went in on Tuesday for my Dr. appt to have him check me and we confirmed that this baby boy of ours is BREECH :( I didn't know quiet what this meant or what to expect - but I learned real fast that this is the reason for all the pain and discomfort I've been in for the pregnancy. I also learned I was about to face options and emotional feeling I had never thought of before.
I learned I had basically two options: 1) schedule a C-section or 2) try to flip this baby. So I went with the 2nd option and left the office crying. I was very overwhelmed with all the new news I was trying to process. I've always had such easy pregnancies and deliveries - now I was learning just how lucky and rare that is.
Mike's mom came in and stayed with the girls and Mike and I had to go into Labor and Delivery and be checked in by 6pm. I was hooked up to an IV (poked twice, it hurt b/c she went thru the first vein) and got some drug to relax my uterus so I wouldn't have contractions. Then the dr. did an ultrasound to see the baby's postion and began pushing my belly hard to roll the baby around. Let's just say it was extremely painful and I feel like I've had my belly beaten and bruised. During the whole process they had to keep monitoring the baby's condition - ready to take me C-section at anytime if something went wrong. This was the scariest part for me - knowing at any moment something could go wrong and I'd have a baby 3 1/2 wks early.
Well the baby is a stubborn one - he's bum would not budge from my pelvic bone, so he wouldn't flip. But my dr. did get his feet up so he's in a frank breech postion now, making it able for me to deliver normal. So I go in again next week for another ultrasound to measure the baby's head. If he is the size of the girls my dr. is going to let me deliver regular - if he is any bigger, or feet first again - I will be a scheduled C-section.
I'm pretty scared still trying to process this all. I'm scared to try to deliver normal and have something go wrong and do an emergency C-section...but I will know more next week and I'm trying not to worry about it too much until I know more.
So I have been real tender and sore from all the pushing and pulling on my belly. Also sick the day after coming off that yucky drug that made me shaky and jittery. But today I'm feeling better and this baby isn't hurting me as much as the before - so that is welcoming :)
I'm just ready to be done with this stage and move on to having the baby. We're ready for him and can't wait!
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So... here are a couple of things to try to help comfort you... First, babies have been known to flip right up until you're in labor. So, he may still turn himself around... I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Also, if you end up having to have a c-section, know this: They are not bad. I've done it both ways (emergency c w/Kenley and VBAC with Asher) and I kind of liked my csection better. Not everyone feels the same way as I do, but my point is to tell you that it isn't bad.
As the sign says: Keep calm and carry on. You're doing fantastic, and I can't wait to see him!!!
Sorry about the breech thing! Not fun! So hopefully he turns and all is well. We will be thinking of you. Your girls are beautiful as ever. Good luck with the rest of you pregnancy
Annikan! Congratulations! I didn't even know until a little while ago! Good luck with it all! It'll be okay and you'll be stronger for going through it! I'm excited for you guys!
-Nyree
Dear Annikan, Please call me if I can do anything to help you or if I can take the girls. I love you and am thinking of you.
Oh Anni.....I am SO SORRY!!!! That makes me really sad and I wish that I was there to help you :( I hope and pray that all will go well with that beautiful baby of yours. I can't wait to meet him. Love you all and we will be praying for you.
First of all, Travis and I don't even think your belly qualifies as a pregnant belly- you are so tiny! You really look great. Second, I cringed at the IV part. I hate IV's- that is the WORST part of the c-section for me. Seriously, ouch. Third, this little guy will get here safe and sound one way or another and once he's here, you won't care what it took. So just hang on- you're almost there. Call me when you find out more.
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