Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Breech. Not Breech. Back to Breech....

This baby obviously got his/her sense of direction from me. Yes, still breech. I'm really starting to get concerned now because as much as the head moves from one side to the other and even sometimes down to my left lower pelvis, the bottom never seems to go anywhere and I'm afraid that half of the baby is stuck.

I have tried just about every method over at spinningbabies.com, except for the chiropractor and the acupuncture. My poor baby has had its head frozen, its bottom heated up, put up with me laying practically upside down for ten minutes at a time, been pushed on, had light shined in its eyes... you name it.

I got my hopes up this morning because there was a lot of movement, followed by a case of the hiccups that were down way low. But then, I felt the head move back up into my ribcage. (sigh)

I don't know what to do... I just SO do not want a c-section. Yes, I know all of you who have had them say they "aren't that bad". But I just don't want one... it's surgery! I had a hard time giving birth the natural way last time, but I still say at least I wasn't cut open and recovering from THAT on top of everything else and caring for a newborn.

Obviously, it wouldn't be the end of the world. What I ultimately want is a healthy baby and whatever I have to go through to get that is the right and best way. I guess I'd just rather go with the less invasive form of birth... not to mention it's always comforting to do what you know... and what I know is pushing a giant head out of me.

Everyone says there is still time, so there is nothing to do but wait. I think in another month or so, if Too is still lost and confused in there, my doctor and I will talk options like external cephalic versions and c-sections. :( Most likely, I will lobby to give baby the full 40 weeks to flip before deciding on a c-section.

Can someone please send my baby a map? Or better yet, fetal GPS?

Comments:
Sorry, I will be praying your baby finds it's way. I know what you mean about feeling better doing what you know. I was scared of the idea of a natural birth. I am happy to be having another c-section.
Maybe he/she is mad you haven't told everyone what he/she is ; )
 
Thanks, Jenn. :) Prayers always welcome! I know *I'M* saying lots of them!
 
Erin, If it gives you hopw Damian was never a cephalic presentation until 37 weeks. He was born face upwards in the end
 
I think they can flip until the 36th week, after that there's not enough room. My grandbaby flipped at 36 weeks. Jackie
 
My daughter was breech almost the whole pregnancy. She finally turned at around 37.5 weeks (it was really uncomfortable when she did!). I hope your little one gets turned around soon.
 
My daughter was breech almost the whole pregnancy. She finally turned at around 37.5 weeks (it was really uncomfortable when she did!). I hope your little one gets turned around soon.
 
I have heard amazing things about chiropracters turning breach babies. But from what I understand you have to go to multiple sessions so if that is an option for you I would make contact now. But ask around because you want to find someone who has lots of experience in those specific methods.
 
I totally understand how you feel.
Try talking to and coaxing the baby and just praying. Hope you feel better too.
 
I read your link throughly and it said a lot that right this very minute your still safe. Go with that and work from there. Don't worry yet!! Deb
 
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