i need good vibes sent my way...

[ILoveMySofie]

When i went in to do my level II u/s two weeks ago the doctor said she noticed that my cervix was funneling some. ( i wanted to have a level II even though there really wasnt a specific reason for me to- i had declined the afp/triple screen though and I wanted to do the level II for peace of mind). Good thing I did because my doctor wouldnt have noticed the cervix funneling via the regular belly u/s.
Well yesterday I had my appotment with my ob and we saw that my cervix has opened up more. Its just not good :(
I am so extremely beyond sad.
needless to say i am on bedrest, we have to see how my cervix looks at my next appotiment in three weeks. My doctor is wonderful and really took his time to explain everything to me, and even called me today to see how my first bedrest day went.
I just feel really upset over this whole thing right now, even though I do believe that everything will be fine, I understand fully how a funneling cervix reacts to a growing pressure from a baby thats gaining weight...
i dont even know what to think, really.
:-(

[stayathomecristi]

:hug Sending good vibes your way, mama. I'm sorry you are going through all of this.

[busybusymomma]

:Hug Keep us posted. I think Brinda and Mom2Emerson are both on bedrest too so maybe you all can offer each other your best tips for dealing with bedrest. I was on "bedrest" for a week with dd and just about went nuts so you have my sympathy!

[radicalmama]

As a member of the bedrest clan...BIG HUGS to you.

Thankfully, my cervix is ultra squishy but closed right now. Here's hoping that yours stays put until your babe is COOKED.

Blessings!

[MaryLang]

Send positive thoughts your way. Thats got to be so hard. I have never even heard of a funneling cervix.

[mamacatsbaby]

:hug :Hug :hug :Hug :hug I'm sorry you have to deal with this stress mama. :( More sticky baby vibes coming your way.

Stay put baby girl! :dust :girlbaby:

[ChattyCat]

:Hug momma! Bedrest sucks! Maybe we should have a bedrest support thread. :lol It seems that there are quite a few of us on bedrest fairly early on in this ddc.

I'm in a bit of a different boat, in that I have contractions regularly, but they don't seem too productive. The same thing happened in my last pg. But, it means extra caution, lots of sitting around, and taking yucky meds.

Just keep talking to your baby girl, and explain to her that she simply must stay put for at least 2 more months. ;) I'm sure she'll understand.

More hugs to you! I hope that she fully cooks. This must be so stressful. :Hug

[Happypants]

:hugs

try to take it easy, and don't worry *too* much...easier said than done, i know. but stressing out won't get you anywhere.

good luck making it through the next three weeks.

:hug

[ellymay]

((((((((hugs)))))))))))

[Xiaguan]

First off I am so sorry that you are funnelling :hug I will say that I am surprised that your OB is letting you go 3 weeks between appointments~

2nd~ With my last PG I was on full bedrest for 13weeks(starting at week 22) because I was leaking amniotic fluid~ It was a very long time to be down(esp since I continued to homeschool my other 3 we just used the bed as a school room :love )
It was a long road full of potholes but so worth bringing home a healthy sweet baby girl~ Something that no one tells you is that it is OK to get angry/grieve over your loss of choice in the situation~ I wish someone had told me that maybe I would not had my major missy fit that I did about 5 weeks in :o

Find good support(online or live) www.sidelines.com is a good starting place~ Stay as postive as possible :) And don't worry about the dust bunnies, laundry or cooking~ Someone will feed you & the bunnies will be waiting for you when you are done with this(I know from experience :lol )

Sending you warm thoughts & sticky baby dust! :dust :dust

Warmly,
Melissa

[ILoveMySofie]

thank you all so so much. i dont know why it helps reading everyone's posts but it really does!
radicalmama, i see you are in LA too, i think of you lying somewhere in the city just like me! :lol
i am just having a hard time believing this is happening to me. i have never had any issues before and generally think of my body as very strong and able, you know what i mean...sucks to think it might not be as strong as id like.
but c'est la vie i guess...
another reason im so upset is that i LOVE being pregnant, and being outdoors and with people etc etc while im prego. I also love to work and I was getting SO MUCH work (modeling maternity stuff) and I was SO happy. I was pregnant and feeling GREAT and feeling amazing about being productive etc. I almost felt so happy that i was like wow life is being so amazing to us...then this happened. I have to turn down work now :-(
Please dont think i am whining, I know that no matter what I am blessed and people go through much worse things. And i appreciate and love my life regardless. Its just that its my first time experiencing these feelings and emotions and this is a good place to share them as I know i can count on your support.
thanks again

[mom2noah]

:Hug :Hug I'm sorry mama. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated please.

[~*max*~]

ILoveMySophie, I am sorry you are going through such a hard time! Many :hug and healthy baby :dust to you. It sounds really hard. Can the situation rectify itself w/bedrest, or are you on bedrest for the remainder of your time?

Maybe to pass the time, we can do some more online shopping? You did pick out a great diaper bag and sling for me after all. :wink

Post as much as you want. None of us think you are complaining & we'll be here for you any way we can.

[HollysMom]

:hug :hug :hug You are in my thoughts.