Threatened prem labour at 33 weeks. Sigh.

[Toomanytoomany]

Is it worth asking for a cervical stitch?

Lots of stay put little man vibes for you hun.

I don't think at 33+1 they'd do it, to be honest. There was no suggestion that they'd be more aggressive than keeping on with the nefidipine, rest and then moving me to a tertiary hospital for delivery if things kept going. And with a dilating cervix and irritable uterus, I'd be nervous that a stitch would actually trigger more contractions.

[Rommy'sMummy]

Double post!!

[Rommy'sMummy]

TMTM, my DS was very low too but he stayed there! It was pretty uncomfortable but ok.

I would call your hospt/OB and let them know. Maybe self imposed bed rest until you can get reassessed? Its just not worth the risk is it to be too active?

I would agree with you about the stitch triggering things off possibly - again check this out though just to see what your caregivers think.

I am praying for you and Bel too.

Rest Rest Rest!!!

Rachel

[*Beema*]

TMTM, I really hope your belly dropping isn't a sign!! I started to drop a couple of weeks before and made a significant drop just the days before...

I agree with RM, I would get it checked, my OB said to me when mine started that it wasn't necessarily a sign, better to get checked JIC.

At this stage bubs needs to keep developing the lungs a bit more, the suck reflex (usually not properly developed until 34/35 weeks), and put on some chub, which is generally what happens in the last 6 weeks or so. I would very much doubt a cervical stitch being put in as well, generally done much earlier if required (early PT Labour)/or prior knowledge that it may assist in prolonging the pregnancy when a weak cervix is a known cause of PT labour.

Keep baking little bubba, we aren't ready to meet you just yet!! Rest up hun!!

xxoo

[Pandora]

TMTM - I have no pearls of wisdom to offer, but have you in my thoughts and wishing you lots of no labour vibes for now.
Im glad that your DD has offerred to help you at home, I would take her up on it as much as possible without straining your relationship further. Its sounds like a great step forward though

[*Beema*]

How are you going hun? Hopefully still baking away!!! xxoo

[Toomanytoomany]

How are you going hun? Hopefully still baking away!!! xxoo

Thanks for asking Beema

I'm still here. I had to go into work very briefly today to meet with my manager to hand back over to him since he's had to end his holiday. I had quite a few contx while I was there and scared everyone LOL. But I think it underlined that I need to be at home right now. I have some nice lists to get through (nothing makes me happier than ticking off lists) and some projects to finish at home, and I'm quite happy.

While I keep my feet up, things are feeling quiet and stable, so I'm happy with that too. I think with some good self care, I'll manage to get to term, which will make me even *happier*. And last night I had time to not only read my dd's reader with her, but sit down and make a paper bird afterwards that was described in her reader. I never get time to do that during the week when I'm at work. What a blessing, to have this extra time at home with my kids!!

Oh I forgot to add, we have agreed that unemployed dd1 will come and clean the house twice a week for us - she'll appreciate the money and dh will appreciate not having to do it

[Bel]

TMTM, just checking in to see how you are going. Been thinking of you. Hope all is well.

Hugs Bel