Hi girls.... I’m back on rest for baby number two. My first pregnancy, I was put on bed rest and progesterone at 22 weeks with a shortened cervix (1.7cm). I delivered him via section at 39weeks and all was well!
This pregnancy has been a tricky one! I have a septum in my uterus.... I miscarried a twin on the right side of my septum at 11 weeks, and continued to bleed for months. This led to anemia, constant fatigue, and I started picking up every cold and illness.... I was constantly sick. The loss was overshadowed with the joy that we still had one healthy baby that had a strong heartbeat!
Currently, I’m on “light rest”, and progesterone, so off work but home and able to cook a dinner, use the washroom, shower, do a little yoga...etc. I am currently 27 weeks and my cervix has been 1.9cm the last three weeks. Doctors seem happy that my cervix is somewhat stable.
My cervix is complicated.... it’s dynamic so lengthens and shortens depending on how much pressure is put on it. Has anyone ever used a pregnancy support belt to take some pressure off their pelvic floor? I’m wondering if it’s worth investing in something?
I must say this is all less terrifying the second time around! I’m so lucky to have a healthy boy (at daycare all day lol) and a supportive partner (who takes that healthy boy to daycare every day). He’s also stuck with all the laundry and vacuuming, bath time and bedtime.... this momma can’t lift!
Hang in their moms....it’s all gotta be worth it in the end!!!