Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wish

I wish I had some good news to share. My cervix was scanned again yesterday afternoon. It went from 2.8  a couple of weeks ago to 1.8 cm yesterday. According to the doctor "a considerable amount of funneling".

The doctor put me on bed rest for the duration of my pregnancy. I am also doing vaginal prometrium at night. Looks like we will do a cerclage this coming monday.

I don't feel like writing about how I feel about scrambling for care for Titus. Or how we will afford it, or being in bed for a long time, if I am lucky. No energy for that right now. I will update if there are any changes between now and Monday.

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  1. Oh no! I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope it all ends well, though I can't imagine how hard the journey will be.

    Abiding with you.

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  2. You can do this. I had to do 15 weeks of bed rest and 3 of those week in the hospital. My cervix was doing the same thing as yours. It funneled down to 1.1cm but then held at that. I did vaginal prometrium from 17 weeks until 36 weeks. I carried to term and had to be induced. How far along are you now? a cerclage may be the best thing. My heart goes out to you b/c I know how scary this can be. But you can do this and it will be ok. I know it will be hard with Titus but you can do this. You are strong.

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    1. I am just over 22 weeks. Thank you for the encouragement. I had remembered that you had a similar situation and went back and read part of your blog. what sort of bed rest did you do? I have not been given very specific instruction.

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    2. Emily- I only got out of bed to go to the bathroom, shower once a day and to eat dinner at the table. My doctor said I should eat in bed too but I didn't. Ask your doctor what type of bed rest they want you on and be specific. I asked all sorts of questions like, can I sit on the recliner in the living room, can I sit on the chairs on the porch and so on.

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    3. Right now he wants me in bed, lying down, not propped up just getting up for the shower, the toilet, or to fix myself a simple meal like a sandwich and eat it in bed. I can only drive to see him. After my cerclage tomorrow I am to keep this up for another week and then see if we can switch to modified bed rest where I will be able to be on the couch more.

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    4. sounds a lot like my situation. You can do this, I know it sucks but it's really a short time in the grand scheme. Sending prayers and good vibes your way!

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  3. Gah. I am sorry this is not better news. I am SO glad you are getting a cerclage now. Amy is right, you CAN do this. I really hope for you that care for Titus suddenly becomes easier. And you can catch up on all those TV series you've been meaning to get to. I know that is NOT what you would prefer. But you have to make the best of a shitty situation. Hang in there!! xx

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