I am 16 weeks and 5 days today and so far, I've had two IVIG sessions, three Intralipids infusions, around 90+ Innohep jabs and hundreds of oral medications to help sustain my pregnancy. Due to the fact that I've suffered through a number of miscarriages, every minute of THIS pregnancy is making me nervous hence, I pushed my boss to allow me to work from home three times a week and I make sure I don't put any strain on myself by walking for more than 15 minutes at a time or lift heavy things, etc.
The expenses can pile up but I have to say that I don't even think about how much we've been spending because the thought that my baby is happily growing inside my tummy gives me so much happiness.
Short Cervical Length
On our routine check-up on a Tuesday before New Year's, my OB-Perinat noticed that my cervical length is quite short. I learned that the normal measurement is from 2.5cm and although mine falls within that range at 2.9cm, it was still considered quite short for how far along I was (around 14W+). I was told that if it gets any shorter, I would need to get a cervical cerclage, which is a fancy term for stitching your cervix close to hold the baby's weight better.
I was super stressed out and even went for a second opinion a few days after - the second doctor said my measurement was normal and that I shouldn't worry about it too much. She also advised me to increase my progesterone suppositories to twice a day and put my feet up as much as possible.
So, for the next few days, I refrained from walking and doing anything at all - which sucked because of all the festivities that were going on around me.
However, I believe the most important thing I did during those days was to do a nine-day novena using a prayer from Tessera Legion ni Maria. I solemnly prayed to the Holy Virgin Mary to help me and protect my baby, to blessed us with a healthy pregnancy and to lengthen my cervical length. Lo and behold, on my next appointment, my cervical length did increased to 3.1cm!!! I was so ecstatic, I just know that Mama Mary heard my prayers.
At the core of all this, I know the most important thing I can do it cling to my faith, lift everything up to God and hope that everything goes well.
