23+6/24w, the other set the week I delivered. I am thinking since you have the stitch they need to do a risk assessment whether they want to remove the stitch (and possibly send you into labor, but normal delivery) or holding off on stitch removal, but if your water were to break without the stitch removal, you may need an emergency csec. My opinion would be to take the steroids and if stitch removal is suggested (because they think you will go IMO labor with it in otherwise) take it and request to be monitored in hospital with the foot of your bed higher than the head. Full term is always the goal, but sometimes an unattainable one for some of us. Be safe and good luck with everything. Please update us.

 

[lch28]

thanks for the response hun. i felt like the doctor barely talked to me, and my doctor is in Paris till Monday.. but i am going to call him asap Monday morning. I dont want to risk not having the steroids, having my water break and not being able to get them. Do you think that theres a good chance they will break, like really soon? i know thasts a hard question to answer , im just totally freaked out. im going to ask for the steroids on Monday when I call my doctor. My next ultrasound is in 2 weeks but id prefer it to be in one..

 

[AllMacsNow]

Ich, how are you doing, hon?

 

[lch28]

hello!
im okay, 29 weeks!! on strict bed rest at home. i have my tvu on Friday - if my cervix shortened or my bag is bulging more ill be admitted to the hospital until delivery. im really worried, but taking it one day at a time. i have been feeling different down there. its hard to explain but i just get the oddest / pretty painful sensations in my cervix. it almost feels like tickles but it hurts

 

[AllMacsNow]

I'm glad they're keeping a close eye on you, hun. One way or the other, at least you know that the docs are on top of it. I'm praying for good results at your tvu... let us know how it goes.

 

[lch28]

thanks hun, will update asap

 

[sevilla24]

lch did you have an appointment today?

 

[lch28]

yes i did! cervix remained stable since 2 weeks ago