I've got the blues :( ::::iPad user:::

kneenah1231 · July 2013

Just came back from having my cervix checked and I am feeling a little defeated. Tuesday at labor and delivery it was 2.6cm Today two days later its 2.2cm. They asked me to return next week. I've been on bedrest two weeks. I am 23wks 1day still training my brain to get use to my new normal. It's hard to put my self to think positive when every visit my cervix is getting shorter. I just want to curl up in a ball and cry. Dh on the other hand is so positive which thank god he is. He says 2.2cm will buy its till 30wks. Although I wouldn't want to do any time in nicu 30wks doesn't sound bad to me :-( I am just so frustrated with my cervix. The tech saw my worry and told me not to worry as long as cerclage is in place and I have at least 10mm don't remember if she said above or below it I am fine. Which I assume I have. My question now ladies are your legs always elevated? When I keep mine elevated I get tightness and back pain so I tend to lay flat or on my side. When I sleep in sleep in my side with a pillow btw my legs. Does anything sound not right? Any happy cervix success or just happy stories will really help right about now

On the good not my baby is getting chubby she is 1pound 7oz

kneenah1231 · July 2013

Sorry about grammar, didn't proof read it :-/

ilovetolaugh · July 2013

I've got nothing aside from I'm sorry you're feeling so defeated. You're doing everything that you can do to help your sweet girl grow strong.

jamiem538 · July 2013

At 23 weeks I had .6mm left and I'm 30 wks, 1 day now. It's definitely best to stay on your side with a pillow between your legs. Staying on your back can reduce oxygen flow to the baby and if you have an irritable uterus, cause contractions. You don't have to keep your legs constantly elevated. But if DH will help you out, ask for a leg massage. My hips are constantly on fire and massaging your calves will help blood flow and prevent clots. If you're not on progesterone shots, I'd would ask your doctor about going on them. Shots rather than suppositories, to not introduce anything into the cervix. I hope you can make it many more weeks! Hang in there!

Kate621 · July 2013

I had an emergency cerclage placed just before 23 weeks when I only had 7mm of cervix left. I'm now 31 weeks with bed rest. It can happen!

Deblondie1 · July 2013

I'm sorry it is getting smaller. But I believe I read that cevical lengths vary, depending on the day/ time/ your activity level/ etc. So maybe it'll be better at your next check?

kneenah1231 · July 2013

Thank you ladies... I am a complete ball of tears but your words really uplifted me.. Sending hugs your way kep those babies coking...

Inn2 · July 2013

I just wanted to add in my experience, since it might help as well. At 20 weeks is when my cerclage was put in after my cervix was found to be a 1cm with funneling. Afterwards. It was 2.2cm. I'm now 26 weeks and I've watched it shrink back down until the last 2 weeks it's held steady at 1.3 cm ( 1cm before stitch and 3mm after). My specialist has assured me as long as it stays 1cm before stitch then I am fine and can avoid the steroids. I guess I just have a cervix that wants to funnel and wants to hover around 1cm. I lay mostly on my side. Hang in there and stay strong! Thoughts and prayers to you and your LO.