Hi selina

I'd be interested in that too. I had a stitch at 18 weeks, and bed rest but i had the luxury of lying down without a LO to look after. I'm wondering how it would world second time round. I do think if you have the stitch early (12 weeks) you're less likely to need to take it easy.

yes i know when i was pregnant witth megan my hubby was not working all i did was nothing lol except go to hospital appointments hubby did everything for me now hes working and fianacially he cant leave his job and i have megan 2yrs old so i am waiting till she starts nursery though i really want another lol one more then no more 2 is just perfect for me though i allways wanted 5 or 6 kids now i just would be gratefull for two i dont want to go through losing another baby lol sorry for going on just want to know if any1 else has been ok with kids and houshold things to do
i am glad your pregnacy went ok in the end and am sorry for any1 else has lost a child
x
thanks

My consulant has told me that if we wanted to try for another baby she would be happy to see me for some pre-conception tests to see what my cervix looks like after havig Alex and discuss what the options would be and what care would be like with a second pregnancy. I don't know if having the abdominal stitch would be any better?

my consultant when i had megan was amazing i have since then moved i did go to my gp and she reffered me to local consultant and all he said was try for baby when pregnant come back and we'll talk then i am now thinking shud they do pre conception tests then if so i will have to go back to my gp
thnx

i had a shirodkar stitch put in at 15 weeks i am now 20, i have 4 young childre, there is always something to do, but i try and limit what i do, i dont stand for more than 20-30 mins and the doc advised me to sit when i can and ofcourse i am signed off of work until further notice, my kids help me around the house too, no baths for risk of infection,no sex,and just take it easy where i can ,i am just praying i make it to 24 weeks, my last scan showed a cervical length of 2cm and no funneling, so hopefully i can make it 4 more weeks atleast to viability. what do you guys think??

Hi i think that sounds good as u have no funneling i hope it all goes well and i am sure it will as i was 2cm with funelling with my daughter who is now 2 and she went to full term just try and rest as much as you can and enjoy your pregnacy xx

Hello ladies
i have read all your stories and thought i would share mine!
I have a daughter that is 31/2 yrs. Old. Had a normal pregnancy until 29 wks. When started having contractions went to dr. And i was 70% thinned out and dialated 1 cm. But after many dr. Appts. And hospital stays and at home bedrest she was born at 38 wks. Wt. 6lbs. 7oz.
Now i am pregnant again and from the start of this pregnancy it has been ruff!! Took clomid got pregnant first month, however right ovary got over stimulated and ended up with a 15cm cyst!! Then found progestrone was low, had bleeding, took endometrin progestrone suppostories unitll 9wks., then thought things were ok untill 14 wks started having braxton hicks. Went to dr. At 20wks due to burning with urination and contractions found my cervix was 3cm don't know about funneling but was sent to high risk dr. So i go to the dr. Every week one week it is ob next high risk! They haven't done a stitch yet but i am on a progestrone shot every week and somehow it is working my cervix is now 2.8 cm and has been holding for several weeks so i am now almost 26 wks. And feel blessed to have such a wonderfull dr. That listens and believes in u/s because without it i don't know how long i would have held her in!!

Ps. I had a bx of cervix done in 2001 and had leep done due to precancerious cells! So apparently it is a procedure that drs. Due alot but don't warn about the risk of possible ic during pregnancy. I understand the leep keep me from developing cervical cancer but i wish the dr. Would have at least mentioned ic so i would have prepared for it!

Thanx for reading and good luck to us all!!!

Hey girls. Hope all is well for everyone! I love this thread. I posted earlier about my situation. I just want to update:
I've been seeing a perinatal specialist every 2 weeks to check my cervix via internal scan. I just had my 20 week scan and my cervix measured 3.5cm and she said it looks fine. The specialist said that I will have one more scan at 22weeks to check cervix length again.
Do you think 3.5cm is okay for 20 weeks? Do you remember you cervical length around the same time? I totally trust my dr. but I would like your opinion as well. I always wonder how quickly cervical length can change. I am praying my body will allow me to carry my baby to full term.
Hope all is well for everyone.

Hi girls
I had an internal scan yesterday because in 2005 I had lasering to remove cells. I am 16 weeks and cervix only measured 2.3. I've got to take progesterone this week and go back next week to see if I need a stitch. Feeling a bit panicked today and down, good to read other experiences. LHG xx

LHG: Sorry you're having a tough time, my cervix was around the same length as yours, I wasn't given any treatment and held out until I was 21 weeks pregnant before having a stitch in - which I wouldn't recommend by the way - I just wanted to reassure you that you'll be alright until next week. I'm pleased they're looking after you well.
Blessed1: That's great news, the average cervix is between 5cm and 3cm long at 22 weeks gestation so you're doing great - so pleased for you honey xx