Yes, I've been very lucky -- other than the initial OHSS and hematoma, things have been pretty easy so far (please don't let me jinx this).I should really know better. All is OK, buy my cervix has gotten significantly shorter and I'm having pretty regular contractions again. Blah. Last scan, two weeks ago, my cervix was back up around 4.5 to 5 cm. This week? It's at about 2.5 cm. With lots of funneling. That's no good.
As soon as the sonographer focused on my cervix my DH and I both knew it was a problem. It looked SO much shorter than before with a big funnel. I thought "well, maybe she's zoomed out." But, then she started measuring and it ranged from 2.5 to 2.7 cm while we watched. The MFM put me on a monitor for a while and I had about three contractions in the 10 minutes we were talking. Crap.
I know I've still had some contractions but they were nothing like they were at the beginning of February, so I really thought things were getting better. And, we'd had three great scans since then.
So, I'm on a med to reduce the contractions for about a month or so (it's an NSAID and the warnings are a little scary) and a progesterone supplement for the shortened cervix. I have to be monitored once a week to check my cervix and monitor contractions and to check to make sure the boys' fluids are OK as the NSAID can cause problems with it. I'm not on bedrest, but I'm on "take it easy" rest. I'll be sitting to teach from now on and on the couch when I'm not at school.
Luckily, next week is Spring Break and I'll be able to relax with no problem. You know, while I sit and have people bring me books and stuff from the office to determine what goes and what gets kept.
On an unrelated note -- happy leap day! And, I've added a new belly shot over on The Ticks page.
Sigh. C'mon uterus. Be good for me. Please let the boys stay in there for three more months.
Sending good thoughts your way. PLEASE take it easy. And tell those boys to sit tight!
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Sending prayers your way hoping those two stay inside and grow, grow, grow!
ReplyDeletePraying that your cervix behaves itself, and those boys stay put! I've heard nothing but good things about the progesterone injections. Fingers crossed that your next cervical length measurement starts with at least a 3!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, really hope those meds does the trick. It can't be easy now can it!
ReplyDeleteHoping the medicine will keep those babes in longer!!
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts and hugs your way! And hoping the boys decide to stay put for a while :) I hope the progesterone is suppositories...that is a bit better than more injections! Hang in there :)
ReplyDeletei'm happy to hear that next week you'll be on break and be able to rest up...those boys need to be good to you and so does your cervix. i'll be thinking of you and sending you relaxing and calming vibes. xox
ReplyDeleteDeep breaths, you, your boys, and your cervix can do this. I am thinking of you, take it easy!!
ReplyDeleteUgh! Lots of positive cervix thoughts. Hopefully drinking lots of water and getting lots of rest will get you there in no time {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteSending a prayer the boys stay put and the you have a healthy rest of your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteHoping your boys stay put for awhile!
ReplyDeleteHope this week goes by quick so you can have spring break to rest. Keep them boys cooking! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry! Hope you are able to get some rest! Sending lots of positive thoughts!!! Please keep us posted!!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope all is ok and that things settle back down soon. I get the feeling that you are not very good at taking it easy, but you may just have to learn!! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was relieved to read that you are not on bed rest. If your team isn't ordering it, then that makes me feel better. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything stays nice and boring for another three months. AND I hope that the plus side of weekly check-ins is the only noteworthy thing to come of this! Enjoy your spring break!!
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