tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post6408854675271482222..comments2023-10-26T04:01:17.116-04:00Comments on My Life After Loss: 15w5dMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-50638643706438565092009-06-19T12:06:53.756-04:002009-06-19T12:06:53.756-04:00Beautiful!! Crossing everything for you! :xBeautiful!! Crossing everything for you! :xInannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696628144350223948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-32944253539853318522009-06-19T11:39:21.967-04:002009-06-19T11:39:21.967-04:00So pleased that things are going well! That's ...So pleased that things are going well! That's great news. And I'm really pleased your Dr was able to make you feel more positive.Living With Losshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812811608242765154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-8416918712208748832009-06-19T02:24:22.504-04:002009-06-19T02:24:22.504-04:00Congrats my friend. Crossing my fingers toes and e...Congrats my friend. Crossing my fingers toes and eyes for you :) *big hugs*Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457733387836792515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-31929916079240694422009-06-18T23:43:20.611-04:002009-06-18T23:43:20.611-04:00I don't know if my commenting here has led you...I don't know if my commenting here has led you to poke around my blog at all, and if my cerclage failure might have been what prompted you to talk to your doctor about it, but I'd like to weigh in on your post. (Aren't I presumptuous? Haha!)<br /><br />I have had two cerclage failures -- one with my daughter, and another with my son Zachary. <br /><br />The failure with my daughter's cerclage was caught as it was happening and that severe bedrest you mentioned absolutely preserved her pregnancy. My daughter's cerclage was a rescue placement, and the change that had already occurred in my cervix was likely to blame for the later technical failure. And though it was considered a "failure," the stitch stayed in place until delivery day. With my son Zachary, my cervix dilated against the stitch and tore through.<br /><br />With Zachary, I had the early prophylactic cerclage (like you) placed with my son at 14 weeks, and was told it would work. And I honestly think it would have if I had not developed the worst, deepest, most intense cough of my life. Before that, my cervix consistently measured long and stayed closed. That cough lasted for two solid weeks and caused so much abdominal pressure, and it was nearly constant. I was miserable and no one could make it stop (I think my big kids brought home Fifth's Disease or something from school).<br /><br />In Zachary's pregnancy, I think I would have been fine and I think (even with my naturally non-pregnant short cervical measurement) I would have carried for much, much longer were it not for that cough. When I mentioned that to a friend of mine post-loss, she (who has borne four children without any complications at all) said she developed a cough during a pregnancy and her OB told her it could cause a loss if not resolved. I cannot imagine, then, that there wasn't a connection between that and my sudden cervical failure.<br /><br />Maybe this is confusing and not at all as reassuring as I hope it will be to you, but the point I'm trying to make is that cerclages are PROVEN to be effective in preserving pregnancies that otherwise would not make it. Many people rely on them during pregnancy after pregnancy, and people even carry higher order multiples on cerclages without issue.<br /><br />I believe if you're as conscious as you can be, not hesitating to report any symptoms, and your doctor remains as caring and conservative as he seems to be thus far, you're going to be and do just fine. You'll probably carry these little ones another 20-plus weeks without a problem.<br /><br />I hope that helps and hasn't totally freaked you out. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540060049975721555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-27936116595308534592009-06-18T23:26:47.505-04:002009-06-18T23:26:47.505-04:00Such good news. I'm so thankful you are doing ...Such good news. I'm so thankful you are doing well and that you have a supportive doctor and husband. Just keep resting, Michele. :)<br /><br />I'll continue praying for you, the babies, and Peter. <br /><br />Peace, my friend.Mommy (You can call me OM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07330090628350118582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-91018484652881380152009-06-18T21:21:26.532-04:002009-06-18T21:21:26.532-04:00Excellent!!!!Excellent!!!!k@laklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366772609212990882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-76624419942307445322009-06-18T20:24:56.663-04:002009-06-18T20:24:56.663-04:00Wonderful news! I'm so glad that your Dr. has...Wonderful news! I'm so glad that your Dr. has sucha positive outlook for you. I will be thinking of you the rest of this week. Take it easy and be good to yourself.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054869953538170225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-80142247581107608842009-06-18T19:56:09.126-04:002009-06-18T19:56:09.126-04:00Things sound like they are going really good. I a...Things sound like they are going really good. I am praying for you and the babies to make all those weeks!Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-43266331503263216672009-06-18T19:36:36.486-04:002009-06-18T19:36:36.486-04:00I am so happy to hear of another good appt. I chec...I am so happy to hear of another good appt. I check daily just to see what you've got posted. I know that everyone says it but, I do truly pray for you and your family each and every day. Your babies are beautiful!Brookenoreply@blogger.com