Not sure what to think.. prayers please!

mmcsoftball

At my anatomy scan 2 weeks ago they saw that my cervix was shortened to 2.5cm so I started progesterone suppositories. I woke up with a little bit of blood when I wiped this morning so I called the doctor. They fit me in for a cervical length check this afternoon but couldn't get a good measurement because I was contracting. If hey had to guess the dr said I was down to 1.5. She said there's nothing they can really do being that I am only 21 weeks and I can't have a cerclage placed because I'm contracting. I have another appointment scheduled for Monday to hopefully get a more accurate length and I guess decide where to go from there. I'm trying not to freak out because my husband is out of town for another two weeks and I have no idea what will happen if I have to be on bed rest. Does anyone have any similar experiences?

kamio92

Oh sweet! Take it easy and get as much rest/down time as you can before the appointment. I swear it's the only thing that's gotten bub and I as far as we are.

I haven't gotten to the point of cerclage but I've been on and off bedrest since week 16. I know how scary it can be. I hung out for week 30 like you wouldn't believe. I'm 32 weeks now. I had threatened preterm labour twice now and a big bleed.

I'm thinking of you. Do you have family and/or friends around who can help out if you end up on bedrest?

Stay strong. It can be so tough trying to relax when you are so worried. I've probably spent more time crying and scared out of my mind than excited.

mmcsoftball

Thank you! I really appreciate you're kind words! My husband is currently out of town for work for the rest of the month. The rest of our family lives about 2 hours away. As hard as it is going to be, my mom and grandma are coming up to get my two kids tomorrow and they're taking them home with them for he next week. I'm really reluctant to let them go but that is the only way I am going to be able to take it easy. Plus, if something were to happen and I would need to go to the doctor or the hospital I would have no one to watch my kids. It is just so frustrating not knowing what to expect.

happywifemomofone

Yes, the not knowing is one of the hardest parts of being high risk. At my 20w u/s, my cervix was 7mm. I had an emergency cerclage the same day. I had a week of modified BR and then went back to work. My Cervix is now 1.5cm. My MFM expects the water bag to funnel past sutures as baby gets bigger, causing water to break early. I am now 28 1/2 weeks, and actually think I'm getting used to the uncertainty of all this. My summer is all about canceling plans, trying to stay near NICU, and "depending on if baby is here yet."

mmcsoftball

My summer looks to be the same way. I have a week of vacation coming up where I was planning to travel 2 hours away to spend one with family but now I am questioning whether or not I should go. We also had a family vacation planned in July which isn't looking likely either.

PlainJane8350

I'm in the same boat! Did they do a vaginal ultrasound? Did you have any funneling/dialation? Did they give you anything for contractions, a rx? If they didn't put you on bed rest, then I'd rest as much as you can. When you're up, try not to bend/squat and try to sit at an angle (not straight up). If you get bored, I lay on my sides in bed most of the time and welcome any company that I can get! So feel free to email me: plainjane19792001@gmail.co

mmcsoftball

They said my cervix looks closed still and didn't mention any funneling. Nothing for contractions. Thanks for all of the tips I will definitely take you up on the email! I'm sure I will get lonely with my family watching my kids and my husband being out of town. My email is mmonroe0811@gmail.co

kamio92

Oh that's good news mmcsoftball!! I've hated the bedrest and still suck at sticking to the bed but glad to hear that you are getting some down time. With my expanding list of factors bedrest is one of the best ways for bub and I to stay strong!

I hate the uncertainty to. It's so hard making plans. I'm not really expecting to make it past late June/34 weeks. I'm sure that I'll be shocked and seriously confused with what to do with myself if they let me go longer!

Do try and get some time away though. Just judge wants right for you and bub! I was super anxious when my husband took me away for a weekend where the hospital was more than an hour drive away but the change of scenery and time to ourselves was amazing.

It was a good reminder that the stress doesn't last forever. Your still allowed to have fun and indulge yourself.

I felt like I was sacrificing so much of myself that I wondered if I'd have anything left at the end.

mrswhitehead84

At 24 weeks I was 3.1cm then at 26 weeks I was 1.6cm, they started my on progesterone and pelvic rest. At 27 weeks they did a recheck I was 1.7cm, since I stayed same they aren't checking it again unless my symptoms change. No cerclage because I'm expecting twins.  Drink lots of water, rest, rest, rest, don't over do it and be lazy to keep that baby in.

mmcsoftball

I had another follow up ultrasound this morning and everything looked consistent with Friday's. I was having contractions again during the ultrasound so she couldn't be sure again. I have another scan on Thursday and if things stay the same I will have weekly cervical checks as long as I am cramping. If my cervix looks shorter or my cramping increases then she recommended bed rest at least until baby is past viability.

PlainJane8350

That's great! I'll shoot you an email today just so you have easy access to my address. Glad things aren't changing!