Bed Rest
Just when we had gotten spoiled by the ease of this miracle pregnancy...
First, let me start by saying my cervix has been being monitored weekly for the past couple of weeks and everything was fine. Last Wednesday I had my complete ultrasound where they measure EVERYTHING on the baby to make sure she's developing as she should and thankfully so far she is perfect! That appointment also provided us with a DVD of the complete ultrasound examination and a 4D photo of our little peanut, which brought me to tears.
Yesterday 6/30, Bill & I went for a standard OB appointment which was pretty routine. They took all my vitals and the doctor asked me some questions and we reschedule a follow-up in 4 weeks. While I was there they figured they would squeeze me in for a cervix check. Bill left for home while I went to finish with my ultrasound. I wasn't in the room 2 minutes with the ultrasound tech taking measurements when she asked what I did for work. I proudly told her I did outside sales. She softy responded, "your life's about to change". My cervix length had dramatically decreased in size over the past 5 days and now was being effected by pressure. She went to get the doctor who promptly arrived in the room with "the note". This is when I started crying; I was being released from work immediately and instructed to go home, lay down and do nothing else.
Today, Tuesday 7/1, my perinatal doctors are meeting to discuss what to do next, as well as calling my California gyno-oncologist and discussing placing a cervical cerclage. (In case you don't know what that is... http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/cervicalcerclage.html) I'm scheduled to return to the office on Wednesday 7/2 for another cervical ultrasound and a potential surgery on Thursday.
At this point I don't have a lot of details other than the "little peanut" I've become SO attached to via weekly ultrasounds and daily kicks is in jeopardy. I'm scared and all I can do is what I hate most...lay around on bed rest. (P.S. We'll take all the prayers you can round up right now.)
First, let me start by saying my cervix has been being monitored weekly for the past couple of weeks and everything was fine. Last Wednesday I had my complete ultrasound where they measure EVERYTHING on the baby to make sure she's developing as she should and thankfully so far she is perfect! That appointment also provided us with a DVD of the complete ultrasound examination and a 4D photo of our little peanut, which brought me to tears.
Yesterday 6/30, Bill & I went for a standard OB appointment which was pretty routine. They took all my vitals and the doctor asked me some questions and we reschedule a follow-up in 4 weeks. While I was there they figured they would squeeze me in for a cervix check. Bill left for home while I went to finish with my ultrasound. I wasn't in the room 2 minutes with the ultrasound tech taking measurements when she asked what I did for work. I proudly told her I did outside sales. She softy responded, "your life's about to change". My cervix length had dramatically decreased in size over the past 5 days and now was being effected by pressure. She went to get the doctor who promptly arrived in the room with "the note". This is when I started crying; I was being released from work immediately and instructed to go home, lay down and do nothing else.
Today, Tuesday 7/1, my perinatal doctors are meeting to discuss what to do next, as well as calling my California gyno-oncologist and discussing placing a cervical cerclage. (In case you don't know what that is... http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/cervicalcerclage.html) I'm scheduled to return to the office on Wednesday 7/2 for another cervical ultrasound and a potential surgery on Thursday.
At this point I don't have a lot of details other than the "little peanut" I've become SO attached to via weekly ultrasounds and daily kicks is in jeopardy. I'm scared and all I can do is what I hate most...lay around on bed rest. (P.S. We'll take all the prayers you can round up right now.)
posted by The Claytor's @ 8:16 AM
2 Comments:
At July 1, 2008 at 10:01 AM ,
Anonymous said...
Sorry to hear about all this!!! It's sooo hard, I know. Just do what the doctor's say and all should work out just fine. My girlfriend Michele went through this with all 3 of her babies and they are happy, healthy and absolutely adorable!! You just need to stay off your feet!! You guys are totally in our prayers everyday!! Stay positive and healthy :-) Love The Olivers
At July 1, 2008 at 8:53 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Try to keep positive Wen! I will be thinking nothing but good thoughts for you! Love and miss you and wish I was there to help take care of you!
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