The appt was very thorough. They did an ultrasound and took some measurements of the bebes, then he did a fetal fibronectin test to test for a protein that is present in pre-term labor, then did a digital cervical check (meaning with his hand...whoa...it was my first one!), then measured the cervix with a vaginal sonogram, and finally they monitored my belly for any contractions.
My cervix is about half way open from the top of the cervix and is thinning out a bit at the bottom. He did go ahead and give me a steroid shot to help development of bebes lungs. We are waiting to hear the reults from the fetal fibronectin test to determine further treatment (if I need to go in tomorrow for my 2nd shot). As of right now, I am still taking it easy, praying for a negative fetal fibronectin test, and will be horizontal as much as I can...anything to keep them in longer!
UPDATE: The fetal fibronectin test came back negative!!!!!!!! WHEW! I go back in 2 weeks to see the peri.
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Hi, I have been following you since your IUI days and saw the same dr as you I believe. I think I have commented before, but wasn't sure. I had one heck of a pg myself, though it was a singleton. I had contractions starting at 19w and then cervical changes at 24. I believe I measured 25mm on cervical length, you had said you measured about that too. After that, I had the FFT at 25w and it was negative too! I was on bedrest and meds until 34w. I know it is so tough and scary, but wanted to offer encouragement. My little guy hung on until 38w, even through all of that and a surgery for me at 31w. Hoping the best for you and your bebes!
Hang in there, Suzanne! I am so glad to hear that the Fetal Fibronectin came back negative!
Oodles of love!!!!
Hi Suzanne, I came across your blog while looking for bloggers that have had ffn's. Ironically I work for the company that manufactures ffn to obs and mfm's I have just started my first IVF cycle. I am so happy to find blogs like yours, best of luck!!
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