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BR: Update on flipping = negative
Baby boy has decided that the way out is through my ribs despite having flipped a couple times to the right position throughout this past week. So the version is on for 8:00 am tomorrow and I'm honestly looking forward to it because it has to be better than this crushing rib pain which is literally bringing me to tears because my ribs are so tender at this point. The midwife didn't even need to do an ultrasound to tell that his head is still all up in there because my right ribs are sticking so far out beyond where they should be. All she could say was "ah man, that must really hurt!!" So we'll meet with the doctor tomorrow morning and just get this over with and hope that if they successfully flip him, he stays that way. I'm trying to stay positive and keep telling myself the pain is just toughening me up for labor.
Any spare thoughts and prayers for me getting some sleep tonight and for the appointment going well tomorrow would be much appreciated.
Re: BR: Update on flipping = negative
Stand up for something you believe in.
IDK, maybe I'm in the minority and because I know I have to have one, I am 100% okay with it. As long as the doctor knows what they're doing and there isn't such an emergent situation that they have to do a vertical cut, your abdominal muscles are intact and you can always try for a VBAC with subsequent babies.
I understand it isn't what you want, nor would it be ideal, but if your baby is mispositioned, it may even be better because you're not causing fetal distress on his tiny baby body by trying to push him out. Even minute degrees of misposition can actually really hurt a newborn, so in a case like yours if the repositioning is unsuccessful, I'd just chalk it up to the way it was meant to be and be thankful you won't go through hours of long painful labor in advance of the c-section. You'll likely be able to be awake for it and be with your baby within hours of his birth, which is really what is most important IMO.
ETA: I don't want to sound preachy, I just don't want you to associate your child's birth with a horrible experience and feel like if you know it is a possibility you should make peace with it the best you can and know you can always try for the kind of birth you wanted with future kids. :-)
Stand up for something you believe in.
Oh gosh Christina, I hope the version works. Please let us know how it goes and how painful it is! I'm nervous for you -- it sounds so uncomfortable!
And Mary, I totally agree Christina shouldn't have negative feelings about her son's birth if it has to be via C-section, but at the same time, I completely know where she's coming from and why she is so worried about one. It isn't just the fear of being cut open, I know she's willing to do whatever is necessary to get her little boy out healthy, but, at least for women wanting a completely natural childbirth, as Christina (and I) do, having a C-section is the utmost in disappointment when it comes to your delivery. No matter what anyone says, when you want to have a natural birth (and take childbirth classes and practice exercises to help prepare you for it) it is really hard to imagine that things might go another way.
Life isn't always fair, things don't always go the way you want, and in the end, as long as baby comes out healthy one way or another, and Mama isn't any worse for the wear, a C-section isn't a big deal in the grand scheme. I realize this and I'm trying to prepare myself for the fact that I could find myself in Christina's shoes in 14 weeks. I'll do what I have to do. But it definitely doesn't mean I won't have a little disappointment in the back of my mind for a very long time if my birth plan has to change. It's just one of those things you can't shrug off.
No matter how he gets here though, Christina, best wishes for the best outcome you can get! Can't wait to see pics of the little guy soon!
I hope everything works out and he flips!
PS: that Watermelon in your ticker makes me go
It's amazing but scary all at the same time.
thinking of you Christina.. i hope everything goes well and your pain subsides at least a bit.
I'm sorry to hear this:( I was really hoping he'd flip for you. I hope the doctors appointment goes well and baby stays in the right place. Sending lots of t&p's your way!!!
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Totally agree. The fact is the c-sections ARE a big deal. Its major surgery. Sorry, Christina, I dont want to freak you out and I'm sure you know this though.
Its perfectly fine to have certain feelings about things not going the way you planned. And while a c-section may or may not be necessary (fingers crossed he flips for you!!) it doesnt take away those feelings of having a certain kind of birth. Plenty of women have feelings about their c-sections and while I'm sure they're grateful for their healthy babies, it doesnt erase those feelings. Obviously everyone wants a healthy baby but some women want that experience of natural or vaginal birth.
Good luck Christina!! Please keep us updated on how everything goes!!
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