Hi, Erica. I am so frustrated with that doctor while reading your message... but, I'll try to chill out and share what I know. First off, that is wonderful to see that your cervix is stable and in a (relatively) normal range! And thank goodness you'll be seeing a different doctor next time. That ultrasound will be able to tell you so much about your risk of preterm birth, based on your cervix measurement at 24 weeks.
Of course, with the contractions you are having, the mucous discharge and your history of premature rupture of membranes and preterm birth, we don't need to wait to take action. You are an IDEAL candidate for progesterone supplementation. Ask your regular OB if a gel suppository or a weekly injection is the best option for you. There have been proven, excellent results with both. Don't take no for an answer. How soon do you see your regular OB?
Here's more info on progesterone:
PROGESTERONE INJECTIONS AND SUPPOSITORIES
Superior outcomes have been reported in women treated with weekly intramuscular injections of 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate, also called 17P and sold under the brand name Makena. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has promoted the use of 17P injections since 2003, following two randomized placebo-controlled trials. In both studies, the participants were women who had experienced a previous singleton preterm birth. In the larger study, women received the progesterone injections starting sometime between weeks 16 and 21, and continuing until delivery or week 37, whichever came first. Women in the 17P group had 34 percent fewer premature births than women given the placebo, and there was a reduction of 42 percent in the rate of preterm births before 32 weeks. In the smaller study, women who received vaginal progesterone suppositories had a preterm birth rate of 2.7 percent, compared to 18.6 percent in the placebo group.
More info:
http://www.keepemcookin.com/prevention.aspxKeep us posted!