Cerclage question

I had twins last year that were stillborn at 21 weeks. This time around my doctor is taking all the precautions we can and so he did a cerclage on Wednesday. I have not had any problems with it, but I don't know anyone that has ever had one. I have looked online and there are a bunch of success stories and very few disaster stories. Just wondering if anyone had any advice for me!

Molly

 

I'm sorry, I haven't had one, but would like to wish you all the best for this pregnancy. :wavey:

 

I had gotten a cerclage at 13 weeks with my twins. They are healthy 4 month olds now.

I was never on bedrest with this pregnancy (with my son I was on bedrest for 16 weeks, having gotten a pessary cerclage at 22 weeks being 1cm dialated) My water broke the day before I was going to get the stitch removed. I was 35w 5d along, before the stitch was removed I was about 1-2cm, the peri took the stitch out after my epidural was in for about 20-30 mins, I quickly went to 4-5cm. My labor started at 9am with my water breaking and contractions stayed about 3 mins apart from that time until soon before delivery. I was given pitocin but very low dose since I was progressing so fast naturally. I was moved to the OR when I finally felt I could push. Within about 10 mins of getting in the OR and meeting the staff, I was told to push and my daughter was out at 4:46pm and my B came out after 3 pushes to deliver her breech at 4:49pm. My A weighed 5lbs 10oz and my B weighted 5lbs 3oz and came home with me.

Any questions feel free to message me.

 

I had an emergency cerclage at 24w, the latest they will do one. And they said it should hold me the rest of my pregnancy. Well somehow it didn't, I have a very strong willed 2 year old now, that kicked her way out somehow at 25w3d. :unknw: That said, despite being born 3 months early, I have very healthy and happy 2 year olds now. Good luck and I am very sorry about your loss. :love0028:

 

I had one put in at 19 weeks due to a shortening and funneling cervix (I’m 30 now) and I am soooo glad I did it… I’m not bed ridden like I was with my son (at 24 w) and I really feel I will make it to 36… but we will see… positive thoughts!!!

Elizabeth

 

I had an emergency cerclage at 20 weeks and I have two healthy baby boys that were born at 35 weeks 6 days due to a "last minute" TTTS scare. I was on bed rest for the remaining 16 weeks, but I'd do it all over again in a heart beat. When I get pregnant again, my doctor wants me to get the abdominal cerclage as soon as I find out. So...success story here as well! Good luck!

 

I had one at 20 weeks - my cervix shortened to less than a cm and I started funneling. Put on terb and Prog 17 as well as bed rest at 18 weeks. Several trips to the L&D for PTL and a positive Ffn at 29 weeks- I was so scared I would deliver my babies too early. Well, my cerclage busted through 3 weeks ago, and they took me off all meds and bed rest- I swore I thought the babies would fall right out then ! LOL- Now, I am almost 37 weeks and my doctor will be inducing me next week. So- keep positive- I know the cerclage among all the other things were what helped my babies stay in and keep on growing! Sounds like you are in good hands.
Carrie

 

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Well, my cerclage busted through 3 weeks ago, and they took me off all meds and bed rest- Carrie

Quick Question Carrie

I’m almost afraid to ask… what did it feel like… how did you know? I mean I have thoughts of it being so painful you knew… but were there other signs? Spotting? I just have had that fear the whole time its been in…

Also, I find it VERY interesting your Cerclage is gone, no meds, no bed rest and your still hold’in in… good for you!!!!!

 

I had a cerclage, an emergency cerclage, at 16 weeks when they found my cervical length to be non-existant and I was funneling. I was on bedrest from that point on, part of it hospital bedrest, but I made it to 31 weeks and my DD's are doing just great.

I battled contractions the entire time too, thus all the extra precaution. Baby A's water broke at 30w5d, and I started dilating, but my cerclage still held strong. If your cerclage was preventative, that is great. Just make sure you are still being monitored very regularly.

 

First off I am sorry to hear of your loss.

I had a loss at 20.5 weeks due to an incompetant cervix. They tried to do 2 emercency cerclages but both were unsucessful. I found out I was pregnant with the girls 3.5 months after my loss. When I went to the OB we immediatly discussed getting the cerclage in place. At around 13.5 weeks it was put in. I had no complications at all but remained on modified bedrest the entire time only standing if absolutly necesary. I used a wheelchair when I went to stores and the mall to keep all pressure off my cervix and layed down at home when watching tv. I really was very careful.

At 32 weeks I went in for my non stress tests where it was noticed I was contracting every 2 minutes. I was admitted to labor and delivery where I went into labor that night. I was given the whole premature talk, shots in the butt the whole shebang.... That night I went in and had my cerclage taken out. When the cerclage was taken out all contractions started to slow and while I remained dialated a bit the labot stopped and I was rolled back into my room. I spent the next couple weeks in and out of the hospital spending 1 night at home and 1 full day (for my baby shower). I finally gave birth to the girls at 34 weeks. They spent 10 days in the NICU and did great.


I honestly think if it was not for the cerclage I would not have been able to carry them for as long as I did. That was my miracle stitch and my girls are my miracle babies. I just only wish that my cerclage with Jimmy would have been able to perform the same magic.

If you have any questions at all please PM me. A preganancy after a loss is rough. Every little kick and non kick for that matter is so much different. It is a much more emotional ride for many different reasons. You will be in my thoughts.