Today I had my 36 week regular prenatal appointment. Whew... what an overwhelming morning!! We knew that the baby has not turned into the head-down position at my last appointment, but my doctor was hoping she would by this week. Perhaps she's showing her stubborn side already (I think she might get that from her mommy???) but she still is breech. I had a quick ultrasound scan to confirm it and a lot of information and options of where we go from here. My doctor wanted me to have an urgent ultrasound to confirm the type of breech position and get an estimated fetal weight. From there, there are three options that we'll discuss with the obstetrician that I will now be seeing.
1) Attempt at external version = manipulate baby from outside to move down. Apparently very painful and success rate is low.
2) Elect c-section
3) Breech delivery
Apparently they are now doing more and more breech deliveries (if in the correct breech position) these days. There are some positions that are an automatic c-section, but others that can be delivered naturally. Ouch! Anyway, I go for the ultrasound tomorrow and then will hopefully know a bit more. From there, I see the OB next Wednesday where I hope to gain a bit more insight into options and a plan of action. Dr. Gail Black is her name and I hear she's fantastic!!! So that was great to hear! I will keep you posted on the events and any decisions made.
I'm feeling alright still... just more uncomfortable by the week and very hot this week in this crazy heat!! I'm not loving the 29-30 degree weather the past few days. It will be over soon though and I'm going to be cursing the snow before we know it, I think!
Colby is really doing great with the baby thing... he loves reading "Little Critter - The New Baby"!! He wants to do more with Baby Jack and loves to show off the baby's room to any visitors. :) I hope things continue to go well... I think he's going to make a pretty great big brother! :) Thank goodness my sister, Jody, is so flexible in watching Colby. The ultrasound and OB appt. are right during nap time, which makes things difficult to go anywhere with him. So she's going to be watching him for me, which is so helpful!!
I'll let you know how the ultrasound goes tomorrow!
Lesley
4 comments:
Wow!! I think girls are definately more stubborn :) I'm not sure what the "best" option is?! But, regardless of what happens, everything will be fine and you will be holding your beautiful baby girl in your arms very soon!! Looking forward to hearing about your ultrasound tomorrow and your OB appt. next week! xoxo Tracy
Dr. Black is REALLY GOOD! I had to see her a few times when I was pregnant with Kira and I have a few friends who had her as a doctor. Both my girls were breech and I ended up having c-sections for both. You and Gerry will make the right decision as to what is best for both you and your little girl and God will guide you in that decision. Take care!
Hugs and Prayers;
Tina
Hey - hang in there. You know all will be well in the end. If you do have c-section, just take care of yourself, move slow, and trust your instincts. I have had a c-section as well as other really intrusive surgery, and your mind set is 50%, as it is in all facets of life. Take care:)
Thanks, ladies! I know everything will work out in the end... it's just deciding what to do that is the difficult part. Right now, I'm thinking to go the 'less risky' way. I can't believe I'm due in 24 days and may possibly be holding her sooner if we elect for a c-section. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. :)
xoxo Lesley
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