FFN test today, stressed out....

palma44

    I found out at my 28 week appt yesterday that my cervix had shortened to 2.0cm so I am going in this afternoon for the FFN test to determin how likely I am to go into labor in the next 2 weeks.

I stressing myself out so much with everything that is going on and just not know what to expect. I hate being at work right now because I can't concentrate on anything, I was hoping work would be a good way to distract myself so that I don't go crazy but I am gong even more crazy here. I am worried that with my cervix droppign to 2.0cm I should be on bed rest and my doctor didn't put me on bed rest. I don't want LO coming anytime soon and I am scared that by continuing to work I am at risk of going into labor even sooner. The doctor mentioned starting steriod shots that I would have to be hospitalized for because I am type 1 diabetic but he never scheduled anything so I am also a little stressed about not knowing what to expect with that. I am so glad that I have an appointment today so hopefully I can talk with one of the doctors more about all of this and get some of my questions answered, I am just so stressed I am trying to distract myself so I can make it to my 3:15 appointment!

 

wolverine8

Hang in there...I went through the exact same thing at 29 weeks. Something to keep in mind about FFNs is that it is NO indication if you are going to go into labor or not. It detects the fetal firbronectin protein that holds baby in place and begins to break down due to effacement/dilation. I was 80% effaced and my fFN was negative. I went 41 weeks with a healthy baby. Hopefully everything is okay.

CPhillz

wolverine8:

Hang in there...I went through the exact same thing at 29 weeks. Something to keep in mind about FFNs is that it is NO indication if you are going to go into labor or not. It detects the fetal firbronectin protein that holds baby in place and begins to break down due to effacement/dilation. I was 80% effaced and my fFN was negative. I went 41 weeks with a healthy baby. Hopefully everything is okay.

This. Try not to stress out - I know thats WAY easier said than done! I started going through PTL at 26.5 weeks, and have had 5 ffn tests done. My first was positive - that was at 28 weeks. I got the steroid injections and everything. 6 weeks later, here I am and still pregnant! Over that time, I got 3 MORE positive tests, and only one negative in between. At this point, those tests mean nothing to me or my doctor. They obviously aren't all that informative, as the PP said. I only JUST started effacing (yes, I did get a positive last time (31.5 wks), but I also got positives when I wasn't effacing). Hang in there, I know it's scary but it'll be okay! Watch your body for signs, don't worry so much about the results of the test so much. GL!

Edit: I have been on bed rest through this whole thing (and will be until I deliver), which is a huge reason why I haven't gone into labor already, and why my cervix is holding out. If you're concerned, talk to your doctor. Tell them your concerns and they'll give you answers...maybe he would put you on bed rest, too, ESPECIALLY since you're already shortening at 28 wks.

kjg5445

I will keep you in my thoughts!

 I had a + FFN test at 32 and 33 weeks and my child stayed in until 37w2d. It was very scary but they can most definitely be wrong! so even if its positive obviously take precautions but dont hold all your eggs in that basket because its wrong a LOT!!!