Short cervix at 21 weeks

[Currituckgirl]

Oh Bram, that is wonderful news!!! I am so glad that you have not progressed in dilating any more! 30 weeks tomorrow... WOOHOO!! That is fabulous! I am so happy for you. I would say your outlook looks wonderful! Soon you will be saying that you are full term also

Sevilla ~ I would have to agree.. I think this thread is a lucky thread

 

[Currituckgirl]

Well ladies.. looks like I will be getting induced next Thursday evening!!!!! My doctor told me that since I am on blood thinners they induce at 39 weeks!! I cannot believe that I have made it!! I was checked for dilation and I am 2-3 cm!! Hopefully I will go into natural labor before, I have heard that inductions hurt more.

How is everyone getting along?

 

[brambram]

Well ladies.. looks like I will be getting induced next Thursday evening!!!!! My doctor told me that since I am on blood thinners they induce at 39 weeks!! I cannot believe that I have made it!! I was checked for dilation and I am 2-3 cm!! Hopefully I will go into natural labor before, I have heard that inductions hurt more.

How is everyone getting along?

Hi Curri
Wow! You are my hero
Your story has brought tears to my eyes and we re in such similar similar situations and you've been my inspiration. Every time I see that you've posted a message I keep thinking that you are going to announce the birth, but you've hung in there all the way as we only dreamed of.

I think I'm also on blood thinners - i get an injection every night to help prevent bold clots - is that the same? Can u explain a bit more why this means you need to be induced at 39 weeks? Do they take you off the blood thinners for some time before?

 

[Currituckgirl]

Bram ~ That is simply marvelous that you are hanging in there!!! 31 weeks tomorrow!! Amazing

The shots that you are on sounds like Lovenox, that is what I was on. It is a blood thinner that is given once a day. At 36 weeks they switched me over to Heparin, another blood thinner, it is given twice a day. That way in case something happens and I go into labor they will be able to give me an epidural or a c-section a lot quicker than if I was still on Lovenox. Yesterday I was told that they induce at 39 weeks to be on the safe side. I will be taken off of the Heparin 12 hours before I get induced. I think it is just a precaution on thier end.

I hope that makes sense. I have a problem today trying to explain things. lol. My husband got frusterated bright and early because I couldn't explain something to him this morning. I blame baby brain!!!

 

[sevilla24]

Well ladies.. looks like I will be getting induced next Thursday evening!!!!! My doctor told me that since I am on blood thinners they induce at 39 weeks!! I cannot believe that I have made it!! I was checked for dilation and I am 2-3 cm!! Hopefully I will go into natural labor before, I have heard that inductions hurt more.

How is everyone getting along?

HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY FOR YOU!!!! Your story is truly wonderful Now, since you are already a bit dilated... have you considered some home natural remedies to "jump start" your labor??? Doesn't it seem SO strange to be thinking of that??? I mean, you spend so long trying to HOLD THE BABY IN and now you are thinking of ways to GET THE BABY OUT!!! It is surreal and wonderful I am so excited to hear updates from you!!

As for me, things are still continuing along per normal. In fact, I went on a hike this week!!! Last pregnancy I wasn't even allowed to "hike up the stairs" in my house, let alone hike a mountain. It just goes to show how amazing our bodies are. 8 months pregnant with a previous incompetent cervix, and I was able to hike a mountain. Life is good

Brambram how you hanging in there??

 

[Currituckgirl]

Thank you Sevilla!!! I have been bouncing on a birthing ball for 2 hours a day since I turned 37 weeks. I started walking daily with hubby and I have been eating spicy foods!! So far... not too much. But I have progressed with my dilation so that makes me happy. It is crazy that I was doing everything I can to hold him in, now I want him out! lol.

I am so happy that you get to enjoy your pregnancy! I know it is a great feeling for you I am sure that after being on bed rest for one pregnancy, you really appreciate the little things that you are able to do.

I will keep you ladies posted on how things go with me on Wednesday!

 

[brambram]

HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY FOR YOU!!!! Your story is truly wonderful Now, since you are already a bit dilated... have you considered some home natural remedies to "jump start" your labor??? Doesn't it seem SO strange to be thinking of that??? I mean, you spend so long trying to HOLD THE BABY IN and now you are thinking of ways to GET THE BABY OUT!!! It is surreal and wonderful I am so excited to hear updates from you!!

As for me, things are still continuing along per normal. In fact, I went on a hike this week!!! Last pregnancy I wasn't even allowed to "hike up the stairs" in my house, let alone hike a mountain. It just goes to show how amazing our bodies are. 8 months pregnant with a previous incompetent cervix, and I was able to hike a mountain. Life is good

Brambram how you hanging in there??

Hi Sevilla, we're still hanging in there. 31 weeks today.

Doctors are all still marvelled and confused as to what to do with me. They truly believed I'd been gone by now. But I keep thinking of Curri and her story and I know it is possible despite what they say. I do feel a bit bad tho, as for the past few nights they have been short on beds. There were 3 ladies heavily pregnant waiting in reception to be induced and there were no beds for them. Apparently September is the busiest month for deliveries (I'm guessing the Christmas and new year babies!)

Well done you though. Must say I am a little jealous that you get to hike!! But you deserve it this time around! So enjoy for the rest of us

 

[brambram]

Bram ~ That is simply marvelous that you are hanging in there!!! 31 weeks tomorrow!! Amazing

The shots that you are on sounds like Lovenox, that is what I was on. It is a blood thinner that is given once a day. At 36 weeks they switched me over to Heparin, another blood thinner, it is given twice a day. That way in case something happens and I go into labor they will be able to give me an epidural or a c-section a lot quicker than if I was still on Lovenox. Yesterday I was told that they induce at 39 weeks to be on the safe side. I will be taken off of the Heparin 12 hours before I get induced. I think it is just a precaution on thier end.

I hope that makes sense. I have a problem today trying to explain things. lol. My husband got frusterated bright and early because I couldn't explain something to him this morning. I blame baby brain!!!

I think my shots are called Clexane but sounds like the same thing. I do wonder how t would affect me if I go into labour early, as I got the impression that they stop it before a woman goes into labour to avoid complications - but with IC there s no telling when that is.

Anyway, yes I'm 31 weeks now! Yay! I'm following in your footsteps mama. Can believe you have to be bouncing on balls and stuff to get baby out. Do you know how big he is?

 

[Currituckgirl]

Bram ~ That is simply marvelous that you are hanging in there!!! 31 weeks tomorrow!! Amazing

The shots that you are on sounds like Lovenox, that is what I was on. It is a blood thinner that is given once a day. At 36 weeks they switched me over to Heparin, another blood thinner, it is given twice a day. That way in case something happens and I go into labor they will be able to give me an epidural or a c-section a lot quicker than if I was still on Lovenox. Yesterday I was told that they induce at 39 weeks to be on the safe side. I will be taken off of the Heparin 12 hours before I get induced. I think it is just a precaution on thier end.

I hope that makes sense. I have a problem today trying to explain things. lol. My husband got frusterated bright and early because I couldn't explain something to him this morning. I blame baby brain!!!

I think my shots are called Clexane but sounds like the same thing. I do wonder how t would affect me if I go into labour early, as I got the impression that they stop it before a woman goes into labour to avoid complications - but with IC there s no telling when that is.

Anyway, yes I'm 31 weeks now! Yay! I'm following in your footsteps mama. Can believe you have to be bouncing on balls and stuff to get baby out. Do you know how big he is?

I got an ultrasound today, he is 8 lbs!!! I was seen at the hospital since I had a little gush of fluid. I thought/hoped it was my waters starting to go, but nope! Then I was told that they might keep me and go ahead and induce me since it is so close, but nope to that also. lol. Looks like he will make his grand entrance into the world on Wednesday.

I am so glad that you are following in my footsteps. Pretty soon you will be trying to figure out how to get your baby out also

 

[sevilla24]

I can't believe he is coming this week!!!!! Can't wait for updates

 

[Currituckgirl]

I can't believe he is coming this week!!!!! Can't wait for updates

I can't believe it either!!

 

[brambram]

8lbs! Wow, big healthy boy!

Good luck Curri! Soooooooo happy for you!

 

[sevilla24]

Well today is Wednesday ~ Sending good thoughts your way Curri!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Currituckgirl]

I am now one proud momma!! I didn't make it to the induction! On Monday night at 1:30 am I started to have contractions, I thought they may have been braxtion hicks, so I jumped in the shower hoping that would take care of them. They were 10 minutes apart for about 30 minutes. When I hopped in the shower they went from 10 minutes to 1 minute and they were coming strong!! We ended up having to go to a different hospital than what was planned. We live right down the road from one, but my high risk doctor didn't go there. I was afraid that we wouldn't have time to get to my hosiptal.

After arriving to the hospital, I was rushed everywhere. The contractions were coming 2 times a minute. I was checked in at 3 am, when I was checked in I was at a 4 cm... 15 minutes later I was at 10 cm!!! There was no time to give me any medication! I had planned the whole time that I was going to get an epidural, there was no doubt in my mind that was what I wanted. When I found out that I couldn't get one and that it was already time for me to push there were a couple of bad words that came out of my mouth. lol. I pushed for maybe 20 minutes and he was here!!! I tore pretty bad, I have 20 stitches!

I still cannot believe that everything happened so quickly!!! I never got to process that I was in labor. I think the contractions would have been barable if they would have come on gradually, but nope, nothing was normal about this pregnancy and apparently it wanted to end with a bang!! lol. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

How are you ladies doing???

 

[sevilla24]

CURRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! And how wonderful that he was able to come without you being induced!!!! Thanks for sharing your labor story, that is incredible you did it without medication. I had an epidural with DD and plan on doing it again, ha! But I guess sometimes our little babies have different plans for us.

Are you home from the hospital now??? I look forward to reading PARENTING updates from you instead of pregnancy updates!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?!?!?!

I am just so, so, SO, SO happy for you

 

[Currituckgirl]

Thank you Selvilla!!! I cannot believe it, I look at him and I am just amazed that I made such a sweet boy. I have never been happier in my life. I now know what that unconditional love you have for your kids is. We just got home today from the hospital. The day we were suppose to get discharged we saw that he was getting jaundice and his weight was dropping so we had to keep him in for another night. I really want to breastfeed, but I just wasn't producing enough to keep his weight healthy. We put him under the billie blanket and started to interpret formula until my milk comes in to get weight on him. His turn around was very quick! 12 hours later he was ready to go home!! My parents are already wrapped around his finger. lol.

 

[brambram]

Curri that's amazing! Thanks for sharing your story. I cried when I read it, as I feel like ive been on this journey with you and we finally made it!

I still hAve no idea what to expect so always love to hear what others go through. I guess since you were already dilating and with a short cervix it didn't take long for things to progress huh? I fear that I might be in the same situation, and I definitely want an epidural as I have zero tolerance for pain. It must have been pretty scary. well he is absolutely gorgeous and I'm sure worth the journey.

Will you still be posting on baby and bump? I don't suppose you'll be in this thread any more, but if you still post I'd like to continue to follow your stories. Do you have a blog?

 

[lch28]

Hello ladies
I was hoping to join this thread. I lost my baby girl in February at 23 weeks. I am now 20 weeks and was told my cervix is shortening and funnelling, 2.5 cm, at my 20 week scan i am so scared of losing my baby again. I am having a baby boy. So today is day 4 of bed rest. Hoping to hear other peoples experiences

curri we have never talked but congratulations mama ! he is beautiful

 

[sevilla24]

Welcome lch!!! Although I already know your story from another thread, I wanted to welcome you anyway. You will find lots of love and support here... and best of all, some truly inspirational stories. So far, we have found this to be a VERY lucky thread

 

[lch28]

hello sevilla!!! thanks so much. i am very excited to get to know everyone here. inspirational stories and success stories are my fav. especially since im feeling a bit negative lately.. =[