10 days to go..
In 10 days (November 13th) I will undergo a cerclage placement. I'm very nervouc about this procedure. As if the though of having a spinal AND having my cervix stitched wasn't scary enough, there are also risks associated with this procedure. These include ruptured membranes, infection and spontanious miscarriage. Though the risks are small, they're still there and that scares me. We want this baby so much and the though of something possibly going wrong worry's me.
I really don't have much choice in the matter. I have to have this done. Without it, the chance of carrying full term is slim to none. My cervix is quit short (a regular cervix is about 4cm and mine is 1.5cm). I pray that everything goes well and my baby is safe.
The doctors tell me that if anything were to happen (even though it's not likely), it would happen within two weeks of surgery. Because of this, I am putting myself of bed rest. I won't be doing much of anything for atleast 2 weeks. Why risk it?
Im aware that many women have gone through this and everything turned out just fine, but on the other hand, there are others who went through this and things didn't go so well. The doctor doing my surgery is one of the best out there and I know he's skilled in this procedure. Still, it's hard not to worry. Even if it is a small chance that something could go wrong, it's still a chance.
If you're reading this, please pray for us. Pray that everything goes smoothly and the baby is just fine. The goal is for us to make it to atleast 35 weeks without delivering. After that, the baby is free to come out whenever he or she wants. Your prayers are needed and much appreciated.
I'm in my 11th week right now. I'll be in the middle of my 12th week when the surgery is performed. Depending on who you ask, that is the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second. That's good news and means we've come pretty far. I know it's just a start but a great one don't you think?
I really don't have much choice in the matter. I have to have this done. Without it, the chance of carrying full term is slim to none. My cervix is quit short (a regular cervix is about 4cm and mine is 1.5cm). I pray that everything goes well and my baby is safe.
The doctors tell me that if anything were to happen (even though it's not likely), it would happen within two weeks of surgery. Because of this, I am putting myself of bed rest. I won't be doing much of anything for atleast 2 weeks. Why risk it?
Im aware that many women have gone through this and everything turned out just fine, but on the other hand, there are others who went through this and things didn't go so well. The doctor doing my surgery is one of the best out there and I know he's skilled in this procedure. Still, it's hard not to worry. Even if it is a small chance that something could go wrong, it's still a chance.
If you're reading this, please pray for us. Pray that everything goes smoothly and the baby is just fine. The goal is for us to make it to atleast 35 weeks without delivering. After that, the baby is free to come out whenever he or she wants. Your prayers are needed and much appreciated.
I'm in my 11th week right now. I'll be in the middle of my 12th week when the surgery is performed. Depending on who you ask, that is the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second. That's good news and means we've come pretty far. I know it's just a start but a great one don't you think?
posted by Renee @ 1:25 PM
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