I had my 17week appointment today. Everything looks good. My cervix is over 5cm long (which is super long). I've even gained some length above the TAC, but we think that's due to the contractions - since the contractions "pinch" the uterus together. I'm still having contractions, but I got my weekly 17P shot yesterday. So, hopefully the contractions will be less in the coming days.
My doc was rushed because the front office had messed up and left me in the waiting room for almost an hour! Not a typical day in that office, so I'll forgive them. Anyway, for the first time ever, I felt rushed with my OB. And he asked me if I thought I was super anxious right now. I felt like he was inferring that I was bringing the contractions on myself. Of course, that's not what he meant, but my mind wanders. My response was...OF COURSE I'M ANXIOUS!!!! Tomorrow is Brayden's birthday, we are nearing the 20-21week scary point, and I'm having consistent contractions. I think I have reason to be anxious, right???
Anyway, although my cervix shows nice and long it doesn't give me too much comfort right now. With Brayden, my cervix showed no shortening until my 19w6d ultrasound when it was practically gone. I told my doc that once we get to that point we could do a little dance. Until then yes I'll be anxious, and even though I have weekly cervix checks I don't put too much weight in them yet. So, it was a good visit...but it didn't leave me with that happy pregnant feeling.
4 comments:
I am thinking of you. Much love.
You have every right to be anxious.
THinking of you and Brayden today.
xoxo,
Monica
Of course you are anxious. I'm holding you'll have a smooth and easy rest of your pregnancy- and especially uneventful for through the next 6 weeks.
You have every right to be anxious and I'm surprised he would even ask you that! I hope you can get through these next bunch of weeks successfully and uneventfully. I will be thinking of you.
Post a Comment