I had my first cervix check today. I never would have thought "use it or lose it" would apply to a girl, but oh my stars was it PAINFUL. I also had the Strep B test and the swab felt like a broomstick going in. I haven't had sex at all this pregnancy so it feels like I just tightened up. It's awful. The cervix is still closed though and I guess still positioned higher up. Baby's not coming too soon. I'm going to start trying massage to see if I can make these appointments less painful. It's going to be weekly now and I'm afraid that if it keeps going this way, it's going to cause a serious tear come delivery.

I asked about my heartburn and the doctor said I can take Tums or Maalox to ease it or move up to something stronger if that doesn't work. I wish I had known that sooner, I wouldn't have spend so much time not sleeping. It got so bad at one point that when I rolled over during a nap, I threw up acid everywhere. My throat felt like I had swallowed a cheese grater. I think I'm going to start taking the Tums before bed whenever I have chocolate or any thing with spices for dinner. Those seem to be my worst offenders.