A Gardeners Forum Forums Members History Forum Life 2006 Update on Jenn and baby

Things are going well. We went in for an appointment yesterday and were informed that the doctors decided they need to do a procedure this week or the beginning of next week. They will be doing something called a Cervix Cerclage. Basically, they go in and sew the cervix shut so that it can't open from the weight of the baby. I will have to go in to have the surgery done and will be off the forum for a couple days because I will be ordered to stay on the couch.....might be able to get the laptop to the couch tho. Anyways, they will either have to put an epidural in or put me under general anestegia....I'm not sure which. We will find out more on Monday and I'll keep you all posted.

Good luck Jenn! I really wish you the best!!

Jenn,
Best of luck- a friend of my daughter's had that done recently too - she said it wasn't to bad at all....
Prayers and don't forget the laptop on the couch - that way we can all visit and you can rest too..
Nana

Thoughts and well wishes!!

Thanks for the update, Jenn.

I second that!


Cindy

Jenn ,, Prayers and thoughts and keep the laptop close!

Good luck Jenn and take it easy.

Jenn, I hope the surgery goes well and you are able to come home and relax with no pain. Thanks for letting us know. You are all in my prayers.

Many prayers!

prayers! my sil had that done, and lots of other's i know. hope it goes as well for you as it has for all of them!

Good luck Jenn..
*and wee~one!*

I too know a lady that had it, and
they have a beautiful baby girl now because
of it..

Thoughts and prayers, Jenn. Sue

OK, I just got the phone call from the doctor giving me the time frames for this surgery. This friday, the 21st, I will go in for pre-testing. I will get the cerclage put in on Friday the 28th and will be put on bed rest until I'm 37 weeks....which is in January. I'm really not sure what to think of that...its scarey! Especially since our plan was to have the house sold before Christmas....which I'm not sure is going to work now. Anyways, that's the scoop for now.

Oh Jenn, that is a long time to be on bed rest. Is it full bed rest or partial? Praying that all goes well with the surgery.

Wow that's a long time!!!! Do you guys have a laptop so you can get online?

I couldn't imagine staying in bed that long! But it will be SO worth it!

Best of luck to you and the baby! I'm sure the aggravation of bedrest is going to be MORE than worth the outcome of a beautiful child! And like so many have said...keep the laptop close!

Best of luck to you!

thanks for the heads up jenn... will keep praying for you!

Jenn, I pm'd you on the 12th. Did you get it? Anyways, I'm glad they're taking such good care of you and the little one. I don't know much about the procedure you're going to have, but it sounds like a lot of people have had it and it was very successful. You and the little one are in my prayers everyday. The time on the couch will go by eventually - you could use a little of it everyday by keeping a journal of what's going on in your life, and how you're feeling - then maybe when the baby is older you could give it to him or her. Just a thought.

Anyways, Good Luck and God be with you both.

Brenda

Brenda, I got your PM...I've just been busy trying to get things done before next week and haven't gotten to write back. Hopefully in a bit after dinner.


Stephen is moving a small table next to the couch so that we can put the laptop there.

My best friend had same procedure and about 6 monthes of bed rest after it. Get you good magazines a few cross words the remote and a good maid. Have faith it will pass and you will have one of the most wonderful blessings ever.

I heard a story {of someone somewhere} where her journal was written in the form of letters to her not yet born baby, telling him how she felt that day, what DR's said, how much weight she gained. Like telling him his before born life story.

How you feeling?

I am thinking you will be wishing for more bed rest when the little one arrives. Please take care of yourself and the time will fly by.

Have y'all decided to stay put until after the baby is delivered? I hope you aren't going to be moving during this time. It will be hard for you to stay down, if so...

Prayers and best wishes for you,

Dianna

Keeping you in our prayers,Jenn

Prayers and Best Wishes