December 24, 2009

24 Weeks - *Viability* & the CERVIX

It is 24 weeks! We had a growth and cervix scan today.

The babies are doing great and are weighing in at 1lbs 7oz (baby girl) and 1lbs 5oz (baby boy). They were moving around a lot and looked like they were having a good time in there. 24 weeks is viability and I am very glad we made it to this big milestone... every week from here on is going to be a greater milestone in this journey to have two healthy and chunky babies!

Now for my cervix :(... Up until now, I have been measuring at around 3.4 cm (since 16w)... today it was 2.4 cm. That is 1 cm less than what it was 2 weeks ago! Till now I have been going in every two weeks for the cervix check, however this time I have been asked to come in (at the hospital) for my next check with in a week! I am worried and I know I still have quite a bit of cervix there, but that is a big difference in 2 weeks. It is always reassuring for us to get the checks done towards the end of the week, but this time with it being Christmas weekend, I can't really talk directly to my OB till around Monday/Tuesday (unless I call him on his emergency line) and that is not making me happy.

We were planning for a baby shower in January and I wanted to start gearing up towards all that... but right now I don't want to think of where I will be 4 weeks from now!

I have never really mentioned this before, but I was laid off earlier this year and we decided it was better for me to stay back home during this whole crazy ride... which essentially means that I have been resting a hell lot more than I would have had I been working full time. Which means that even if I get on to a pretty strict bed rest, it still wouldn't be very much different than what I have been up to thus far.

I guess right now I am just panicking and I just need to wait and watch. The babies are doing a great job in there... it is the Mommy who needs to keep her stuff together!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody! Please say a little prayer for me! Thank you for all your support!

9 comments:

  1. Hang in there! When I was put on bedrest around 24 weeks I never thought I'd make it this far, but here I am! I know your cervix can hold out too!

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  2. I'm glad the babies are doing well. I know the cervix stuff sounds scary, but it can stay at 2.4 cm for a while too. Mine went down a cm in about a week as well. Just stay off of your feet as much as possible- and that's all you can do. Hang in there!

    (I got the dressers at overstock.com- they were twice as much elsewhere)

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  3. Do NOT panic! I am here to tell you that your cervix, which will be the hot topic of conversation for the next 12 weeks or so is a dynamic muscle that will change back and forth. As long as you are not contracting, it is not a huge deal- mine did the SAME thing and basically went down a bit more and never moved again. It was like that right before I went into labor! It is great to have frequent checks, though, and I had them twice weekly (with triplets, of course) and they were super reassuring.

    I am thinking of you and telling your cervix to HOLD strong and stay long!

    XOXO and Merry Christmas!!

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  4. Congratulations on viability, I know that was the one milestone I really held my breath for. I hope your cervix holds out a good while longer.

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  5. Hurray for viability! It sounds like you're taking good care of yourself, so try not to worry too much. Merry Christmas!

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  6. Hi petal, i know it's worrying about the cervix and I'm sure it's a bit stressful to go in for regular checks even more often. But i think the cervix can also lengthen a bit. I'm sorry for the loss of the job, but I really think it wrked out well for your journey. Hurray for the viability milestone!! When are you posting a "belly picture"? Much love and happy holidays, Fran

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  7. Congrats on viability!

    Every day that passes is a triumph. Whether you're up and about or on bedrest, I hope that you're able to enjoy this time despite the worries. And seriously, anything you want to get done -- hobbies, projects, etc. -- do it now! I was exhausted when I was on bedrest, especially after I started the heavy-duty meds, but there is so much I wish I'd gotten done before the babies arrived.

    Good luck!!!

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  8. Sending good cervix thoughts your way. Yahhhhoooo for viability and nice sized babies.

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  9. Stay put, cervix!!!

    Glad the scan went well, otherwise.

    Hey, twin pregnancy question...

    Are you eating a specific amount of calories to gain weight, or do you just eat like normal - or when you're hungry? I haven't gained anything yet, but (lol) I kind of feel like I have reserves and I know most people don't gain much in the 1st trimester. But still, kind of worried that I need to worry more. I don't know...

    kthanks!

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