Hi All

As most of you know by now, I am 21 weeks pregnant with triplets. I now have fortnightly U/S's to check the length of my uterus & to do a swab etc.

In today's U/S the sonographer pointed out that the length of my uterus was 3.8 in week 19, but is only 2.8 in todays U/S. She said that if this continues to shorten in the next U/S in two weeks time then the Dr may need to put a soucher in (did i spell it right)

Does anyone know what this means? Has anyone had this before & continued on with a healthy pregnancy?

TIA.....Again

Cheers, Lilymurray

ME 28
DH 28
TTC #1 12/03
Gonal F -BFN 2/12/04
Gonal F -BFP Triplets due 11/10/05
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Hi Lily,

You are doing so great with your 3 babies! Congrats!

The shorter your cervix is the more likely the cervix is to open too early and cause premature labour.
A suture is just a stitch to help keep the cervix closed so that the pressure of your babies doesn't make it open up too soon. It helps to support the cervix. I think many women with an incompetent cervix have this procedure done to avoid early birth also.

Please don't worry, as far as I know it's not as bad as it sounds. I know my Dr did my cervix measurements with the twins so he would be able to monitor it as well but he was very thrilled with my results..no one had ever called my cervix "rock solid" before.. I was quite proud!

Hang in there, it sounds like you are doing an awesome job. Thanks so much for letting us share this magical time with you.

Jo

Thanks Jo & Renee

I saw my OB on Tuesday. At that stage he was very happy with my latest scan measuring at 3.8 cervical length. but The new scan was done the next day on Wednesday showing 2.8.

I have been having internal U/S's & cervical measurements & dilation checks every 2 weeks for a while now & my next appt for another US isnt till Tuesday 14th June.

I will call Dr today once he has received the report from the sonographers & see what he thinks.

Thanks again

Cheers, Lilymurray

ME 28
DH 28
TTC #1 12/03
Gonal F -BFN 2/12/04
Gonal F -BFP Triplets due 11/10/05
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Lilymurray - just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you! One of the twin mums to be here in our group has just had this proceedure done and she is on bedrest...she feels good and is just trying to cook the babies a little longer.

Take it easy and we are all here for you - Looking forward to hearing of your progress!


Haylie & Phillip
DSD ~ Ebony
Hayden Phillip ~ 21.3.2005
Brooklen Lily ~ 21.3.2005

Hi Again Everyone

I had my 23 wk U/S today & the sonographer said that my cervix measurement had stayed the same as the last time (21 wk U/S) She said this is good news, as it means that my cervcal lenght hasnt shortened & I wont need a stitch in my cervix for now......I am so releived.....It has been a stressfull 2 weeks. I was worried I would have to go to hospital early & I'm just not prepared yet!!! :confuse:

Hopefully things will continue to go this well over the next few months...... I cant beleive how the time is flying

Cheers, Lilymurray

ME 28
DH 28
TTC #1 12/03
Gonal F -BFN 2/12/04
Gonal F -BFP Triplets due 11/10/05
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Hi there! very happy to read this good news! Keep up the good work, you are obviously resting and doing all the right things to keep the 3 little poppits inside! Great Job!!!

Haylie & Phil,Ebony(15),Hayden Phillip & Brooklen Lily 21st March 05

Wake up yummy Brother!

That's great news!