Short cervix at 21 weeks

[Meaggers]

Hi Ladies,
At my 21 week anomoly scan I was diagnosed with a short cervix at 23mm or 2.3 cm. The dr said there looked to be no funneling, but I am to have scans every two weeks. I've been on progesterone since conception (200 mg 2x daily in the form of lozenges). My ob is giving me an option of injections or vaginal sup to switch to. Bein so far along a cerclage was only mentioned if in 2 weeks things have changed. I'm very worried and nervous. I lost a bub right before this pregnancy. I just want my son to live.

which is better for those of you who have had experience with them?
What are your experiences with preterm labor or a short cervix?

I really appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.

Xo

 

[Currituckgirl]

Hi hun! I just found out a couple weeks ago that I have a short, I mean short, cervix. Since I am pretty new to this I am not to helpful yet. There is a thread "Incompetent Cervix" that has been going on for years now. The woman on there are so incredibly helpful and sweet. They are very knowledgeable and should be able to help.

 

[sevilla24]

At 22 weeks (with my first pregnancy) they found my cervix had shortened and was funneling. They did not do a stitch, however they did put me on bed rest. It continued to SLOWLY shorten for the remainder of my pregnancy (I think I was at 1.6 cm for the majority). Anyway, my water broke at 37 weeks 5 days.

I am nervous for this pregnancy, too, but I trust that if they monitor it enough, we will be able to stay safe.

Sounds like they are monitoring you, too... so stay positive!!! I go to the dr.'s on June 11th for my next cervical length check!!!!

 

[Meaggers]

Thank you ladies. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers for a happy healthy pregnancy. I go in for another US early Friday morning. Ive been mostly on bedrest, but too much time in bed makes my body hurt quite badly. I hope getting up and moving around some hasn't made anything worse.

 

[Currituckgirl]

Good luck with your appointment on Friday!! I will be praying for good news for you Let us know how everything went! I have my next appointment tomorrow. I am excited and nervous. I am praying for some good news!!

 

[sevilla24]

Yes, let us know how it goes!! We can all support each other! Hope your cervix is nice and long My appointment is Monday, I hope to report mine is long as well!!

 

[Meaggers]

Good luck on your appointments! I'm keeping both of you and your LOs in my prayers.

 

[Meaggers]

Hi ladies! Im happy to report my cervix measured 3.2 cm today! I wont see my actual doctor until monday morning, but im a little more optomistic. Im going to keep myself on modified bedrest and hopefully it'll stay put. I have a feeling theyll want to measure once more in 2 weeks to make sure.
How did your appointment go currituck?

 

[sevilla24]

Yaaaay meaggers!!!!! That's nice and long!!!! So, sounds like they won't be doing a cerclage? Do you already have your next appointment?? That is so, so great... sounds like you are doing just fine! Must be such a relief

 

[Meaggers]

Yaaaay meaggers!!!!! That's nice and long!!!! So, sounds like they won't be doing a cerclage? Do you already have your next appointment?? That is so, so great... sounds like you are doing just fine! Must be such a relief

I'm so thankful that it was longer and not shorter. I was so nervous last night I couldn't sleep. They're still wanting to watch it. I have my ob followup appointment to discuss results on Monday. From there hell decide if there will be another ultrasound. Good luck on your appointment on Monday!!!

 

[Currituckgirl]

Hi ladies! Im happy to report my cervix measured 3.2 cm today! I wont see my actual doctor until monday morning, but im a little more optomistic. Im going to keep myself on modified bedrest and hopefully it'll stay put. I have a feeling theyll want to measure once more in 2 weeks to make sure.
How did your appointment go currituck?

That is such wonderful news!!! Congratulations on such a great appointment. My appointment was okay. No bad news, but no good news either. Everything is the same (I was hoping my cervix would get longer) it is still measuring between 7mm and 1 cm. I am going in next week to have a fFN test done. If it comes back positive they will admit me and we will talk about steroid shots. I am a little more nervous about everything since my appointment. I am just trying to keep my head up and push forward! Thank you so much for asking

 

[sevilla24]

Well ladies, I had my appointment today and my cervix was over 4 cm!!!!!!

I am still only 17 weeks and not showing that much and so my baby isn't very big... which is how my last baby started pushing down on my cervix. I don't know how far along I was with my last pregnancy before I started having issues (shortening and funneling)... but I doubt it was this early. So, while I am THRILLED beyond belief that my cervix looked so great, I still get nervous that something could still happen in the future.

Is it possible to have a shortened cervix and funneling with one pregnancy and be fine with another??? It seems unlikely, but if it happens, I will be so so so so happy.

How is everyone else doing????

 

[Meaggers]

Hi ladies! Im happy to report my cervix measured 3.2 cm today! I wont see my actual doctor until monday morning, but im a little more optomistic. Im going to keep myself on modified bedrest and hopefully it'll stay put. I have a feeling theyll want to measure once more in 2 weeks to make sure.
How did your appointment go currituck?

That is such wonderful news!!! Congratulations on such a great appointment. My appointment was okay. No bad news, but no good news either. Everything is the same (I was hoping my cervix would get longer) it is still measuring between 7mm and 1 cm. I am going in next week to have a fFN test done. If it comes back positive they will admit me and we will talk about steroid shots. I am a little more nervous about everything since my appointment. I am just trying to keep my head up and push forward! Thank you so much for asking

It's great news that it didn't change lengths though. Stable is good. Let me know how your ffn test goes. Stay strong! You're in my thoughts and prayers oh and you're 24 weeks today! Happy Vday!!!!

Well ladies, I had my appointment today and my cervix was over 4 cm!!!!!!

I am still only 17 weeks and not showing that much and so my baby isn't very big... which is how my last baby started pushing down on my cervix. I don't know how far along I was with my last pregnancy before I started having issues (shortening and funneling)... but I doubt it was this early. So, while I am THRILLED beyond belief that my cervix looked so great, I still get nervous that something could still happen in the future.

Is it possible to have a shortened cervix and funneling with one pregnancy and be fine with another??? It seems unlikely, but if it happens, I will be so so so so happy.

How is everyone else doing????

WOW! that's a huge change! I think each pregnancy is different and what can happen with one might not happen with the other especially if you're cervix has had time between births. The good thing is that they're watching you so that if something should happen then they'll catch it in time. I think 4cm is a wonderful measurement.


As for me: I had my actual OB appointment monday morning. He's going to keep an eye on it, but he said he isn't worried at this point. I'm staying on my progesterone and taking it as easy as possible to be cautious. I worry about every little thinkg which I'm sure doesn't help. I go back in 3 weeks.

 

[Currituckgirl]

Meaggers ~ I had a positive fFN test. I had slight cramping on Sunday and went into L&D. Luckily my doctor was on call and went ahead and gave me the test. I was admitted and given steroid shots. They decided to admit me to be on the safe side. I feel a little better being in here in case something does happen I will be able to just press a button for someone to be here. Yesterday was such a great day. Just to know I made it already on a month of bed rest. I am now ready for 28 weeks!!

 

[Meaggers]

Let us know how it goes and how youre doing! Prayers are being sent your direction. Hang in there honey

 

[Currituckgirl]

Let us know how it goes and how youre doing! Prayers are being sent your direction. Hang in there honey

Thank you so much!!

 

[sevilla24]

Yes, prayers are being sent your way! I am glad you are in a place where they can monitor you

Meaggers - sounds like things are going well for you!!!! When is your next appointment??

 

[Currituckgirl]

Yes, prayers are being sent your way! I am glad you are in a place where they can monitor you

Meaggers - sounds like things are going well for you!!!! When is your next appointment??

Thank you so much!!

 

[Meaggers]

My next appointment is in around 2 weeks, but there are no further ultrasounds recomended by the mfm doc so hopefully all will continue to go well. It's sad that even with good news I can't stop worrying that something will still go wrong. I guess it's the previous loss. The due date for our loss is coming up in 1 week. *sigh*

 

[sevilla24]

Meaggers, I am so sorry that the due date for your loss is looming. I wish I had words of advice for you, but I find I am coming up short. Just allow yourself to grieve in order to move forward

I understand the worry. Even though my cervix was REALLY long and looked great - for all I know, it looked this long and great at 17 weeks with my last pregnancy too. Sadly, I don't know exactly when it started to shorten with the last one. For all I know, I could go around being fine for weeks and then BOOM it shortens.

Let's just keep looking at the positive and feel blessed for how well it's going thus far!!