Christi81
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Hello all! I am new to this site and am so greatful to have found it. All of your stories are so helpful and reassuring, knowing that life outside of the womb is possible so early on.
I am a mother of two and pregnant with my third. I am 22 weeks and 1 day and started preterm labor at 20 weeks 6 days. My sonogram at 20 weeks showed the baby to already be 14 oz., which is bigger than most at his gestational age. And I measure to be two weeks ahead, so we may already be 24 weeks, which would be a blessing. I am now on oral terbutaline, but it's only keeping the contractions at bay for 2 hours per pill. I went to the hospital yesterday because I started having a lot of mucus in my discharge. Upon examination the dr noted that my cervix was short, in mid position, and fingertip dialated. My waters have not broke and I have not had any pink or bloody show. I am set up for a vaginal ultrasound on Monday to get a better look at my cervix.
So, my question is, how significant is the cervical position in determining preterm labor? I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and clue me in on what they're telling me.
Thanks,
I am a mother of two and pregnant with my third. I am 22 weeks and 1 day and started preterm labor at 20 weeks 6 days. My sonogram at 20 weeks showed the baby to already be 14 oz., which is bigger than most at his gestational age. And I measure to be two weeks ahead, so we may already be 24 weeks, which would be a blessing. I am now on oral terbutaline, but it's only keeping the contractions at bay for 2 hours per pill. I went to the hospital yesterday because I started having a lot of mucus in my discharge. Upon examination the dr noted that my cervix was short, in mid position, and fingertip dialated. My waters have not broke and I have not had any pink or bloody show. I am set up for a vaginal ultrasound on Monday to get a better look at my cervix.
So, my question is, how significant is the cervical position in determining preterm labor? I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and clue me in on what they're telling me.
Thanks,