Pre-term Labor and CF

Hello, I had some questions for the CF moms out there who may have experienced this. I am 24 weeks and had an OB appt today. I mentioned that I had been having some cramping, and honestly, I really didn't think to mention it as I have been cramping the whole pregnancy and have been told up to this point that it is normal. She checked my cervical length, and it was 24mm. I guess the normal for this gestational age is 35-40 weeks. I've been told to drink plenty of water, "take it easy" and follow up in a week to check again. From what I can find, anything under 25 at this stage is a higher risk for pre-term labor. I haven't had any bleeding or true contractions (that I'm aware of at least). They are also doing the fetal fibronectin test to see if I'm releasing any of the proteins that precede labor. Have any other CF moms experienced this? Is it common with CF? An how does all our coughing affect things? I have a fairly strenuous job and am on my feet for 90% of my day. Not to mention, adding in 3 treatments though out the day. Does the added pressure of our coughing make a difference? I plan on talking to my OB next week, but wanted to get some perspective from other moms too. Thanks in advance! Jackie, 31 w/cf
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