So...we're on the final stretch of this 9-month journey we've been on. I'm both happy and sad. I'm SO stinking excited to meet, hold and kiss my precious baby girl - to meet this amazing person who is my daughter...but I know I'm going to miss the little (OK, some not so little) kicks and flutters inside my belly. She's been a part of me for 9 months now...and in just a short while, she will be her own little person in the world!
I'm still physically feeling pretty wonderful (Thank you Dr. Keen), but the last several weeks have been somewhat of an emotional rollercoaster. We found out that Babe is breech...and getting bigger (=less room to maneuver) every day. So...for the last 2 weeks, we've been doing acupressure, acupuncture, pelvic rocks, tilting myself head down, moxibustion (burning incense on my toes), swimming, playing music "down there"...you name it, we've probably tried it in order to get this baby girl on the move! It's definitely made for some great pictures and some belly-rolling laughs along the way.
Our "plan" along this journey has been to attempt natural childbirth. If Babe remains breech, we will not get the opportunity to even try. We had an ultrasound today to check out her positioning, and it looks as though we've got a little gymnist on our hands! Her head is up top with her feet on either side of her head!!! It made for a cute ultrasound...but the Dr. said that this is not the ideal turning position - obviously her feet don't have a ton of leverage to spin her around. So...next week, we will be making some tough decisions about the birth of our baby girl. We can attempt external version (moving the baby around from the outside), but that procedure comes with a set of dangers...however, if we never try, she most likely will not flip. Then there's also the decision of a scheduled c-section vs. natural labor c-section. So...all that to say...PLEASE PRAY for peace for us as things progress - no matter what the decisions. The end result is going to be a beautiful baby girl...that's all ours!
On another note...we think we have settled on a name. Don't you wish we would tell you what it is?!? We're keeping it a secret until she shows her face to the world!!! You're gonna love it though =0)
Over the past several weeks (and currently), my Life Group girls through me a wonderful shower at church - you should have seen the cake! My mom came to visit on the 4th of July, and my best friend, who is living in Sweden, is currently visiting us. This baby is going to be so loved up on!!!
Can't believe she is almost here! So sad to here that little girl doesn't want to turn :( Well, like you said, either she will be here and that's all that matters! I will be praying for you guys! Can't wait to hear the name!
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy that you're so close to meeting your little girl! You continue to look amazing! I hope some of your methods for getting her to turn work, but if not, rest assured that how ever she gets here, you'll be holding her soon. I can't wait to see what a beauty she is!!!
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