Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 In a message dated 12/22/2001 8:28:37 AM Central Standard Time, laura23@... writes: > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are > considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. Do not have one, nor have in the past. Kim2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 In a message dated 12/22/2001 8:28:37 AM Central Standard Time, laura23@... writes: > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are > considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. Do not have one, nor have in the past. Kim2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 In a message dated 12/22/2001 8:28:37 AM Central Standard Time, laura23@... writes: > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are > considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. Do not have one, nor have in the past. Kim2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi !! I am currently 341/2 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I also found out that I had UD about 3 week before I became pregnant. My DH & I had only been trying for about a month, so conception didn't seem to be a problem this time around. When I had my first appointment for the pregnancy at 5 weeks, my OB had mentioned that I was in a " high risk group. " However, I believe that they have managed me the same as any other pregnancy. I didn't start my every two week visits until I was into my third trimester. And, my OB hasn't really monitored my cervix at all - which was a big concern of mine. He felt that he would only consider a cerclage if I had a history of miscarriage due to an incompetent cervix. I was really concerned that I wasn't being followed closely enough, but thus really haven't been any complications so far. With your history of a loss at 13 weeks, I would push for a cerclage & bed rest. I had a friend who didn't adhere to the bed rest guidelines as strictly as her physician advised after her cerclage & her cerclage gave out at 29 weeks (although her baby is fine). Most of the references I found when I was looking into cerclage said that it should be placed around 13 weeks - which seems to be just what you have found as well. And, definately keep up the prayers!! I know that I wouldn't have made it this far without them!! The power of a positive outlook is very strong. I'm glad that you've found a support system that has given you hope. Wishing you the best of luck!! Tammy UD/EDD 1/30/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi !! I am currently 341/2 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I also found out that I had UD about 3 week before I became pregnant. My DH & I had only been trying for about a month, so conception didn't seem to be a problem this time around. When I had my first appointment for the pregnancy at 5 weeks, my OB had mentioned that I was in a " high risk group. " However, I believe that they have managed me the same as any other pregnancy. I didn't start my every two week visits until I was into my third trimester. And, my OB hasn't really monitored my cervix at all - which was a big concern of mine. He felt that he would only consider a cerclage if I had a history of miscarriage due to an incompetent cervix. I was really concerned that I wasn't being followed closely enough, but thus really haven't been any complications so far. With your history of a loss at 13 weeks, I would push for a cerclage & bed rest. I had a friend who didn't adhere to the bed rest guidelines as strictly as her physician advised after her cerclage & her cerclage gave out at 29 weeks (although her baby is fine). Most of the references I found when I was looking into cerclage said that it should be placed around 13 weeks - which seems to be just what you have found as well. And, definately keep up the prayers!! I know that I wouldn't have made it this far without them!! The power of a positive outlook is very strong. I'm glad that you've found a support system that has given you hope. Wishing you the best of luck!! Tammy UD/EDD 1/30/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi !! I am currently 341/2 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I also found out that I had UD about 3 week before I became pregnant. My DH & I had only been trying for about a month, so conception didn't seem to be a problem this time around. When I had my first appointment for the pregnancy at 5 weeks, my OB had mentioned that I was in a " high risk group. " However, I believe that they have managed me the same as any other pregnancy. I didn't start my every two week visits until I was into my third trimester. And, my OB hasn't really monitored my cervix at all - which was a big concern of mine. He felt that he would only consider a cerclage if I had a history of miscarriage due to an incompetent cervix. I was really concerned that I wasn't being followed closely enough, but thus really haven't been any complications so far. With your history of a loss at 13 weeks, I would push for a cerclage & bed rest. I had a friend who didn't adhere to the bed rest guidelines as strictly as her physician advised after her cerclage & her cerclage gave out at 29 weeks (although her baby is fine). Most of the references I found when I was looking into cerclage said that it should be placed around 13 weeks - which seems to be just what you have found as well. And, definately keep up the prayers!! I know that I wouldn't have made it this far without them!! The power of a positive outlook is very strong. I'm glad that you've found a support system that has given you hope. Wishing you the best of luck!! Tammy UD/EDD 1/30/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 1st pregnancy daughter born 10/13/00 considered high risk IUGR at 16 weeks gestation, 2 weeks behind on growth, low amniotic fluid amniocentesis at 20 weeks, results showed normal baby with 2 weeks IUGR delivered by c-section at 39 weeks daughter weighed 5lb 10oz; saw perinatologist many times throughout later 2nd and 3rd trimester; ob monitored me frequently starting at 26-28 weeks with weekly appointments and 28-delivery with biweekly appointments consisting of a Non stress test and ultrasound for fetal well being; no cervical changes throughout my pregnancy, no cerclage 2nd pregnancy due 4/18/02, scheduled c-section 4/10-12/02, so far " normal pregnancy " despite history, every pregnancy will be high risk, no IUGR left UU, left fallopian tube with right rudimentary horn (noncommunicating), both ovaries and kidneys Mommy to Darby 10/13/00 and ???? 4/18/02 Another Poll > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. If you have a cerclage, which week was it done? > > I did find some info last night on inciid about t-shape and I feel like I have a speck of hope. It sounds as if I would need progesterone injections the first trimester (I had that with my last preg too) and a cerclage around week 12 or 13. It also said even if the pregnancy was uncomplicated, I would need bedrest during the 3rd trimester. > > I am not giving up, I am going to trust that God can do anything and that HE can get me pregnant and I can carry a baby to a safe week. It just might take longer to get there. I hope you ladies don't mind me saying this because I am a strong believer in the power of prayer, but I pray for all of you each day. I hope other ladies who pray, pray for me too. > > Have a great Saturday. > > Once I find time I was going to document everyone's MA's and pregnancy info in one message so it will be in one area for everyone to view. It probably won't happen till after Christmas though. > > (hopingforababy) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 1st pregnancy daughter born 10/13/00 considered high risk IUGR at 16 weeks gestation, 2 weeks behind on growth, low amniotic fluid amniocentesis at 20 weeks, results showed normal baby with 2 weeks IUGR delivered by c-section at 39 weeks daughter weighed 5lb 10oz; saw perinatologist many times throughout later 2nd and 3rd trimester; ob monitored me frequently starting at 26-28 weeks with weekly appointments and 28-delivery with biweekly appointments consisting of a Non stress test and ultrasound for fetal well being; no cervical changes throughout my pregnancy, no cerclage 2nd pregnancy due 4/18/02, scheduled c-section 4/10-12/02, so far " normal pregnancy " despite history, every pregnancy will be high risk, no IUGR left UU, left fallopian tube with right rudimentary horn (noncommunicating), both ovaries and kidneys Mommy to Darby 10/13/00 and ???? 4/18/02 Another Poll > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. If you have a cerclage, which week was it done? > > I did find some info last night on inciid about t-shape and I feel like I have a speck of hope. It sounds as if I would need progesterone injections the first trimester (I had that with my last preg too) and a cerclage around week 12 or 13. It also said even if the pregnancy was uncomplicated, I would need bedrest during the 3rd trimester. > > I am not giving up, I am going to trust that God can do anything and that HE can get me pregnant and I can carry a baby to a safe week. It just might take longer to get there. I hope you ladies don't mind me saying this because I am a strong believer in the power of prayer, but I pray for all of you each day. I hope other ladies who pray, pray for me too. > > Have a great Saturday. > > Once I find time I was going to document everyone's MA's and pregnancy info in one message so it will be in one area for everyone to view. It probably won't happen till after Christmas though. > > (hopingforababy) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 I'm currently 6w1d pg and am considered high risk. My perinatologist will monitor me and put a cerclage in only if she thinks it is needed. She doesn't like to do preventative cerclages. So, we'll see...But, I believe it is after week 24 that you can't do one because the risks outweigh the benefits. She also mentioned potential bed rest, but only if necessary. She'd prefer I stay active. Tara BU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 I'm currently 6w1d pg and am considered high risk. My perinatologist will monitor me and put a cerclage in only if she thinks it is needed. She doesn't like to do preventative cerclages. So, we'll see...But, I believe it is after week 24 that you can't do one because the risks outweigh the benefits. She also mentioned potential bed rest, but only if necessary. She'd prefer I stay active. Tara BU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi, I thought we just had a similar poll on our yahoo webpage a few months ago asking for our personal profiles. I can't seem to find it on the webpage. Has it been deleted? Can we do it again on the webpage?? All the newcomers could check all of our personal profiles on the web and we d not have to answer the same questions over and over. Here s my personal profile: Septate Uterus diagnosed 5/01, Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Septum 6/01 & 8/01, currently TTC Sorry, I can't seem to keep track of everyone as I ve been quite busy with the holidays going on this month. I've been trying to get pregnant since last fall. I ve followed FAM since last November but haven't conceived yet. I just made an appt. with a fertility specialist on Jan. 18th to inquire all about our fertility issues. Happy Holidays and wish you all the best of luck for the New Year! Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi, I thought we just had a similar poll on our yahoo webpage a few months ago asking for our personal profiles. I can't seem to find it on the webpage. Has it been deleted? Can we do it again on the webpage?? All the newcomers could check all of our personal profiles on the web and we d not have to answer the same questions over and over. Here s my personal profile: Septate Uterus diagnosed 5/01, Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Septum 6/01 & 8/01, currently TTC Sorry, I can't seem to keep track of everyone as I ve been quite busy with the holidays going on this month. I've been trying to get pregnant since last fall. I ve followed FAM since last November but haven't conceived yet. I just made an appt. with a fertility specialist on Jan. 18th to inquire all about our fertility issues. Happy Holidays and wish you all the best of luck for the New Year! Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 > How many of you ladies who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past and are considered " high risk " and have a cerclage. If you have a cerclage, which week was it done? Hi , I have a septate uterus, have had surgery on it, and lost a baby at 19 weeks to incompetent cervix. This next time I will be treated as high risk and will receive a cerclage ~12 weeks. One doc says 12-14 and another 9-10. The one who wants it to be later says it should be done after m/c risk goes down. The one who wants it done earlier says that they are more stable if done earlier. I'm having the cerclage because my cervix opened up without warning, and if it was not weak then, it could be now, simply from having been dilated mid term. Also have done progesterone supplementation--to 13 weeks-- and it worked nicely. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2001 Report Share Posted December 23, 2001 - Due to my BU, my OB automatically considered me high risk and referred me to a perinatologist. I saw my regular OB once a month, until 28 weeks, at which point they started seeing me every two weeks. I have seen my peri every two weeks since toward the end of my first trimester. I have read a lot of studies that suggest a prophylactic cerclage at 14-16 weeks for anyone at risk for cervical incompetence, but my peri did not recommend it unless my cervix showed significant changes. Instead, I have had transvaginal u/s to measure cervical length every two weeks since week 17 (I had one every 3 weeks before that). I have been very lucky and my cervix has stayed very long and closed, but the peace of mind I have gotten from regular measurements has been wonderful. I asked my peri if they will do the same thing during my next pregnancy (if I should be so lucky)- he said absolutely. There are some good studies on pubmed.com regarding cervical incompetence and MA. Hope that helps. Gretchen 33 weeks EDD 02/06/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2001 Report Share Posted December 23, 2001 - Due to my BU, my OB automatically considered me high risk and referred me to a perinatologist. I saw my regular OB once a month, until 28 weeks, at which point they started seeing me every two weeks. I have seen my peri every two weeks since toward the end of my first trimester. I have read a lot of studies that suggest a prophylactic cerclage at 14-16 weeks for anyone at risk for cervical incompetence, but my peri did not recommend it unless my cervix showed significant changes. Instead, I have had transvaginal u/s to measure cervical length every two weeks since week 17 (I had one every 3 weeks before that). I have been very lucky and my cervix has stayed very long and closed, but the peace of mind I have gotten from regular measurements has been wonderful. I asked my peri if they will do the same thing during my next pregnancy (if I should be so lucky)- he said absolutely. There are some good studies on pubmed.com regarding cervical incompetence and MA. Hope that helps. Gretchen 33 weeks EDD 02/06/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2001 Report Share Posted December 23, 2001 - Due to my BU, my OB automatically considered me high risk and referred me to a perinatologist. I saw my regular OB once a month, until 28 weeks, at which point they started seeing me every two weeks. I have seen my peri every two weeks since toward the end of my first trimester. I have read a lot of studies that suggest a prophylactic cerclage at 14-16 weeks for anyone at risk for cervical incompetence, but my peri did not recommend it unless my cervix showed significant changes. Instead, I have had transvaginal u/s to measure cervical length every two weeks since week 17 (I had one every 3 weeks before that). I have been very lucky and my cervix has stayed very long and closed, but the peace of mind I have gotten from regular measurements has been wonderful. I asked my peri if they will do the same thing during my next pregnancy (if I should be so lucky)- he said absolutely. There are some good studies on pubmed.com regarding cervical incompetence and MA. Hope that helps. Gretchen 33 weeks EDD 02/06/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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