Short cervix

Anyone else been measured with a short cervix?
Had 3 measurements done today amd one was slightly short. Had previous biopsy on cervix due to pre cancerous cells years ago which they think is the issue. Got to see the consultant tomorrow, but panicking a bit now. I'm 22 weeks today. Pic of today's scan

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Hiya, I’m 22 weeks today too & found out last week I have a short cervix of 26mm. I’ve been put on progesterone and have a follow up next week to check the length and see if I need a stitch. Like you, I’m panicking!x

@Georgie short ot 26mm? Mine were all under that. One was 25.8, one 25.1 both of which I think they were happy with but one was 22.8. Baby is all good and I start progesterone tomorrow and see the consultant for a plan. It's just a constant worry isn't it x

I’ve got to have mine measured due to a biopsy years ago, was told that 2.5cm is normal, below is short. It’s all very normal from my consultation all they said is if it’s shorter you may not be able to go to term and be induced earlier.

@Abby thank you. They scared me today talking about pre term birth and spontaneous miscarriage. They aren't even sure it is short but one reading was and mines from a biopsy to. How many weeks are you? X

yeah, mine was 34.8mms 4 weeks ago so it’s getting shorter. My consultant said if it hits 25mm they’ll put a stitch in.
Hope your appointment tomorrow goes well x

False alarm just been remeasured by the consultant and actually 31mm so crisis averted
I hope yiu ladies get on OK with your results x

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Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

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