So today I went to my Dr. appointment, and guess what...
I'm dilated 2 cm and 75% effaced!! He was very pleased with how I'm progressing. He can't predict when I'll go in to labor (as some women can walk around for week dilated at 2 - 3 cm). But he at least thinks that I won't go overdue.
The scary thing was that I had some bleeding when I got home. For anyone who's been through recurrent pregnancy loss, you know how frightening that is! I literally gasped when I saw it and felt panicked for a moment. But then I calmed myself down and remembered that he told me not to be surprised if that happens. He said that sometimes there will be bleeding during pregnancy after an exam. It's not a large amount by any means, and I think it has already almost stopped. But I'm still going to lie down and rest for a little bit and take it easy tonight. Has this happened to any of you??
I hope you're all doing well. I can't believe it's November 1st! Have a great week!
2 comments:
Birdie- I bled like that for the last week of this pregnancy. I had several vaginal exams, where she stretched me, and I bled/spotted pretty much all of the time on those days. It's happened to me with every pregnancy, too. The cervix has a ton of blood going to it, and it's easily irritated at this stage in pregnancy. As long as it isn't gushing, or heavily bleeding, you're good to go. :)
Also, effacement is actually a better predictor of impending labor than dilation. So the fact that you are 75% effaced is great news. :) Only 25% more to go. Yay!
The last internal exam I had with Cyrus left me bleeding (this was pre RPL but I still freaked out) not a ton just heavy spotting for a hour or so. Cyrus was born two days later. Good luck...looking forward to seeing pictures of your rainbow.
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