IC Complication With Pregnancy #2 (Update)

Mimi

Hello ladies! Like the majority of you, when I was pregnant with my first child my husband and I found out at our anatomy scan (20wk 4days) that my cervix measured 0.8cm in length and that I was 1cm dilated. We were of course devastated but we received a rescue cerclage and I was placed on bed rest until 36 weeks. The cerclage was removed at 36 wk and our baby boy was born at 40wk as healthy as can be. When we became pregnant with baby #2 we already planned on getting a cerclage early to avoid bed rest. At our first appointment (8 weeks) my cervix was measuring 3.4cm which was great but we knew that would change quickly so we scheduled our cerclage for 14 weeks. So when the day of surgery came I asked my OB if it was still long and she told me that my cervix was already 1cm long and I already started dilating a little 😞. My husband and I were so grateful we got it done when we did! With the cerclage I was still able to work and do most things that did not require too much heavy lifting. So let’s fast forward to baby #2 anatomy scan (20wk 6days). Baby was looking very healthy and active but when it came time to look at the cervix, the sonograper was having issues. She had to switch from from the abdominal to the transvaginal ultrasound to clearly see the cervix and when I looked at the screen my heart dropped. The inner os of my cervix started funneling all the way down to my cerclage. I couldn’t help but cry 😔. My OB placed me on bedrest for 2 weeks and wants to reevaluate to see what the next steps will be. Today is day 8/14 and I’m just hoping and praying that the funneling hasn’t gotten any worse.

UPDATE #1

My follow-up appointment was this Tuesday ladies. During the ultrasound, it appeared as if the funneling went past my stitch and the sonographer said that it looked like my membranes were bulging😭. I also had more amniotic fluid than usual which was causing EVEN MORE pressure on my cervix. So my OB did a physical exam on me to make sure my external os was not dilating and glory be to God it was closed 🙏🏾😭. I was admitted immediately to high risk MFM after the appointment because they feared that I would go into pre-term labor. At that point my head was spinning because I just couldn’t believe that this was happening! I was only 22wk 5 d and I could not bear the thought of losing my sweet baby boy 😞.

UPDATE #2

The day after I was admitted the hospital sonographer did another anatomy scan on my son to make sure that everything was functioning the way it’s supposed to. Fortunately all was well with him and we even saw that my amniotic fluid decreased as well! After the anatomy scan she looked at my cervix and Lo and behold, my cerclage was doing it’s job! The funneling looked like a tiny sliver and my cervix was measuring 1.8cm 🙏🏾!!! My external os was still closed and when the sonographer applied some pressure to my abdomen nothing budged!!! 😭😭😭 Words could not describe how happy I was! I was discharged on that same day and now I am able to be in the comfort of my own home. I thank God for keeping my son safe in my womb 🙌🏾😭.

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Mi

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I’m in the same predicament as you. At my 19+2 I was .3cm but cervix closed. By the time I got prepared for emergency cerclage she said I was 2cm dilated and membranes bulging. She was able to use a ballon to push back the membranes and get the stitch in. I left with 1.7 left of cervix. But at my 22 week appointment I started funneling to the stitch and now dilated a 1cm and membranes at the top of stitch. Been on hospital Bedrest since 22 weeks and I’m now 25+2. Got a check up yesterday my cervix is basically gone. It’s back to when I got the stitch placed. .3cm and dilated to a 2 with bulging membranes again. I can only use bathroom in bedside commode and take 5 minute showers. My daughter is very active and she growing great. Sucks being in the hospital on bedrest but I’m trying to do everything I can to keep her cooking. They say after you have your first baby you never really fully close so that’s what I’m hoping for. I at least want to make it to 32 weeks. So I’m laying as flat as possible and keeping the faith. Hopefully my stitch holds until then. I did get steroid shots for her lungs. And so far no contractions. No leaking fluid and no bleeding so those are great signs. Fingers crossed for the both of us 🤞🏽keep me posted with your updates and I’ll keep you posted with mines.

Mi

Mimi • Jun 22, 2018
Stay strong for your princess. You two will be in my thoughts and prayers from this point forward. You are doing a good job please keep it up mama. We love our babies and will do whatever we can to protect them.

Er

Erica • Jun 22, 2018
@Michelle My fingers and toes are crossed for you.

Je

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i had .5 cm cervix from 23 weeks on.. only thing keeping the cervix closed was my stitch.. i was on modified br ay gone until stitch came out at 35 weeks.. then the luttle bugger was late and was indicted at 40+5... you got this mama.. take it easy..

Mi

Mi • Jun 21, 2018
Only modified bedrest? I would love that but my MFM will not release me home until she says 26/28 weeks. I know it’s best for baby to be under doctors care but being here has started to make me go crazy. I have dilated to 2 with my stitch. And im at .3cm. I have read a lot of success stories with woman just like us so I’m hoping to make it well into the 30s. Please keep me and my daughter in your prayers

Mi

Mimi • Jun 19, 2018
Lol the irony. Thank you, I’m just trying to stay positive and hope that this little nugget stay safe in my womb.

Je

Jessizu • Jun 19, 2018
induced**

Ne

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Rest up and try to have faith. The benefit is that you gave the stitch in. Funneling to the stitch just confirms that you do have IC and the cerclage was very necessary. Please rest. Stay off your feet as much as possible. Ask about steroid shoes for baby's lungs should you funnel past the stitch. But funneling to the stitch is expected with IC. My prayers are with you.

Mi

Mimi • Jun 18, 2018
Thank you for your kind words ❤️ I’m hoping it doesn’t go past the stitch 🙏🏾

An

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Definitely praying you get some good news🙏🏾🙏🏾

Mi

Mimi • Jun 16, 2018
I appreciate it, thank you ❤️

An

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I’m sorry for the bad news!! I hope and pray everything turns out ok!🙏🏻❤️

Mi

Mimi • Jun 16, 2018
Thank you so much ❤️