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Sherrey, what I've read here is that most ppl get a spinal. My OB /anesthisologist has always done a general. Good luck!

Having a "do I call" day. Woke feeling like crampy and need to go to the bathroom now, then more crampy, then mucus plug then backche, took the Procardia and am in bed now. Feeling better so hopefully all is nder control. Will have to see how I'm feeling after my nap.

Hope you ladies arewell

K

The nurse just called and I am getting general anesthesia. She was shocked that I have never had general anesthesia before. I am a little nervous about that but everyone at work that has had it said it is great.

Sherrey,
 I am glad you are getting the cerclage and I hope all goes well with the procedure so you can have a wonderful pregnancy. It is a simple procedure and I am sure all will go well with the anesthesia. Let us know how things go.
Take care
Geri

Sherrey-
I had a spinal with my cerclage and sort of wished I had the general....just because the procedure itself is a little "intimidating", if you know what I mean. I'm sure you will be just fine and all will go very smoothly! With the general, will you get to stay overnight in the hospital or is it still out patient?

Kristyn....DID YOU CALL??? I'm glad that you are feeling better and I'm glad that you are over 34 weeks now - that's a good place to be! My daughter was born at 34 weeks and had no issues - went to the NICU for 4 hours for observation and that was it, so think positive, stay calm (sounds like you are) and keep us posted! Sending good thoughts....

I don't think they prepared us. I feel like it was a waste of money, but my son was born at 33weeks and they had to teach me to pant to keep from pushing. They also tell you contractions feel like your stomach tightening, so I thought I was having cramps, luckily I was already in L&D. If you feel you need them for peace of mind then go ahead, but I think the nurses can tell you what to do.

Good luck!
Sherrey

Julie - Congrats on getting to 29 weeks - how are you holding up this week? Still on your head?

Geri - How are feeling - did you end up getting a cold?

Sherrey - Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking good thoughts... I'm sure it's just one of those things you worry about beforehand, then wonder after the procedure is over why you bothered worrying in the first place

Kristyn - How are you doing? Did you end up calling? Did things calm down? Let us know.

I'm a little bummed today - I was supposed to see the peri, and I have a list of questions to ask, but they bumped me to Thursday to fit in an emergency. UGH. I've just been worried lately - not that that's a change, but still. I keep getting migraines, and now... I've started getting really dizzy (esp. in the shower - and no, it's not crazy hot at all)... I just feel so much better when I can get in, check in with the peri, and see the baby. My kids are having 'one of those days' and all I want to do is nap. Sigh. Maybe tonight

Linds

Linds, how many weeks are you now? I had lots of dizziness late first trimester/early second trimester with my first and second pregnancies. Hope you are feeling better and that the appointment on Thursday eases your mind!

Sherrey, I wanted the general and I usually am against being put under all the way, but as was mentioned it is a rather uncomfortable postion both physically and emotionally/mentally. I had no idea other than what I imagined, but the last time I had my cerclage they pulled the stirrups out before I was under and they were literally by my head! That was enough for me to know the general was the right choice for me! Thinking of you tomorrow. Take it easy and relax. It's a very short procedure and I'm sure all will go well!

I did not call. I've been chugging water and took a two hour nap. I felt better, but the cramping is sneaking back in on and off. Luckily, no more mucus plug. I lost it like this with Will, too. Turned out a couple of days of cramping and then it went away with his pregnancy. Hoping that is the case here or maybe it will just stop. Will definitely take the Procardia tonight before bed!

K

I did manage to fight off the cold but the congestion caused a nose bleed, then since I was semi reclined when dealing with it it got into my throat and in turn, I ended up vomiting... lovely huh!?! How much pressure does vomitting put on a cerclage? I have an appt. tomorrow so I guess I will find out soon enough Anyhow always praying things are going well with you guys and our little ones.
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Kristyn - Funny you should ask about how far along I am - that's another thing I want to talk to the doctor about. Since I wasn't sure when my LMP was (since I wasn't keeping track) they based my due date (nov. 1st) off of what the baby measured at the very first ultrasound - which would put me at 13 weeks on Monday - and gave me a LMP date of 1/25. I felt like my LMP was closer to 1/20 and since then the baby has consistantly measured a week ahead - according to my Level II I would have been 14 weeks yesterday. I want to talk to the peri about moving my due date up a week, since that will directly affect when I can be admitted to L&D should the need arise, and when I can start taking the suppositories. But basically I am in the very beginning of the 2nd trimester - whoo hoo

How did the cramping go for you overnight? Did the procardia help settle things down?

Geri - Glad you staved off the cold, sorry about the vomiting - I've never had a cerclage, but I did have a shortening cervix and vomited throught my first pregnancy, it would cause a little reaction with the length, but then it would go back... so no longer term affects directly causing additional shortening.

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Hope everyone else is doing well today...

Linds

Geri, I had vomitting with the pregnancy for about 24 hours with my cerclage. It was pretty early on...I recall the OB saying as long as it was prolonged and I didn't notice any bleeding I should be fine. However, everyone is different so I'm curious to hear what your doc says.

Linds, I don't blame you for wanting to get that changed! Hopefully, the need doesn't arrive, but I can understand wanting to make sure you get what you need when you need it!

Sherrey, hope all is well today.

The Procardia and water did the trick. Feeling great today, but this week has been very busy for a girl that supposed to be on modified bedrest! I've been sitting, but still busy and tomorrow is going to be really busy, too. Feeling so much better today

K

AHA!!! Thx. And my cervix is fine even with the vomiting. Dr. was not too concerned about it. Though I would like to avoid vomiting regardless.
And it is funny you share about not knowing your LMP, I had nooo idea. Now I dont feel so bad. I was almost eight weeks by the time I went to the doctor. Best wishes with everything.

Thx for your input. My dr. was not too concerned about the vomiting and there is no change in my cervix so I guess it just depends.
I am glad to see that you are feeling better!
Geri

I didn't know my LMP this time either. I really wasn't paying attention, though I had gone out with my friends about when it happened, so I was pretty close to it! Maybe we need to remember that is how this whole pregnancy thing happens!

K

Hey everyone!

I check on everyone at least once or twice a day. I'm glad everything seems to be going well for all of you.

I'm doing well. I'm just a couple days away from meeting my first *big* goal of 30 weeks. Then it will be time to set a new goal. My contractions have been less this week compared to the previous 2 or 3. I have only been having 1 or 2 an hour but they've been intense so I'm welcoming the break. I almost feel silly saying that since some of you probably have them much more frequently than just 1 or 2 an hour.

Julie

Well Julie, not all of us are having them while hanging upside down! Glad you are doing well and I hope things keeps going well!

Just got home from my appointment. It is always so hot in there and my hands swelled up and I got all flush. The baby's hb was 160's 170's, plus I had my 4 year old and 1 1/2 year old with me. The doctor mentioned I looked puffy and I kind of bit her head off...feel a bit bad about that. Then, she told me she would removed my cerclage at 38.2 weeks (mind you, because it fits her schedule) and I almost started crying. I am happy at the thought of having it removed and having a 38 weeker, but it scares me to wait that long. All I hear when I'm pregnant is making sure I don't contract and now I'm going off Procardia completely at 37 weeks and my last 17P shot is 36w6d and then I have nothing in place to prevent anything. Plus my other two were born at 37w6d, which makes me nervous to go into labor with it in place. I almost started crying right there, but I managed to wait until she left. Now, I just wanna sit down and try and think it through. I did say I really wanted her to do it, but not sure about the 38 week thing...thoughts????

K

Kristyn,

I've had the same concerns. My OB wants to remove the stitch during the c-section at 38.5 (provided I make it that far). I'm really concerned about going into labor with it in place too. I wish I had some words of wisdom on that, but it sounds like we're more or less in the same boat.

Julie, what was your doctor's reasoning? Just trying to figure out what mine is thinking?! She has told me the last two times she doesn't want me going past 37 weeks because of all the contractions and now it's suddenly ok to wait until 38 weeks? I don't get it! Let me know if you explore it further with your OB. Hopefully, we'll just get to experience true full term babies!

K

I don't know much about the situation w/ stitch removal. I am sorry you had such an emotional experience at the doctors. I hope you can find some sort of reasonal answer for her change in opinion. But I say don't let it go. I think we all know how important it is o keep these docs on task. ((hugs))

Question - how did/do you guys manage with a relationship and bedrest? I am having issues with my husband and his level of consideration with being there. He is trying to do more and in some things he is on task but I overall think he is just running on auto pilot. Assuming I am ok here by myself a lot nad not really focusing on our relationship. ANd clearly this is not the time for any of that since I am an emotional mess.
We have tns of support from family and I think he is just taking advantage of it. I am constantly reminding him of things or having to repeat myself. When I suggst ways to make things easier, he is resentful. Anyhow, how were things for you guys? ANy suggestions? Thanks
Geri

I feel silly posting anything today, because I really don't have anything to add to the ongoing discussions, but am feeling pretty good and want to celebrate. I'm 28 weeks pregnant today!!! I've never made it to the third trimester before, so this is a milestone for me. I'm beginning to actually believe there is a chance that we will have a close to full term baby- something I didn't think was possible. Anyway, sorry for just tossing that out there, but I don't know anyone else who would understand why 28 weeks was a big deal for me.

I wish you all contraction-free weeks and really hope that your doctors start being more communicative! Can you guys email them your concerns about the timing of your cerclage removals and get them to answer you in a less emotionally charged environment? Mine's really good about writing back to me when I forget to ask something in an appointment or just want clarification.

-Shannon

Shannon! That is amazingly wonderful news! So happy to hear you are in the third trimester Never feel silly for posting anything here...we're are here for it all - the good, the bad and the ugly

Geri, the first time I was on bedrest was so hard on our relationship. I remember thinking that I didn't know if we could survive it. This time (and it is much less strict) I just try to let it go. I am sure our situations are different as few are the exact same. I realize I'm not meeting his needs and my needs are not being met either BUT (it's a big one) it is temporary and we'll get back in the swing of things soon enough. It is tough and I noticed that when I start thinking about it too much I start feeling worse, so I try to vent here and then move on to the postives...but, I feel ya! Feel free to vent here any time. Hope you guys are able to talk about and figure it out.

I wish I could email my OB...there is no way to do it that I know of. I will have to try to get that information. I feel like one big problem is the practice has grown sooo much in the last two years they just don't have the time to be empathetic any more. Not a good thing for the patients!

Gotta get moving.

Hi ladies! Its been quite a while since I posted and I am sorry. I've really been trying to not focus too much on my pregnancy this time as the more I think about it the more I am anxious and worry and don't sleep. I know, it sounds kind of strange but I guess that's just my way of dealing with it this time around. Having my very active 2 year old and a heavy work load helps to distract me pretty well!
Julie - I'm so sorry you are upside down, but you sound like you are doing so well emotionally and that is GREAT!! I am pulling for you and will keep you in my thoughts/prayers.
Geri - bed rest was an EXTREMELY difficult time for dh and I last time, probably another part of why I am trying not to dwell on my pregnancy. I think he, and many other people kind of thought I was on a vacation of sorts. When in reality it was a mental nightmare that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. It took a long time for him to come to terms with that - I think he really only came around when things went downhill and I was hospitalized. Try to pick a day when you are feeling pretty good and explain to him how hard it is for you to be in the position that you are in... share your feelings but try to do it without emotion because I think guys can sometimes turn off their listening ears when we become emotional... HUGS, there is an end to it.
I'm 19 weeks now and started feeling the baby move a couple weeks ago. I really love that part However, I have also started to feel contractions over the last week and so ignoring things is becoming more and more difficult. They are not regular or anything so I haven't called doc - but they are starting to worry me. I'm praying that my cervix looks good on my US on the 10th - I'm really excited for that appt and getting to find out what the sex is and just don't want bad news to ruin the whole thing!! But - if its not good I think I am prepared for it this time... i will take it in stride as you ladies do so well!

Great point about how people view bedrest as a vacation...that is how I felt as well. Everyone commenting on how lucky I was to not have to do anything.
Glad you are doing well and staying busy. I think that definitely helps a lot! You know where to find support if you need it I hope to hear some good news from your u/s soon, too.

Kristyn

I celebrated too soon. Started having contractions last night and am in the hospital dialated 3cm & counting. I'm on procardia & another drug to buy enough time to get the steriods on board and give Catie a fighting chance. We never wanted to end up back in the NICU, but it looks like that's where we are headed.

Shannon -

I only have a quick second, but wanted to jump on to tell you to hang in there! I'm really thinking of you! Also, keep trying to hold out... I was contracting and dilated to 3cm at 30 weeks last time and was able to hang on for another 5 weeks! It is possible. I'll keep thinking positive thoughts and sending them your way. Update when you get a chance.

Hugs.

Lindsay

Hello All,
Good to read that everyone is hanging in there. Thanks so much for your feedback about how to deal with bedrest and marriage. I feel we are doing alright but I just get worrie when we get off course because we have about 5 months to go. Too early in the game to be losing it.
Julie - glad to see you are approaching 30 weeks though you are having to deal with the t-burg position. The things we women do... but it is worth it.
Mom2bubu - how do your contractions feel? I am so all over the place and feel things moving so I cant really tell if it is a contraction and I was hoping with the progesterone I wouldnt feel much. Nothing is painful but I just feel kinda igh for a sec. I also feel that way when I have gas. It is so mch going on, it's like plate techtonics in there! I can tell the flutters of the baby and I can tell the round ligaments. I think again it is just nerves but I wanted to get your input about how you are feeling? I hope all goes well with your upcoming appt.

As a general note, I am so glad I came to this room. It helps me feel comfortable asking any ole random question and feel less alone. So thank you ladies and as always, here's to healthy full term pregnancies

congrats shannon!!! I know that is a great feeling. I think making it further than you ever have is awesome and I get it and am ready to be at that point. And I am encouraged to see your post that so thanks for sharing

My prayers are with you. I know that is quite scary. I responded to your previous post without seeing this. Hang in there and we are thinking of you....hugs
Geri

Hi ladies,
It's probably about time to start a new discussion (seeing there are 400 some posts in here) so I'm going to see if I can get Lauren to do that. So don't be shocked if this one disappears and a new one shows up soon. Keep posting though once it's up I'll give you a link to the old one so you can always refer back if you need to.

-Jackie

Shannon--How are you today? I hope things have settled down. I'm praying for you today.

Happy Sunday to all you wonderful Mommies!!!

30 weeks 1 day!