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High-Risk Pregnancy
So who else is having a cerclage coming up?
...besides me so I can have someone to do it with together?
And boy am I nervous for the second time around... about the anethesia, the catheter, the cramping, the waiting for the anethesia to wear off (it took me 5 hours plus the last time), the possible infection that may occur, my kids, the likely bed-rest after that, the waiting until viability, the not being able to do anything like a typical pregnant person, the irritable uterus, the meds, the meds, oh the meds... the c-section and worrying that my cervix would tear since I couldn't have the stitch removed until 39 weeks!
Anyway, as long as doing all this results in my baby being safe... I'll go through this again!
Nutmeg, cilantro, sage, mint, thyme... these are a few of my favorite things!
We have four children; one left us too soon.
We have four children; one left us too soon.
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Re: So who else is having a cerclage coming up?
I'm a second-time cerclage momma (although mine's already in). I was FOR SURE more nervous about the surgery this time around. In fact, as I was in the OR about to get my spinal, one of the nurses asked if I was okay (because I was sobbing!) and then said "haven't you done this once before?!" I was like yeah, but it was easier because I didn't know what to expect and now I do!
Unfortunately, it did end up being worse this time, but I won't go into that
BUT, the recovery wasn't bad and overall this pregnancy has been about a million times better since my placement (knock on wood). I was on bedrest for 6 wks by this point last time, but this time I'm just "taking it easy."
I just hit 24 wks yesterday. It was a huge milestone for me in my first pregnancy, but this time it just seems too early to be relieved.
Wow... sounds similar! I was admitted to the hospital for emergency bed rest for six weeks last year. My ob is trying to be positive by saying that we'll try not to have you end up in the hospital this time. I'm just worried that that can happen since I have a preschooler AND a toddler (still in the crib) and hiring a nanny/ daycare is not an affordable option (grandparents still work and live out-of-state). He says I should still be able to take care of my LO still. Although, last pregnancy my peri wanted me on strict bed rest- and sure enough (not sure if it was because I didn't do bed rest right away) my CL shortened and I was funneling.
In any event, I suppose all I can do is hope for the best. I don't want my H to lose his job b/c he has to take care of our kids. But I also can't risk losing my life AND my unborn baby's if I have to take care my other kids.
Nonetheless, I'll deal with it all one day at a time!
Yay for you being at 24 weeks! I wish you the best for the rest of your pregnancy.
I will be in a few weeks. This is my first though. We had twins at 24 weeks last time. Only one survived after a 9 month hospital stay. This is my fourth pregnancy and we never had a problem until the last pregnancy. I am glad to hear all the good results that I have so far on here.
I am truly sorry to learn of one of your children's passing. I sympathize with you as I lost my son at 23 weeks gestation, my second pregnancy; I had no issue with my first. So for my third, I had a cerclage placed as a preventative measure- and sure enough, my cervix thinned and funneled and I ended up in the high risk unit. I think the surgery really kept things good since I was left with the same amount of cervix throughout.
When do you go in for the surgery? Mine is scheduled for the second weekend in November. I wish you well.