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stargirl76 · July 2011

So we went for the version today...such a long day, only to end with baby not moving more than 40 degrees! So stubborn Stick out tongue

It was a lot tougher/harder/more painful procedure than I anticipated... I swear his head hit my ribs as they were trying to turn him. Not to mention, my lungs felt like they were being squashed and I couldn't breathe. My BP and heart rate dropped, so she decided to stop the procedure because she said he was too wedged in. Plus my placenta is up at the top (near my ribs) ands she didn't want to push too hard and have it tear. Sigh.

We're scheduling a c-section in 2 weeks now. Ahhhh! Nerve wracking. I'm really hoping the little man flips on his own, but I have a feeling he won't. He must get his hard headed-ness from his father (totally joking because he gets that allllllllllllllll from me. HAH.).

redshoegirl · July 2011

Boo! I'm sorry it failed.

You never know - he could still turn! My dudes managed to change orientation three times between 35-38 weeks, much to the shock of my doctors - and they were jammed in there pretty tightly!

But if not, don't stress - honestly, my c-section was great and if I was going to have more kids and needed another one, I wouldn't worry for a minute. It was a good experience and an easy recovery, so don't believe all the horror stories you might read or hear!

Married2MrWright · July 2011

Yowza...sounds painful. But he could turn on his own in the next two weeks. Is there a reason the C-section is in two weeks? Can they wait until past your EDD? Anyway, check out www.spinningbabies.com for some at-home things you can try to flip your LO. If you have a yoga ball I definitely recommend trying to "hang your belly" for 15-20 minutes each day and see if that helps him move into a better position. Good luck!

lelekay · July 2011

I'm so sorry it didn't work! I understand how frustrating it is to go through so much pain (it IS surprisingly painful, isn't it?!). We also tried acupuncture/moxibustion (medically proven to work about 50% of the time), as well as all the things from spinning babies, and everything else we could think of. Our little guy was stubborn, too!

I was freaking out when I was in your position, too. I had never had surgery before, and I was really nervous. Everyone's experience is definitely different, but I can only say that the c-section was actually easier than the version for me! It really was an overall pretty pleasant experience, surprisingly. Plus, you get the cutest little "party favor" to take home afterwards!

Good luck!

lelekay · July 2011

Married2MrWright:
Is there a reason the C-section is in two weeks? Can they wait until past your EDD?

I certainly can't speak for anyone else, but for us, my doctor was concerned about me going into labor. Apparently the type of breech position he was in makes cord prolapse far more likely. She really did not want my water to break. She wanted to schedule it for exactly at 39 weeks, but I was able to convince her to go to 39.5.

SanHawaii08 · July 2011

ouch, sounds so painful! at least you know you tried. hopefully he flips, but if not, that's okay too! you're going to meet your little man very soon!

lelekay:
Married2MrWright:
Is there a reason the C-section is in two weeks? Can they wait until past your EDD?
I certainly can't speak for anyone else, but for us, my doctor was concerned about me going into labor. Apparently the type of breech position he was in makes cord prolapse far more likely. She really did not want my water to break. She wanted to schedule it for exactly at 39 weeks, but I was able to convince her to go to 39.5.

one of the girls in our childbirth class ended up having a prolapsed cord. she said it was actually like you see on tv - people yelling, someone pushing her bed, sprinting towards the OR, while her midwife balanced straddled over her, with her hand up inside, holding the baby up away from the cord. afterwards, they felt like celebrities - so many medical professionals at the hospital wanted to meet them b/c they had never actually seen a prolapsed cord before! kinda funny now, but so scary.

inamra · July 2011

Aww, sorry to hear it didn't work as hoped but at least you guys gave it a good shot. It does sound really painful though =( Hopefully, he will still turn in the weeks to come--you'll never know! Thanks for keeping us posted and can't wait till your LO is here!

MrsNicole&Brian808 · July 2011

redshoegirl:
But if not, don't stress - honestly, my c-section was great and if I was going to have more kids and needed another one, I wouldn't worry for a minute. It was a good experience and an easy recovery, so don't believe all the horror stories you might read or hear!

This, exactly. I had never been admitted into a hospital before, let alone had any type of surgery so when my OB/GYN said "c-section" after 2 hours of pushing, my heart sank and I burst into tears. I felt a little silly afterward because everything went so much better than I had imagined. If your little man decides not to turn, a c-section is not the end of the world. Smile

sanae78 · July 2011

Sorry it didn't work. But, I have to agree with the others, a c-section isn't that bad. I'm sure some vag recoveries are worse than c-sections. And since you won't labor (most likely) it'll be even better. Be sure to stay on top of your pain meds and TAKE STOOL SOFTENERS. I know it sounds gross and silly but seriously, the pain meds will make you constipated and it is not fun.

sanae78 · July 2011

SanHawaii08:
one of the girls in our childbirth class ended up having a prolapsed cord. she said it was actually like you see on tv - people yelling, someone pushing her bed, sprinting towards the OR, while her midwife balanced straddled over her, with her hand up inside, holding the baby up away from the cord.

This is EXACTLY how it goes. We had one on my last night at work! It's not very common and it can be a very scary situation.

stargirl76 · July 2011

Thanks all. I'm surprisingly calm about the whole thing... I guess every once in a while the thought of major surgery spooks me a little. Then I worry about recovery. And a baby to take care of.

My doctors also do the c-section at 39wks because of the risk of cord prolapse. The thought of that is just terrifying! I had to ask her to repeat herself -- "I'm sorry, what? What could come out of where???"

stargirl76 · July 2011

lelekay:
I'm so sorry it didn't work! I understand how frustrating it is to go through so much pain (it IS surprisingly painful, isn't it?!). We also tried acupuncture/moxibustion (medically proven to work about 50% of the time), as well as all the things from spinning babies, and everything else we could think of. Our little guy was stubborn, too!
I was freaking out when I was in your position, too. I had never had surgery before, and I was really nervous. Everyone's experience is definitely different, but I can only say that the c-section was actually easier than the version for me! It really was an overall pretty pleasant experience, surprisingly. Plus, you get the cutest little "party favor" to take home afterwards!
Good luck!

This. I was definitely thrown off guard. I hope that the c-section is a little easier since I somewhat know what to expect, and have had an epidural, so I know it's not that bad! Plus, the medicine they gave me to relax my uterus (the name escapes me) made me really shaky and increased my heart rate.

lelekay · July 2011

stargirl76:
Plus, the medicine they gave me to relax my uterus (the name escapes me) made me really shaky and increased my heart rate.

Oh, me too! It was awful. My heart was racing, I felt a little dizzy, and I had two people pushing (hard!) on either side of me. But it felt good afterwards to know that I had tried everything I could, and then it was easier for me to make peace with it. Now that you've survived that, the c-section will be a breeze! Just do what they say about trying to stand/walk early and often (even though it hurts at first, the more you do it, the easier it gets quicker), and take your pain meds whether you think you need them or not. You'll do great!

MrsZiz · July 2011

Grayson ended up turning on his own and he was a BIG baby (birth weight of 8#11) so I wouldn't totally get discouraged. I put my hips up higher than my butt and laid like that for about 30 mins twice a day. I also had Ryan lay his head near my pelvis and talk to him. I also talked to him. Sounds weird but my midwife suggested it, I was willing to try anything... Good luck and I hope baby ends up coming out healthy and happy!

kinibruin · July 2011

ahhh i seee what this is. i had a friend tell me about hers and yeah she said it was one of the most painful things she had to go through. then had the section afterwards. yikes! sounds painful!

i agree with pp though, the cs wasn't as bad as i thought it would be (but then again, i had a traumatic overall experience).

and i agree with lelekey in your hospital bag post. those mesh panties were great for me! hahaha i loved how they went over the incision and i actually also asked for extra to take home. i know this may sound grosss, but you can actually wash tthe mesh panties like regular underwear and reuse them. i know, why would you want to, but i did 'cause they really work the best over the incision and i was too cheap (and bedridden) to buy granny panties hahaha

here's hoping your lo turns before then though!!!

mrspresley · July 2011

sorry it didn't work but I see you have a date now... having it planned in a sense is nice b/c you can get everything you want to get done finished before you go in

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