Re: 5 wks, low soft cervix

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At Mon, 16 Dec 2002, Amanda wrote: >
>I read on this forum that you should never check your own cervix due to
>the possibility because you could introduce harmful bacteria high in
>your vagina. For what it's worth though, my cervix was mushier
>(according to my doc) in my second pg because after a first labor it
>never closes up the way it was prior to childbirth. Ask your doc to
>check that your hcg rates are doubling as they should - this should
>provide reassurance until your 8 week sonogram. I know you know this,
>but try to remember that many woman miscarry once, and the vast majority
>go on to have healthy subsequent pregnancies. My midwife once told me
>"Children are conceived to be born, and they are born to live." Try not
>to let anxiety get the better of you, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
>
>At Sun, 15 Dec 2002, Helen wrote:
>>
>>I have one healthy 3-year-old, and had one miscarriage in Feburary 2002.
>>I just found out I was pregnant last week. My test was more "solid"
>>than the one I had in February, my temps have been up (between 98.1 and
>>98.4). I noticed today my cervix is low and soft.
>>
>>My questions is, is this normal? And are there any tests I can have to
>>ease my mind? I'm scheduled for an ultrasound at 8 weeks. Thanks

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