pain and short cervix

tinymoose · October 2014

30 weeks. Went in for an u/s yesterday to check placenta position which had been low...it had moved up yay! Told them I've been having pressure and vaginal pain...sometimes I can hardly walk up the stairs it hurts so bad.

They did a transvaginal and found my cervix to be what they called short. They did a cervix swab for preterm labor which came back negative thank goodness! I see my regular ob today....so worried though.

They told me to stay off of my feet....I'm a teacher so that's near impossible....stayed home today I was so nervous. Anyone else going through this or have suggestions/ideas?

riansmommie · October 2014

Listen to your doctor.

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AnonnAni · October 2014

Have this issue. Stay off your feet only thing you can do.

tinymoose · October 2014

What does qfp mean? I agree...I feel like I should stop teaching now....but they didn't put me on bed rest...so it's iffy I guess. I just want to do everything in my power to get my girl to stay in me!

tinymoose · October 2014

That is such a scam lol!! I'll see what my ob says today. I keep trying to sit at work but I'm up at the board a lot (teach high school chemistry) and have to walk around and answer questions while they are working....I've finally started having the students come to me :-)

CandEChicago · October 2014

tinymoose said:
What does qfp mean? I agree...I feel like I should stop teaching now....but they didn't put me on bed rest...so it's iffy I guess. I just want to do everything in my power to get my girl to stay in me!

tinymoose said:
That is such a scam lol!! I'll see what my ob says today. I keep trying to sit at work but I'm up at the board a lot (teach high school chemistry) and have to walk around and answer questions while they are working....I've finally started having the students come to me :-)

Please listen to your doctor.

xc1148 · October 2014

If your doctor says to stay off your feet, stay off your feet. As other people said, get a note or something, but you can't be working like that.

Manateearmz · October 2014

Stay off of your feet. Why is this even being questioned?

tinymoose · October 2014

Mostly curious if anyone else is going through this or have gone through this and what to expect. And it's vague...stay off of your feet...take it easy....for most means they can still go to work...but for some professions like mine it's not that simple.

caden1206 · October 2014

If you doctor said to stay off your feet you should do just that. If you have to stop working for a bit he will give you a note. I hope your cervix stays stable.

ssm1218 · October 2014

Did you tell your doctor it's painful? If not you need to do so. Do you know the exact length of your cervix? They gave me progesterone suppositories for mine - they are a pain to put in because I can hardly reach down there these days - I make my husband do it - but have helped a lot with the pain I was feeling down there. Also if it's that short they might also recommend no sex - which is what I am dealing with since week 26. With my situation - I'm not supposed to do any cleaning or go up and down the stairs too often. I would definitely ask for clarification from your dr.

frenchy816 · October 2014

tinymoose said:

That is such a scam lol!! I'll see what my ob says today. I keep trying to sit at work but I'm up at the board a lot (teach high school chemistry) and have to walk around and answer questions while they are working....I've finally started having the students come to me :-)

***Stuck in the box***

I'm a teacher too and I would be listening to my doctor. When I was in a classroom I taught HS French and Spanish so I understand being at the board. Use your technology, have a student write for you, they LOVE that and then you can sit,and teach. Move your chair every so often to change your room position. I used to sit on desks and chairs next to kids to make them uncomfortable. ) It's doable if you can't get a doctor's note yet.

BankerBSN · October 2014

alissendis said:
Ask your doctor to write you a note saying you have to go off work. Mine will write a note for $30. Bit of a scam but in your situation I think it makes sense.

FWIW, I've started sitting whenever possible at work. I teach from sitting sometimes. My grade four students don't care. My boss understands it's because I'm a moderate risk for toxemia. She brings me a chair every time she sees me standing up haha.

I am sorry, your doctor charges you $30 to write you a letter for work?!? This is a complete scam and could even be illegal. What a douche canoe.

JRod13 · October 2014

Just stay off your feet- doesn't your school have an overhead projector? Do people still use those? I remember my teachers sitting at them instead of being at the board alllll the time.

jessinaround · October 2014

I'm having similar problems. "Take it easy" turned into modified bed rest. And my doctor took me out of work during the "take it easy" phase because you can't exactly teach and take it easy. I teach younger students so it may be different for you.
I also have more going on than just my short cervix.

CandEChicago · October 2014

BankerBSN said:

Ask your doctor to write you a note saying you have to go off work. Mine will write a note for $30. Bit of a scam but in your situation I think it makes sense. FWIW, I've started sitting whenever possible at work. I teach from sitting sometimes. My grade four students don't care. My boss understands it's because I'm a moderate risk for toxemia. She brings me a chair every time she sees me standing up haha.
I am sorry, your doctor charges you $30 to write you a letter for work?!? This is a complete scam and could even be illegal. What a douche canoe.

@BankerBSN - My OB office charges $50 to complete FMLA or the maternity/paternity leave paperwork. But they don't charge for copies of the full chart for travel records... So I will take what I can get

tinymoose · October 2014

Update...went to see my ob...she caught contractions happening and sent me to the hospital. Apparently I have an irritable uterus along with a short cervix. They gave me terbutaline to stop the contractions which worked great for all of a few hours. They discharged me and as soon as I start moving again I get contractions

I'm not dilated at all so that's great. On strict bed rest for the weekend and going in again Monday to reassess. Took the whole week of of work. Literally if I sit up I have a contraction every time.

caden1206 · October 2014

tinymoose said:

Update...went to see my ob...she caught contractions happening and sent me to the hospital. Apparently I have an irritable uterus along with a short cervix. They gave me terbutaline to stop the contractions which worked great for all of a few hours. They discharged me and as soon as I start moving again I get contractions I'm not dilated at all so that's great. On strict bed rest for the weekend and going in again Monday to reassess. Took the whole week of of work. Literally if I sit up I have a contraction every time.

I hope that you don't progress further.

Ugh, my doctor charges $30 to fill out FMLA paperwork too. Sucks!

tinymoose · October 2014

That is with staying off of my feet... I have an irritable uterus apparently. Contractions all the time!

byrne15 · October 2014

Did they give you an actual measurement?? I have to go for cervical u/s checks because of a previous surgery. My cervix is "short" but not short enough to be concerned about.

erien · October 2014

@tinymoose I had something similar with my last pregnancy starting around 31 weeks (contractions every 6-12 minutes all day long). I went to L&D a couple times but I was never dilated so my OB didn't put me on any restrictions. I was upset at the time that she wasn't taking it seriously but I ended up making it to 37w5d so I guess maybe, just maybe she knew what she was talking about. I still changed OBs this pregnancy because she was so dismissive last time and I didn't trust that she'd recognize PTL labor if it happened this time. Glad your OB is taking it seriously. Take it easy - it is the doctor's orders, after all:)

LaxMOM44 · October 2014

Now's a good time to break out the old vcr and start showing those awesome pbs documentaries.

BankerBSN · October 2014

CandEChicago said:

BankerBSN said:

alissendis said:
Ask your doctor to write you a note saying you have to go off work. Mine will write a note for $30. Bit of a scam but in your situation I think it makes sense.

FWIW, I've started sitting whenever possible at work. I teach from sitting sometimes. My grade four students don't care. My boss understands it's because I'm a moderate risk for toxemia. She brings me a chair every time she sees me standing up haha.

I am sorry, your doctor charges you $30 to write you a letter for work?!? This is a complete scam and could even be illegal. What a douche canoe.

@BankerBSN - My OB office charges $50 to complete FMLA or the maternity/paternity leave paperwork. But they don't charge for copies of the full chart for travel records... So I will take what I can get

Dude, I am disgusted. It take literally 2 minutes to complete the paperwork and you pretty much write the same.thing.every.single.time for a pregnant woman.

I would fill out your paperwork for free.

CandEChicago · October 2014

BankerBSN said:

CandEChicago said:

BankerBSN said:

alissendis said:
Ask your doctor to write you a note saying you have to go off work. Mine will write a note for $30. Bit of a scam but in your situation I think it makes sense.

FWIW, I've started sitting whenever possible at work. I teach from sitting sometimes. My grade four students don't care. My boss understands it's because I'm a moderate risk for toxemia. She brings me a chair every time she sees me standing up haha.

I am sorry, your doctor charges you $30 to write you a letter for work?!? This is a complete scam and could even be illegal. What a douche canoe.

@BankerBSN - My OB office charges $50 to complete FMLA or the maternity/paternity leave paperwork. But they don't charge for copies of the full chart for travel records... So I will take what I can get

Dude, I am disgusted. It take literally 2 minutes to complete the paperwork and you pretty much write the same.thing.every.single.time for a pregnant woman.

I would fill out your paperwork for free.

@BankerBSN‌ - So you are going to be my doula and now my medical practioner. Not sure if I should be scared or flattered.

CandEChicago · October 2014

OP - I am glad you went in and are doing better. Now please make sure to stay on bed rest and keep your feet up.

tinymoose · October 2014

Byrne15... Don't have an actual measurement...didn't realize it was going to be such a big deal at the time of the u/s ... I can find out though.

tinymoose · October 2014

summersunshine916 said:

tinymoose said:

Update...went to see my ob...she caught contractions happening and sent me to the hospital. Apparently I have an irritable uterus along with a short cervix. They gave me terbutaline to stop the contractions which worked great for all of a few hours. They discharged me and as soon as I start moving again I get contractions I'm not dilated at all so that's great. On strict bed rest for the weekend and going in again Monday to reassess. Took the whole week of of work. Literally if I sit up I have a contraction every time.

I feel your pain! Hope all goes well. I a stuck on bed rest myself for the next 8 weeks. T & Ps for you and your LO!!

erien said:
@tinymoose I had something similar with my last pregnancy starting around 31 weeks (contractions every 6-12 minutes all day long). I went to L&D a couple times but I was never dilated so my OB didn't put me on any restrictions. I was upset at the time that she wasn't taking it seriously but I ended up making it to 37w5d so I guess maybe, just maybe she knew what she was talking about. I still changed OBs this pregnancy because she was so dismissive last time and I didn't trust that she'd recognize PTL labor if it happened this time. Glad your OB is taking it seriously. Take it easy - it is the doctor's orders, after all:)

That is so good to hear! Thanks for sharing :-) makes me feel better!

tinymoose · October 2014

summersunshine916 said:

tinymoose said:

Update...went to see my ob...she caught contractions happening and sent me to the hospital. Apparently I have an irritable uterus along with a short cervix. They gave me terbutaline to stop the contractions which worked great for all of a few hours. They discharged me and as soon as I start moving again I get contractions I'm not dilated at all so that's great. On strict bed rest for the weekend and going in again Monday to reassess. Took the whole week of of work. Literally if I sit up I have a contraction every time.

I feel your pain! Hope all goes well. I a stuck on bed rest myself for the next 8 weeks. T & Ps for you and your LO!!

Hope everything is ok for you!

tinymoose · October 2014

@byrne15 my cervix is 2 cm...I am 50% effaced...not dilated at all luckily. What are you measuring at?

JCM285 · October 2014

I have no advice. Just wanted to say I hope you are feeling better and the contractions stop soon!!

tinymoose · October 2014

Thanks @JCM285‌ :-)

Eora3 · October 2014

Oh no! I hope the doctors get everything settled down for you. Feel better soon!

ColeyCannoli · October 2014

I'm sorry you are going through all this. I hope you can take it easy and that it calms down soon.

tinymoose · October 2014

Thanks ladies! At another ultrasound appointment now. Fingers crossed that nothing got worse!

Eora3 · October 2014

FX for you and LO!

catyskye11 · October 2014

Definitely listen to your doctor. Better to keep that baby in then help some kids with their chemistry

nothing scarier than an early baby...

CandEChicago · October 2014

tinymoose said:

Thanks ladies! At another ultrasound appointment now. Fingers crossed that nothing got worse!

Glad you are taking it easy and listening to your doctor.

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