post cerclage what it feels like

Hi all my name is Cara and I'm 39 years old no kids. But 3 furry dog babies
I'm new to this forum and still trying to figure it out. I am 20 weeks and 4 days pregnant with fraternal twin boys from ivf. I had alot of D & C's in the past because of multiple miscarriages some even being done twice because they didn't get out the products of conception. Ive had at least 6 or more. I always got pregnant naturally but the babies would either stop growing or be blighted ovums. I also even miscarried a few times not knowing I was pregnant and boy that was a mess. My Ob suggested I get a cerclage because of possible IC from all the D & C'. but I started out with a subchorionic hematoma at 6.5 weeks and my last big bleed was 10.5 weeks. They would not do the cerclage till the bleeding completely stopped. So I finally got my cerclage at 15 weeks 3 days and have been put on modified bed rest ever since. I was also on bedrest from the sub hematoma so I have been down since Feb 4. I was wanting to ask you ladies that have a cerclage how it feels. If I am up for any length of time it feels like a bulge inside my cookie. Almost like a dislodged tampon is that normal? I feel like the heavier my babies get the more I feel this. It is terrifying. I feel like its going to bust at any minute. This pregnancy has been a nightmare and if it does not work out then I'm never doing this again. I would possibly get a surrogate. My boys are perfect and I want them so badly I just hope my body does not fail them. This has definitely been a test of patience and faith and I feel like Im going insane lol. have not done so well with the bedrest either. I lay around all day but when hubby gets home we go out for food most nights. I lay in the car but I know its bad.

 

:hug: :hug: :hug: I'm sorry that you have been through so much all ready. As far as what a cerclage feels like, I'm not sure if I would be able to describe it very well because my cerclage was an emergency cerclage placed at 20 weeks. I was already 3 cm dilated and ended up on hospital bedrest for the rest of my pregnancy. I constantly felt "off" down there. Especially right after they placed the cerclage. I can tell you what it feels like if you go into labor and the cerclage is trying to break though! It feels like you are trying to tear, but something is stopping you. VERY painful. Try to relax and trust that it is doing its job. If you are feeling off, just lay down more. I know that bedrest is hard, it goes against our nature to just lay in bed like that, but it is SO worth it. Once you get into a pattern, time will go more quickly than it seems. Once your beautiful boys are here, it will just seem like a drop in the bucket. How often are they checking your cervical length? My motto is better safe than sorry. Don't ever hesitate to say that you feel funny and have them check you out. BTW, you can read my story here if you'd like. I wish you all the success in the world

 

Thank you Amanda for your quick reply. I am supposed to get checked every two weeks. I was seeing a perinatologist and the last time they checked me was at 17 weeks post cerclage appt. I then went to Kaiser for the level two ultrasound around 18 weeks 3 days and she did an abdominal ultrasound and said it was 6cm. I told her that was BS because my cervix was 3.5 at my 10 week appt and 3.5 post cerclage appt. She would not do a vaginal ultrasound. So then last Tuesday I went to a Kaiser ob and she said she was not certified to do a transvaginal ultrasound but that she could do a manual check and I was like what the F. I was pissed, I asked her if there was anyone else that was certified and she said another Dr's name but he was not there that day!! So I made an appt with him for next Monday the 20th. So thats 4 weeks!! I just can't believe the incompetence. Thats ridiculous. Kaiser has to approve me in order to see the peri and unless there is a special reason then they won't send me. I'm just furious for all the stuff that Ive been through to not have a decent Doctor!! So I have a list of ??'s for this doc when I see him!! Sorry for venting I just have lost faith and think at times I'm doomed. I'm so sick of everything!! And on top of these crazy mood swings I'm going quite mad!!

 

Hello and welcome to Twinstuff. :hug: Congrats on your boys. :wub: I am so sorry to hear what you have been going through both physically and emotionally. :hug: I do not have experience with a cerclage, just wanted to welcome you and tell you that we are here to listen whenever to whatever. You have come so far, and are doing an amazing job momma. I do hope that you get to see a doctor soon. It doesn't seem fair that they are pulling you around like this, and for that I'm sorry.

:grouphug: We look forward to getting to know you!!

 

Oh my :blink: I can't believe that they won't send you to a peri. You should definitely be considered high risk! I had Kaiser insurance, but I was allowed to choose my own physician and such. If I were you, I would definitely be on the phone with whoever you need to be at Kaiser until they approve you for stricter monitoring. I would think with your history that you would just automatically be considered high risk. But I know that Kaiser is just all about saving money I would point out to them on the phone that your NICU bills if you deliver early will be significantly higher than if they just monitor you closely and get you as far as they can with your pregnancy. The other thing I would do if I were you is call them with EVERY single concern and insist on being seen if necessary. A pregnant woman's intuition is strong IMO. If they realize that you have concerns then perhaps they will start taking them more seriously. The problem with seeing an OB if you are high risk is that they are used to seeing healthy pregnancies. For those of us that unfortunately struggle with our pregnancies, we need someone who's a little more pro-active rather than reactive. YOU are your best advocate and your babies only advocate. Don't be afraid to raise he**!!!

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Oh BTW, keep us posted!!! And don't hesitate to PM me anytime!