At my last Dr's visit on 7/31 (I was 34 weeks), we had a sono and learned that our little guy was still breech. He's definitely being one stubborn baby and just isn't wanting to cooperate with Mommy! At this sono he is weighing 4lbs. 15oz. and measuring 16 inches long. They are guessing he'll be around 7lbs. 4oz. at birth, which I think is a perfect size! His heartbeat has definitely slowed down a ton, beating at 135. Jeff attended this appt. with me since we were having a sono and I'm glad he did as we were able to talk to the Dr. about possibly getting the "External Version" procedure done where she tries to manually turn the baby from the outside. Over this past week I have done lots of research on the procedure and read of the risks that could be involved, along with asking everyone I know if they've had or know anyone that's had this procedure done. My sister knows a few people so I have been able to get additional info. from them and learn of their experiences. Jeff and I decided all along that we'd love to hear feedback and advice from other's but overall we were going to make the decision on our own and not be influenced by what others thought. At this point we were 99% sure we would go ahead with the procedure but wanted to wait till our next Dr's appt. to ask a few more questions before making our final decision.
Today (8/7/09) we had another Dr's appt. and Jeff went with me again so we could get a few more questions answered and make our decision on the procedure. She checked his position to find out he's still breech. :( Of course this was no shock to me as I can feel his head and know that it hasn't moved since last time. I have to keep a perfect posture anymore otherwise his head puts terrible pressure pain in my rib cage and makes me feel very nauseas. He seems to be a little scrunched in an awkward position right now but that must be comfortable for him. (??) Dr. still thinks I'd be a good canidate for the procedure so we have decided to give it a "go" and so we have it scheduled for Sunday, August 16th. We will most likely be at the hospital all day cause we have to be there 2 hours before, it takes anywhere from 5-45 minutes to do the procedure, and then approx. 4 hours for the epidural to wear off. Since I'm getting the epidural I shouldn't be in much pain during the procedure but I've read and heard that I'll be pretty sore and in pain the next day or so as this usually causes some bruising. After all the Dr. is putting her entire strength on my stomach and physically making the baby do a somersault inside me. Pretty amazing stuff! But please pray that all goes well and we don't run into any complications, otherwise they'll have to do an emergency c-section on the spot. This being said we have to have our bags packed with us and be ready to go just in case! But if everything goes smoothly, we'll go back home after the procedure and wait for baby Landon to come when he's ready to enter our world!
Today (for the first time) she also checked my cervix and I'm dilated to a "1" and I'm 80% efaced. Yay, we're making some progress!
This afternoon I went by my friend Robin's house to visit and see baby Alexa for the first time. She is so precious and it was nice to hang out and talk "baby" and hold sweet little Alexa...it definitely made me more anxious for Landon to come and to hang out and have playdates with my other Mommy friends. :) I have partially realized how much my life will change (for the better!) and how much I have to look forward to....I truly believe "The best is yet to come!!!"
