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ellahstruts · Jan 16th, 2010, 08:15 AM

no not automatically, but you will almost certainly be signed off work, no lifting definitely, no sex definitely, i have been told no baths as risk of infection if the stitch get sinfected so i have to shower, no standing for long periods definitely, no flying definitely.......you will probably feel so scared that you automatically bed rest yourself anyway.each consultant is different but nothing gets away from the fact that when you stand the cervix takes a majority of the weight and its the only thing supporting the bag of waters, and if they find evidence of funneling from the inside the only way to make sure it doesnt get worse is to lay down and take the wieght off the cervix.

LHG · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:08 PM

I took this week off work anyway as got a bit freaked out, I'm a teacher and always onthe go at work! So nice to hear other girls in same situ really does help. Also I've ordered a bump belt (piece of elastic really) from Bloomin Marvellous as apparently can help take the weight off cervix. Not sure if this is medical fact but hey ho xx

LuluBee · Jan 17th, 2010, 05:05 AM

LHG I'm a teacher in a Museum, when I found out I had problems with my cervix I spoke to my boss and agreed that I would have extra help with my sessions and would do all my teaching sitting down. I know that's a difficult thing to do when you have 30 children running around but I'd definitely have that conversation. And to be honest, I would talk to your consultant very seriously about being signed off work for the rest of your pregnancy because in a job like teaching it is incredibly difficult not be on your feet more than you ought to be.

ellahstruts · Jan 17th, 2010, 06:15 AM

i too recently brought a bump belt from blooming marvellous, now when i got it i was unsure asto whether it would take pressure off my cervix or off my tummy and onto my cervix so i have been scared to wear it as i keep forgetting whether to ask my consulatant whether she thinks they are of benefit?? thats reassuring to know that you guys have been told it takes pressure off the cervix i will definitely put myn on today xx

LHG · Jan 17th, 2010, 07:21 AM

I think we should check first with drs before we start wearing them (bump belts) as it was a friend that told me. I'll ask at my appointment on Wed xx

4everhopefull · Jan 17th, 2010, 15:39 PM

Girls, some of you my have seen me pottering about....and i was kindly pointed in the direction of this thread....and all i can say is because of you ladies ive gone from a lady with no hope to a person with determination, this may sound a little melodramatic to some but , i really thought this is the end for me, as i wasnt trusting the doctors confidence boosts of it can work this time with a stitch, but after reading you wonderful ladies stories i truley feel confident, im still ttc so i may be butting-in but i hope you wont mind me still lurking as everytime i go to give up, i get lifted by this thread!!!!! good luck to you beautifull lot!!!!!
love candice XX

LuluBee · Jan 18th, 2010, 15:32 PM

4everhopefull: thank you so much. I'm glad the thread has helped pick you up

My little boy is a year old next week and having the stitch in saved his life. It is tough but honestly I had 2mm of cervix left and the stitch held true. Good luck ttc xxxx

Lou78 · Jan 20th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Funny-I'm a teacher too! Doc signed me off last week (cervix now 2cm) and am 31 weeks now. Lying down as much as possible and hoping to hold on as long as possible. With next one I will def ask for stitch early on, don't really want to have it at this late stage and risk bringing on labour.

LHG · Jan 20th, 2010, 05:02 AM

Hi Lou
what was the procedure like for the stitch? Did you stay in overnight? I read somewhere that you have an epidural or general anesthetic is this right? I'm going in today and dreading it slightly!
LHG x

LHG · Jan 20th, 2010, 16:36 PM

Hi all
very interesting! Went for my scan today all prepared for the stitch option and consultant says my cervix looks ok. Apparently it measured longer today then last week and was easier to because of my bladder and the baby being 17 weeks! My husband and I were gobsmacked totally diff to last weeks response! I've been told cme off the progesterone and come back in 3 weeks for a scan. Feels too good to be true still gonna be careful until next scan, but so pleased LHGxx

Jan 16th, 2010, 08:15 AM	#51
ellahstruts Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 564	no not automatically, but you will almost certainly be signed off work, no lifting definitely, no sex definitely, i have been told no baths as risk of infection if the stitch get sinfected so i have to shower, no standing for long periods definitely, no flying definitely.......you will probably feel so scared that you automatically bed rest yourself anyway.each consultant is different but nothing gets away from the fact that when you stand the cervix takes a majority of the weight and its the only thing supporting the bag of waters, and if they find evidence of funneling from the inside the only way to make sure it doesnt get worse is to lay down and take the wieght off the cervix.

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LHG Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	I took this week off work anyway as got a bit freaked out, I'm a teacher and always onthe go at work! So nice to hear other girls in same situ really does help. Also I've ordered a bump belt (piece of elastic really) from Bloomin Marvellous as apparently can help take the weight off cervix. Not sure if this is medical fact but hey ho xx

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Jan 17th, 2010, 05:05 AM	#53
LuluBee Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 2,053	LHG I'm a teacher in a Museum, when I found out I had problems with my cervix I spoke to my boss and agreed that I would have extra help with my sessions and would do all my teaching sitting down. I know that's a difficult thing to do when you have 30 children running around but I'd definitely have that conversation. And to be honest, I would talk to your consultant very seriously about being signed off work for the rest of your pregnancy because in a job like teaching it is incredibly difficult not be on your feet more than you ought to be.

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Jan 17th, 2010, 06:15 AM	#54
ellahstruts Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 564	i too recently brought a bump belt from blooming marvellous, now when i got it i was unsure asto whether it would take pressure off my cervix or off my tummy and onto my cervix so i have been scared to wear it as i keep forgetting whether to ask my consulatant whether she thinks they are of benefit?? thats reassuring to know that you guys have been told it takes pressure off the cervix i will definitely put myn on today xx

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Jan 17th, 2010, 07:21 AM	#55
LHG Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	I think we should check first with drs before we start wearing them (bump belts) as it was a friend that told me. I'll ask at my appointment on Wed xx

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Jan 17th, 2010, 15:39 PM	#56
4everhopefull Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 193	erm... Girls, some of you my have seen me pottering about....and i was kindly pointed in the direction of this thread....and all i can say is because of you ladies ive gone from a lady with no hope to a person with determination, this may sound a little melodramatic to some but , i really thought this is the end for me, as i wasnt trusting the doctors confidence boosts of it can work this time with a stitch, but after reading you wonderful ladies stories i truley feel confident, im still ttc so i may be butting-in but i hope you wont mind me still lurking as everytime i go to give up, i get lifted by this thread!!!!! good luck to you beautifull lot!!!!! love candice XX

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Jan 18th, 2010, 15:32 PM	#57
LuluBee Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 2,053	4everhopefull: thank you so much. I'm glad the thread has helped pick you up My little boy is a year old next week and having the stitch in saved his life. It is tough but honestly I had 2mm of cervix left and the stitch held true. Good luck ttc xxxx

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Jan 20th, 2010, 02:12 AM	#58
Lou78 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 90	Funny-I'm a teacher too! Doc signed me off last week (cervix now 2cm) and am 31 weeks now. Lying down as much as possible and hoping to hold on as long as possible. With next one I will def ask for stitch early on, don't really want to have it at this late stage and risk bringing on labour.

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Jan 20th, 2010, 05:02 AM	#59
LHG Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	Hi Lou what was the procedure like for the stitch? Did you stay in overnight? I read somewhere that you have an epidural or general anesthetic is this right? I'm going in today and dreading it slightly! LHG x

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Jan 20th, 2010, 16:36 PM	#60
LHG Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	Hi all very interesting! Went for my scan today all prepared for the stitch option and consultant says my cervix looks ok. Apparently it measured longer today then last week and was easier to because of my bladder and the baby being 17 weeks! My husband and I were gobsmacked totally diff to last weeks response! I've been told cme off the progesterone and come back in 3 weeks for a scan. Feels too good to be true still gonna be careful until next scan, but so pleased LHGxx

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