Bad news.....

[KateQPR]

went for my private cervical scan with a consultant, and they've discovered my cervix has shrunk to just 2cm!!! Last week i had it scanned by the NHS and it measured 3.4 and yesterday my usual doc said everything was fine and not to worry. Then today the private doc said i should be worried, took ages scanning my cervix, and has given me a referral for tomorrow to see an expert at St Thomas's Fetal Unit in London.

I'm so scared! I'm back lying in bed til then, and am in a state of shock that things have changed so quickly. On one hand i'm so relieved i paid to see someone today, or else i dread to think would have happened. And at least now i know i've been referred to a professor who is meant to be the UK expert on cervical problems in pregnancy, so at least i feel now there is nothing more i can do but leave it to the experts. So fingers crossed my cervix stays the same, so at least there's enough to give me a stitch...

My question is...has anyone else been on bedrest for something like this? Is there a best way to lie? Ie, is bum raised in the air a good idea? What will put the least pressure on my cervix?

Waiting to hear what time i'm being seen tomorrow, but just hope it's not too late. So worried my little baby will pop out in the next 24 hours!!!

Trying to take my mind off it, but the telly is so crap!

 

[EllieBelle]

I cant give you any advice Im afraid, but wanted to give you some of these

 

[MrsBrightside]

I cant give you much advice either darling but didnt wanna read and run and wanted to give you some hugs darling

 

[claire_louise]

i have no idea hun but sending you lots of

 

[chezzabell]

i dont have any advice sorry chick, but wanted to give u lots of

hope everything works out well for you hun

 

[reallyoldmum]

No answers for you sorry but just wanted you to have these Thank god you paid to go privately......

Jane x

 

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[Jen23]

Hiya, sorry you have had bad news. My consultant always said that was the problem with cervical scans, even if you had them everyday you could fully dilate inbetween without knowing it which is the scariest part. In bed rest in hospital they sometimes tip the bed but that is usually when a woman is fully dilated, putting a pillow under your bum would definitely do no harm. Try to stay positive and I am sure you will be able to hold out for a stitch which i really hope will work for you. Good luck and keep us updated

 

[mum2A&L]

sorry, i don't have any words of wisdom but i have some hugs

 

[sarah113]

 

[gracie]

 

[Rosebay]

Oh you poor love, have lots of hugs

Try not to panic, it sounds like the best possible person is going to help you, it's so good that you went for the private scan.

Keep us up to date as we're all thinking of you and wishing you well

Huge hugs
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[Petra]

ohhh hun, so sorry to hear the news. Can't really help but wanted to give you these and wish you lots of luck

 

[rach]

sounds like you are doing all you can hun hope you get some better news today xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

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[kayzee]

Sorry to hear your having a tough time, i really hope its allgood news for you today luv

 

[Sammystar]

I was on bed rest from week 30 with baby number two, and week 27 with baby number three. It's boring as hell but worth it. With my second child my cervix was less than 2cm by week 26 and I was having contractions. I was put on a drip in hospital to stop them.

With number two my cervix was already 3cm dilated by week 30. Both babies went full term.

It's really difficult but you have to try not to stress. If they are worried about you, you may have to go into hospital for the rest of the pregnancy. Try to stay positive (as hard as it is) At least you are aware of the problem and they are keeping an eye on you.

As for which position to lie in, just be comfortable! Lying on the left side is said to be good for blood flow to the baby.

Loads of hugs to you

 

[Tina & Gabs]

Thinking of you hun

 

[Fluffy Bunny]

Only just seen this for you.

Hop today goes ok and you get some reassuring news

 

[KateQPR]

thanks for your messages.

i'm off to hospital at 2.30 today so fingers crossed my cervix hasn't got any shorter and theres something they can do for me.

x