It was the Friday
before our Costa Rica vacation. We were so excited to see our baby and start
our week long vacation. Well that’s what we thought at least. The Anatomy
started great our baby was growing perfectly and it was so cool to see how much
he had grown. When it came time to check my cervix she started to ask me
questions. I knew something was wrong. Suddenly she said I have to go get
the doctor. She literally ran out of the room. Chad and I looked at each
other and he said, " Don't stress out lets just wait and see what they say
first." The doctor came back about 10 minutes later. He explained
that my cervix had dialed 1/3 of the way. It was scary because I did not
really understand it. Once he said if I was to deliver at 19 weeks the
baby would not survive. I cant even express how scary those words were to
me. However, I stayed as calm as I could possibly be and listen to his plan of
attack. It included canceling our trip, staying on complete bed rest, 3
different medications, and a visit with the high-risk doctor on Monday. I
drove to the office had a mini meltdown then was on my way home when I started
calling my grandma and parents. Listening to myself explain what had just
happened was crazy I was very calm. I am so grateful for the peace I felt
it allowed me to get home safe, I know it was the Holy Ghost. Once I got
home I remember thinking I can’t believe this is happening. I was
thankful that they had found this out before I would have delivered our baby in
Costa Rica. All I kept thinking was please let our child be safe!
Monday Morning-
We had another
anatomy scan which took 45 minutes!!! I was happy to get a second opinion but
all I really wanted to know was if my cervix was going to keep him in.
When it came time to measure my cervix she turns to me and tells me
"I can’t measure it, there is nothing left to measure." I just closed
my eyes and took a deep breath. After moving the scope around she was
able to measure 3 millimeters. Your cervix is supposed to measure 3 centimeters
on Friday mine had measured 2 centimeters and on Monday 3 millimeters. We
were in shock!!! How did this happen so fast!!! She left to go get the doctor.
After the doctor did an internal exam, he stood up and said " You
are having surgery today at 6pm, and I want you at the hospital at 3pm."
He explained the surgery and told me to try and not move too much and to
not eat or drink anything.
Monday Afternoon-
We arrived at Labor
and Delivery and were taken to a room right away. I changed into a gown and waited
for the nurses to start my IV and take some blood. I was so relieved when
Chad's Aunt Lulu came walking through the door; it was so nice to have her
there. She watched the nurses and asked all the right questions. Leaving
that room as Chad, Tina, and Lulu looked at me was so scary. Walking down
the hall and into that operating room had me in such a panic. The
epidural didn't really hurt it was more uncomfortable.
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