So we had a Dr's appointment yesterday (37w2d) and I would be lying if I said it didn't go anywhere as expected. Usually the visit itself is quite quick. However, when it came to listening to Reed's heartbeat I could tell from my Dr's face something wasn't as usual as it had been. So we heard the heart, and it sounded great so no big deal there but it was where he went to hear it from that seemed a bit odd. He did a quick check after to see how I was progressing and then told me to go to the ultrasound room so we could double check Reed's position. Somehow in the past 8 days (since our last appointment) Reed managed to move from a head down and ready position into a transverse one- so he is now sideways. So there is an option that they can try and physically move him themselves, with a 60% success rate and of course potential issues/complications; we can see if he moves back on his own and if not do a scheduled c-section. After some thought we have decided that we will see what we can do on our own and then go with the c-section if we are unsuccessful. My Dr is working on keeping a "reservation" at the hospital for June 28th so if he doesn't turn by then we are set. I am going to see what I can do here and even go to my chiropractor to see if he can help relax my body to make some room for Reed to turn on his own. I know that the more time that passes the harder and less likely that will be but we will try. At this point as well any slight thoughts that I may be in labor my Dr has told us to go straight to the hospital to be safe since at this point he wouldn't be able to come "naturally."
So that is where we are in a nutshell. Things could still happen prior to the 28th but as of now that is the plan. I have mixed thoughts on the whole thing but the biggest concern is his health and Reed is at least quite healthy and doing ok in that position. I on the otherhand now have a better understanding for some of the extreme discomfort I have been feeling where I have been feeling it. I know that some people may disagree with our option to not try and have them try and move him but we are comfortable with our plan, while it be a new plan.
We will keep everyone updated and hope that this finds you all well.
Love always,
Ben, Gabrielle, Camdyn, and Reed
Friday, June 15, 2012
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Thinking happy, turn-y thoughts for my nephew!! And I LOVE the pic of you guys at the top! :)
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