Incompetent Cervix

What can be done to fix an incompetent cervix?

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beegee - 174 days ago.
gurarunteed- welcome. a majority of the females here have had the cervical cerclage, and we have had a huge success rate. I too had the cerclage and the progesterone injections. My ob also put me on bed rest from wk 20-37, but hopefully next time we can avoid that. Good luck this thursday, and rest as much as you can the day before your surgery, they say it helps with your length. But all in all, the procedure was nothing bad, and it will be over before you know it. Drea- 32wks, man just a few more to go, and you will be holding that little one so tight, I'm so excited for you!! precious- thats funny you talking about getting your blanket done in time. I had the same fear, but mine was done in time, and I had time to get 75% of this cross stitch done for her too. baby- glad to hear that you and baby are doing well, thanks for stopping in to check in on us jessa- hang in there. Sounds like this one wants to come sooner than later. Just a few more weeks, but it sounds like they have there own agenda. Good luck on cooking your little one for a few more days! dd- man, who would have thought that you would have gotten this far? Just a little further to go, hang in there jelly and monika- congrats congrats congrats,

beegee - 174 days ago.
thanks ladies, yeah the labor sucked, but it was totally worth it, and I can't wait to go through it again!!

carlos-erin - 174 days ago.
Congrats BeeGee!!! So glad everything turned out so well for you and your family. Post some pictures when you get a chance. :)

DReavega - 174 days ago.
Thats wonderful beegee! Congratulations on a healthy baby girl and for kicking ICs ass!

jessa521 - 174 days ago.
congrats Beegee!! I've been wondering about you. Sorry you had such a long labor, but what an awesome reward your LO is!

Beegee - 175 days ago.
Hey ladies- sorry Ive been MIA for the last 2wks. Well I had my little girl on Aug 10, by c section, and let me tell you I have never felt love like this before. We went into the hospital to have my water broken, and I guess when he broke my water, she turn around. So she was still head down, but facing up, and not my spine. We tried for 24 hrs to do the vaginal birth, and to get her to turn, but nothing happened, she wouldn't drop. So after a few hrs of her heartrate being too high, and my fever being too high, they made the decision to section me. Im just glad that I went into the whole process with an open mind, and let me tell you, I wanted to do it natural with no pain relief, but I found out I am mo super woman, and I love that epidural. Sorry I havent been on in a few weeks, but this little one has a tight leash on me and my heart. Im sitting here writing this on my phone as she sleeps on my chest after her morning feeding. God I love my daughter! So once again, sorry Ive been MIA, but Im sure you all understand.

gurarenteed - 176 days ago.
Thanks monika01 and drevega for the comforting news that it worked for you and the success rate of the cerclage. You all have no idea how much weight that just lifted off my shoulders. I was really worried now i feel good knowing that the benefits seem to outweigh the risk and that there is success in the procedure. Thanx again ladies.

gurarenteed - 176 days ago.
I forgot to mention that my procedure is scheduled for this Thursday morning. wow

gurarenteed - 176 days ago.
Hello, everyone! I had a doc appt. today and while there they measured my cervix and determined that not only was it incompetent it was short. So, after they drew blood and discussed my options of what would be best for me to carry to term this time they decided on 2 things. First, they have decided on doing a cervical cerclage, stating that it would greatly reduce my chances of my cervix opening up again once the baby got bigger. I am nervous because there is risk involved with this procedure and the doc assured me that this was the best option. I will continue to pray that GOD will help me to carry my baby to term. The 2nd thing they have decided is that i will need to take progesterone shots once a week to prevent pre-term labor. Hopefully everything works out for the best. I am hooping, praying and begging GOD to help me have a healthy baby in Feb.

DReavega - 177 days ago.
I'm so glad everyone is doing so well! I'm amazed to be 32 weeks and starting to feel like I'm going to go all the way! Baby is super low and causes tons of pressure but the stitch is holding just fine :) the biggest change I've experienced is after gaining only like 4 lbs my entire pregnancy until 28 weeks I am now ravenous all the time and am up to 9 lbs weight gain! I try to eat healthy baby making foods but geeze, I want to eat all the time!

precious03 - 177 days ago.
Hello Ladies. Thank you Reavega! It is so mice to see all of your stories posted about your little ones doing so well after such a complicated pregnancy. Each week keeps trucking right on by and I am still pregnant. So excited. The baby blanket I am making looks like it just may get finished before she is born after all. I hope that I make it to 32 on up weeks and she won't have to remain in hospital too long. Gura, welcome.

babyinjuly09 - 177 days ago.
Wow! Congrats to all the new mommies!! Clara turned 3 months old yesterday and she is doing great! She actually laughed at her brother yesterday - I think he got a big kick out of that. Monika - I'm so glad that your little girl is doing well in the NICU. I can't believe how big she is!! Hope you get to take her home soon. Jessa - Hang in there girl! My first was born at 34 weeks and he spent 6 days in the NICU. Great experience for us! Hope you can hold out a few more days and make it to 35!!! Best of luck to all of the other ladies on here. Sorry I have not checked in for quite some time. It's kind of busy with two kids!!!

jessa521 - 177 days ago.
Baby and I are still hanging in there. Really taking it easy this weekend. Lost some mucus plug on Friday and had some bloody mucus yesterday. Gross. Everyday counts right now, so hopefully my LO can hang out another few days or another week :) It's been kind of strange, since my LO dropped so low, I actually have a belly button again and I think my belly looks small. 34 weeks 3 days :)

DReavega - 177 days ago.
How is everyone baking? Surviving the summer heat?

jessa521 - 180 days ago.
monika...I'm so glad you're both doing well and that your NICU experience has been good. My first was in for over six weeks and I was very appreciative of a great experience. I still cannot beleive how big your LO is. I have no indication how big this little one is; both my boys were big, but I think just based on my belly size that she is smaller. I'd guess 5.5 lb now??

monika01 - 180 days ago.
hang in there jessa i had my lil girl at 34 and 4 no steriods and she is perfect should be ging home monday on wed. this coming wk only 2 wks in nicu no monitors.. and 7 lbs 9.7 ounces! just feeding orally now and hopeing she'll still gsin so we can be discharged ! best of luck and take it real easy really easy !!maybe you can make it to 35 :O)

jessa521 - 180 days ago.
Was averaging 5-6 braxton hicks contractions per hour today so my doctor sent me to L&D to make sure they weren't affecting my cervix.. At 2cm and still 50% effaced, but the baby is now stationed at -1. The doctor said she wouldn't be surprised if she comes in the next few days based on how low she is and my history of preterm deliveries. She said most women could carry another few weeks, but my history doesn't make that too promising. Anyway, got the second steroid shot today, so it should be effective for the baby's lungs by tomorrow afternoon. I can't help but have this feeling the baby will wait awhile longer and surprise everyone. 34 weeks tomorrow! Hope everyone is feeling well. I love seeing all of the good news on this forum!

ddhenry1220 - 180 days ago.
Jessa hang in there, I'm 33 weeks also. Had a sono and OB appointment today. All is good. Looks like I may be going to full term, cervix is still measuring over 4 and baby weighs 4 lba and 14 oz. Ladies keep up the good work. And I've unofficially been off my bed rest since week 28.

monika01 - 183 days ago.
yay jessa! 33 is awesome take it easy lye down and wait !! .. all the best ...Garnteed .. i had mine placed at 13wks.. and just delivered a lil girl at 34 and 4 .. she came early b/c she weighed in aat 7 lbs 9.7 ounces.. so just t big for my cervix... next pg i will be getting a cerclage at 12 wks v/c we discovered i also have a short & mis shaped cervix ...plus IC so te stich will be higher was on bed rest thi time wk 13 to 28 100% and then uped my activtiy.. i feel blessd to have mmy baby .. in the nicu but 100% healthy just waiting for her to eat 10% orally.. we are at 50-75 % now ! good luck...and take it easy

DReavega - 183 days ago.
Precious- congratulations! Jessa- hang in there and keep baking! 33 weeks is just a hop skip and a jump away from term! Guaranteed- I had a cerclage placed and am so happy with my decision. Most of the ladies on here have vaginal cerclages or tacs, and I have to say we've had a few full term babies lately to attest to its success rate! After a second trimester loss I feel so blessed to be 31 weeks :)

jessa521 - 183 days ago.
I'm very pleased to have made it to 33 weeks before my cervix is starting to become stubborn; it has really hung in there this pregnancy. I'm 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced and starting bedrest today. The doctor ordered steriod injections today and we're crossing our fingers to make it another 2 weeks. I'm very happy to have made it this far and am so encouraged by the successful deliveries that have been posted lately.

gurarenteed - 184 days ago.
I am in my 12th week of pregnancy and I will soon have to have the cervical cerclage. I was diagnosed with a incompetent cervix after the loss of my 2nd pregnancy at 16 weeks. I had a rupture of the membranes. Hopefully, this will prevent that from happening this time. Has anyone had this procedure done? what is the success rate?

precious03 - 184 days ago.
Hello Ladies. I am so excited to make week 25. So far so good. Been feeling a lot of pressure. I cannot wait to get the results back for the Fibro test tomorrow. Hopefully it will be negative. Hope all you mama's are doing good that still have their little buns in the oven and also to the new mommies.

ddhenry1220 - 185 days ago.
Congrats to all the new mommies...I still have some time to go but you guys give me hope. I am currently 32 and 2.

monika01 - 186 days ago.
we have not decied 100% on name i think Alanna her currant name we like it alot