My appointment didn't exactly answer too many questions, but I'm pretty sure my cervix did change over the weekend. This is basically what the MW said in a nutshell.
She said that there's two layers (or openings) to the cervix, and that she was able to get a finger through the first but the second was closed. She said I was soft but thick, and the baby was at -3. She said she would expect to see this kind of cervix in a woman that was more like 34-36 weeks along. (The MW I saw on Thursday seemed to imply that my cervix was right where it should be for a 30 weeker.) So, I don't know if I am officially dilated, but I have another appointment early Friday morning where I will get checked again. She thinks I have an irritable uterus, or something of that sort. Baby was good, heart rate in the 140s...ute was measuring on track.
Since I pretty much just sit at my desk all day, she said she wasn't recommending bedrest, but if I have a lot of contractions in the evening or morning before work, that I should probably stay home.
So...still, no drastic measures, nothing alarming, but they're definitely keeping a stronger eye on me. It's all just annoying now.
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
2 years ago
Hmm, for what it's worth, with my last two pregnancies, I dilated to 4-4 1/2 cm 5 weeks before my due date. I know that's still within the range your MW said, but my Dr. thought that I would go any day with a cervix like that but I was 11 days late with my daughter...
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts...
I've heard the "irritable uterus" diagnosis since 22 weeks this time around. I call it GUS - Grumpy Uterus Syndrome :) I was on bedrest from about 30 weeks on with numero uno; and she stayed cooking until 38 weeks!
ReplyDeleteAlso, when I read about your birthing classes and the paranoia lessening, it made me think of my birthing motto ... "My body is meant to do this, and I have to trust it." (I promise I am not a super freak or anything like that - it really did help for my mindset to be trusting and positive!)
Best wishes to you as you reach the 8 month mark :)