Tuesday, September 8, 2009

We've got cervix, yes we do!

It is a miracle I didn't have a heart attack during this ultrasound. The sonographer who was doing my cervical measurements announced that with no pressure my cervix was 3.2 cm, a marked increase! Then she applied pressure and said, "Ohhhhh. Look at the funneling! Now I get about 1.5 cm." She measured more in the 2.0's while I watched. Heart racing, I asked if she was sure and she said, "Actually, no. I am having a hard time being able to tell what this is... let me go show the doctor." So I laid there, half naked and thinking of being hospitalized.

Back in she comes, thankfully after only a minute, to tell me he said that was just cervical mucus and a shadow- the measurements were 2.2 - 3.2 cm. So yeah, my cervix ... grew. I wanted to cheer and get really excited but I was a little afraid a piano might fall on my head, like in the cartoons when the cat is walking along the sidewalk on a sunny day and BAM! Piano on head. (But I cheered inside.)

The boys look beautiful, with no signs of TTTS, plenty of fluid and practicing their breathing for us. Baby B had a wicked case of the hiccups which made his Doppler measurements challenging, but I loved it. All the little boys are still head down, which causes a great deal of rib-kicking, which I also love. Everyone's heart rates were nice and even, and their boy parts apparent (for those who still wonder if there is a girl in there). Dr. W, who is the stand-in for Dr. P breezed in for about two minutes and said, "Your cervix is great, the babies look wonderful. Go home; you live to fight another day."

I am so grateful! Home again with my family, spared the hospital this week. We are 27w2d, just five days until the biggest hurdle is cleared: 28 weeks. It seems like we might all make it through this but I am scared to say it out loud. Will I get to bring my boys home, to have a baby survive a pregnancy inside my body, and grow into a child of mine? I hope, hope, hope so.

Me and the boys at 27 weeks



Forthcoming posts:
1. The baby showers
2. Will we or won't we: posting pictures of our children and privacy issues
3. Carrie answers your questions (I have nothing but time on my hands!)
Are you excited or what? ;)

34 comments:

  1. Good Gosh Girl! Finally! I'm glad it's all wonderful news, but leaving us hanging for so many days makes ME nervous! :) I can't wait (ok, I can wait until October!) to see those sweet baby boys in your arms! Keep up the good work and "Bravo" for getting your cervix to listen to you! The boys will be a breeze after this! :)

    Hugs!
    Tosh

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  2. That is just wonderful, absolutely wonderful ;O) I hope you dont mind me butting in on all of your posts here, but i just love to see someone having a breezy triplet pregnancy like i did. I had enough horror stories to listen to, i didnt want to be then next one to tell a horror story! Keep up the good work! And you look adorable!

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  3. The incredible news continues! A big, huge congratulations to you and your crew for making it this far. Five days 'til 28 weeks...wow! Just amazing. I'm so thrilled for you all!

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  4. GREAT NEWS! And I am absolutely excited about your upcoming posts!!! So glad your cervix is measuring well! You better be careful, you keep heading in this direction, you might have to be INDUCED! haha how awesome would that be?! Praying for you always! GROW BABY BOYS GROW!

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  5. Wow... that is a great development! I am so happy for you! :)

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  6. Hooray!

    On the topic of #2, which I still haven't figured out for myself either, I went back and read your comment on the Thoughtful Thursday post on this very topic (http://babysmiling.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/thoughtful-thursday-public/), when you really hadn't made up your mind yet. Hopefully as you have gotten closer you've gotten more clarity.

    But it occurs to me that there aren't many triplets in this world, and that between the exact (or even approximate) birthdate and the Seattle area birthplace, it wouldn't be hard for people to figure out who you are in either direction (blog to real life or vice versa). Esp. if there were a birth announcement in the paper or anything. Which therefore means that anonymity might be impossible for you in a way it's not for most others. Just to throw a wrench into things for you...

    My cervix says to yours: Now you are really making me look bad.

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  7. CONGRATS ON A WONDERFUL APPOINTMENT!!! :)

    I'm so happy that your cervix is lengthing again! Keep off your feet (as I know you have been) and keep those boys inside!! :)

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  8. (_(_) (_)_) (_(_) (_)_)

    That's me shaking my hiney as I do a happy dance for you! (you're not allowed to do that, so I'll do it for you)

    Your cervix is finally starting to obey the rules!

    btw, you look fab!

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  9. Amazing news Carrie! Gives me such hope :) Beautiful belly shot !

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  10. YES!!!! That is wonderful news!!! I am so excited for you. Yes, Carrie, you are going to fly passed 28w and those three precious boys ARE coming home with you (just not until late October at the earliest!!!)

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  11. yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yipee. your cervix grew! oh so pleased for you.
    eb

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  12. Huzzah!!! This is my FAVORITE news of the day. So favorite in fact that I believe it has me singing..

    Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
    Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
    Long growing Cervixes inspire me to sing
    These are a few of my favorite things!

    I love all these awesome appointments you've been having. LOVE them. So happy for you and hope that you are not going out of your gourd with anticipation of the 28w mark!

    xoxo

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  13. Beautiful belly shot! An inspiration to us all. I had to re-read when it said "all the boys..." there's a big ol' party being thrown in your uterus! :) Hang in there...so close to 28 weeks. So happy for your wonderful news!

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  14. Yip Yip HURRAY! I'm so happy for you Carrie! Growth! Awesome! I feel like we are virtual hand holders here. lol. Feeding off each others great news. :)

    I am wondering about pics too. I want to post some but am worried. I'll just watch to see what you do. And fabulour belly shot! You dont have all that extra fat on the hips that I do. Your all belly! Lucky woman!

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  15. I'm sooo excited for you, girlfriend! That's great news. Look forward to your next few posts.

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  16. You look FABULOUS!!! What exciting news about your cervix and the boys!!! You are so close... hang in there!

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  17. Holy cow that's awesome news!! Thinking of you and the boys every day! :)

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  18. Fantastic! you deserve some super news :)

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  19. I love reading your blog, you crack me up! Congrats on a great appointment! You are almost there girl..... 28 weeks is a huge accomplishment.
    Oh, I also had to comment on how cute your belly looks! You look great.

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  20. That's great news! Love the picture! Love that you are enjoying the rib-kicking unlike some others that I've read about... Can't believe how well you're doing and you look AWESOME!

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  21. ((We loooove Mad Men. Have you watched all the old episodes on DVD, too? They make the waiting better...))

    Working on the DVD past episodes now...still have most of season 1 and all of season 2 to watch! Anything to pass the time until transfer! :)

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  22. Yaaaaaaaaaayyyyy! Awesome news... I have my money on you making it to your c-section (*knock on wood*)!

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  23. Hooray! What a great appointment. So nice to know that cervixes can actaully GROW!!!

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  24. So, so, so very happy for you and your little cervix! Hold strong and beat the odds baby boys!!

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  25. HI
    How many weeks are you measuring. I would like to know so I can compare how big I was with tripletsto how bigyou are. I delivered mine at 36 weeks and was measuring at around 58 weeks.

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  26. Wonderful, terrific, AWESOME news!! :)

    Woo-hoo! Go, cervix, go, cervix!

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  27. awwww, what a sweet belly! those boys are growing quick! high five for all the great news!

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  28. Yay, for your cooperative cervix! :) You look great and I am so happy to hear that the boys are staying snug in your belly, where they belong for the time being! You look great too. Looking forward to your upcoming posts. Happy resting!

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  29. Congrats! I hope you make it all the way and your babies all come home with you!

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  30. Hey, hope all is going well for you? Can't wait for another update!

    I have been meaning to ask if you have joined the Seattle Families of Multiples club? Or the Eastside one if thats where you are. I am a member of the Seattle one and its been GREAT. They have a preemie lending closet which is free, and a meal program to deliver meals to moms on bedrest or after babies are home. I've also met a few triplet moms through the club too (and lots of twins mamas like me).

    Here is the link in case you are interested: https://www.bigtent.com/groups/sfom

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