Miss Natalie has not been cooperating. We did 3 full days of the Moxibustion, and finished the Moxa stick. She would instantly start being active when we applied the heat, but she didn't shift her position any. I have still been doing the incline positions, but it just seems to move her head higher into my ribs; I still get lots of kicks pretty low. We decided not to get another Moxa stick..we're just going to keep trying the different exercises.
The Dr. office called me this morning to inform me they scheduled the External Version (ECV) for TOMORROW! I don't even know what time they scheduled it for, because I asked for a consult with the OB. The OB called me a little later and sounded pretty positive. I switched my weekly Wed. appt to see him this week. I told him that David and I just don't have enough information to make a decision whether or not to do the ECV. We feel like we didn't get any kind of explanation as to why this is necessary and he hasn't even evaluated my case. It sure seems like he should review an ultrasound and make sure that I'm a good candidate for it to work before we do anything!
He did tell me that he's done quite a bit of these and he's never had anyone go into labor or need an emergency c-section at the time of the procedure. That alone makes me feel tons better! The last thing we want is to cause distress to Natalie and force her to arrive early. We want her to have these last few weeks getting ready to meet us and be healthy when she gets here.
He also didn't seem too concerned that we do the ECV this week. He thought it would be fine if it didn't happen until next week - he wants us to have time to make our decision. Maybe in the meantime she will turn on her own...
I'm starting to feel some Braxton Hicks contractions the last few days. They are painless, but it definitely makes things feel more real!
All of this uncertainty makes me feel like I'm behind and better get things in order - just in case. I haven't wanted to pack my hospital bag (most sources say this should be done by week 36)..I figure it's kind of a mental game: if I pack my bag - anything can happen! But, if I'm mentally not ready, she'll wait for me. Guess I'd better get in gear, because it seems Natalie might have other plans..
2 comments:
Glad to hear you will be meeting with the doctor and not rushing into the ECV. Surprising that they didn't require you to meet before hand. Just out of curiosity, what if she turns but is facing the wrong way, wouldn't that be worse?
Glad the contractions aren't a bother, they are like teasers, make you think it is a lot easier than it really is! Hope that is a good sign and you will have an easy labor.
As far as packing bag goes I have heard it two things, if you pack to early they will come late and if you don't pack they will come early! Never hurts to think about it though to make sure you have it all!
We'll learn more tomorrow, but from what we've read online the footling breech is kind of dangerous because there is a high chance of cord prolapse (cord can come out first when water breaks because there is nothing stopping it - whereas normally a head or bottom is there to prevent that). I think if she is facing forward it makes it more difficult, but not impossible (plus you can help that by being on all fours..let gravity help turn baby).
You're probably right on the bag - its a catch 22. I'm such a "list" person; I'd rather have everything ready or at least know what I need to throw together at the last minute. Better to do it while my head is somewhat clear!
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