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24 weeks and at risk of preterm labour: "funneling cervix"

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wishwales · 20/04/2011 13:09

I found out yesterday at my 24 week growth scan that my cervix is funneling and I could go into preterm labour at any point. I am on bedrest and absolutely terrified. They are doing a re-check next week and I am having steroid injections to get baby's lungs developed in preparation. I was given the option to be admitted but I think I prefer being at home and the hospital is very close. The doctor said it could stay this way to full term or it could be an issue right away. Anyone had experience with this? I am so scared and have been given very little information. TIA

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bemybebe · 03/05/2011 17:08

My best friend went through this last summer. She was on complete bed rest for two or three months until a further scan showed all was fine. She did not have any symptoms at all, the only way she was diagnosed was with u/s (I think). She was angry first (having bought nothing at all she had to rely on her dh making most of the decisions/judgement calls), but was happy later because she was thoroughly rested and energized.

Baby was born at around 40 weeks perfect in all respect. A little terror now.

bemybebe · 03/05/2011 17:12

Oh yes, this friend of mine took bedrest very seriously, so as some mentioned up-thread, no getting up at all, even to sit down. It was very boring and stressful to her, but the result was brilliant. Good luck to you, hopefully you have some good friends to keep you company and help out domestically.

wishwales · 04/05/2011 20:53

undermyskin and bemybebe Thank you for sharing those stories. I am hearing more and more of them and it is inspiring and hopeful.

The scan showed that there has been no change in the funneling and baby is growing perfectly in every way. I was in lots of pain last night and upon speculum exam, they found that my cervix is no longer dilated! Now that was some good news. I am still to remain in hospital on bed rest though but I am managing through it with my husband by my side. We will be 27 weeks on Friday :)

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bemybebe · 04/05/2011 22:05

Well done! Keep up the good work!

spilttheteaagain · 06/05/2011 19:14

Hope you're still doing well and is it congratulations now on being 27 weeks?

wishwales · 06/05/2011 20:36

Yes! 27 weeks today!!!

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clareybaby87 · 06/05/2011 21:56

hey, i was just reading through and wanted to say goodluck :) Hope bedrest isn't too bad. :) xxxx

spilttheteaagain · 08/05/2011 13:19

fabulous! You are doing so well, and have come so far already. When she does arrive you have already made her life so much easier with these last couple of weeks of rest and crossed legs. Good luck, keep letting us know how you're doing.

MainlyMaynie · 08/05/2011 13:46

You're doing so well! Hope you're still managing ok with bedrest and you can hold on a few more weeks.

LifeOfKate · 12/05/2011 21:21

Hi from the August thread, wishwales.

Have been thinking about you and realised that I hadn't seen anything from you in a few days, hope you and baby are both ok :)

wishwales · 13/05/2011 13:05

Another update here from hospital bed rest: We are 28 weeks today and baby is still in! This a good milestone for a baby that is going to be a preemie. 3 weeks and 3 days in here now and it is getting harder and harder. My husband moved us into a new home this week and I have never even seen the place! I would love a day pass out of here soon so I can see it and spend some time with my dog and cat. I miss them loads. Been having issues with low blood pressure (70/40), anemia and low B12. Also, my Crohn's disease is acting up and I now realize that alot of the ongoing pain I am having is because of that. We are stable otherwise and Morgan is growing fine, but at the same risks of going into labour at any time. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Mmmmcheese · 13/05/2011 13:32

So glad that you are at 28 weeks now! I have to admit that the time i spent on bedrest in hospital was the worst time of my whole life. Are you able to watch TV or anything? My husband recorded stuff on TV and brought it in for me to watch on his laptop. We also used to order pizza takeaway every Saturday and sit reading the Sundays papers together on a Sunday - anything to feel more normal!

28 weeks is a great milstone. My DS was 9 weeks prem but he came out breathing on his own (crying!) and his APGAR was 9!!

wishwales · 13/05/2011 20:46

Hey cheese. Nope, no TVs anywhere on the ward. Thankfully my husband has his mobile in here set up as a modem so I can get internet. The connection isn't good enough to watch videos or programs from the net, but at least I can browse and chat a bit. I have been wanting pizza for the last couple of weeks - maybe we should do a 'date night' in here with pizza and a movie. Good idea. Great to hear about your DS being so healthy so early on. How has he done since?

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LifeOfKate · 13/05/2011 21:50

Great to hear from you, wishwales and so glad that the baby is still inside :o

Can you get a laptop with a DVD drive and watch some films that way?

ParisPreMom · 14/05/2011 14:41

Hi, glad to hear the good news! - which it IS, despite how hard it is to be at the hospital. Seeing the house and your pets are great things to look forward to, along with getting you and your baby through the pregnancy safely.
We're all routing for you!

wishwales · 15/05/2011 11:50

lifeofkate My laptop does have a DVD drive but I haven't watched any yet. For some reason, I can't see myself being able to concentrate on one but we might try it soon.

paris Thanks!

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libelulle · 15/05/2011 12:47

Glad to know you are hanging in there. I was in more or less your predicament last summer, though more dilated and with bulging membranes. Only lasted 8 days before ds made his appearance at 26+3, and he is now doing fine. Fantastic you are 28 weeks and though it is awful to be in hospital, fingers crossed she stays put for many more weeks!

HauntedLittleLunatic · 15/05/2011 12:59

I just want to say that my DTDs were born at 26+6 10 years ago, and you wouldn't know about it now - they are so fit and healthy. In my case was spontaneous labour, no real warning, no time for steroids (I was 9+cm by the time it was discovered I was in labour!)

Yes it was tough, they spent 12 weeks in hospital after the birth (the advice we were given is that their due date would be a target to go home and they went home just before). I wouldn't wish what you you are going through on anyone but I just wanted to give you a positive story.

ParisPreMom · 09/06/2011 22:50

Hi wishwales, just checking in to see how things are going?

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