natural no longer, and sad about it

aluminium

Went for my 41 week ultrasound yesterday to make sure amniotic levels are ok. Some time since my appointment last week, the baby turned breech. At an estimated 10 pounds, I'm not quite sure how s/he managed that one... we should name the kid Houdini.  DH and I believe the risks outweigh the possible benefits of a version to try and flip the baby, and there isn't a doctor in town who would perform one at this point anyhow because I'm past-due. So, our c-section is scheduled for today at 3:30pm.

I was so looking forward to a natural birth for this baby. Needless to say, I'm incredibly disappointed. But the baby appears to be healthy, so I should just be happy, right? Trying to get to happy before 3:30...

desmerelda317

Good luck.  I'm sorry you're not getting the natural birth you'd hoped and planned for.  But on the bright side, since the c-section was planned a few hours in advance, you have at least a little time to get used to the idea and hopefully you'll have more control over the peacefulness of the entire process.  Looking forward to seeing photos of your precious LO

pepomntpat

I am sorry you are not getting the birth you wanted. {hugs}

roundtheworldgirl

I'm sorry you're disappointed.  Just remember, in just a few hours you're going to be a mommy!  I hope your disappointment melts away when you hold your little one for the first time!

Luv4Minnesota

I'm sure you are devastated.  I am so sorry your little magician pulled this on you. 

But, like pp said, you have a little bit of time to get used to the idea.  Try to think about how excited you are to met your LO and less about the birth itself today. 

Texas77again

i'm sorry.         sometimes there is a reason that bb flipped that way and we have to respect that.  GL with your c/s.  did you say almost 10lbs??  wow, i hope they are wrong about that.  Lol.

aluminium

Thanks for the encouragement, ladies. I cried most of the night, but I'm feeling a little better about everything now. I hope it sticks.

Thanks again. Good luck to all of you natural mommas!

Aloe0l

Good luck to you.  Sorry it didn't go as planned, but at least you KNOW you will have your sweet LO today!  That has to be exciting, and I am sure the moment you first get to hold your baby, you won't mind how he/she got there. 

skyejo

I'm sorry that you aren't getting the natural birth you wanted How exciting though that you get to meet your baby today! I hope everything goes well!

LindseyJW

right now: HUGS, HUGS, HUGS, HUGS

a little later today: WOW, a brand new baby! how special and lucky for you and your family!

a little further down the road: support from ICAN, the vbac ladies here (like me!), hypnotherapy (wonderful for me in helping me let go of the disappointment and residual resentment/pain/anger) 

Dobie_Mama

Most definitely ditto Lindsey!  GL today - and lots of hugs to you!

AshasaurusRex

*Hugs* I'm so sorry your not getting the birth you wanted, but I'm so excited for you getting to hold your baby in less than eight hours! Good luck!

lily225

Awww, I'm so sorry!!! I found out at 38w that our baby had flipped as well and was scheduled for a section 6 days later. It took me a good 2 or 3 days to come to terms with it. Thankfully baby decided to flip back before the section, but it was definitely a very emotional couple days.

What helped me was knowing that I was still getting to meet my baby, and sooner than we had expected. And knowing that a VBAC was definitely in my future helped a lot too. I wasn't stuck with have only sections in the future. 

 

If you can get to the store before your section, go get some peppermint essential oil and put it on the top of your belly where the head is. Something about (the smell I think I was told ????) makes them want to turn away from it. I credit my LO's flip back to the oil. It's worth a try - rub it on and lay down for a while or do some pelvic rocking on your hands and knees. They should for sure check the position of the baby before doing the surgery, so you still have a couple hours to get that baby to work some more magic

Good luck!! Enjoy meeting your baby!! 

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d.cubed

I'm sorry that you are not going to have the birth that you planned on having.  

One thing I was reading about last week was to have your DH wear a button down shirt so that once the baby is born via c-section, he can open his shirt and have skin-to-skin with your little one while you're in recovery.  Just thought I'd throw that out there!

GL! 

MTAngel

I'm so sorry that your birth is not going to be how you had hoped, I too would feel very disappointed BUT, how amazing that you get to hold your LO today and become a Mama! Good luck with your delivery, I hope you have a speedy recovery and enjoy your sweet baby!

AutumnBride929

Some things are just out of our control.  ((hugs))  I hope you still find some peace and satisfaction with your birth experience.

MassageMomma2010

I know this isn't the birth you wanted, but somethings just cannot be avoided. I hope you are able to cope with the change before your surgery.

T&P for you and your family and CONGRATULATIONS on getting to meet your new baby!!!