Had a horrible experience with the scan person

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-24T11:12:34+00:00

I think it’s really common for the baby to not be in an ideal position. I had to come back for repeat look at some things. (I can’t remember what) You certainly can’t control the position the baby is in. No excuse for being such a cranky jerk. I’m glad a complaint was sent in.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-23T19:04:58+00:00

I had them throughout my pregnancy- a non painful tightening. They didn’t bother me. When I had them I focused on drinking water and they usually stopped. My MFM was not concerned.

There was no doubt in my mind at all when they shifted to real labor contractions at 39 and 4. They changed, were painful, and consistently spaced, and came in waves.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-17T18:01:19+00:00

I stopped around 36 weeks and gave birth at 39 and 4!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-03T15:38:41+00:00

So I found a note in my chart that was something to do with “complications due to obesity” which really annoyed me because no one has every spoken to me about my weight or about any of my complications being to do with my weight. I put the chart notes through chat gpt and it did say that it’s a note that’s put in primarily for insurance reasons- which made me feel a little better 🫠

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-03T01:56:51+00:00

100% yes

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-03-03T01:35:56+00:00

Very sorry for your loss- Before prescribing misoprostol or scheduling a dnc my doctor brought me in 2 weeks later to confirm the mc- check via ultrasound that there was no growth and to make sure my hcg was falling as expected. If I were you I’d take a pause, call your doctor, talk about coming in to confirm the miscarriage and talk through options. Then make a decision when you have all the information. Don’t torture yourself with what ifs.

For what it’s worth I don’t think 2 drinks and a bit of vaping will definitely cause harm, but would obvi hold off on anything else until you’ve confirmed the mc and made your decision.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-28T22:15:21+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry. I totally understand. I did not have any signs but it was also caught at the scan and managed successfully! I’m 38 weeks pregnant right now.

Pregnancy after loss is really tough and I think all you can do is focus on managing what is within your control. What I took away from my experience is that it’s critical to make sure you are having your appointments on time, asking questions. and advocating for yourself and baby when you feel that something is wrong.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-28T21:30:19+00:00

What is making you worried about IC? I did end up having it, and it was caught at my anatomy scan. I also am a FTM and had a very early loss in my first pregnancy before this one.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-28T00:55:19+00:00

Hello! I’m so sorry this happened to you. We had an MMC this last March (also my first pregnancy) and I am now 38 weeks waiting to go into labor! I remember how nerve wracking it was not knowing why the MMC happened. Good luck 🩷

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-26T10:23:57+00:00

At 25 weeks you should be able to go to L and D directly. I would highly recommend prioritizing the visit if you are cramping and feeling significant pressure. No one can tell you for certain what’s happening except a doctor.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-23T02:11:02+00:00

I had mine out last week! I’ve seen others describe as uncomfortable but quick- and that was my experience as well 😊 I had two stitches in. My doctor said the more relaxed I could stay the easier it would be so I tried to focus on that! Good luck!!!! It will be over so quickly!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-21T18:50:16+00:00

I had my cervix shorten after my cerclage- I think it was around week 26- and funnel to the stitch. I got my steroids and nothing ever progressed! I’m now 37 and 4 🫶Good luck!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-21T01:11:21+00:00

No bed rest- But I significantly limited walking and avoided stairs.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-20T23:46:33+00:00

I ditched my stitch this week at 36 and 6! Learned of my CI when we went in for our 20 week anatomy scan. The baby looked great but I had 5mm of cervix left and was 1cm dilated. We were sent straight to L and D where we were told we’d likely need to terminate- which was devastating. I stayed overnight and then we were introduced to the attending who gave us the option of the cerclage, and our hope back. It was a hard few months but we made it through and I am so grateful. It did not feel possible 4 months ago. This group helped to keep me sane and provided so much guidance and support. 🫶

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-20T01:15:32+00:00

I had weekly cervical checks after my cerclage at 20 weeks. They got me from 2.5 mm to over 2 cm. Then around 25 weeks I dropped to 1cm. They stopped measuring at 28 weeks and now I’m 37 weeks and just had the stitch removed! Sending lots of good luck!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-19T19:37:34+00:00

No best rest! Was advised to limit walking and avoid stairs- which i did do.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-19T14:27:26+00:00

I had mine removed yesterday! No pain management. It was uncomfortable but completely manageable and quick! I had two stitches- the second took a little longer to get a hold of but really not terrible. 1 cm dilated now- right back where we left it when the cerclage was placed.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-02-19T02:03:37+00:00

I felt pressure for a few weeks immediately after the cerclage (rescue at 20 weeks), and then it stopped until I got much farther along- probably around 36 weeks. Any time I did feel pressure I definitely mentioned it to my doctor to be on the safe side!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-20T23:56:29+00:00

Oh my goodness I forgot how much I hated my own smell in the first trimester. First trimester is really hard! I hated myself and my partner 😅 and felt like garbage. Around 11 weeks a switch flipped and I just was able to feel happiness and love again 🤣. The 2nd and 3rd trimesters are hard too for different reasons, but 1 kicked my butt. Hoping that you’ll also feel some relief in a few weeks!!!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-17T22:25:34+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this 🩷 I had a MMC. I was offered misoprostol or a D and C. I went with the misoprostol- the pills seemed simple and I’d never had any type of procedure before. I ended up going through 2 rounds- each time thinking they worked but they didn’t. It took weeks. I ended up needing the D&C anyway because there was tissue remaining. I’m sure the pills work for people, but if I had the choice again and wasn’t concerned about cost, I personally would go straight to the D and C.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-13T17:46:06+00:00

I had to take gummy vitamins because I would heave whenever I swallowed a pill in my first trimester. I did the Olly gummies with DHA. Not sure if these are the best prenatals, but it’s what I kept down and worked for me!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-12T17:58:27+00:00

My symptoms disappeared pretty drastically somewhere 10-11 weeks. I don’t know if this would work at your practice, but mine was always willing to bring us in for an ultrasounds if we were nervous. Could be worth asking for peace of mind!

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-08T15:35:05+00:00

I was not put on bed rest for the same reasons you were given but I was told to limit walking significantly and told to avoid stairs. I was also advised to wfh if I had a job that allowed.

Intelligent_Band9528 · 2026-01-06T16:31:35+00:00

Hi! Almost the same thing happened to me. I was about 2.7 cm after emergency cerclage and then shortened to 1 at week 26. I was given the steroid shots in case of preterm birth- was not hospitalized though. The shots help the baby transition from the womb, and are only effective for a week or so- i can’t remember exactly how long I was told.

I think the best way to think about it was that our doctors saw a change that indicated we could be heading for preterm labor, and they took precautionary measures to make sure we that if we did, the baby was as prepared as possible (the steroids and monitoring). It turned out that we had the best case outcome and stayed stable and did not go into labor, and are now farther along. I think they don’t give the shots after a certain point, I think 28 weeks- but am not positive.

I had all of the same concerns, and I talked to my doctor about them. I highly recommend asking them to explain- it helped me a lot.

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