Borderline short cervix at 2.7cm and mild funnelling at 20 weeks- I feel like I can't protect my baby
I had my anatomy scan yesterday (20+1) and the ultrasound tech said she wanted to also do a TV ultrasound because it looks like my cervix might be a bit short. She was unable to give me the results, which I knew would be the case- so I contacted my MFM doctor (I'm almost 40 so I was already seeing him earlier in the pregnancy) and he said that my cervix is measuring about 2.7cm, and there is mild funnelling as well (I also have a uterine shelf, but he said it is high up and likely not going to be an issue?)
I had a full uterine septum removed (took three surgical attempts) as well as a cone biopsy a few years ago so I am guessing that is why this is happening.
My doctor said he would get his receptionist to call me back today to book a re-check in 2 weeks (edit: they called and I have an appointment next Wednesday) At my asking, he put me on progesterone suppositories (200mg before bed) which I started last night, and said he doesn't do the cerclage unless I drop below 1.5cm. He didn't seem too concerned and didn't mention anything about modified bed-rest/pelvic rest or anything (Im not working, so I plan on doing modified bed-rest and pelvic rest anyway)
I am spiralling (I have general anxiety, so I sort of expected this feeling)- I am SO worried that things will have become worse at my next ultrasound...I feel like I can't protect my baby at all and that I am basically just waiting for the worst to happen. I was so excited before yesterday....and that took awhile to get to that point (had a lot of bleeding and spotting for the first 8 weeks of pregnancy which was so stressful). I was applying to daycare waitlists, shopping for maternity clothes and making my registry for baby items...and now I feel too scared to move forward with any of it. I did IVF to get here, and there was a point where I thought we would never get to this point...and now I feel like it's still going to be taken away from me. We found out yesterday we are having a boy...now I'm worried I will never get to meet him and bring him home.