My Incompetent Cervix Pregnancy Journey

Each week feels like a rollercoaster. This week has actually been quite good in terms of appointments and scans (but mentally, it’s been difficult). I had my OB appointment on Tuesday, she said that if I make it to 28 weeks then I can start being a little bit more active- short walks, prenatal yoga, and such. There is a concern of how my body will be after giving birth…since I haven’t been moving around much, I’ve lost a lot of stamina and muscle mass so that could make the recovery quite difficult and painful. Because of this, I am super grateful soon I will be able to start doing at least a little bit more…plus the weather has been getting nicer so it will be great to actually get out and enjoy it.

I had my MFM ultrasound today…yesterday I was an emotional wreck. I just couldn’t see how I could possibly make it to 30 weeks (3 weeks away), I felt like I was going to have more loss in cervical length, and I assumed I would be hospitalized for at least a few weeks. Thankfully my partner had the day off so he was able to come with me. They started with a growth check: baby is looking excellent, weighing about 2.6 lbs and is in the 70th percentile for size. My cervical check was surprisingly great as well, no change from last week! Still measuring about 1.5cm (dynamic, so about 1.5cm-1.8cm). I was surprised (but thrilled) to finally not have a length loss…it had been three weeks in a row of that and I was convinced this week would be no different. I still have to be cautious, he said my cervix could ‘give way at any time’. It could be next week, it could be full term, there is no way to know…but the fact that I’m still stable is a good sign. Because of that, instead of going back in 7 days I don’t have to go back for another week and a half for my next check. That will put me at 28+1…I think reaching the 28 week milestone will be massive for my mental health.

Now, I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend!