18w, 3d
Cervical check today. All was good! Last time, three weeks ago, my cervix measured at 3.1 cm. Today it was 3.4-3.5 cm. The dr, who looked oddly like Jim Carrey with blond hair, applied pressure to the top of my uterus to simulate heavier babies and/or a minor contraction and my cervix measurement only went down to 3.3 cm. So, no shortening, no softening, no funneling, and no dilating. Sweet.
The word on the messed up uterus boards is that I should be having cervical length checks every week or two. However, after talking to Dr. Jim Carrey, I decided I am done. Based on the weight of my uterus and it's contents, I have already surpassed the danger zone since I am carrying twins.
In other details of the appointment, I have gained 7 lbs in the past 3 weeks (9 lbs total) which still puts me a bit behind where I should be but finally gaining. My blood pressure was 90/60 which is normally about what it is. The dr estimated my uterus to be measuring at about 24-26 weeks. I have a prescription to have my 1 hr glucose test done in the next couple weeks, something they want me to do earlier than in a normal pregnancy since with a multiple pregnancy, the chances of having gestational diabetes increases. Baby A had a heart rate of 149 and Baby B had a heart rate of 146. Baby A is still hanging out head down and Baby B is still hanging out head up. Jim Carrey wanted to know if I wanted to know the genders. Not sure if he was checking them out or could even tell but I blurted out, "Not right now!"
Dr. Carrey seemed impressed with my body's ability to do totally bizarre things, like half a uterus with a pregnancy in the non-communicating horn followed by a twin pregnancy. He said that there is limited information out there about unicornuate uteruses to begin with but very few data points involving UU's carrying twins. Have to say that I am pretty impressed with my body and all the things it has been able to accomplish.
And less that 6 more weeks until viability!
The word on the messed up uterus boards is that I should be having cervical length checks every week or two. However, after talking to Dr. Jim Carrey, I decided I am done. Based on the weight of my uterus and it's contents, I have already surpassed the danger zone since I am carrying twins.
In other details of the appointment, I have gained 7 lbs in the past 3 weeks (9 lbs total) which still puts me a bit behind where I should be but finally gaining. My blood pressure was 90/60 which is normally about what it is. The dr estimated my uterus to be measuring at about 24-26 weeks. I have a prescription to have my 1 hr glucose test done in the next couple weeks, something they want me to do earlier than in a normal pregnancy since with a multiple pregnancy, the chances of having gestational diabetes increases. Baby A had a heart rate of 149 and Baby B had a heart rate of 146. Baby A is still hanging out head down and Baby B is still hanging out head up. Jim Carrey wanted to know if I wanted to know the genders. Not sure if he was checking them out or could even tell but I blurted out, "Not right now!"
Dr. Carrey seemed impressed with my body's ability to do totally bizarre things, like half a uterus with a pregnancy in the non-communicating horn followed by a twin pregnancy. He said that there is limited information out there about unicornuate uteruses to begin with but very few data points involving UU's carrying twins. Have to say that I am pretty impressed with my body and all the things it has been able to accomplish.
And less that 6 more weeks until viability!
Labels: 1 hr glucose test, gestational diabetes, twins, unicornuate uterus, unicornuate uterus twin pregnancy, UU
posted by AM | 4:01 PM
1 Comments:
Sounds like your body is ready to show off a little, and is doing a great job! All very awesome news
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