Short cervix and scared! - Page 3

seekingbaby#1 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 21:47 PM

Ok so I had a scan 2day that revealed bulging membranes through the cervix

but when the doctor looked at my cervix she noticed that it was long and closed. So from one end everything is ok, and from another things aren't looking good. So now I have to decide if I want a cerclage. I dont know what to do. The cerclage has many risks if done past 20 weeks. Has anyone had a cerclage done at 20+ weeks? And what was the outcome? I'm so scared

Pearl_vincent · Nov 24th, 2009, 00:36 AM

WHen I had my 20 week ultrasound, the doctor said the same to me, short cervix and he warned me not to jump, hop or really really avoid falling. If I feel tired with my day to day activity I should rest right away. Its my first time and I'm having a boy too. Congrats to us! Guess we have to relax and have plenty of rest. As for me I already stop working, sleep when I feel too, and ask my hubby to do some things, just like now i put all the socks on the washing machine but i'll wait for him tonight to hang it upstairs. LOL

seekingbaby#1 · Nov 24th, 2009, 04:28 AM

Did you get a cerclage?

seekingbaby#1 · Nov 25th, 2009, 15:03 PM

Here's an update: yesterday at 3pm I got a cerclage (stitch my cervix closed) done. The doctor gave me a spinal anesthesia (epidural) so I can be numb from the waist down. The procedure took about 20minutes and I didn't feel anything. After the cerclage the doctor said he's happy I agreed to do the procedure because my cervix was really short and the membranes (placenta) was starting to show. I have no pain and I'm feeling very hopeful that I will carry this baby to term or really close to it. I'm going to be released from the hospital tomorrow morning and will continue to be on strict bedrest at home until I give birth.

Sam9kids · Nov 25th, 2009, 15:10 PM

So glad things have been sorted. Good luck xx

Jadeyydoe · Nov 25th, 2009, 15:12 PM

I know this is probably is a very silly question but whats wrong with having a short cervix?

seekingbaby#1 · Nov 26th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Some woman naturally have a short cervix and that's perfectly fine. But a cervix that is continuing to shorten throughout pregnancy (1st & 2nd trimester) it could lead to preterm labor. Also I've heard that once the cervix starts to shorten, it will most likely begin to dilate (open) which shouldn't be happening until your about 35+ weeks.

BlondieNBump · Nov 26th, 2009, 07:47 AM

really hope your ok huni, i will be thinking of you and your little boy. Take it easy huni, lots of love xxx

babypricey · Nov 26th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Just wanted to let you know im thinkin of you...your at the same stage as me! Just to let you know my mother-in-law was on strict bedrest alot during her first pregnancy but all turned out brilliantly and the result was my amazin OH hope you keep strong and find the support on here helps xx

seekingbaby#1 · Nov 26th, 2009, 15:23 PM

Thanks so much!!! Its gonna be hard being on bedrest for 3.5 months but its all worth it

Nov 23rd, 2009, 21:47 PM	#21
seekingbaby#1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 366	Ok so I had a scan 2day that revealed bulging membranes through the cervix but when the doctor looked at my cervix she noticed that it was long and closed. So from one end everything is ok, and from another things aren't looking good. So now I have to decide if I want a cerclage. I dont know what to do. The cerclage has many risks if done past 20 weeks. Has anyone had a cerclage done at 20+ weeks? And what was the outcome? I'm so scared

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Nov 24th, 2009, 00:36 AM	#22
Pearl_vincent Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Taipei Posts: 335	WHen I had my 20 week ultrasound, the doctor said the same to me, short cervix and he warned me not to jump, hop or really really avoid falling. If I feel tired with my day to day activity I should rest right away. Its my first time and I'm having a boy too. Congrats to us! Guess we have to relax and have plenty of rest. As for me I already stop working, sleep when I feel too, and ask my hubby to do some things, just like now i put all the socks on the washing machine but i'll wait for him tonight to hang it upstairs. LOL

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Nov 24th, 2009, 04:28 AM	#23
seekingbaby#1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 366	Did you get a cerclage?

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Nov 25th, 2009, 15:03 PM	#24
seekingbaby#1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 366	Here's an update: yesterday at 3pm I got a cerclage (stitch my cervix closed) done. The doctor gave me a spinal anesthesia (epidural) so I can be numb from the waist down. The procedure took about 20minutes and I didn't feel anything. After the cerclage the doctor said he's happy I agreed to do the procedure because my cervix was really short and the membranes (placenta) was starting to show. I have no pain and I'm feeling very hopeful that I will carry this baby to term or really close to it. I'm going to be released from the hospital tomorrow morning and will continue to be on strict bedrest at home until I give birth.

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Nov 25th, 2009, 15:10 PM	#25
Sam9kids Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 4,928	So glad things have been sorted. Good luck xx

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Nov 25th, 2009, 15:12 PM	#26
Jadeyydoe Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Milton, Hampshire Posts: 1,025	I know this is probably is a very silly question but whats wrong with having a short cervix?

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Nov 26th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#27
seekingbaby#1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 366	Some woman naturally have a short cervix and that's perfectly fine. But a cervix that is continuing to shorten throughout pregnancy (1st & 2nd trimester) it could lead to preterm labor. Also I've heard that once the cervix starts to shorten, it will most likely begin to dilate (open) which shouldn't be happening until your about 35+ weeks.

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Nov 26th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#28
BlondieNBump Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 556	really hope your ok huni, i will be thinking of you and your little boy. Take it easy huni, lots of love xxx

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Nov 26th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#29
babypricey Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mansfield Posts: 100	Just wanted to let you know im thinkin of you...your at the same stage as me! Just to let you know my mother-in-law was on strict bedrest alot during her first pregnancy but all turned out brilliantly and the result was my amazin OH hope you keep strong and find the support on here helps xx

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Nov 26th, 2009, 15:23 PM	#30
seekingbaby#1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 366	Thanks so much!!! Its gonna be hard being on bedrest for 3.5 months but its all worth it

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