So today we had yet another ultrasound, this one was to check up on the SCH issue. Well the SCH seems to be mostly resolved other than a small area measuring around 1 cm. We saw the baby bouncing around in there and we even saw them punch me lol. So we were very pleased with the ultrasound. Abak is doing great and their heart is still strong and pumping away. Then the evening took an unexpected turn when we went over to our OB’s office for our ultrasound follow up appointment. The doctor came in and started with the upsetting news. My cervix is apparently funneling, short and a bit open. She said the inside is still closed but they are concerned that I may end up having a preterm labor which this early on will result in miscarrying. She wasn’t sure why this is happening and said my cervix could be opening to release more blood (in other words she has no clue). They are having me go to the hospital tomorrow for an emergency level 2 (high tech) ultrasound and I’ll be seeing a perinatologist (doc that specializes in high risk pregnancy). The perinatologist will be able to further explain what is happening and what, if anything can be done. Some of the options are a cerclage (basically stitching up my cervix), shots to lengthen my cervix, meds to stop contractions or simply bed rest. Yang and I are hoping and planning to push for some type of action to be taken.
We really do not want to take the let’s just see approach and sit around waiting for this to resolve without medical intervention. We’ve gone down that road and look where it’s gotten us, we’re here with yet another problem. More than likely we will be switching Ob clinics. I asked to be referred to a specialist before and they said it wasn’t necessary, also asked for bed rest and that was shot down. We don’t care what they say we both feel this could’ve been avoided or discovered earlier. We are not happy with their level of care or concern. We’re hoping to get some answers and resolution tomorrow. This pregnancy thing is physically and emotionally harder than I ever imagined. At this point I think I’m one and done, Yang will be having the next child and we will happily be a family of four.
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I’m so sorry to hear this BUT I’m glad they caught it before you went into early labor. I definitely definitely vote for the cerclage, as I know two women who miscarried previously and ended up with cerclages. With it, they were able to carry to full term.
Ugh! Just when you think trying to conceive is the battle, pregnancy hits you with a whole other set of challenges
I’m so sorry you have had such a tough pregnancy and now this!
I hope you get the level of care you feel comfortable with from your specialist. I am surprised you weren’t on bedrest this whole time!
It sounds like you are already planning on advocating for yourself and baby Abak, good for you! I hope they get this resolved quickly and the rest of your pregnancy in uneventful.
Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
P.S. In addition to bedrest and a cerclage; ask about p17 shots and testing for an infection.
Im so sorry all of this is happening to you both. I wish I could just wish for you girls to have everything to be ok. Keep pushing for the best!
Sending Love,
Kira
I’m so sorry that this is happening to you. I hope that things get better soon.
Sorry to hear this. You’ll be in our thoughts. I hope you manage to get this sorted and make sure you complain like there is no tomorrow to whoever will listen about the lack of care!
I Know This Is Tough!!Hopefully Your New Doctor Will Take Action In What Needs To Be Done!!Try To Take It Easy!!One Of My Friends Is In The Hospital Now Because Her Cervix Is Thin, Shes Not Due Until March!!I Will Keep You Two In My Prayers!!
I hope things get better for you soon, best wishes to you. Me and my girlfriend have a blog about our wedding, it’s been lovely to read your experiences
Just checking in you three
Thanks for checking on us:) We’re doing well I know we sorta left a cliffhanger… I’ve been meaning to blog at least an update but haven’t gotten around to it until today. How are the 3 of you doing over in the “A” household?
I’m relieved that everything is going better for you three!
We’re great. The little one is about to be 3 years old next month, and I can’t believe the time has flown by.