Good news: found out that there's no placenta tear and that the cause of the bleeding is a cervical polyp. The MW used silver nitrate to stop the bleeding and that seems to be working well already. Baby is also doing great.
Bad news: We found out via transvaginal ultrasound that my cervix is already at 2.2cm, which is apparently really, really short. I have a followup MFM appointment in nine days and at that point if my cervix is the same length or any shorter, I'll be pushing for a cerclage and P17 shots. The stats for making it to full term or even to viability w/ a cervix that short at 18.5w aren't really good and I knew that incompetent cervix was a possibility already due to a LEEP several years ago and my cervix getting messed with several times in the last 18 mos (HSG, four IUIs, D&C, IVF). I could use any and all of the good vibes and prayers y'all have got.
Re: XP: Update to scary stuff on Monday.
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((hugs)) Prayers and good thoughts to you.
I'm surprised you aren't on bed rest. I would absolutely get a cerclage and progesterone. Once you hit viability I would push for steroids too. Hang in there.
Are you still on bedrest?
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My (very vague) understanding is that yes, as a general rule the cervix is dynamic and can reverse itself/get longer again/whatever you want to call it. BUT given my medical history and the fact that it's already so short at 18 weeks (with a very limited amount of time left that they can even do the cerclage - it can't be done if I start contracting) it seems to make sense to get the cerclage done ASAP rather than sit here and cross my fingers that it could improve on its own. At least, that's my Dr. Google, MD answer. I really hope the MFM team agrees with me - I don't think I'll be taking no for an answer.
::puts nurse hat on::
Yes, your cervix length can change based on a variety of factors. A cerclage and/or bed rest could reverse the shortening or (most likely in DT's case) keep it from shortening more and causing labor.
::puts friend hat on::
Lib, be the pushy broad I know you can be. You are your best advocate.
My apt was bumped up to Tuesday, so only four days to go. ::cleansing breaths::