At 21 weeks we were excited to go back for another ultrasound. Most couples aren't scheduled for another one until after 30 weeks, but we needed another one because the baby was so active the first time around that the technician could not get all her measurements. Looking back, we were very blessed to have this second ultrasound because that's when we got the news... the news that we weren't expecting... we were told that there was a chance of me going into pre-term labor due to an incompetent cervix. (http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/incompetent-cervix ). We were immediately sent to a high-risk doctor who suggested bedrest and weekly monitoring of the cervix. There were discussions about a cervical cerclage but in the meantime they just wanted me to be on moderate bedrest until my next visit. Since that initial visit on June 25th, we have had 3 more visits to the doctor, the good news is that my cervix is still measuring the same and hasn't gotten significantly shorter, the bad news is I've still been put on bedrest and most likely will be until I deliver. I will also begin progesterone shots next week, which will continue for at least 10 weeks. Hopefully, these shots will prevent me from having contractions. I haven't had any yet, but the doctor wants to make sure they don't start.
So this is where we are today. I will continue to update everyone on each doctor visit or post random thoughts as I get through these weeks of bedrest boredom. I will do anything for this baby to be born healthy. If the doctor tells me to hang upside down for the rest of the pregnancy then just call me Batman!
Thanks again for all the support and prayers, we really appreciate it!