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  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About: Cervical Insufficiency

    What is cervical insufficiency? Find out and learn what questions you should ask your doctor about it!

  • Incomplete Cervix, Cerclage, Pain.

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 16 weeks with my 9th pregnancy . I have an incomplete cervix along with past surgeries on my uterus. We have had 3 live births and 5 miscarriages.

    I am wondering how much round ligament pain is normal. I have been in a lot more pain with this baby than with any of my other pregnancies. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts?

    Blessed Be,
    Courtney

  • Can I Ever Have a Baby With Incompetent Cervix?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just had a second trimester miscarriage. This was my first baby and the doctor came in and told me that I had an incompetent cervix. Then I read the article in this site that sounded similar to my case. I'm just wondering if I'm going to be able to conceive a healthy baby. What can I do? I'm very confused.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 18

    Yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. We arrived at the surgery center (outpatient procedures only) an hour and a half before the surgery was scheduled.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 19

    Well, it has been a week and a half since I got my cerclage and already I am running into frustration with not being able to the things I am used to. The doctor told me no heavy lifting, no strenuous exercise, and no intercourse.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 20

    My first appointment since getting the stitch went really fast. The doctor said that stitches looked good and the cervix was firm. I told him how uncomfortable I have been feeling with the stitch after being on my feet for more than 20 minutes.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 21

    I want off this roller coaster ride! It seems like my husband and I have been running into more frustration with each other. But at least he has opened up (rather loudly and full of rage) about what has been bothering him lately.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 22

    Over the last two days, I have been feeling something odd. I saw my doctor today so I talked to him about this new feeling because it reminds me of the feeling I had when Gabe was delivered.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 23

    I have been keeping myself busy and it seems to have kept the emotion at bay. I even managed to hold my new niece for the first time since she was born. She is almost 2 months old now.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 40

    Part 1 is the Labor Story and Part 2 is the birth!

    Part 1: Labor Story -- It has been a very crazy two weeks! I cannot believe that we have entered a new phase in our journey to parenthood. We are truly blessed despite all the challenges we have faced.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 25

    As pathetic as this sounds I do believe that the stool softeners are my new favorite medicine! After being on the pills for a few days, that ache I was feeling has gone away. Hurray! I am so thankful it wasn't anything serious.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 39

    What a scary day for me! But I took it in stride considering I went to another stressful appointment with the final on-call doctor without my husband.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 24

    I think I have been getting used to the roller coaster ride. But I also feel things settling down on the home front some. My in-laws have been wonderful to help me out and my husband has seemed in a way better mood.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 36

    I feel like such an idiot today! I cannot help but laugh at myself, but it was a little scary too! Today, I wanted to get out of the house and visit a local craft store.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 23

    I have been keeping myself busy and it seems to have kept the emotion at bay. I even managed to hold my new niece for the first time since she was born. She is almost 2 months old now.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 35

    I finally made it to the 28 weeks! I am so excited to have made it this far. This was the first major milestone that I felt like celebrating. If I were feeling better, I would be dancing around the house!

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 22

    Over the last two days, I have been feeling something odd. I saw my doctor today so I talked to him about this new feeling because it reminds me of the feeling I had when Gabe was delivered.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 34

    Since I had those early contractions, I have been taking it easy. My whole belly has been sore to touch but the discomfort has eased up a bit.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 21

    I want off this roller coaster ride! It seems like my husband and I have been running into more frustration with each other. But at least he has opened up (rather loudly and full of rage) about what has been bothering him lately.