brcttabitha, thanks I too like to think of my boy in my mum's arms.
krisit, how long after your loss did you fall pregnant?

Stanas, thanks for the hugs, I certainly need them. I am so sorry for your loss too. What a beautiful name, if I had had a girl that is the name I chose. How long ago did you lose her?
Can't believe the hospital sent you home without doing any tests! How awful for you. From what I know, doctors won't put a stitch in until they are certain you have IC and IC can only really be diagnosed if they see your cervix funnelling or dilating on ultrasound during pregnancy (which was the case with me) but since they didn't bother to check yours beforehand (still can't believe that!), you can't confirm that you have it. You are in such a bad situation trying to convince your new OB to put a stitch in but like you, I believe it is better to be safe than sorry. I think you're going to have to really insist and do what you feel is right with your next pregnancy. OBs try to avoid it because of the potential risks but without it, the risk of losing another baby is just not something I'm prepared to take. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I hope you get to share some great news with us soon!