Samo

Things came up in my pregnancy recently (that i posted in 2nd tri) and now after reading into everything, I think it is finally starting to sink in...

Saturday I was having extreme back pains and my friends took me in to see a doctor. I was a centimeter dilated and it's been a whirlwind since then.

I was put on bedrest and I sort of shrugged things off a bit, as i felt fine the following day, especially after so much rest! I've had some follow-up appointments and was told to stay on bed rest and that I will likely have weekly appointments to make sure i do not dilate further etc etc. I was and still am confused on how/why i was dilated in the first place (but i suppose nobody knows at this point!)

I guess I keep telling myself that it's nothing... but now i think...what if it is? Is it really possible to go into preterm labor?

They haven't checked my cervix since the weekend (they did not want to stir things up, i was prodded and nudged quite enough!) but is it possible to dilate then the cervix to close shut again??? I keep thinking everything was just a false alarm! But surely, that isn't normal...right?

I am just so confused!!

Carley

All I can say is take it easy babe listen to the doctors and do what I'm doing take it week by week. I'm praying she stays in there longer, stay positive

Sarah+Ellen

not sure if its possible for it to close again but by resting properly and doing exactly what the docs say its possible for it to not dilate any further. I really hope that you make it to term!

cheryl

Make sure you stay on bedrest and do as the doctors say hun, I know easier said than done. Not sure if it can close again, but if you take their advise hopefully LO will stay in there longer.
Thinking of you hun.
Luv cheryl xxx

bigbelly2

can they not pop a stitch in to try and keep it closed?

h x

Samo

Yea...my OB put me on bedrest to keep me from dilating further. It really is hard to go from being totally normal without worry, up and about all over the place...to having to sit at home! Hard to convince myself that something is up.

bigbelly, there is a procedure where they can stitch a cervix, but i think it depends how bad your situation is and your doctor's thoughts. My doctor mentioned it and just said that bedrest could accomplish the same thing, pretty much.

i guess like Carley said, i will just have to make it through week by week

Carley

I know here they don't do the stitch after X amount of weeks.

Carley

I'm praying you make 25 weeks babe We can do the count down game together!

Samo

thanks! its so scary to think she can come so soon without notice!

i am just so anxious to see the doctor again and see if my cervix closed up or not. and if it has...will things change? and if it hasnt...i guess i can finally accept i need to be on rest.

turbo_mom

aw how scary for you
Well I don't know if the cervix can close back up but if you do what the doctors say and stay on bedrest you should be able to make it to term. But if you have dilated a bit more they might suggest a cervical stitch... I forgot what they call it!
I know how scary it is to be normal one day and next be told your baby might come!!! Just don't hesitate to call 911 or go to the hospital if something doesn't seem right to you. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck hope she stays in there a bit more longer for you keep us updated!