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Back to work...
Nothing got better but nothing got worse so the dr. is considering me "Stable" for right now. Since I am a desk jockey I am allowed to be back at work but I can't do anything other than sit or lay down when I am not at work. I am looking at this as a temporary pass. I see the specialist on Tuesday and I am sure he'll pull the plug on work or at least cut my days in the office.
Do you have any idea how hard it is to lay down for 4 days straight? It sounds great in theory but it is killer on your back and your butt gets wicked sore. When she told me I could go from laying to sitting I almost kissed her.
So you know how you get that paper drape to put over your legs for an exam? Well she did the internal u/s to check the cervix then an on the belly u/s to look at the babies. She used the drape to wipe up the goop on my belly and threw it out. So for the last 2-3 minutes of the appointment I was sitting there with no bottoms on, totally exposed. My H thought this was hilarious. So long, modesty!
Re: Back to work...
I guess that's good news. Take it easy!
I think paper gowns should be banned in doctors' offices. It's so degrading to wear a paper dress.
No on the cerclage. My cervix isn't opening, it's shortening so I don't think that would help. I am also pretty sure I am past the point where they do that, aren't I?
As long as I stay stable and the FFN keeps coming back negative (I will get that every 2 weeks) I should be able to stay out of the hospital. If the FFN comes back positive at any point it's right to the hospital for me.
Glad your cervix is cooperating! I know how sore my hiney was from laying around after Owen was born, I can't imagine how awful bedrest must be.
My old OB used cloth gowns and drapes. It was so nice.
Claire Elizabeth 12/31/2011
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Mine wasn't opening either just shortening too. But yeah, I didn't think about you being past the point of doing one and many people don't get them and do activity restrictions instead.
Wow, I didn't know you could use a cerclage for that. I thought it was just for opening.
It's very scary. I just want to keep these babies in.
I know CMC! Today starts the 3rd tri for me. Exciting and terrifying all at the same time.
I hope things only get better for you from here on out.
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
uh oh, looks like I missed a post somewhere!
I'm so glad things are "stable" for your babies now . . . how scary! Take it easy and I will send you lots of loooooong cervix Vibezzz. I find out after my u/s this Friday if my doc will want me on any kind of bed rest, but I am a desk jockey also, so hopefully it wouldn't be too bad if necessary.
I hope this is only a little bump in the road for you and that you continue to hold steady until it's safe for your kids to come out. You can tell your babies that I forbid them to come out before mine does. FORBID. Use a really mean voice and point your finger at your cervix. I think that'll show it you really mean business.