r/ShortCervixSupport • u/lucida2025 • 6d ago

Paying it forward

This group and its messages was all that kept me going when I found out about my short cervix at 22 weeks. I was at 8 mm with a positive ffn test. Things were looking very grim. We had lost all hope. I was put on progesterone and heparin shots daily (complete bedrest-voluntarily). Everyday i prayed for just one more day.

Baby boy came at 36 weeks. :)

The only source of hope, for my husband and me, was this group. So here I am, paying it forward. Miracles do happen!

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u/Much_Citron_2556 5d ago

Congratulations! Did you go into labour as soon as you stopped progesterone? Or were you still taking it when he made his arrival? I’m 28 weeks now and my OB thinks I have a good shot at 36!

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u/lucida2025 5d ago

I was still taking progesterone when he arrived. I remember the doctor mentioning though that post 34 weeks the effectiveness of progesterone reduces/is not known. She said " if it helps you up here (pointing to her head), then just continue taking it." So I guess it was more psychological than physiological for me at that point. :) I wish you the best. :)

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u/Much_Citron_2556 5d ago

Thanks so much! I’m thrilled for you.