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I had a cerclage 11 1/2 yrs ago for triplets. I had extra pressure and the doc checked to see if possibly I was softened or anything. She sent me over to be checked in the hospital because there was a little shortening. My preferred doc from the practice was on duty that day and suggested the cerclage. There is always a chance it will not work. But I wanted to at least try to make sure we saved them. When they were putting it in, it turned out I was dilated 1 cm so it turned out to be the best thing I did. I did not have a problem with the water level or location of the sac though. I would follow the doc's advice to the letter if at all possible. I know what you mean though by feeling lost. You have no control and it really is so hard to have that feeling. After the cerclage I did not have strict bedrest but I rested as much as possible because I did not want to take any chances. I delivered at 36 weeks due to infant distress-my daughter did some sommersaults and got her cord stuck. Now they are 12 and driving me nuts with their tween angst.