Short cervix at 21 weeks
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Hi ladies,
Havent been on in a while...and nothing much to report.
@lch, you've had a few questions since I've been gone.
I had a gush of something when I went to the toilet before as well, around 22 weeks, and went to the day assessment unit. They said it wasn't amniotic fluid, but they couldn't say what it was. I assumed it was a build up of the progesterone as I was inserting the suppositories vaginally. However, I have also had 3 bouts of thrush this pregnancy, and could have also been discharge from that.
In terms of tightenings, I get them also. Since around 22 weeks. I used to get them maybe 2 times a day, now it's more frequent....my midwife says that if it were labour I would be in pain andthey would come more frequently and closer together. They were not painful per say, just uncomfortable and scary. I m kind of used to them now, but still afraid that I might think I am having Braxton hicks when the real thing happens. Most people I ask how will I know when I'm in labour and having the real thing say "you will know". Hope they are right.
Also, Straining is a no no for us IC girls...I echo what calypso said.
I still think you are in a good position in terms of your length. It has held up so far, so I am not sure if you would need to be checked often. My doctor feels the less she is prodding and poking down there the better. I wanted to do another ffn test to see I would be going into labour, in case they discharge me, but she said she would have a think about it as she wasn't sure if it would be of much use or just irritate my cervix.
Everyone else, hope things are gong well.
@curri, would love to read your journal. You have such a story to tell as you were the only one I found who had a cervix shorter than mine, and was so encouraging for me.
@calypso, good to see you.
@sevilla, is that right, 35 weeks tomorrow? Yay! Must feel so good.
AFM - I'm still here, not sure if I want to stay in hospital or go home. Every day I change my mind. Just get fed up sometimes, but trying to remain positive. 9 months is a heck of a loooong time, especially when you've been on edge for most of it. Ah well. Must keep the end prize in mind!
Havent been on in a while...and nothing much to report.
@lch, you've had a few questions since I've been gone.
I had a gush of something when I went to the toilet before as well, around 22 weeks, and went to the day assessment unit. They said it wasn't amniotic fluid, but they couldn't say what it was. I assumed it was a build up of the progesterone as I was inserting the suppositories vaginally. However, I have also had 3 bouts of thrush this pregnancy, and could have also been discharge from that.
In terms of tightenings, I get them also. Since around 22 weeks. I used to get them maybe 2 times a day, now it's more frequent....my midwife says that if it were labour I would be in pain andthey would come more frequently and closer together. They were not painful per say, just uncomfortable and scary. I m kind of used to them now, but still afraid that I might think I am having Braxton hicks when the real thing happens. Most people I ask how will I know when I'm in labour and having the real thing say "you will know". Hope they are right.
Also, Straining is a no no for us IC girls...I echo what calypso said.
I still think you are in a good position in terms of your length. It has held up so far, so I am not sure if you would need to be checked often. My doctor feels the less she is prodding and poking down there the better. I wanted to do another ffn test to see I would be going into labour, in case they discharge me, but she said she would have a think about it as she wasn't sure if it would be of much use or just irritate my cervix.
Everyone else, hope things are gong well.
@curri, would love to read your journal. You have such a story to tell as you were the only one I found who had a cervix shorter than mine, and was so encouraging for me.
@calypso, good to see you.
@sevilla, is that right, 35 weeks tomorrow? Yay! Must feel so good.
AFM - I'm still here, not sure if I want to stay in hospital or go home. Every day I change my mind. Just get fed up sometimes, but trying to remain positive. 9 months is a heck of a loooong time, especially when you've been on edge for most of it. Ah well. Must keep the end prize in mind!
thanks ladies.. i eat a lot of fiber so normall dont strain anyway but may just take stool softener every day. should i consult my dr before doing that?
brambram thanks for the response
i was surprised to hear i had a yeast infection. ive had them before and def knew that i had one. this time i wasn't even itchy or anything. but i was so so so happy to hear it wasn't my waters. felt a bit worried about all the prodding they did around there. im seeing my doc next week so i think then he will decide if i should get another length check, he was on vaca this week so i saw the nurse practitioner. i always get scary tightenings and pains. they freak me out but i just need to listen to what my doctor says more, its normal
brambram thanks for the response
i was surprised to hear i had a yeast infection. ive had them before and def knew that i had one. this time i wasn't even itchy or anything. but i was so so so happy to hear it wasn't my waters. felt a bit worried about all the prodding they did around there. im seeing my doc next week so i think then he will decide if i should get another length check, he was on vaca this week so i saw the nurse practitioner. i always get scary tightenings and pains. they freak me out but i just need to listen to what my doctor says more, its normal
Currituckgirl
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Pregnancy journel is up and running 
Now I just have to figure out how to get it in my signature lol!!
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...ong-road-but-am-finally-mom.html#post22066463
Now I just have to figure out how to get it in my signature lol!!https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...ong-road-but-am-finally-mom.html#post22066463
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Ich ~ You are able to take stool softeners. I was actually taking two a day, one in the morning and another at night!! Thank goodness for them! lol. You are almost 22 weeks!! Woohoo!!
Bram ~ You are almost 34 weeks!!! That is so fabulous!!!!!!! I hope whatever they decide to do about being sent home or not, you are comfortable and happy with it.
Bram ~ You are almost 34 weeks!!! That is so fabulous!!!!!!! I hope whatever they decide to do about being sent home or not, you are comfortable and happy with it.
Been a while since i have been here....m almost 36 weeks and have been having cramping, major mood swings, nausea, swelling feet, diarrhea....and i can sometimes feel the stitch pulling, like its gonna rip or something, whats going on?
= [=[ oh no. i had an orgasm in my sleep. what the hell?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
im totally freaking out. im not bleeding or anything.. but i feel crampy. what should i do??? when i started bleeding when i lost sophia, it was right after bd.
im totally freaking out. im not bleeding or anything.. but i feel crampy. what should i do??? when i started bleeding when i lost sophia, it was right after bd.
= [=[ oh no. i had an orgasm in my sleep. what the hell?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
im totally freaking out. im not bleeding or anything.. but i feel crampy. what should i do??? when i started bleeding when i lost sophia, it was right after bd.
Try and relax, just STAY laying down for the day and drink tons of water!!!!! Try not to panic
well so far evreything is fine.. but now if i get a cramp which i have all the time anyways i freak out.. what if the contraction of the orgasm caused my cervix to shorten and dialate and the stitch is going to rip.
which brings me to my other question. will i know if the stitch is ripping my cervix?
which brings me to my other question. will i know if the stitch is ripping my cervix?
so i was just sitting here in my recliner for a bit and i got these stabbing pains in my cervix. they lasted for about 5 minutes. i drank some water and it went away..
should i call my doctor now? or in the morning and ask to be seen? im terrified that its my stitch ripping.. or something awful like that. its 11 pm here.. pretty late.. has anyone experienced this?
should i call my doctor now? or in the morning and ask to be seen? im terrified that its my stitch ripping.. or something awful like that. its 11 pm here.. pretty late.. has anyone experienced this?
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Hi ladies,
I hope everyone is doing well. I've been keeping up with everyone anytime I can log in. I just wanted to let everyone know that I had little Hunter on Thursday via emergency c-section. The induction I was in labor for 13 hours (contracting every 1 1/2 mins) and was only able to advance to 4 1/2 cm before his heart rate began to crash and my blood pressure went through the roof. The doctor said we had 10 minutes to get him out. They didn't have time to get me completely numb so the procedure was a little rough to say the least. Come to find out my pelvic opening was entirely too narrow for his head to be able to pass through and he was horribly stuck in my pelvis. Other than the scarry event Hunter came out healthy as a horse, scoring 9s on his apgars! He weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. He's an absolute blessing and I can't believe that I'm a mommy!!
Please hang in there and just rest as much as possible. The end result is the most amazing thing I've ever felt in my life and is well worth the bed rest, progesterone hassle, and days of worry. So stay strong.
I hope everyone is doing well. I've been keeping up with everyone anytime I can log in. I just wanted to let everyone know that I had little Hunter on Thursday via emergency c-section. The induction I was in labor for 13 hours (contracting every 1 1/2 mins) and was only able to advance to 4 1/2 cm before his heart rate began to crash and my blood pressure went through the roof. The doctor said we had 10 minutes to get him out. They didn't have time to get me completely numb so the procedure was a little rough to say the least. Come to find out my pelvic opening was entirely too narrow for his head to be able to pass through and he was horribly stuck in my pelvis. Other than the scarry event Hunter came out healthy as a horse, scoring 9s on his apgars! He weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. He's an absolute blessing and I can't believe that I'm a mommy!!
Please hang in there and just rest as much as possible. The end result is the most amazing thing I've ever felt in my life and is well worth the bed rest, progesterone hassle, and days of worry. So stay strong.
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Lol= [=[ oh no. i had an orgasm in my sleep. what the hell?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
im totally freaking out. im not bleeding or anything.. but i feel crampy. what should i do??? when i started bleeding when i lost sophia, it was right after bd.
This has happened to me about 3 times since on bed rest. It's never happened to me before! And I freaked out every time cause I got tightenings after. But I don't think it's anything to worry about...
it happened again last night. i must be losing my mind.. it totally freaks me out.. but i saw my dr yesterday and my cervix looked good so i wasnt as freaked out last night .. but this can not be happening every night!
lch - so glad things are going well I know how much things must freak you out during these weeks that you lost Sophia So, don't ever worry about getting things checked out to put your mind at ease
meaggers - YAYAYAYAYYYYY!!!! And to think, you were the one to start this thread in the first place
He is just beautiful - and despite not the best birth experience, he came out perfect!!!
I had an appointment today and I am measuring 36 1/2 weeks along (a little ahead!!) and am 1.5 cm dilated and 50% thinned out. I know this doesn't mean much, as I could walk around like that for weeks and weeks... but still, it tells me the end is in sight!!! How blessed is this thread!?!?!?!? love it!!!
I know how much things must freak you out during these weeks that you lost Sophia So, don't ever worry about getting things checked out to put your mind at easemeaggers - YAYAYAYAYYYYY!!!! And to think, you were the one to start this thread in the first place
He is just beautiful - and despite not the best birth experience, he came out perfect!!!I had an appointment today and I am measuring 36 1/2 weeks along (a little ahead!!) and am 1.5 cm dilated and 50% thinned out. I know this doesn't mean much, as I could walk around like that for weeks and weeks... but still, it tells me the end is in sight!!! How blessed is this thread!?!?!?!?
love it!!!
