If you read my last Abby post, you'll remember that she still has an above-average amount of space in which to flip, turn, and perform other feats of strength and acrobatics. I'll find out next week (34 weeks) if she is still Breech (head-up vertically instead of head-down and in ready position). You can pray that she'll flip, if you're so inclined! I have several friends who are experts at having C-sections, but having not had one myself, I'd much rather stick with what I know... Sooooo, the plan is that if she hasn't flipped by 37 weeks, we may attempt an ECV, or external cephalic version, which involves manipulating the baby's position from outside the belly. (I hear it's not that comfortable, but that it's more successful if this is a 2nd or 3rd, etc., pregnancy.) If it works, they'll induce me immediately so she doesn't have time to get ornery and go breech again. That's why I'd be thankful for a little intercession on our behalf!
Here's what the baby development site had to add about our little Honeydew:
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.
Josh was transverse a few days before we had my induction scheduled. My friend Jessica told me to put a bag of frozen peas on his head to get him to turn downward. It worked!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for sure...I hope she flips on her own so you don't have to go through that procedure or a c-section!
ReplyDeleteYou are nearing the end my friend!