November 2012 Moms

Not the appointment I expected!

So I just got back from an ultrasound appointment where my regular doc sent me to a more specialized ultrasound place because they saw a spot on his heart and brain at my A/S and were concerned. After probably the longest ultrasound in the world, baby is doing fine! However, they're concerned because my cervix is only 2.4 cm, and I guess 3.5 is where it should be, and anything under 2.5 cm causes preterm labor. So they sent me to have cultures done, and then told me my cervix looked like someone rubbed it with sandpaper (??). Basically not good at all.. And really freaked me out cause the nurse was like "yeah I've never seen a cervix that looked like that!" which does not help make me feel better!

The doctor told me basically in best circumstances we're gonna try to keep him in there until 36 weeks. (Which is also when I'm supposed to be my sisters maid of honor in her wedding..)

Boo :( Not at all the appointment I was expecting :(

 

Edit to add, I also have to put progesterone tablets or something in every night (I didn't know you actually had to put that up there, I figured it was a pill!) and I get to wear a sexy girdle (?) now! Yum ;) And no sex for the remainder of the pregnancy. How's DH gonna keep his hands off my girdle!?

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  • Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that :( Way for the nurse to freak you out even more with her comment huh!?
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  • Oh no! I'm so sorry!! Hoping for the best for you and your baby and that you can keep him in as long as possible. 
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  • Not nice of the nurse at all! I hope things are ok and you are able to keep him in as long as you can!
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    So I just got back from an ultrasound appointment where my regular doc sent me to a more specialized ultrasound place because they saw a spot on his heart and brain at my A/S and were concerned. After probably the longest ultrasound in the world, baby is doing fine! However, they're concerned because my cervix is only 2.4 cm, and I guess 3.5 is where it should be, and anything under 2.5 cm causes preterm labor. So they sent me to have cultures done, and then told me my cervix looked like someone rubbed it with sandpaper (??). Basically not good at all.. And really freaked me out cause the nurse was like "yeah I've never seen a cervix that looked like that!" which does not help make me feel better!

    The doctor told me basically in best circumstances we're gonna try to keep him in there until 36 weeks. (Which is also when I'm supposed to be my sisters maid of honor in her wedding..)

    Boo :( Not at all the appointment I was expecting :(

     

    Edit to add, I also have to put progesterone tablets or something in every night (I didn't know you actually had to put that up there, I figured it was a pill!) and I get to wear a sexy girdle (?) now! Yum ;)And no sex for the remainder of the pregnancy. How's DH gonna keep his hands off my girdle!?

    That is awful, I'm sorry to hear! However, your last comment about your husband cracks me up. You will get through this and lots of thoughts a prayers headed your way!

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     How's DH gonna keep his hands off my girdle!?

    What a great sense of humor! That will help you tremendously the next 12 weeks. 12 weeks!?! That's not very long! You can do it! I've not heard of this sexy girdle before though Wink Are you not going to have a cerclage placed? One of the women on my other BMB had one and she made it to 37 weeks with her short cervix. I bet the high risk board would have other mommas going through the same thing if you feel like you need to talk to others who know what it's like. GL with keeping that little guy inside!

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  • Oh no, I hope all goes well for you. It looks like your Dr has a nice plan in place.

    And ya for baby looking great.

    You might want to pick up some panty liners, the progesterone leaks. Mine was prometrium and it leaked bright yellow, but it wasnt horrible.

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  • The good thing is that they caught it early, before you actually went into labor!!!!  Best of luck to you both!!!
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  • ((hugs))

    I'm sorry you're having to go through this. I have the most pathetic pouty face on right now for you... eat something(s) that you love tonight and try to relax.

    I don't know what a sandpaper cervix means either...

    What's the girdle for?

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    Sorry you are having to go through this! Sometimes I think the nurses need to be gagged. What they think is a nothing comment is really a big deal when it is you going through it! I think they become so desensitized dealing with this kind of stuff day in and day out.

     As a previous poster said---12 weeks to go! Let's hope that your cervix calms down and responds well to the progesterone. I will be keeoing you i my prayers. I hacve to say...your sense of humor will certaily help you through this!

    Now---go rock that girdle!

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  • Haha thanks ladies Big Smile

    Not 100% sure what the girdle is for, it's like this whole strap on over the shoulders to under the belly sexyness. I'm guessing just to hold him up and keep pressure off the cervix, but the doctor didn't really explain that one. Naturally he told me to buy the most expensive one there was. Another plus!

    As for the sandpaper cervix, yeah what the heellll. I don't even know where to begin, quite honestly I would have appreciated a picture or something considering he had a few people come take a look at my vagina and I didn't even get to see what the heck it looked like! Seriously curious now.. 

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  • Glad everything turned out okay with the baby. I have used Endometrin before and second what Baroo said- definitely wear a panty liner. That stuff leaks like nobody's business.

    ETA: Not cool that you had a parade of people staring at your sandpaper cervix and you didn't get to see too.

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  • Boo for having a sandpaper cervix, a crowd inspecting your cervix, and a girdle! But I have to say, this post did crack me up a little bit. I agree with everyone else. You have a great sense of humor so that will get your through the tough stuff. And on the bright side, baby is okay!

  • I'm relieved your baby is just fine, how scary. Those level II ultrasounds take forever, but sounds like maybe a mixed blessing so you could find out about the cervix issue.

    I hope baby stays cooking until at least 36 weeks. Loved your comment about the sexy girdle! Great sense of humor. 

    Good luck!

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  • Sorry about your cervix... ugh!  Glad that baby looks great though!!  You don't have too long to go.. you can do it!!
  • Sorry to hear that! That girdle sounds awful, but I sure hope it does the trick!!

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