Mesi - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. I too lost my son at 24wks due to possible IC. My next pregnancy occurred 3mths later and I was monitored from 18wks to 30wks every week for possible shortening of the cervix. I was also on bed rest for this time too. My beautiful daughter arrived at 37wks and I am convinced the monitoring (hence less stress) and bed rest helped me through it all. I have only ever heard positive outcomes from a cerclage being done so hopefully this will be your case too when the time arises.
Hi Tess,
I am new to this forum but noticed that you were located in Canberra. I lost my twins 8 wks ago due to IC and have had mixed messaged from the ob I used about the use of preventative cerclages for any additional pregnancies. I am not sure whether you got a cerclage or not? Did you go through the Canberra Fetal Medicine Unit for your pg and monitoring or did you use a private ob? I don't want to use the same ob I did this time round but would love a recommedation for another if you have been happy with the care you receive and want to pass on their name.
I haven't read any of the previous posts so my answer may have been said.. I personally had a stitch put in at 19wks as the U/S found my cervix was short and thin.. I was told there was 'no reason to think it wouldn't last to 36wks' I went into labour at 23wks.. Had my Bubs (twin boys) at 24wks and 2 days.. I have been advised that in a future pregnancy I should have a stitch at around 14wks...
It has now been two months and I am fortunate that physically I have returned to normal so I have been told I can try again now. Mentally I'm much improved also, going to work was a big step forward and made a significant difference for me.
I didn't know about this but Logan Hospital has a private clinic run by Dr Draper who is an obstetrics\gynaecology specialist and she will be looking after me next time. I'm grateful for this as she understands how I will be slightly more anxious that usual next time .
I'm meeting with her next week for a check up but we briefly discussed the use of a stitch next time and it will be done at 12 weeks.
Anyway, first things first though, need to get pregnant for starters and then a day at a time.
I am so sorry I did not respond to your question mariagab - I have not been on BB for a while.
I did go through the Canberra Fetal Medicine Unit - they were fantastic. I was monitored fortnightly from 18wks to 30wks where my cervix was checked and bubs was measured etc. It was all done through public health not private.
I also loss my son at 22wks due to IC in 03/08.....This was the worst experience in my whole life and it was sooooo hard for me( well it still is)... to grieve...Its about to be a year in a couple days and I am feeling destroyd....My doctor told be next preg..I am going to be taking progestrone and will have the cerclage put in at 12 weeks and take them off at 36 weeks and I will be having weekly visits to the doctor hopefully my pg#3 will be a success one HOPEFULLY!!!! keep me in prayers!!!! I loss my pg#2 on 12/17/09 when I went for my 12weeks u/s they discover my lil gurl had anacephally so I had to have an termination my doctor induceed my labor .....she stated she didn't want to do a d&c because she don't want to mess with my cervic......ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I am devestated I am so hurt but i still have faith and I hope one day I will have my lil bundle of joy....thanks for listening...best wishes!!
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but i still have faith and I hope one day I will have my lil bundle of joy....thanks for listening...best wishes!!
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