Still here, still bedresting. 34 weeks, 3 days.
Went to the OB yesterday for my now-weekly office visit. Very exciting to get out of the house, let me tell you. I put on shoes and everything! WOW, the highlight of my week is to be out of the house. Even if it is just to go to the doctor.
I'm at the same place, cervix-wise. A "generous" 1cm dilated, and cervix is the same length, about 1.5cm. So good news, no changes there.
I got many of my breech questions answered. It sounds like the pre-term labor episode does not really play into the breech thing. So basically, if I can get to 36 weeks (the next big goal) they will do an u/s to confirm her position and reassess her size. Then we decide whether to do an external version at 37 weeks. I guess being a little dilated does not mean we can't try a version. But, as the doc said, it will be up to me. I think her direct quote was "Given everything you've been through to get here, it's up to you if you just want her out." Meaning doing an elective c-section.
So now I need to read about (read: obsess) about external versions. The doc gave me about a 50% chance of it working, although that percentage could go down depending on her size at 36 weeks. She's already running big, good for pre-term delivery, not so good for versions.
I'm just not sure what I want to do, what my gut is telling me. My gut is confused. I'd really rather avoid a c-section, but I also am wondering if it is worth trying what could be a painful and maybe-harmful procedure to not have one. And I may go through the whole version procedure, and she still does not turn, and we're back to c-section anyway. I dunno.
Off to ask Dr. Google what she thinks.
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1 day ago
My friend had a version. They gave her an epidural and had her ready for a c-section in case the version didn't work. Then they attempted the version and it was successful and she had him vaginally. She said it didn't hurt obviously due to the epidural. That's one route you could think about. Let us know what you find from Dr. Google!
ReplyDeleteTough decision indeed...I know you'll make the right decision in time. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAh...tough choice. I think it's worth a shot to try to avoid a c-section, but hopefully you'll have more information in the coming weeks to make a decision you're really comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteCan acupuncture help? (Just asking)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the decision, I am sure you will make the best choice with the info you have at the time. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteDamn, that's a hard decision. You wanna do what's best for the baby, but also you want to be able to be as involved with her as possible as soon as she's born. I've heard stories where folks found the c-section to be a breeze,and ones where it was the worst experience ever. I don't think I could decide, either! I'll be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteYay for getting out of the house and for not progressing to more dilated!
ReplyDeletethree bits of input that i've been given (take these for what they are worth -- I have no personal experience here yet!):
- if you do the external pushing around, get an epidaural.
- my 35 week pregnant colleague went to acupuncture to move her baby from breech and it worked (or the baby just flipped over on her own, but whatever)
- my friends who have had c sections said that it's the only way that they would give birth (and these were not planned, but were emergencies, but no labor/ pushing was involved.
Whatever you choose, know that it will all be FINE!
I would definitely try acupuncture - it's worth a try!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think I would then also try the external version, but it sounds like some sort of pain medication would be in order. I personally would like to avoid a c-section at all costs, so I know I would try it, although I wouldn't be happy about it.
I've also heard of some homeopathic thing where you burn some herb at your heel? Totally silly I know, but worth a shot?? A friend of mine tried it and it didn't work, so then she had a version which did work. But she thought it was worth trying at least.
Good luck!