Hmmmm - you never get any clear answers Bec? Sounds strangely familiar

I think the main problem is that no one can ever be certain how any particular pregnancy is going to go. As you and I have proven, along with many other ladies here, unexpected stuff does happen, and often there is no real explanation.

Your cervix is still within normal limits, and as such they will leave things for now. As I say, if every woman was screened in pregnancy, there would be massive variation and the majority would go on to deliver at term. We are "micro managed", which is brilliant, but also very worrying when otherwise we would be oblivious to these subtle changes.

I'd be aware, continue taking things easy and if you have any concerns - no matter how small, pop into delivery suite and insist they have a look. We may not have an American system, where appointments can be booked at will, but I have certainly never been turned away from L&D, and always tell them I'm super-stressed, and by having a look they'll be doing me a huge favour. Works every time x

Hi all hows all ur bumps doing just thought id pop in and say hi i still have no AF so waiting for that before TTC then my IC journey starts again i gave up ciggerettes last friday due too wanting a baby so a bit stressed but holding out lol
hope every1 is doing well
x

Hi girls,

How is everyone doing?

Selina - Congrats on giving up smoking, I hope its not too stressful for you. Are you getting help? Sending you lots of baby dust.

I had a very positive appointment today. Cervix is still closed.

My consultant told me that survival rates at 26 weeks is very good. My next milestone is 28 weeks and not being scanned again until 29 weeks so I just need to keep an eye on any symptoms. Having some weird stabbing pains down there right now, so hoping thats nothing to worry about. They don't feel anything like period pains or anything like the contractions I felt with Amelia.

I see the midwive tomorrow, so may mention it then (unless it gets worse). My hubby is in France for the next few days, so praying nothing happens while he is away. I have my best friend on speed dial - lol!

We even took a look at prams Saturday and if all is well we are going to order ours in a couple of weeks. Looing at either the iCandy Apple or Peach.

I'm looking forward to start buying things.

xx

Hiya my lovelies

Glad to see your cervix is closed JB. Now you have got this far, it's unlikely it'll open now, and even if it does, it is less problematic the further along you are.

As for stabbing pains, it could be due to round ligament stretching, or pelvis being under strain? I have had so many aches and pains in this pregnancy, and none of them have turned out to be sinister. It is a very nerve wracking time for you, where every twinge feels like it might be a "sign". Once you get to 28wks you'll feel yourself relax hun - then every week after that things get easier and easier.

I am doing ok. Getting really fed-up now - tummy is measuring 45wks, and I have been in the final throws of a pregnancy for several weeks now (in singleton terms) and it's really taking its toll. Trouble is, I daren't complain because I am so eternally grateful to have made it this far - I'd take another 6months of this discomfort any day than have another 24 weeker

I was convinced labour was imminent this morning cause my bowel was gurgling, and churning and very windy Just like it is before AF starts - and how it was before I had my first child at term. It's settled again now tho, and I suspect is due to the 400mgs of iron I'm on!!! That stuff plays havoc with my digestive system.

Hope everyone is ok - I have been wondering how Rensben and Hope are getting on. If you're there ladies, let us know. Love to you all (inc. lady wtt and giving up the ciggies, and keep doing what you're doing xxxxxxxxxx

Hi thanks jadeyb and lizziedripping yes doing good havent touched a ciggie since last friday but still waiting for AF lol congrates to both of you for doing so well and lizziedripping you must be really tired now nearly at the end with twins its great to see every1 on here doing so well xx

Hi there everyone,

Sorry for not updating sooner but I wanted to have something to report! I was in the hospital today for reduced movements and had a complete check up including internal scan. My cerclage is still holding strong and my cervix is 2cm closed on the inside and out! Baby is perfect and they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm staying on modified bed rest and we'll review things again at 32 weeks.

Glad to see everyone is doing well! Let's keep it up!

Hi there everyone,

Sorry for not updating sooner but I wanted to have something to report! I was in the hospital today for reduced movements and had a complete check up including internal scan. My cerclage is still holding strong and my cervix is 2cm closed on the inside and out! Baby is perfect and they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm staying on modified bed rest and we'll review things again at 32 weeks.

Glad to see everyone is doing well! Let's keep it up!

hi girls, hope that evereyone is ok, well i have made it to nearly 34 weeks and my stitch is still holding strong, i am booked in for 9th april t have it taken out and a growth scan next thursday, i now cant wait to get this stich out!! i have brought everything, but have kept it round at my mums house i just dont want to tempt fate...silly i know, i too had reduced movements and was on the monitor and an extra scan 4 weeks ago, at 30 weeks she weighed 4lb so i am confident that baby will be fine even if she came early by a few weeks.
i bet you cant wait for your twins to be here now lizzie,i cant imagine how uncomfortable you must be, it will be so amazing......... and selina congrats on stopping smoking, well done

xxxxxx

Thanks for updating Rensben, was wondering how you were getting on after the m/w scared the living daylights out of you I thought you'd be ok - flippin' m/w, it always amazes me how little they seem to know.

Ellah - do you know what having the shirodkar stitch out involves? I have my routine scan this Friday, at which point we'll decide if I'm having a natural vs ceasarean birth. Twins were breech, now they are head down, so the decision is a little less clear cut. Consultant said last time that stitch will come out next week if I'm going to opt for a natural delivery. I need to be in theatre for its removal - does this mean another spinal?

I can't lie on my back any more because I black out, so a little worried about being on my back, with a spinal aneasthetic and legs in stirrups How is that gonna happen?

Anyhoo ladies - glad we're all still going strong. Let's keep it that way

Hi lizziedripping just thought i would add when i had my stitch removed with megan it was quite simple they do it in labour ward in a room no spinal they offer gas and air if needed though i didnt use it and didnt feel pain at all though maybe some others do took like 5 mins to remove on normal bed in room and then stayed for half an hour to monitor me and baby then went home i didnt go into labour until 2 weeks later just thought id let you know how it was done for me well done rensben and ellahstruts on getting so far you to lizziedripping you will all be soon holding happy healthy babies xxx