Cervical Measurements (All measurements on pg 1)

[mummy3]

Good luck tomorrow 25 weeker

 

[Gwenylovey]

25weeker, hoping for a nice long measurement tomorrow!

 

[25weeker]

Hello All

Well today was my best measurement yet at 4.7cm. Not actually convinced it was that long because it was the quickest scan ever with 1 measurement taken but am happy that it is still long and showing no signs of funnelling.

I seen a different doctor today and she queried why I was having a growth scan in 2 weeks and I said well I would prefer a cervical one and she said OK we will change it then

I think if all looks well in 2 weeks I will be a bit more reassured that there is a good possibility of making it further than 25+2.

 

[karenh24]

oh thats amazing 25weeker glad things are going good, my appointments 2mro, just hope they don't say they won't scan me anymore my husbands going with me because he'l kick up a fuss if they refuse

 

[Gwenylovey]

Great news 25weeker!!

 

[mummy3]

25 weeker thats an awesome measurement! Wtg getting the cervical scan for next time too

I hope they give you a scan karen Sometimes the men there can help in getting the tests

How're you doing gweny?

Hope everyones doing as well as they can

 

[Gwenylovey]

25 weeker thats an awesome measurement! Wtg getting the cervical scan for next time too

I hope they give you a scan karen Sometimes the men there can help in getting the tests

How're you doing gweny?

Hope everyones doing as well as they can

Im doing pretty well. I know my measurements have been good but I can't help but still worry. I was contracting during the scan and my ob said that can lead to falsely high measurements so I'm not sure of how accurate the cl was. I'm just taking it easy and if my next measurement on Monday is good I will feel a lot better!

Glad to see all seems to be going well for you!

 

[mummy3]

Did they take several measurements when they did the cervical length and you had contractions? Mine goes up and down with contractions (I thought was other way and it shortened but I dont think I listened too close) and they concentrate on the lower measurement. Monday is not so far away What times your appointment? I'm back at perinatology at 8am monday too for growth scan and internal scan.

 

[Gwenylovey]

They did take several measurements and it did vary. I think a little over 3 was the shortest and some were well over 4. I just hope the lowest measurement was accurate since I was contracting. I'll let you all know how Monday goes and Mummy please do the same!

 

[25weeker]

Good luck today Karen x

 

[karenh24]

thank u 25 weeker my appointments at 11.30 but i probably won't be back on here till the evening so i'll keep u all updated later

 

[MrsGSI]

Hi Ladies

Hope everyone has been doing great, it's two weeks since i posted my last measurement so i'm back today to put in my latest ones.

pink_sparkle: Congratulations! I hope you are both doing great, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

16+6 weeks = 3.6 cm (No funneling)

She had to take a few measurements and settled for the shortest cos when she started the scan, she said it was almost 4 cm but then proceeded to get a better angle.

I have also been reading the thread and some of you ladies have mentioned that contractions makes the length longer, seeing that my last measurement was 3.2 cm, could i be contracting without knowing? I don't have any signs at all, not even Braxton hicks, please let me know your take on this or does the cervix length just alter by itself either way sometimes?

I have recently gone back to doing light exercises and was even worried this could affect it negatively, shocked to see it's gone longer.

 

[Gwenylovey]

MrsGSI, looking good! I do know that the cervix is dynamic and measurements can fluctuate somewhat so a difference is a few mm is not typically very significant.

As for the contractions, apparently I was having them during the ultrasound and had no idea. I don't think that the tech knew it, but my ob looked at the images and said that she could tell. She took the shortest measurement and also apparently adjusted some of the measurements for the contraction, although I have no idea how she would do that. Some of my measurements were very high - like significantly over 4 cm and then would come down to 3.something so I think that makes it more obvious that I was contracting. If your doctor didn't mention anything about contractions then I bet that was your measurement!

 

[25weeker]

MrsGSI - That is a great measurement. All my scan's have been different and this weeks was the longest it's ever been although it was also the quickest scan ever with one measurement taken so not convinced it is quite as long but am happy that it is still long.

I have been told by my last consultant and this one that your cervix does change and that is perfectly normal.

 

[mummy3]

Thinking of you karen, I hope its going really well

Gweny, over 3 is still really good Hopefully monday will bring more good measurements!

MrsGSI, I would say if you're not feeling any then chances are theres not too much happening contraction wise, the differences on the scan between the measurements would be pretty big from what I've been told. The length does shorten naturally as you get further into second tri as well.

My Cl was going up and down, pretty much halfing in length, I think 1.4 upto near 3 but need check that, during the last check, they had 2 different sonographers in at one point (one a trainee) watching it, my contractions are getting stronger and I'm noticing them. From what've been told too the lowest measurement when the cervix is that dynamic is the most indicative of outcome.

25 weeker, that does sound a very fast check! Hopefully they'll take a few more measurements next time to be safe

How's everyone doing resting wise? My kids have all had various lurgies the last week or so and although we have a nanny while I'm on bedrest they're very clingy My youngest has been a handful too, she has no sense of danger and been upto mischief lol, she has rett syndrome so completely none verbal and her balance/motor skills are regressing so its an interesting combination!

 

[karenh24]

Hey everyone my appointment went ok, got there at 11.30 and didn't get out till 2pm was a long wait, consultant just checked me over, urine, blood pressure etc and babies heartbeat and position everything was good im booked in for a scan on tuesday

 

[MrsGSI]

Gwenylovey, 25weeker, mummy3 Thank you guys.

I'm glad i'm still well above the safe level, hopefully it will stay like that way. I saw my Consultant on Monday and he had a look at the scan picture but didn't mention contractions so i'll just stop worrying about that until he brings it up.

Thanks guys, for always been so welcoming and willing to help

 

[25weeker]

Karen great you are getting a scan on Tuesday.

Gwenylovey - I think we are the same gestation. Are you due on 1st Sept?

 

[Gwenylovey]

Karen great you are getting a scan on Tuesday.

Gwenylovey - I think we are the same gestation. Are you due on 1st Sept?

Yes, I am!

 

[25weeker]

Karen good luck tomorrow.

Bank holiday here and although England appears to have lovely sunshine in Scotland we have clouds! I put dd in nursery and spent the day relaxing but omg I feel so guilty. I know it will be worth it if I get to term.