I had my rescheduled peri appointment today. It went well, but I'm just not as confident as I could be.
First off, the baby looked great. 153 bpm, very active - but we couldn't see the gender because he/she is sitting breech. My cervical length is now 3.7, though. It's totally tight and not funneling, but shorter than it was. The doctor said this was still great, and he discharged me to my regular OB until I get the cerclage out, but I don't really feel good about the fact that these have been our measurements:
1/19 - 4.9-ish cm
1/26 - 4.15 cm
2/11 - 3.7 cm
That's more than a cm of loss in three weeks while on full bedrest. He said it's the overall picture that is important, and that it looks good, but it just worries me. He said I can be more active, but I should continue to work from home so I can lie down. I started P17 shots this past Sunday, so we'll continue those through 36 weeks.
I'm sorry this post is kind of a downer - I should be so excited, and I am. I just feel like this is so tenuous at best, and that something bad can happen at any second. I am so very blessed to have this baby, and this baby deserves us to be excited (which I am to a ridiculous degree) - but this is just so terrifying. Anyway. I have a regular OB appointment next week, so hopefully that goes well.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Will they check your cervix at the ob appt? I can definitely understand your concern about it. Is it within normal limits for how far along you are?
Holly - you're so amazingly sweet! I think my OB will do a manual exam at my appt next week, but not an ultrasound - although I'm not sure. They'll alternate those at every other appt, which will be every other week.
I am definitely in the safe range - over 2.5 is considered safe, so we're still good there. I just am so panicked about the rate of the length loss. I don't think the panic helps, though. :)
I'm rooting for you and thinking of you! *hug*
You're so very sweet, Jill - thank you!! :)
I know it is so hard but try to stay positive and focused on bringing this sweet baby into the world. However, also stay tuned into what your body is telling you and call the dr if you have any questions or doubts! You can do it!!! xx
You're so sweet, Tina - and I know that you know exactly where I am with all of this concern! You're so kind!
Oh, this is all so hard :( I'm sorry it's shortening. I'm very glad it's still well in the range over 2.5. But I so get why you are nervous (not saying you SHOULD be, lol, but I totally get why and would be, too!). I'm hoping it decides to just stay put. I didn't have a cerclage, but I get mine measured tomorrow to make sure nothing is shortening/funneling. It's all so scary!
Like jill said-rooting for you! Keep us updated!!!
You're such a sweetie, Christy - I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow, and that there's no funneling or shortening! You're right, it is so nervewracking!
So, that's good news!!! I understand you being so concerned though. I think having been through what you've been through it must be hard to have faith in your body. It is in the safe zone though, and maybe it'll just stay where it is! That baby knows how much you love him/her. Super big hugs!
When that fear is always there, it takes the a lot of the joy away from the pregnancy. You are totally justified in your feelings, because you are totally justified in your fear. Just keep doing what you're doing - you are in my thoughts!
I know how scary this is. My cervix continued to shrink and finally pulled against the stitch, although that bad boy held in place! Dr. B. told me that the cervix shortening is just proof of why I needed the stitch. The cerclage doesnt prevent IC; it just tries to prevent IC causing loss by keeping your cervix closed. I would expect (and I know you dont want to hear this) that you will shrink. :( But I also feel confident in saying that your stitch will hold.
You ladies are just so supportive - I can't say what it means to wake up to such sweet comments.
Michele - I had thought of e-mailing you, because I knew you had experience. Thank you so much for the reality check.
I'm just so sorry you have so many worries. I wish I could wipe them away! I hope you get some more reassurance at your next appointment.
I can't say I understand, but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Make sure you are upfront and honest with your OB about your concerns. A good OB will listen to a Mom's insticts.
It's ok to have a downer post - you can feel however you want!
I'm hoping your OB appointment goes well!
Oh, Angie, I'm sorry it can't just be easy! Michele offer's some encouraging words in that you can trust your stitch.
I am still praying for you often! Try to find trust in your faith and not in the medicine and/or the stitch.
I'm sorry your cervix is still shortening. I think about you all the time and hope that it stops!
Thank you so much, you guys - it was just so amazing to sign in and see such wonderful support. I'm truly blessed.
Angie, always thinking and praying for you and Jota. Maybe express your concerns to your ob and see if they can do an ultrasound for cervical length as well?
Thanks, Jess. :) I think I'm going to do that - if I don't, I'll only get one u/s every four weeks. Halfway between those, I'd have a manual check - a lot can happen in that time, and it just doesn't make me feel great.
I am so glad that Baby J. looked great and am sorry to hear that your cervical measurements were not as reassuring as you had hoped. I have to 2nd Michelle's words of advice/support, though I can imagine how difficult it is to put your full faith in that stitch!
(And I am wondering about manual exams from your OB . . . I was told during my pregnancy with Quinn and with Briar that manual cervical checks don't really mean squat because it is impossible to determine the length without actually visualizing the cervix via ultrasound - all the manual check will tell you is if the cervix is closed or open. Push for the ultrasound, and don't let them get off 'easy' by just manually checking that you are closed!)
Disregard my email since this post just answered my question. I've been so tired, I'm missing a lot of posts. xoxo
F&F - I'll do that. It's great to get advice like this, so that I know what to ask my OB. You're so awesome. :)
Bree - you're a sweetie. :)
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