A couple of weeks ago we found out Elliott was breech (head up, butt down...not the way she's supposed to be) Well, as of today she is still breech. And doctors will not allow a vaginal delivery of a breech baby. Especially since this is my first child, to many things could go wrong. Elliott still has time to flip, but as we get closer to my due date she gets bigger and it's less likely for her to turn. I am not consenting to a c-section until the last possible moment. When I go into labor, if she is still breech...well then I have no choice.
But between now and labor time I am doing what I can to encourage little Ellie to flip. There's the yoga position- the downward dog....which is on my knees, with my shoulders and head on the floor, my butt up in the air. There's taking a warm bath with a bag of frozen pees on the top of my belly (like anyone, babys will try and get away from the cold and go towards the warm.) I will be making an appointment with an acupuncturist tomorrow for a "moxibustion" treatment. My dr. recommended it. It's painless, and is supposed to be pretty affective.
I really really really hope Elliott decides to flip. I don't want a c-section. I feel like we talked about "what if she's breech" to much early on in the pregnancy and we jinxed it...sigh...whatever.
37 week update:
Total weight gain/loss: somewhere between 25-30 lbs.
Maternity clothes? oh yes...and I've recently started raiding Matt's clothes.
Stretch marks? sigh...yes
Sleep: I think I get some between bathroom breaks, but can't be to sure.
Movement: Of course. She likes to take an hour or more at night just before bedtime to practice ballet.
Food cravings: none really, I just eat whats there.
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: I've been having some Braxton Hicks...but nothing painful yet.
Belly Button in or out? niether...it's just flat.
What I miss: sleeping on my belly, or just sleeping at all...yeah I definatly miss that
What I am looking forward to: June, I want to see her already.
Weekly Wisdom: i'm too tired to share wisdom.
Milestones: Labor! I reach full term tomorrow, so the only milestone left is labor and delivery!!
