Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Welcome to the group Ida, my situation is similar to yours. I have a 2 1/2 year old son I am home with. I had a cone biopsy done last year which removed partial cervix. When I became pregnant again I was told I mayneed a cervical cerclage but my outer cervix shortened so much by week 15 that the only option was the abdominal. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks and have done well since then. The only restriction I have had is no lifting which is difficult with a small child at home. I am fortunate in that my parents live nearby and have helped out a lot. I am pleased to report I am now approaching 38 weeks and my c-section is sheduled for Dec. 26. Please let us know what questions you have. I have found this group to be very informative and supportive. Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Welcome to the group Ida, my situation is similar to yours. I have a 2 1/2 year old son I am home with. I had a cone biopsy done last year which removed partial cervix. When I became pregnant again I was told I mayneed a cervical cerclage but my outer cervix shortened so much by week 15 that the only option was the abdominal. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks and have done well since then. The only restriction I have had is no lifting which is difficult with a small child at home. I am fortunate in that my parents live nearby and have helped out a lot. I am pleased to report I am now approaching 38 weeks and my c-section is sheduled for Dec. 26. Please let us know what questions you have. I have found this group to be very informative and supportive. Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Welcome to the group Ida. I am glad you know about the ab cerclage now so you can learn more and get the ab rather than the cervical cerclage. So many of us have lost babies with the cervical. Do you have a doctor yet to talk to? This is a great place to ask questions. Everyone has been so great to me. -- In Abbyloopers , " Chele " wrote: > Welcome to the list, Ida! > > Chele > Abbyloopers Moderator > > ********************************************************************* *************** > > > Hi, > > I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. > > Sincerely, > Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Welcome to the group Ida. I am glad you know about the ab cerclage now so you can learn more and get the ab rather than the cervical cerclage. So many of us have lost babies with the cervical. Do you have a doctor yet to talk to? This is a great place to ask questions. Everyone has been so great to me. -- In Abbyloopers , " Chele " wrote: > Welcome to the list, Ida! > > Chele > Abbyloopers Moderator > > ********************************************************************* *************** > > > Hi, > > I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. > > Sincerely, > Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Ida, I am so glad you are here. Welcome. You will find all the info here. I had my ab placed at 12 weeks. I lost a son to two vaginal cerclages last year. I have been on SBR since my surgery. The doc ordered MBR but my last visit at 22 weeks I was funneling and my cx had shortened by 25% of its length. I spent four nights and five days in the hospital. Recovery took three weeks for me. Everyone is different. You can get the ab pre-pg. some women have done this. I am going to the doc today. I have been having contractions for the last five days. I am a big candidate for ptl. I am on progesterone shots to help prevent ptl. I didn’t give you a detailed story b/c I am waiting to see what the doc says today. I will write you with more info. I am soooo glad you are here. God bless, Taryn New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Ida, I am so glad you are here. Welcome. You will find all the info here. I had my ab placed at 12 weeks. I lost a son to two vaginal cerclages last year. I have been on SBR since my surgery. The doc ordered MBR but my last visit at 22 weeks I was funneling and my cx had shortened by 25% of its length. I spent four nights and five days in the hospital. Recovery took three weeks for me. Everyone is different. You can get the ab pre-pg. some women have done this. I am going to the doc today. I have been having contractions for the last five days. I am a big candidate for ptl. I am on progesterone shots to help prevent ptl. I didn’t give you a detailed story b/c I am waiting to see what the doc says today. I will write you with more info. I am soooo glad you are here. God bless, Taryn New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Taryn, I’m so glad that you referred me to this message board. I am eager to learn all that I can from the gals in the group. I would have an abdominal cerclage put in place prior to getting pregnant. I had thought that the abdominal cerclage would prevent me from having to be on complete bed rest. Who was the doctor that did your abdominal cerclage? Would you recommend him/her? I will keep you in my prayers. I just know that I would have to face a loss if we got pregnant without the ab/cer. How long were you in the hospital for the ab/cer? When you have time fill me in with the details. I hope that your dr. appt. went well. I look forward to hearing from you later. Ida New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Chele, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning from the women in the group. I don’t have enough cervix left to do a vaginal cerclage and I think that the odds are very high that I’d lose a baby if we got pregnant without the ab/cerc. I got a referral from my Ob here to see a specialist at Allegheny General Hospital. I met with her last week and she was wonderful. She didn’t know of anyone that does the ab/cerc, but told me if I decided to get one she would follow my entire pregnancy. She told me about a woman that moved from another state and had the ab/cer in place. Her pregnancy went smoothly and she delivered a healthy baby. That was reassuring to me and so I figured I’d check into everything. I so desperately want another child and I don’t know that I can handle a loss. I just need to get as much info. as I can. Did you have the ab/cerc. put in? If you have a doctor that you would recommend that would be great. I need to know all the logistics of the ab/cerc. and a pregnancy because with a toddler to care for and no help here I need to know what I’m up against. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for the welcome e-mail! Love, Ida Re: New Member, Ida Welcome to the group Ida. I am glad you know about the ab cerclage now so you can learn more and get the ab rather than the cervical cerclage. So many of us have lost babies with the cervical. Do you have a doctor yet to talk to? This is a great place to ask questions. Everyone has been so great to me. -- In Abbyloopers , " Chele " <marick@c...> wrote: > Welcome to the list, Ida! > > Chele > Abbyloopers Moderator > > ********************************************************************* *************** > > > Hi, > > I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. > > Sincerely, > Ida Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Chele, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning from the women in the group. I don’t have enough cervix left to do a vaginal cerclage and I think that the odds are very high that I’d lose a baby if we got pregnant without the ab/cerc. I got a referral from my Ob here to see a specialist at Allegheny General Hospital. I met with her last week and she was wonderful. She didn’t know of anyone that does the ab/cerc, but told me if I decided to get one she would follow my entire pregnancy. She told me about a woman that moved from another state and had the ab/cer in place. Her pregnancy went smoothly and she delivered a healthy baby. That was reassuring to me and so I figured I’d check into everything. I so desperately want another child and I don’t know that I can handle a loss. I just need to get as much info. as I can. Did you have the ab/cerc. put in? If you have a doctor that you would recommend that would be great. Hi, yes I just had the abd. cerclage placed last month (Nov 20th), pre-pregnancy. I live in the thumb area of Michigan, and traveled to Chicago to see Dr. Arthur Haney. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Haney to *anyone*, yes....he is outstanding. He is also Kara and Carol Lynn's doctor as well. Dr. Haney: http://www.uchospitals.edu/physicians/physician.php?id=6153 There is also a database of doctors on Abbyloopers in the database section: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/database Providing we are successful next year with infertility treatment, I will have a perinatologist here in MI monitor my pregnancy. Dr. Haney will be in touch with my doctor here. Chele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Amy, I’m so glad to know that I’m not alone and that there is hope. I live in Pittsburgh and need to find a doctor to do the ab/cerc. I would like to have the ab/cerc put in place prior to getting pregnant and I was wondering if that will make it harder for us to get pregnant. I noticed from someone else in the group that they were on bedrest for 2 weeks and able to do most things otherwise. That is reassuring! A vaginal cerclage is not a possibility since so much of my cervix was taken, so the ab/cer. is my only hope. It is so good that you are 38 weeks now. I have to convince my husband that there is hope, so it is encouraging that you are 38 weeks along. I know that I would lose a baby if we got pregnant without the ab/cerc. so I don’t want to take that risk. I just want to complete my family. We bought a huge house to accommodate more children and I don’t want to be the only child. It sounds like the adoption process can be long and difficult from the other messages. I would really like to have another biological child. I’ve been so down and out about it that I finally got rid of all the maternity clothes and have given away all the hand me downs. If the Lord allows us to have another baby, I’ll buy clothes again. There’s no sense storing stuff that I don’t know if I’ll ever use again. I pray that I will be able to have another baby. Please provide me with more details of your ab/cerc so I have all the info. to present to my husband. I want to go forward and I think getting the ab/cerc and then getting pregnant is the way for me. I look forward to hearing from you. Ida Re: New Member, Ida Welcome to the group Ida, my situation is similar to yours. I have a 2 1/2 year old son I am home with. I had a cone biopsy done last year which removed partial cervix. When I became pregnant again I was told I mayneed a cervical cerclage but my outer cervix shortened so much by week 15 that the only option was the abdominal. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks and have done well since then. The only restriction I have had is no lifting which is difficult with a small child at home. I am fortunate in that my parents live nearby and have helped out a lot. I am pleased to report I am now approaching 38 weeks and my c-section is sheduled for Dec. 26. Please let us know what questions you have. I have found this group to be very informative and supportive. Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hi Ida, My husband wasn't too thrilled with the idea of the ab cerclage either. In fact while at the hospital for surgery he was trying to convince my doc to try the vaginal. My lack of cervix made that option impossible so he didn't have much of an argument!! He's just the type of person that questions everything. I know it was just his fear and concern for me. My surgery went very well. From start to finish it only took 1 hour. I had some trouble with nausea and vomitting for a couple days but was also pregnant and have had nausea throughout this entire pregnancy! The pain was minimal and was able to manage fine on just tylenol by the third day. The 2 weeks bed rest following surgery was just a precaution. I did not have any complications. My doc did say that because I am rather thin, the procedure and healing tends to be a little easier. I know you are concerned about caring for your daughter after surgery. It is amazing at how quickly kids adjust. My 2 year old did much better than I expected. They learn to do more for themselves and he is very careful around my belly! I hope you find all the answers to your questions from the women here. They are much more knowledgeable of the actual procedure and possible complications than I am so keep on asking! Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hi Ida, My husband wasn't too thrilled with the idea of the ab cerclage either. In fact while at the hospital for surgery he was trying to convince my doc to try the vaginal. My lack of cervix made that option impossible so he didn't have much of an argument!! He's just the type of person that questions everything. I know it was just his fear and concern for me. My surgery went very well. From start to finish it only took 1 hour. I had some trouble with nausea and vomitting for a couple days but was also pregnant and have had nausea throughout this entire pregnancy! The pain was minimal and was able to manage fine on just tylenol by the third day. The 2 weeks bed rest following surgery was just a precaution. I did not have any complications. My doc did say that because I am rather thin, the procedure and healing tends to be a little easier. I know you are concerned about caring for your daughter after surgery. It is amazing at how quickly kids adjust. My 2 year old did much better than I expected. They learn to do more for themselves and he is very careful around my belly! I hope you find all the answers to your questions from the women here. They are much more knowledgeable of the actual procedure and possible complications than I am so keep on asking! Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hi Ida, My husband wasn't too thrilled with the idea of the ab cerclage either. In fact while at the hospital for surgery he was trying to convince my doc to try the vaginal. My lack of cervix made that option impossible so he didn't have much of an argument!! He's just the type of person that questions everything. I know it was just his fear and concern for me. My surgery went very well. From start to finish it only took 1 hour. I had some trouble with nausea and vomitting for a couple days but was also pregnant and have had nausea throughout this entire pregnancy! The pain was minimal and was able to manage fine on just tylenol by the third day. The 2 weeks bed rest following surgery was just a precaution. I did not have any complications. My doc did say that because I am rather thin, the procedure and healing tends to be a little easier. I know you are concerned about caring for your daughter after surgery. It is amazing at how quickly kids adjust. My 2 year old did much better than I expected. They learn to do more for themselves and he is very careful around my belly! I hope you find all the answers to your questions from the women here. They are much more knowledgeable of the actual procedure and possible complications than I am so keep on asking! Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Amy, I’m glad to know that the surgery only took an hour and that you only suffered vomiting. I had the morning sickness the entire pregnancy with . What have you heard about having the ab/cerc. put in prior to getting pregnant? I wondered how difficult it would make it to get pregnant. I think that is what I will have to do in my situation. Thanks for your response. Also, what doctor did your ab/cerc? I’m trying to gather some doctor information. I won’t want to travel too far for the procedure and need to know if insurance covered the procedure. I’m just glad that I have someone that can relate to my situation. Ida Re: New Member, Ida Hi Ida, My husband wasn't too thrilled with the idea of the ab cerclage either. In fact while at the hospital for surgery he was trying to convince my doc to try the vaginal. My lack of cervix made that option impossible so he didn't have much of an argument!! He's just the type of person that questions everything. I know it was just his fear and concern for me. My surgery went very well. From start to finish it only took 1 hour. I had some trouble with nausea and vomitting for a couple days but was also pregnant and have had nausea throughout this entire pregnancy! The pain was minimal and was able to manage fine on just tylenol by the third day. The 2 weeks bed rest following surgery was just a precaution. I did not have any complications. My doc did say that because I am rather thin, the procedure and healing tends to be a little easier. I know you are concerned about caring for your daughter after surgery. It is amazing at how quickly kids adjust. My 2 year old did much better than I expected. They learn to do more for themselves and he is very careful around my belly! I hope you find all the answers to your questions from the women here. They are much more knowledgeable of the actual procedure and possible complications than I am so keep on asking! Amy New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Ida, Welcome to the list!! Ask any questions. My ab cerclage was placed at 11 weeks. I carried to 35.5 weeks and had a healthy boy. There a several women here that had cone biopsies and the ab cerclage to have a child. Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Ida, The ab does not guarantee that you will not be on BR. It helps your cx to be tighter. Some women have to have BR and some don’t. no knows why or who will be on BR. I highly recommend my doc. I sent Jodi to him. however their maybe a doc that is just as good but located closer in your area. I live in Florida. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. You can never have to many prayers. I lost my son last year due to IC and PTL. I had a vaginal cerclage placed at 15 weeks as a precaution. I had two leaps done in 2001which took must of my cervix. At 22 weeks I had funneled to the stitch and was diolated 1 cm. I had a specialist due a rescue cerclage. My cx was .5 and went to 1.5. I stayed on SBR in the hospital. I was only allowed to use the RR. I started ptl and they were unable to stop it. I found this group last year and I collected all the info for our next pg. so, in September I had the ab cerclage placed at 12 weeks. I had a hard surgery. It took an hour. My doc was the same one that did my rescue cerclage. He is wonderful. My hd was in the surgery room with me for the rescue and the ab. I stayed in the hospital for 4 nights and 5 days. This is how long they keep you if you have a c-section. Plus, you have to have a BM first before they let you go. I was placed on SBR for two weeks then MBR. I have been on MBR since. There is nothing else I can do. MBR is different for ea person. I have to stay home. I can use the shower, RR, I can sit up for dinner, go out to dinner once a week and lay in a lazy boy, which I will have on Sunday. I am going to borrow my parents one. so, it has been a long ride for us. I still have fears and pray that God will give us our miracle. I wanted to try it all. I feel better knowing that I gave it my all and I am. I gave looked into other options as so. We have decided that if the ab does not work that we would go to surragancy. Everyone is different and have different stories that is what makes this group so great and special. I hope you find what you are looking for. God bless, Taryn New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 You would probably better benefit having it done prepregnancy. I would get at least 2 opinions. I don't think it will be a problem with insurance. As far as I can remember most of the ladies here did not have any problems with insurance. I think one or two had to battle it out. I live in NC. Here is some information from our database at abbyloopers: Dr Berghella Philadelphia PA Dr Jack Ludmir pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania PA Dr Debbs University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania PA / 1-800-789-PENN I don't blame you for wanting to do something before you experience a loss. It is not worth risking losing a baby. Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 You would probably better benefit having it done prepregnancy. I would get at least 2 opinions. I don't think it will be a problem with insurance. As far as I can remember most of the ladies here did not have any problems with insurance. I think one or two had to battle it out. I live in NC. Here is some information from our database at abbyloopers: Dr Berghella Philadelphia PA Dr Jack Ludmir pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania PA Dr Debbs University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania PA / 1-800-789-PENN I don't blame you for wanting to do something before you experience a loss. It is not worth risking losing a baby. Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely,Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 , Thanks for your reply. I printed out the entire list of doctors from the database. Very helpful!!!!! It was too hard to search the internet to find info. I’m so glad for this board. I’m learning so much. Ida Re: New Member, Ida You would probably better benefit having it done prepregnancy. I would get at least 2 opinions. I don't think it will be a problem with insurance. As far as I can remember most of the ladies here did not have any problems with insurance. I think one or two had to battle it out. I live in NC. Here is some information from our database at abbyloopers: Dr Berghella Philadelphia PA Dr Jack Ludmir pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania PA Dr Debbs University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania PA / 1-800-789-PENN I don't blame you for wanting to do something before you experience a loss. It is not worth risking losing a baby. Love, Brayden Austin 06-02-03 }Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02 }Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 , Thanks for your reply. I printed out the entire list of doctors from the database. Very helpful!!!!! It was too hard to search the internet to find info. I’m so glad for this board. I’m learning so much. Ida Re: New Member, Ida You would probably better benefit having it done prepregnancy. I would get at least 2 opinions. I don't think it will be a problem with insurance. As far as I can remember most of the ladies here did not have any problems with insurance. I think one or two had to battle it out. I live in NC. Here is some information from our database at abbyloopers: Dr Berghella Philadelphia PA Dr Jack Ludmir pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania PA Dr Debbs University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania PA / 1-800-789-PENN I don't blame you for wanting to do something before you experience a loss. It is not worth risking losing a baby. Love, Brayden Austin 06-02-03 }Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02 }Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 , Thanks for your reply. I printed out the entire list of doctors from the database. Very helpful!!!!! It was too hard to search the internet to find info. I’m so glad for this board. I’m learning so much. Ida Re: New Member, Ida You would probably better benefit having it done prepregnancy. I would get at least 2 opinions. I don't think it will be a problem with insurance. As far as I can remember most of the ladies here did not have any problems with insurance. I think one or two had to battle it out. I live in NC. Here is some information from our database at abbyloopers: Dr Berghella Philadelphia PA Dr Jack Ludmir pennsylvania Hospital Pennsylvania PA Dr Debbs University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania PA / 1-800-789-PENN I don't blame you for wanting to do something before you experience a loss. It is not worth risking losing a baby. Love, Brayden Austin 06-02-03 }Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02 }Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member, Ida Welcome to the list, Ida! Chele Abbyloopers Moderator ************************************************************************************ Hi, I am new to joining an on-line group, so be patient with me as I learn what I am doing. I found out about Abbyloopers from Taryn. My name is Ida and I live in Pittsburgh. I am very interested in learning more about the abdominal cerclage. I'd like to educate myself about it and also locate doctors in my area that peform the surgery. I had a cone biopsy done on Valentine's Day this year and most of my cervix was taken. In order to have a future pregnancy an abdominal cerclage is a possibility for a successful pregnancy. I have a 22 month old daughter that I am staying at home raising. I need all the details about the abdominal cerclage and pregnancy there after in order to make some decisions. I so desperately want to have another child. I just don't know how complicated it can be and I don't have a great deal of help here. I look forward to getting acquainted with other women that can help me learn more about the abdominal cerclage. Sincerely, Ida Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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