All about me (LOL)

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Registered: 05-27-2005
All about me (LOL)
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Mon, 09-19-2005 - 8:29am

Morning!

Well, I am 30 weeks along and really hesitant to share preggo things because quite frankly, I don't care to hear any stories with a negative tone (one might call them horror stories). I have encountered people on message/chat boards who've done that, and I don't get why they would think to type such things. As if it helps me!?

But there is something on my mind, something that I am dealing with OK, not spazzing about, but the uncertainty is rather disconcerting. My entire pregnancy has been positive. I've had crying spells here and there, but I feel confident that I just might be spared that nasty PPD and not have to "take meds right after birth." That just seems illogical to assume I'd need it without any evidence.

Anyway, so this thing that's on my mind ... Mia (my daughter who is due in November) is breech. She has time to turn.

(I don't need to hear about the C-section so and so had because of that or how gross it looks when the doctor turns the baby for the mom. Someone has already shared that information, and I did not appreciate it. I have to post that disclaimer because it's happened much too often.)

So she's got time to turn, and I just wonder if she will, you know? What have I to expect in the next few weeks? My doc isn't worried yet, as I am only two weeks overdue from when she is "supposed to turn." It could be gradual, or she could do a complete flip. :)

That's another thing. Who writes the book on this stuff? It's like when moms compare their kids (another illogical thing), or when women compare one another. Who decides?

So I'm doing what I can to encourage the little sprite, and if she hasn't turned by 36 weeks, the doctor will perform a version (turn her). It's not supposed to be comfortable, but hello, neither is labor, so I'll live. :) If that doesn't work and she still hasn't turned by delivery day, I'll have to have a C-section because my hospital won't deliver breech babies. Now I understand that part, but I do hope and pray it doesn't come down to that. I would probably insist upon having her turned in the delivery room, anyway. I'm pretty persistent when I want to be. Also, I can handle surgery, just not the lack of control during recovery time. :)

Anyway, I just wanted to share my update (even if it's only for myself--LOL).

Have a good Monday, and send some head-first vibes my way, will ya? ;)

Best,
Kendra

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Registered: 05-27-2005
Tue, 09-20-2005 - 11:56am

Thanks, Shasta! So far, so good. I just had some DiGiorno pizza for lunch and was going to go to Wal-Mart as well, but I'm not up to walking a whole lot today. I'm just going to take it easy.

I'm anxious, too, but in a good way this time around!! :)

Take care,
Kendra

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Registered: 05-12-2003
Tue, 09-20-2005 - 8:52pm

Kendra,


sending you some head first vibes!


I know absolutely nothing about child birth, but I've got a good feeling about this little Mia of yours. of course anyone wish such a great name will turn in time :)


I also have to agree with all the other posters. regardless of how you end up delivering her, it will be the most amazing moment in your life, and I know that you will cherish it forever.

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