And you know how Mother's intuition is strong? Like, crazy strong? I KNEW going in today, I knew that it wouldn't be the news I wanted to hear today.
And sure enough, Baby Girl is breech breech breech. I knew she flipped. It happened 2 days ago. All of a sudden my lower back didn't hurt anymore. Otherwise we're all healthy and great. Just breech. Which, seriously in the grand scheme of pregnancy is not that big of a deal.
I cried anyway. But no one really got why I was crying. I think they thought I was upset by the possibility of a C-Section. (Obviously, I would prefer to not have a C-Section but I am not really concerned about it.)
Get your shallow glasses on now people. I was upset that I was spending $77 (Our out-of-pocket for ultrasounds) for me to not learn anything or see my little girl's face. Because I KNEW going in she was breech, I didn't need an ultrasound to tell me that. I had a pretty good idea how big she was. (I was within ounces of their guess) So pretty much a big ol' waste of $77 in my opinion.
I was given 3 options:
- Scheduling a C-Section today
- Scheduling a version to try and get her to flip
- Waiting until next week to see if she flips by herself and if not scheduling the C-Section.
I took the 3rd option. I am not giving up hope, but I realistically understand I may end up with a C-Section anyway. I am not discouraged by this, I fully believe that everything happens for a reason. And my biggest stressor has honestly been who would watch C when I go into labor. (I have people but they have lives and schedules and it's one of those things where it would be who do I call when.)
I am going to keep doing inversions and praying. If you feel so inclined to pray for her to flip back that'd be great, but if there is a good reason for her to be breech then I certainly will not be disappointed in the inevitable C-Section.
So that's the news from here. It is what it is.
Awwwww...sorry you didn't get to see her face. That's the best part if the ultrasound. Praying that she flips and that you have peace whatever the outcome.
ReplyDeleteLay with some pillows under your back and legs/butt up on your couch. The angle helps them flip back. I did it 15 min at a time for a week with my youngest and she was flipped.
ReplyDeleteFour c- sections here...
ReplyDeleteI never...ever...had an ounce of regret. Or sadness. Or anything other than feeling extremely blessed. And grateful.
Many women will never experience the amazing feeling of a life growing inside their bodies. They will never give birth, or bring home a child. I feel blessed that for certain situations deemed necessary, C-sections are available to women today. Also, I always felt thankful that I could spent those extra days in the hospital recovering with my newborn. I was glad to have those days for the baby to be checked in and watched before we went home. C- sections are not something to be looked upon as a negative, but rather a safe alternative to bringing a baby into this world. As with any procedure, there are risks, but in the end...we come home with a baby. I'm so happy you are not disappointed in the possibility of a section. I will be praying for you. : )
Yes, yes, yes. Amen to all of what Billie Jo said. Praying for you!
DeleteShe had such a great response! I had an emergency c-section so I did feel some sadness and regret, but with time I got over it and I thank my life because of that c-section. I hate how some groups make c-sections out to be such sad things. In all reality, if you have one, it won't be so bad, especially going into it knowing that it's what's going to happen. If you do need one, don't hesitate to ask for any advice, there are somethings I would have loved to know prior that people just don't write about lol. I think you're going into this with a great mindset, and that's awesome, and in the end either way you get to meet your daughter!
DeletePraying that Baby Girl flips for you! How frustrating! But I'm glad you are rolling with it and waiting it out!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying that baby girl turns for you. It sounds like you have a very good attitude moving forward and preparing for what may be. Whatever the outcome, you and baby will do great and we'll all be excited when you reveal the first photos. :) Sending prayers!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you! God bless you and that little girl.
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