Premature Dilation.

Ventura and Andrew

So I am a little worried after my doctors visit today. It was supposed to just be a short visit to talk about my sono from last week, but it turned into much much more. He first off stated that my cervix was a little shorter than normal, and it might cause a premature labor later on. This kind of freaked me out, but it wasn't the worst thing I could have heard. I was able to come to terms with this new information.

(TMI) He said he wanted to feel my cervix to make sure things were ok. After he finished he said that I was a centimeter dilated, and that he wanted to perform surgery tomorrow. This overwhelmed me quite a bit. I mean I have been having small pains, more like tenderness in my cervical region, but not really any contractions or anything. After he explained what the surgery would in tale it was a little easier to deal with. He said he wanted to put a stitch in my cervix to help prevent any more early dilation.

After having some time to calm down, I am still a little nervous about the whole thing. This is my first surgery ever, and definitely the first time I have ever been put under. So a little worried and just hoping that everything goes well tomorrow morning! 

infertile1

that sounds like a stressful visit. good luck at your surgery tomorrow!

DanielsWife

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Glad to know that there is something they can do, though.?

KB0426

Good Luck and this is more common then you think.  I have to get my cervix length checked every 2 weeks starting on the 27th due to a biopsy I had 2 years ago.  And for the stiches I have hearx this on a couple of different ocassions.

besszilla

GL tomorrow. While not exactly common, this procedure is very successful in keeping the baby on the inside.  The ladies onthe High-Risk board might be able to answer some of your more specific questions/concerns if you need more reassurance.

I hope everything goes well.

Jessie0706

That does sound like a scary visit! I hope everything goes well for you! If it helps at all, I know of women who had this done and it went very well. GL tomorrow!

Temp534591562502098

Sorry! I've heard of different women having this too. I didn't realize you'd have to be under for it especially if its just a stitch. GL its just a precaution to keep things normal not a reason to worry!

 

Ventura and Andrew

Thank you all for the much needed support! I will update tomorrow while I rest in bed and let everyone know how it went. Thanks again!

imaPrincess

GL tomorrow!  Sorry you need to be going through this, but I am glad to hear that there is something that they can do to try and help!

suscq

besszilla:

GL tomorrow. While not exactly common, this procedure is very successful in keeping the baby on the inside.  The ladies onthe High-Risk board might be able to answer some of your more specific questions/concerns if you need more reassurance.

I hope everything goes well.

Ditto--I had PTL in a prev pg and this pg the High Risk Preg board answered a lot of my questions about prevention and such.  Many have had the cerclage you are having tomorrow and have lots of info.  Also, post on the preemie board.  Several of those ladies have also had the procedure.