No version for us. :(

Dewey12 · February 2012

I went to MFM today for an u/s to see if I qualify for a version to get this breech baby flipped. Most importantly, lil Dewey looks great! He's measuring 6 lbs 10 oz and is in the 57th percentile. His heart look fabulous and my placenta and fluid looks perfect. However, despite all of this greatness, the doctors have decided that they will not do the version because of my Von Willebrand Disease (it's a bleeding disorder that I have). Although my Factor VIII blood clotting levels are the highest they have ever been, I have still given the baby a 50% chance of carrying the gene. I was told that the manipulating of the baby and uterus during a version can cause severe bruising to the baby, especially if he has VW, too. Soooo... it looks like we're Team C Section.

Cons: I feel like I've somehow been cheated. It's like I've been running a marathon for 20 miles and won't be able to finish now that I'm so close to the end. Silly? Maybe. Nonetheless, it's how I feel.

Pros: I get Dewey a week early (in only 18 days or so)! Also, I feel much more mentally prepared for a c section now that a lot of you have shared your stories with me. So thank you so much for that.

Lastly, I still have a few weeks for the baby to turn on his own. Maybe he'll surprise me! I sort of doubt it though. Right now, he's hanging out with his head up in my right ribs, with his back pressed to the right side of my belly, and his butt on my uterus. He has his legs kicked out in front of him, down by the left side of my stomach. He looks like a giant C. :-/

MelbaCat · February 2012

sorry Dewey!! Definitely still time for baby to flip and if he doesn't, at least you're mentally preparing!

and in my opinion, you ARE still finishing the marathon (with a faster time, since you're meeting him early Stick out tongue ).

Don't let anyone tell you that a c/s is not "birth", that's total bs and not a walk in the park. and you sound like you have a positive attitude which means you'll be back on your feet in no time!!

LizzyBlueEyes · February 2012

MelbaCat:
sorry Dewey!! Definitely still time for baby to flip and if he doesn't, at least you're mentally preparing!
and in my opinion, you ARE still finishing the marathon (with a faster time, since you're meeting him early ).
Don't let anyone tell you that a c/s is not "birth", that's total bs and not a walk in the park. and you sound like you have a positive attitude which means you'll be back on your feet in no time!!

Yes

psychgirl33 · February 2012

I'm sorry, Dewey! You certainly have a right to feel a little down about it and like you have been cheated. I'm glad that you are feeling better about the c/s than you were. I think it's going to go great and then you'll have Dewey in your arms and it won't even matter how he came out!!!

4-Ever-Young · February 2012

I don't read all the posts so if you've tried this already and I missed it I apologize! But a girl in my prenatal yoga class just had the good luck of flipping her twins by going to a acupuncturists. I don't know anything about it though so you may be to far along to get that kind of benefit from it.

And you still are finishing the marathon so don't feel cheated! Even those of us with babies in position may end up needing c-sections. Few people end up with their dream birth plan.

kiarstin · February 2012

That is a bummer dewey! But you get to see your baby soon and he is healthy which is all that matters!

aquababy320 · February 2012

Aw Dewey I'm sorry, I would be disappointed too

But you're right, there is still time to flip, and if he doesn't, at least you're mentally prepared for a c section now.

twentyeightlegs · February 2012

I'm sorry, Dewey. I would be upset too.

I don't know if it helps, but I liked the way my birth class educator talked about c-sections:

First, she doesn't call them c-sections, or cesarean sections, only cesarean births and she said that it is vital to remember that it IS still giving birth and though it's not your intended plan, the result is the still the same: A baby that loves you.

I thought it was a nice way of thinking about and if I do end up having a cesarean birth, I think it will make me a little more okay with it.

AND in the mean time, I hope Dewey flips! Think lots of summer olympics gymnastics thoughts at him.

zubenescamali · February 2012

oh no dewey, so sorry. i totally get the "feeling cheated". since you have the time to process it, hopefully you can brainstorm ways your OB and delivery team can help you feel emotionally involved. definitely check out ICANs site on c/s recovery. and don't be afraid to discuss your disappointment with someone who understands (therapist, or someone who has been through it). i found that friends and family who were trying to help often said things that made me feel worse. it's amazing how destructive the phrase "at least the baby is healthy" can be.

karla1301 · February 2012

I'm right there with ya Dewey. Baby is currently Frank breech and at this moment it doesn't feel like its wanting to move into regular positioning. I get ultrasounds every week at this point to check movement but I've also accepted that this kiddo may just be meant to be born in this way. Not to say that I'm not disappointed but just about every woman in my family (mom and two sisters) have all had c-sections for varying reasons so I have the comfort in knowing and seeing first hand that if my little one decides to enter the world in that way, I know it will still be a great experience, just different than what I've planned (and I love your pro comments too...seeing this kiddo early and FINALLY finding out what he/she is would be a plus...this weekly u/s are driving me crazy with massive curiosity!)

kcanuck · February 2012

I'm sorry...I'm in the same boat as well if that helps at all! Newbie is sitting with his head grinding in my ribs (I swear he's going to have a dented head) and I have my appt with my Dr tomorrow to discuss scheduling the version. I don't think I have any contraindications, however I am prepared that they are not the most successful of procedures. My coworker (three of us are randomly breech, I will be the last to deliver) tried the version and her baby would not flip.

Not only am I bummed about the c-section idea, but I'm also worried about hip dysplasia. This is much more common in breech babies. Of the three of us breech ladies at work, one baby has some slight dysplasia that they are monitoring and the other's baby was put in the harness as a newborn.

I've tried pretty much everything to convince Newbie to flip--acupuncture, all the weird (and uncomfortable!) positions on spinningbabies.com, handstands in the pool etc. I guess Newbie is just comfy where he is!

C'mon babies, FLIP!!

kris2131 · February 2012

Aww, that sucks! Hopefully, in the small window of time you have left, he'll flip. It could still happen! I'll keep my fingers crossed you have a flippy baby and he's just messing with you right now. And if you have to have the c section, at least you know he's getting here safely and you did all you could to get him to flip.

MrsJetSet · February 2012

Ugh that sucks! Hopefully he will still flip for you. I was sent to L&D Friday because LO was transverse and it appeared I had low fluid. In the 30 min it took to drive from the clinic to the hospital she flipped head down for me.

lulling · February 2012

I am sorry to hear that he has not flipped yet. I know it feels awful when your body is not doing something it is "supposed" to do. But I did have a really wonderful experience with my c-section. I really have no regrets and don't feel like I missed out on the birthing process. I wish you the best of luck. Once I saw my baby I didn't give a flying fig how he came out (although I cried all the way to the operating room because I didn't want a c-section.)

jrcr07 · February 2012

Aww..that sure stinks Dewey! As much as you feel "cheated" I've heard great things from friends and family who had to have c-sections. They all have had good recoveries and done just fine, which I'm sure you and little Dewey will too!!

SummerFunBride · February 2012

Hi,

I am in the same boat. I did not want the version as I have heard that it can be painful. I was also surprised to hear that my baby is breech. Hopefully she will decide to turn. I have less than two weeks to make it happen. Good luck with your little one too!

Dewey12 · February 2012

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling better about it now. One of the nurses called from my OB to check up on me yesterday. That was great! She also said that one of the scheduling nurses will call me today to schedule my C. OMG!!!! I can pick any day after the 8th. I'm thinking I like 3-9-12.

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