Hi, I'm mrswheelo! (intro)

[mrswheelo]

Hello! I'm mrswheelo & I have cervical insufficiency or incompetent cervix. It was discovered after I lost my twins at 21 weeks, when my cervix went from being normal to completely dilated in less than 24 hrs. 


My OB made this sound like it wasn't that big of a deal and that I would have extra monitoring with my next pregnancy.  Fast forward & I am now 5+ 5 weeks. I have since learned that this IS a big deal and that I will need a cervical cerclage.  I am in the process of switching OB's, as my current dr is not very good at explaining things or taking his time. 


I have also spoken with a specialist that recommends that I have a transabdominal cerclage instead of a vaginal cerclage bc of the higher success rate and no activity restrictions.  He says it is basically a cure for IC &  will allow me to carry to term, eliminating NICU time often needed when a vaginal cerclage fails preterm. My current, soon to be ex OB didn't tell me any of this.


Sooo, I'm currently in the process of getting my insurance company to cover the TAC procedure. Many dr's & ins. Co. won't even consider it until you've had a failed TVC. But, as I've already lost 2 babies,  that is unacceptable to me! 

[mylittleladiesandlad]

I'm so sorry for your loss. That must have been devastating. I had twins and like you my cervix went from 4cm to .6 cm at 21 weeks, but luckily we caught it and I stayed on bed rest until I delivered. My MFM did not consider it necessary to go ahead and give me the vaginal cerclage, but instead decided to wait until I needed the emergent cerclage! How nice. Anyways, I am pregnant with a singleton and when my cervix was down to 1.5cm we went ahead with the vaginal cerclage. I have not been on bed rest what so ever since then and I am almost 36 weeks now! Anyway, I just wanted to put my two cents in and say that no matter what kind of cerclage you get (although I've heard the TAC procedure is very effective) it will help to keep your baby in.

[mrswheelo]

mylittleladiesandlad, thanks for to info. I'm always glad to hear TVC success stories. If we aren't able to get the TAC with this pregnancy, I will be getting the TVC, so I'm glad yours is holding At what gestation did you get the cerclage this pregnancy?

[mylittleladiesandlad]

I needed an emergent cerclage so mine was placed at 22.5 weeks.

[littleowl913]

hi mrswheelo! I hope you get your TAC approved and I'm so happy you're switching OBs!

[Nittany]

Hi and welcome. I had an emergency cerclage placed at 20w after my cervix basically disappeared. I'm now 27 weeks, on bed rest and meds, but doing ok. I'm sorry to hear about your previous losses and I hope you can get your doctor/insurance/cerclage situation figured out soon!

[mrswheelo]

Thanks littleowl913! The new OB sent me for bloodwork, but I don't have an ultrasound there until the 15th & the new OB won't actually see me until the 30th. Is that weird? The new place is highly recommended by alot of my friends & they know about my loss and that I have IC. One of my friends told me they didn't see her until she was 12 weeks. I think I'll be 10 weeks on the 30th, I just thought they would want to see me sooner :/ The nurse there told me that they refer alot of high risk moms to a high risk place & I'm actually excited about that. FX my insurance doesn't let me down!