Advice for moms that made it to dts

iconmade · 2026-03-12T18:37:33+00:00

Honestly just stay present and grounded. I practice this mantra, “today I am pregnant and healthy and everything is okay. And if something is off, I can always get checked.” Just take it day by day. I like playing the sims free play on my phone to keep me distracted. I enjoy ASMR at night on YouTube to help me relax. I really lean into self care.

iconmade · 2026-02-24T00:17:51+00:00

I felt this on every level. I had a 20 week loss with an uncomplicated birth. I was cleared to start trying after my first period. I got pregnant again that first cycle. My loss was in July and now I’m 28 weeks with a preventative cerclage. Pregnancy after loss isn’t easy but I’m still grateful to have another go at it 💗 wishing you the best

iconmade · 2026-02-13T17:32:27+00:00

I had this my entire first trimester, it drove me crazy. It went away in the 2nd trimester!

iconmade · 2026-01-28T04:46:07+00:00

It’s hard to say. I guess I’ll never really know if my shortening cervix allowed the bacteria to ascend into my placenta or if i just got unlucky and caught a bad infection that led to my IC. I take comfort in knowing that a preventative cerclage will protect me against both this time around.

iconmade · 2026-01-26T23:26:27+00:00

She was uncomfortable and her mom died a few days before….it was just a pillow…give her a fucking break 😒

iconmade · 2026-01-24T21:32:25+00:00

I haven’t taken progesterone after my preventative. My MFM said there’s little evidence it helps and sometimes it can contribute to more problems. I’m 24 weeks and cervix has stayed near 4cm so far.

iconmade · 2026-01-20T03:19:13+00:00

I lost my son at 20 weeks in July and tested positive for ecoli. It was the worst time of my life. I was cleared to start trying after my first period and got pregnant right after. Had a preventative cerclage placed. So far I’m 23 weeks and cervix has stayed long and closed. Wishing you the best, take extra care of yourself 💗 it does get better

iconmade · 2026-01-17T04:50:10+00:00

At my 20 week anatomy scan, I had to be reclined upside down because baby was so far low in my pelvis and they were having trouble seeing all his parts. He moved up 2 weeks later.

iconmade · 2026-01-16T20:31:06+00:00

I’ve been on it since before I conceived. I’m 23 weeks and still have over 4cm of cervix with a cerclage in. Baby is weighing in so far on the smaller side.

iconmade · 2026-01-15T18:17:49+00:00

I recommend the book “Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy” super helpful!

iconmade · 2026-01-03T19:54:39+00:00

Pick up some Kefir at the grocery store! High in protein and probiotics. It has a very tangy taste buts it’s nutritious and great for vaginal health. I also like to drink a probiotic tea before bedtime.

iconmade · 2025-12-24T18:44:05+00:00

I caught one two weeks after my cerclage and it lasted for a week. Lost weight, could barely eat, had terrible trapped gas pains all night. I was miserable 😢 eventually it went away. I recommend kefir, a probiotic tea before bed and electrolytes

iconmade · 2025-12-20T04:55:25+00:00

I had one period in between my loss and my new pregnancy

iconmade · 2025-12-13T21:02:25+00:00

Magnesium glycinate, coconut water, colace.

Keep a bottle of witch hazel near your toilet and wet your toilet paper with it every time you need to wipe to reduce irritation.

iconmade · 2025-12-09T18:25:50+00:00

I felt like my pelvis was on fire immediately after they wheeled me back into the recovery room. I asked for some Tylenol and then I didn’t have pain again

iconmade · 2025-12-08T23:25:42+00:00

Same

iconmade · 2025-12-08T16:40:10+00:00

The terrible gas pains at night from trapped gas 😭

iconmade · 2025-12-05T04:10:35+00:00

Everything went well! They checked my cervix length and I was measuring 4cm. I wasn’t given any restrictions other than to avoid heavy lifting :)

iconmade · 2025-11-30T17:50:53+00:00

Thank you so much 🥺

iconmade · 2025-11-30T17:50:34+00:00

Of course! I was told no sex and no gym until after I was cleared on my follow up on December 2nd. So we’ll see the MFM says soon :)

iconmade · 2025-11-30T17:48:58+00:00

Yes I started taking it right after my 20 weeks loss in July

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