Short cervix 16 weeks pregnant
A little background is that I had a LEEP surgery back in 2021.
I am now 16+1 w pregnant. When I had my second appointment at 12 weeks my dr went ahead and scheduled monthly ultrasounds to monitor my cervix because, at least with my dr, it’s protocol if a pregnant patient has had a LEEP procedure. Yesterday I was 16w pregnant on the dot and went in for an ultrasound and my cervix was measuring very short at 21mm. My dr put me on essentially a step above bed rest I’m not supposed to be on my feet long at all or walk long distance, no intercourse, no lifting, etc. I am also doing nightly progesterone suppositories, going in for weekly ultrasounds and have been referred to a high risk MFM doctor. My OB says if it shrinks any more I will need to have a surgery to get a stitch in my cervix.
This is my first pregnancy and frankly if anything happens to this baby I will be completely devastated. I am just looking for if anyone has any positive experiences or advice for me. Anything to help me relax and put me in a better headspace. I am also so worried about future pregnancies as I’ve always wanted a big family and it’s scary to think that any time I am pregnant it will be high risk? And in the future id be dealing with this but with a toddler maybe? I just feel very discourage. I am 29 years old if this helps.