TAC (after failed cerclage) - TTC

mom2chance - 03:05pm Oct 11, 2008 EST

My son, Chance, went on to have heaven as held him and said goodbye 13 days ago due to a failed cerclage. About one month prior to his birth, I had my first sonogram and was told by the technician that I had a short cervix (it measured at 3.9 cm). The incompentent cervix diagnosis given later that morning by a Perinatologist, who also noted that I was funnelling when a little pressure was applied. So at 18 weeks my OB gave me a cerclage.

I thought I was safe, that is until my follow ultrasound with the Perinatologist. The ultrasound revealed that my baby's sac (membranes) had funneled right to the stitch. I was crushed.

I ended up carrying my baby boy for 23 weeks, after fighting for two days of magnesium in head lower than foot position in order to keep him in my belly. My son fought for his life in the NICU for 22 hours 43 minutes before I got to hold him until he ascended to heaven. My cerclage failed me and my first born son, I'm so hurt.

I'm reseraching information and doctors in my area (Washington DC, Northern VA) to find the best doctor for a transabdominal cerclage, and at a loss. I do not want to watch another child of mine suffer, nor do I want to experience the pain of loosing another innocent baby. Ladies, are you going through your health insurance to have your TAC procedure? Is it consider preventative medical procedure and covered by your health insurance?

I have decided to ditch my current OB and go with a well known high risk OB, who's interest lie with women who experienced miscarriages and neonatal loss. My appointment is for preconception counseling, and to ensure that I have a game plan for my next pregnancy. So please provide some tips, as I definately want a TAC.