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Funneling of the cervix... possible TW

katiemw86katiemw86 member
in November 2016 Moms
I apologize for long read and want to thank you for any feedback you can give me. 
 A little background on me: I'm a g4p0mc3. I lost my first 3 at around 8-9 weeks each time and I'm 22w5d now. The Dr considers me high risk due to the reoccurring losses and the fact I had spotting from 8 weeks-12 weeks. I adore my Dr and truly believe if it wasn't for her proactively testing me  for any and everything that could cause me to lose him and treating me for those deficiencies I would have lost him. I have low progesterone and she prescribed me 200mg of prometrium every night with biweekly checks on my levels. 
 With all of that said, I had my anatomy scan at 19 weeks. When I went yesterday for my monthly checkup she said she saw some funneling of my cervix on the scan but because I am so close to viability she didn't want to do a stich. The ultrasound tech did not measure my cervix nor the amount of the funneling. However, the Dr said my cervix looked nice and long.  She said she may do another ultrasound in a week or 2. Though she didn't tell me, I assumed that I would need to be on bed rest until the ultrasound.  I sent her an email about it this morning to see if she wanted me on strict or modified BR and she replied she didn't want me on any. She stated I can continue as normal including sex. I just needed to let her know if I feel any extra pressure, have more spotting, or have contractions. 
So, should I just trust her on this and not worry about it? Ignore her and do bed rest until the ultrasound? Insist on the ultrasound this week? Get a second opinion? I don't want to be a pain in the butt patient, but it is really concerning to me. I don't feel that possible CI is something to be nonchalant about. He is already my whole world and the idea of anything happening to him is freaking me out. What do you lovely ladies think I should do? 
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Re: Funneling of the cervix... possible TW

  • Shima42Shima42 member
    I say trust your instincts.  Doctors don't have as much stake in the game as we do, and if you do anything that you think you shouldn't and then you have a miscarriage, you might be even more distraught.  No doctor is going to tell me not to take extra safety precautions for my kid!

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  • MollySmMollySm member
    I don't know much about this, but if you don't feel comfortable , a second opinion couldn't hurt.  ((Hugs)).  I'm sorry you are going through this. 
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  • Kittens22Kittens22 member
    I wonder if it's possible that the light activity of your day-to-day would be a good thing to keep your baby and body developing strong, at least while you can?  

    (I'm not a doctor, just thinking out loud :) 
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  • mrsjlangmrsjlang member
    I would definitely be careful. Pelvic rest could be a good idea, for your own peace of mind. But as long as you don't dismantle bombs for a living, I would carry on with daily life. Go to work, get a pedicure, have dinner with a friend. I'm not in your position, so I can hardly say I understand. Do what you're comfortable with. You be calm and comfortable is definitely important at this point. Fingers crossed for you.
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  • katiemw86katiemw86 member
    edited July 2016
    Thank you ladies for all of your support and suggestions. My husband and I are still trying to decide on what we think is best. Though, we will most likely decide to ask for the extra ultrasound.  Until then,  I think I would rather rest on the couch as much as I can stand it. It's what feels safe to me for now. Has anyone had slight funneling and everything was okay?

    Edit: it only posted the first sentence. 
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  • CecilTheBearCecilTheBear member
    Is the doctor you're seeing an mfm or is this your regular ob? I actually just had a cerclage two days ago due to funneling and shortening found at 22w5d. The MFM I'm seeing said he was able to do them any time until 24w. So I'm not sure why your doctor said she wouldn't do one so close to viability. 

    If you're not seeing a specialist, you may want to consider asking for a referral for a second opinion. At the very least it seems like your idea to request an ultrasound with a cervical measurement is a good idea. 
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  • katiemw86katiemw86 member
    @CecilTheBear thank you for your reply. I spoke with my doctor and she agreed to do an ultrasound on Wednesdayat 2:30. After the ultrasound, we will go from there on if we want to see a specialist or not.  I'll keep you gus updated after the ultrasound.  
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