arrhhhh,

My scan did not go as well as I had hoped. I have shortened further to 2.75 which resulted in me breaking down with the specialist into a blubbering mess. I then rang and demanded to see my Ob, which was fortunate that I did because he is going away for 2 weeks.
He has assured me that I am still within what is considered "normal" but for my sanity he introduced me to another Ob who I can see while he is away. He also organised for me to have another scan on Monday to see if there have been any further changes.

If I get down to 2cm they will put a stitch in asap and who knows what will happen from there as there are no guarntees.

It was explained to me that this could very well be the normal thing for my body and that we may be putiing a stitch in unneccessarily, and that some women shorten and infact dilate but carry to term.

The good thing is that when external pressure is applied to the uterus there are no changes, I have had no bleeding and no contractions (not even felt BH contractions). I am not sure what it will mean for work either whether or not i will need to stop etc as it is not proven that bed rest helps (even though I think it does).

So anyway the waiting game begins, I have a game plan which I am happy with and though my Ob and the Specialist are not concerned about me in anyway shape or form I am pleased to know they both have my back and are doing all they can. They have also assured me that the shortening does not necessarily mean I will go into labour early either - which is a good thing.

I am still upset about it obviously, but I am STILL further than I was last time .

Nae x x