Well.............. I am not sure how to explain my appointment.
I saw a new doctor today, Dr. Gourley. He was super nice and great; I really like him. The first thing we checked was the feel of my cervix. He was super positive and said it feels great, it's thick and closed. Then came the ultrasound. Before he releases me for my trip, he wanted to see if my cervix has any "funnelling". (Thinning of the cervix from the uterine side).
The ultrasound machine came in and we discovered that I do in fact have a little bit of funnelling. It's not significant yet but its something we need to keep an eye on. My cervix also measured 3.4cm which is GREAT. That was good news.
Based on seeing the funnelling, the doctor was in heavy debate as to whether I should travel on airplane. He asked alot of detailed questions like: How far is it? How long are you sitting? What city? Do they have a good NICU hospital? etc. He was hemming and hawing and then proposed the question, "Would I want you to travel if you were my wife?" A LONG pause.......... "Probably no, but thats because I know too much." BUT let me talk to your doctor (Dr. Wicker) and discuss your pictures and I will call you back this afternoon. He also said I would most likely be OKAY to travel on this trip with no issues. BUT, if there was an issue and we lost a very premature baby, would I regret going on the trip for the rest of my life? Good point.
I would rather play it safe than sorry but I'm going to see what the doctor says when he calls me this afternoon.
I am cleared to continue my working and modified bed rest. He wants me to keep what I'm doing. My next appt is Tuesday, June 9th @ 3pm. This is where we check it all over again.
I will post again after my phone call today.
Dr. Gourley is my primary doc there. He's been GREAT! I would definitely trust his judgement. When you talk to him again.... tell him I say HI.... he knows me too well! CHERYL
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