So on top of hearing that the baby appears to be healthy and normal (!) my cervix measurement went up to 3cm, (this is considered normal. 2.5 and under is concerning) and there was no funneling today. Apparently the bed rest is paying off!!
I thought I'd post a couple of diagrams, as I know it is all confusing, and well - who doesn't need to brush up on their cervix knowledge! In the second diagram, the image that says early effacement is an example of funneling, which was a big concern for us last week. (My cervix measurement at 12 wks was 3cm, 2.3cm at 16wks, cerclage at 17 wks, 2.5cm at 18wks, and 3cm at 19wks.)
We are so thrilled with our good news today, and I plan to keep up the good work. The Dr. advised that I should go swimming a couple of times a week to help with losing muscle mass. Glorious!
Robbie is doing an amazing job of taking care of us. We keep joking that now is not a good time for him to need a hip replacement or something. We cannot afford for him to go down! Scarlet is being a good girl and loves to give the baby kisses. Today she asked "when the baby comes out of your tummy, will you be able to play with me again?" heartbreaking! I reminded her that we do still play but I just can't run around with her. Truly we've been able to spend a lot of time together playing games, coloring, watching cartoons, undressing barbies, having barbies ice skate naked.......... she is a curious child, and will be a fantastic big sister!
"Perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us once beautiful and brave."
Rainer Maria Rilke
