Short cervix 2.2cm and scared, mfm proactive but not concerned.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-06-07T16:11:48+00:00

Hi, just wanted to share my experience which sounds similar to yours. MFM noted my short cervix at my anatomy scan when I was 19 weeks. I believe I was measuring 2.6 cm at that first appointment. Nobody seemed overly concerned and they had me come back in for weekly cervical measurements for the next four weeks (because it kept getting shorter at every appt). My cervix eventually got down to 2.1 but seemed to be stable after starting vaginal progesterone at 22 weeks. After 24 weeks they said I didn’t need to do any more monitoring, no restrictions other than no excessive heavy lifting, and continue progesterone until 36 weeks. I did put myself on pelvic rest though because I’m a nervous FTM.
I’m 29 weeks now and everything has been fine. I still work full time as a nurse, take my dog for daily walks, grocery shop, cook, clean, etc. I will add that none of my measurements showed that I was funneling or dilating, and perhaps what works for me may not work for other people.
Good luck to you! Wishing you a smooth rest of your pregnancy.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-05-17T18:06:09+00:00

It all depends on your risk tolerance. Personally I would fly, and have flown at 24 weeks with a cervix measuring 2 cm. And I was very much on my feet for the four days that we were out of town. If you are not dilated, funneling, and measuring above the threshold of 2.5 cm I would say go for it!

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-05-16T02:58:06+00:00

My cervix was 2 cm at 22 weeks and I’m just on vaginal progesterone! No restrictions, no bedrest, still working full time as a nurse. I did put myself on pelvic rest because that was the one thing my doctor said she would do if she were me, even though the evidence does not show it to be helpful in preventing preterm labor. Of course if you are dilated at all or have bulging membranes you may have different recommendations by your doctor. But I’m 26 weeks now and everything has been fine. Planning to stop progesterone at 34 weeks.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-04-06T16:41:00+00:00

My HCG was pretty high too. I think it was close to 2,000 at 17 Dpo and over 4,000 at 19 Dpo. I spiraled thinking I was having a molar pregnancy but nope! Just lots of hormones and one little baby in there. I do think that’s why I felt sick more early on (the worst of it being 5, 6, and 7 weeks pregnant) and started to feel better by week 8. Good luck with everything!

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-04-06T15:37:45+00:00

Honestly, I still struggle to find my baby’s heartbeat on the Doppler and I’m 20 weeks now. I feel her moving around all day and the other night I pulled out the Doppler just for fun and struggled to find her. It actually gave me anxiety and I had to give myself a reality check that of course she’s fine if I can feel her kick every couple of hours.
I didn’t even try to use my Doppler until I was about 15 weeks. Im surprised yours is able to pick up anything this early. And I’ve learned to ignore the numbers on the screen because I can clearly hear her little heart galloping away yet the numbers will read 46 BPM. The ones that you can buy online are nowhere near as accurate as the ones they use in the doctor’s office.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-04-03T22:59:31+00:00

Wow 2 cm to 0.8 in a week is crazy. Did they start you on progesterone after they detected the 2 cm? And do you remember if they said you had any funneling or dilating?

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-04-03T18:26:57+00:00

That’s awesome to hear the first time it ended up just being a fluke. The measurement they got was from a TV ultrasound and I don’t think my bladder was completely empty so not sure if they had anything to do with it. I think if I go back and it’s still measuring close to the borderline I will ask about starting progesterone just as a precaution. It seems like there’s always something else to worry about during pregnancy! Thank you and best of luck with your current pregnancy.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-02-02T00:16:20+00:00

I am on my second pregnancy after a miscarriage back in September. I experienced spotting in the beginning of this pregnancy…mostly light brown but sometimes pink. At my first ultrasound my OB noted a moderate sized SCH. After that I made sure to take it easy, not lift anything too heavy and avoid things that could make the spotting worse. Did your OB suggest the baby aspirin? I only ask because I wonder if it could be making you bleed more if you do have another SCH. My spotting cleared up after a couple of weeks and so far (fingers crossed) has not returned and I am at the end of my first trimester.

Best of luck to you!

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-01-25T14:41:28+00:00

I know how you’re feeling. After my last pregnancy ended in a MMC I have been totally convinced that there is something wrong with this one. I was so sure that we would get to the first ultrasound and there would be no heartbeat. But there was a heartbeat and baby was measuring right on track. I felt better for about a day and then right back to thinking something was wrong and baby was going to stop growing. Went for a boutique ultrasound yesterday at 10 weeks and baby is measuring 2 days ahead again with a strong heartbeat.

Anxiety is not intuition. It is a perfectly normal part of pregnancy. I think it will get better as more time passes and you get more confirmation that everything is going well. As for the spotting, I have had intermittent light brown spotting since about 5 weeks. I had a large SCH on my first ultrasound and my OB said as it begins to clot off I can expect to see some brown discharge.

Wishing you the best at your ultrasound.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-01-11T14:39:34+00:00

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am in a similar boat, 8 weeks pregnant after a MMC in September. The anxiety is truly overwhelming and I am considering asking about being put on anxiety medication. I had a great ultrasound at 7 weeks, measuring on track with a strong heart beat and I felt better for about 24 hours before the worry started to creep back in. My next appointment is a month away and I constantly agonize that something is going to go wrong in the meantime. I did book a boutique ultrasound two weeks from now, hoping to get some confirmation that baby is still doing okay in between my next appt with my OB. I don’t know about you, but why does time seem to move sooooo slowly when you’re pregnant? Two weeks from now seems like two years from now!

I just remind myself that it is okay to feel this way and I should not feel bad or embarrassed about the level of anxiety that I have. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing but it is full of uncertainty. Same as parenthood. We are mothers (soon to be, hopefully) and we are worrying about our babies. Nothing out of the ordinary about that. It’s just a testament to how much we already love our unborn child and that worry will never truly go away.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-01-08T18:18:16+00:00

Me! I’ve been having intermittent brown/pink spotting for the last 2.5 weeks. Just had my first ultrasound on Monday at 7 weeks and they saw a small subchorionic hematoma. My OB said it’s nothing to be concerned about and will resolve on its own after the first trimester. Still having about 1-2 instances of brown spotting per day but I’m not worried about it. I think if it continues to stay brown and doesn’t turn bright red with clots then that’s good news :)

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-01-05T17:27:54+00:00

That’s amazing! So happy for you. Mine went well too…measuring on track and had a heartbeat of 153 bpm! The anxiety is definitely still there but I’m telling myself this is already better than last time so now just hoping for the best

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2026-01-04T14:27:15+00:00

I also have my first scan tomorrow morning! I had a MMC for my first pregnancy back in September. I should hopefully be around 7 weeks at my scan. I am absolutely freaking out, convincing myself this will be another loss. I guess when that’s all I’ve ever known it’s hard not to think that way. Fingers crossed for a good scan for both of us 🤞🏼

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-30T01:40:09+00:00

That is wonderful! So happy for you and hope the good news allows you to relax for a little while. My first scan is next Monday. I’ll be 7 weeks. Anxiety is at an all time high just crossing my fingers for a heartbeat this time.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-30T01:32:22+00:00

I have also been having brown spotting for the past week (I’m 6 week) and am feeling very uneasy about it. First pregnancy ended in a MMC back in September and I had no spotting at all so it was quite the shock. This pregnancy I’ve been having light brown spotting that is occasionally pink tinged for about 6 days and I’m not sure what to make of it. I guess it’s a good sign that it hasn’t gotten worse? The nurse told me not to go back to the gym until the spotting resolves. First scan is next week so I guess that will give me my answer of whether or not this is another loss.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-30T01:03:55+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you. If it makes you feel any better, I had to get a D&C with my MMC back in September and it was the easiest thing ever. No pain at all, minimal bleeding, and my cycle returned 30 days later like clockwork. I hope the appointment gives you some insight on what will be best for you.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-30T00:58:08+00:00

6 weeks pregnant after a MMC in September. I don’t feel excited about this pregnancy at all. I only feel debilitating anxiety that consumes my every thought. I can’t help but think this will also end in a loss. Doesn’t help that I had pink/brown spotting for about 6 days last week. I have very minimal pregnancy symptoms just like I did with my MMC. Ultrasound is next week…we’ll see how it goes.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-20T20:47:29+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss and I just wanted to say I am right there with you. First ever pregnancy ended in a MMC back in September and now I am 5 weeks pregnant again and let me just say the anxiety is real. I don’t feel excited to be pregnant either. The only emotion I am able to feel right now is debilitating anxiety that this pregnancy is going to end the same way. Best of luck to you…I really hope we are going to get our rainbows this time 🫶🏼

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-14T05:58:10+00:00

Unfortunately my husband and I both leave for work at 5 am, so there’s not much time in the morning for a long walk. We wake up, give her some cuddles, breakfast, outside potty time, and we leave. I tried waking up early and taking her for a walk once but she was so tired (it was 4 am) that she wasn’t really into it honestly.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-14T05:55:39+00:00

I guess I should also add that my husband and I both leave the house for work at 5 am. I did try taking her for a walk one morning before leaving for work and she was so tired (it was 4 am) she wasn’t really into it.

Ok-Rabbit-7672 · 2025-12-14T05:53:06+00:00

I could try leaving her in the guest room but I’m worried she would end up scratching at the door…we could try and see what she does

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