I had a cervical length ultrasound check today and it was a bit of a good news / bad news situation. The good news was that Boo2 is growing perfectly, he was on target in all of his measurements (though they don't do a full growth scan until 32 weeks) which really put my mind at rest on his growth. He was a few days behind a couple of weeks ago but now he is bang on target for the number of weeks which makes me very happy indeed!!
The bad news is that my cervical length has gone from a steady 3.3cm to 2.65cm - a significant reduction in only just over 2 weeks. I called my doctor because I was very worried and he said it is fine, nothing to worry about. All of the research that I have done suggests preterm birth with a cervix length of less than 3cm at 25 weeks.
I really don't want him to come early, there are just so many risks. I really would like to get to the 38 weeks to have the Ceasar so he has every chance in the world but I am feeling that this is becoming less and less likely. I will be able to talk further with my Doctor on Monday about anything that I can do to help this situation but I suspect that the answer will be 'nothing'.
I feel a bit beaten down. I know I will feel better in a day or two but honestly, it would be nice to go into scan and not feel more worried when I came out. The crazy part is that the last 2 weeks I have really reduced as much activity as possible and have rested as much as I can. I think I am going to have to be even stricter with myself from now on.
**Sigh** I really, really just want this precious little baby to be safe and stay in for as long as possible. I really want that. I am praying.
