Comments on: Age 28 – 2nd Pregnancy

By: Shelli

Shelli — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:09:22 +0000

I have been reading comments about high and soft and low and hard cervix. But, what about extremely low and soft? It’s never been this low, I’m pretty sure I would have remembered. Past 4 months my periods have been regulated, again, never going beyond 33 days. I am now 16 days past my period due date. Took a test 2 days ago and it was neg. Today had some slight spotting. What is going on? What should I do?

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:46:55 +0000

Hi I have been researching everything I possibly can n still havent got a full answer so im trying anyone possible to help me. I am 26yrs old mother of 2, 4pregnancies all vaginal. I have bern checking my cervix for 2yrs now so im pretty sure on the difference how it suppose feel and this month not only is it 43lmp n 2neg preg tests but my cervix this time is hard to reach soft colored n cervix is fully closed. I dont have medical insurance n not enough income to go to a clinic so I dont know what is going on or what to do its worried me n my spouse at this point.please help asap thank you

By: MomwithPcos

MomwithPcos — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:59:00 +0000

Yes your test come back negative had two daughters I have pcos my pee test come neg blood test postive best thing s blood test n ultrasounds. I did not have pcos for them I did for my pregnancy in 2010 test postive on blood not pee test but that pregnancy I lost . From my understanding is pcos causes low hormones.

By: beautifulcervix

beautifulcervix — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:21:19 +0000

The softness or hardness is relative to itself as is the depth of the cervix. Every women’s body is different, so its something to check regularly and compare your results to other days in your cycle – some days you will notice the cervix feels softer or more deep than others.

Perhaps you have a retroverted uterus and your cervix is facing your back, which can make feeling/seeing it more difficult. Maybe you could ask your midwife/OB next time they do a pelvic exam to show you your cervix.

It is common for pregnant women to have copious discharge, but let your practitioner know if you’ve got a foul odor or itching/burning or have changed sexual partners since your last STI test.

I’m sorry you’re feeling insecure about the shape of your rugae – know that those are what expands (like an accordian) to allow the baby to pass through. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is almost always a good idea for pregnant women, so squat and kegel away!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:34:57 +0000

How on earth can you tell if your cervix is high or low? soft or hard? I was initially looking for pictures on vaginal rugae, as I want to know how normal or not normal mine are in comparison to others. I am currently pregnant with my 3rd, I am 28 and am horrified by the appearance of my vagina! I have alot of rugae all around the entrance tunnel/hole and then more in the middle so I can never see a hole as such as it is full of skin and bumps. The rugae on the outside look like shark teeth going all the way around! and I have a discharge every single day, the whole thing is full of a white, very watery discharge and I can’t feel my cervix or anything like that, never have been able to, is this odd? would having weak pelvic floor muscles have anything to do with it? I wish I could just pull it all in together with a needle and thread so it looks neater and more closed!!

By: Marsha Wood

Marsha Wood — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:24:23 +0000

Exactly, I have PCOS and when I took a clearblue easy test last Oct. 2010 it came back positive. I also went to Dollar store and bought like 15 of them because I didn’t think the clearblue one was right and all of them came back positive and I have a healthy baby girl.
I am blessed to have my baby girl since I have PCOS. I did alot of research and found that Vitex helps with ovulation.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:29:38 +0000

I have had my mirena in for a year now. I have had my periods regularly till may 18th, I was one week late. I bleed bad and had huge clots, ER said my mirena was in place and strings showing. I haven’t had my period since. I had a faint positive test, ERs was negative. My cervix is blue though. I am so confused! they said my cervix looks pregnant and blue but my urine was negative. I had my son 13 months ago, c-section. He was transverse. Went through 22 hours of labor and back labor and never dilated to one.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:40:26 +0000

Ive been keeping track of my cervix and mucus actually starting few days after my period July 2nd (only lasts 2/3 days). Ive been reading a lot online about ferning, temp, mucus and cervix positions and Im not quite sure what to think. Im ttc and had ?s. We had sex pretty much every day during ovul and I think I know when I ovulated bcuz the next day my cervix felt closed (July 14th) and I had cramps for 4 days. My cervix felt harder and lower than during ovulation but its starting to soften and rise/ mucus feels like it did during ovulation. My period is always on time, so I should start on the 2nd of Aug if Im not preg. But is the change in the cervix normal for that time in the cycle wether your preg or not?

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:50:42 +0000

I’m pregnant with my second child (only 7 weeks) but have had similar doubts about why my cervix feels soft and mushy and slightly open! There is a lot of white CM and I’m hoping that it’s ok to be slightly open and still be closed at the internal os… I’ve had a normal vaginal birth 6 years ago, with no history of complications or M/c. I’m grateful for this photo as it clears a few useless worries I was entertaining, including the possibility of an incompetent cervix!

By: kelly

kelly — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:02:30 +0000

Reply to diana; It has been awhile since your post so I’m sure you already know, but for the sake of sharing information yes- a bluish/purplish “discoloration” of the cervix is a probable sign of pregnancy and is known as “Chadwick’s sign”. But like most other probable signs (those observed by a practitioner rather than felt/experienced by the mother) Chadwick’s is normally visible around 6 weeks (i.e. 4 weeks since conception.) If you are 8 days late for your period in a regular 28 day cycle you would only be just 5 weeks “pregnant” or 3 weeks since conception. Of course there are variations woman to woman and you could be showing color change at the cervix around this time (women are not textbooks or clocks, right? We are individuals and we vary) If the pregnancy tests are showing negative it could be because the dates are off i.e. you are further along OR not as far along as you thought. This can throw off a standard HcG urine test. A woman in this situation who suspects she is pregnant can have her progesterone checked by blood test( as long as she does not have PCOS, which would throw that off as well). A birth center, a place like Quest labs or a OB office could check this for you.
Hope it worked out the way you wished for and big respect to you and your boyfriend for being aware of your body/cycle and for being comfortable with each other and checking out your own cervix! That’s awesome!