Shortened Cervix

Well, my cervix has shortened to 2.7 cm, and the Perinatologist could care less. In fact, she doesn't want to see me anymore. The reason is that I will be 32 weeks pregnant on Saturday, and 32 weekers do just about as well as full-term babes. But I care! If Thumper were to be born now, he/she would still have to be in the NICU for about a month, and I really don't want that. The Peri also said that having a shorter cervix might not mean anything, as many women have a cervix that starts to shorten around this time, and still carry to full-term. I guess I was just really hoping to still have a nice, long one that isn't dilating. I was 1-2 cm 2 weeks ago, and I have no idea if that has changed. I'm still hoping to hold on for another 5 weeks!

Anyways, here are the last of the ultrasound pics of Thumper. 31 weeks, 4 days gestation...