My Incompetent Cervix Pregnancy Journey

I had a regular check up with my OB today, and she knows my MFM doctor well and she was able to clarify a lot of questions I had: She said that the fact that my cervix has remained the same is very promising. If we can get me to 25 weeks pregnant then I can have a bit more freedom to move a bit more, but I will never be able to go on long walks (and the like) for the remainder of the pregnancy. She said that she knows MFM doctor doesn’t always explain things well and that isn’t always reassuring, so she was able to answer all of my questions in detail. She said our goal right now is to get me to 25 weeks with a stable cervix (no change)…that is 2.5 weeks away. If I make it to that then I can start doing a little more with each passing week. I will be closely monitored for the rest of this pregnancy, which is super reassuring. If labour does seem to be coming early, I will get steroid shots to help quickly develop baby’s lungs…the shot is most effective for about a week so they only give it when they are sure, and will never give it again because it can have adverse neurological effects for baby. She does think I will likely need this shot at some point. Sitting upright is completely fine and safe…I can go to restaurants/sit up on the couch/etc…this is great because I have been either lying flat or lying propped up on pillows for weeks and it’s starting to hurt. Also I can definitely get prenatal massages, I just have to make sure to tell them to avoid my pelvis/lower back areas (don’t want to encourage any type of contractions.
Travel to Ontario is not off the table, but will definitely have to be pushed to at least 28 weeks…she said we need to see a few more ultrasounds before giving the go ahead. If things are stable, then it’s all good. Same goes for our wedding at the end of July…it is in a different province about a 3 hour drive away- if I’m stable, then its a go.

My OB said that MFM doctor always errs on the more conservative and cautious side, so the fact that he hasn’t mentioned getting a cerclage as an option, or hospitalization, is a great sign.

The rest of the OB appointment went well: blood pressure is good, baby’s heartbeat is great, and he is measuring exactly on track. I got a requisition to do the gestational diabetes test- I will get that done at almost 26 weeks (NOT looking forward to that sugary drink they give you…I’ve heard it’s gross!)

Over all I am happy and reassured. Feeling WAY better then I have in the last few weeks- of course still anxious and stressed but it’s not completely consuming me like it has been. I’m still sad that I won’t get a more ‘normal’, more care-free pregnancy like I envisioned…I hate that travel might be off the table, sad that I can’t go on walks, and have to play it safe. But I am also grateful that my situation isn’t dire…it could be way worse, so I do feel lucky that I’m still borderline.