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teaforthree
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On bedrest and Indomethacin
Went to the doc today... I'm 28 weeks 4 days. Apparently I've been overdoing it, even though I thought I was taking it easy. My cervix length shortened over the past two weeks from 3.4 to 2.8. 
I kind of feel like because I didn't rest enough, I failed my baby. And my dh. He kept telling me to lay down more and I just kept trying to get stuff done. I did less, but not as little as I could have. Now I'm on bedrest at least til Friday and on medicine until I see the doc Friday.
Does anyone have any experience with this issue or some good results from the rest/Indomethacin combo? Any words of encouragement? TIA...
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Posted 5/31/11 8:27 PM  |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
No advice just  &  you can get off bedrest soon!
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| Posted 5/31/11 8:29 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
I'm in the same boat as you so I know how you feel. Mine is way shorter than that as of today but I'm not on meds. I'm going to see a high risk MD on Thursday though. What is that medication they put you on?
I thought that after 28 weeks, they aren't really concerned with the shortened cervix anymore? That's whay my OB and the high risk MD told me. Unless they meant 28 weeks, 7 days or whatever?  Did your OB say anything about that?
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| Posted 5/31/11 8:38 PM |
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JenMarie
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
My doc put me on Indomethacin at 17 weeks because we thought I was having contractions. I don't think I've heard of it being used for a short cervix, but I didn't research it a ton. Try not to worry or be ahrd on yourself. The good news is 2.8 isn't a huge cause of alarm. My OB likes to see the cervix above 3, but my high risk doctor said they really only worry if you get down to 2. I have heard of girls who have actually seen their cervix lengthen with rest. Just keep the pressure off of your cervix. Good luck!
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| Posted 5/31/11 8:40 PM |
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FlowerWife
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
i gave birth at 33w1d due to preeclampsia and i had similar feelings of failure. dont be so hard on yourself, you did the best you could. hopefully a little more rest is all you need!!
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| Posted 5/31/11 8:44 PM |
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PreshusSmurf
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
I had a cerclage at 17 weeks (stitches in the cervix to keep it closed ... I don't think they do those after 20/22 weeks.
After the procedure, they gave me indomethicin to help keep me from contracting.
I hope your bed rest goes quickly, I know how hard it must be - I've been on modified activity for a few weeks now.
You did NOT fail your baby or your DH!
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| Posted 5/31/11 8:59 PM |
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teaforthree
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
Posted by DiamondGirl
No advice just & you can get off bedrest soon!
Thank you so much!
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| Posted 6/1/11 6:16 AM |
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teaforthree
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
Posted by JenMarie
My doc put me on Indomethacin at 17 weeks because we thought I was having contractions. I don't think I've heard of it being used for a short cervix, but I didn't research it a ton. Try not to worry or be ahrd on yourself. The good news is 2.8 isn't a huge cause of alarm. My OB likes to see the cervix above 3, but my high risk doctor said they really only worry if you get down to 2. I have heard of girls who have actually seen their cervix lengthen with rest. Just keep the pressure off of your cervix. Good luck!
It's all pretty much the same thing. Apparently, a short cervix can be caused by
a) pre-term labor or
b) cervical incompetence
I'm on Indomethacin for 3 days, with bedrest, and then I see the doc again Friday. If they see an improvement (I hope to God), they'll know the reason for the shorter cervix is pre-term labor (even though they're not SEEING the contractions when they do the sono). They're expecting this is what it will be. I think this is the better diagnosis.
If it's cervical incompetence, I think it becomes more involved.
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| Posted 6/1/11 6:20 AM |
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mommy2b
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Re: On bedrest and Indomethacin
I am for you and the little one. Your baby couldnt have a better mommy so dont be so hard on yourself. Everything will be fine so stay positive and keep your chin up.
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| Posted 6/1/11 10:59 AM |
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