Update on version procedure: I told you a few days ago that we were going to schedule our external cephalic version for this Friday (tomorrow) and we have it scheduled for 8:30am. This link has great information on what exactly is done. In general a version
is done most often before labor begins, generally around 36 to 37 weeks.
Version is sometimes used during labor before the
amniotic sac has ruptured. This can be a good time to
use version, when labor is constantly monitored and a
cesarean delivery (C-section) can be done right away
if needed. But the chance to do the version can be lost if labor speeds up
or the amniotic sac ruptures.
We have to arrive to the hospital at 6:30am to be hooked up to an ultra sound machine, get an IV and do a stress test type of thing. I have read that you are suppose to get a shot to relax your uterus, but I was told by the coordinator that I would be getting an epidural. David made the appointment so I was asking him numerous times if he was sure she said epidural, because that is what you get when you actually have a baby. I wanted to make sure they knew we weren't having the baby, but just doing the version. He assured me he heard it right and I started googling. In my research I read that: the use of epidural anesthesia increases the success of external
cephalic version and decreases the cesarean section rate due to breech presentation.
Epidural use would lead to annual savings of thousands of dollars in a busy
obstetric unit, would make cesarean delivery safer and more rapidly available
in an emergency, might increase the use of ECV, and would minimize the pain
associated with this procedure. These are compelling reasons for its use.
So, it seems like more of an elaborate prep for a 10-15 min procedure, but we are geared up and ready for the challenge to see if baby Max will flip. We then have to stay 2 hours after for monitoring and be sure to go home and do kick counts to make sure everything is okay. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow morning and I'll update as soon as I can.
How Far Along: 37 weeks
Symptoms: Feeling pretty good still. Not that uncomfortable unless its trying to maneuver around the dog to get out of bed to go pee during the night.
Cravings: nothing crazy, still loving cereal and desserts.
Gender- Max David
Movement: I am almost positive that he is still breech and hasn't turned on his own despite all my efforts and exercises.
Maternity Clothes: Same
I also wanted to add that I saw a preview of my maternity photoshoot from this weekend!! I am tagged on facebook if you want to see them and I'll post them once I get the link. They are super cute!
To Do List: I have an ongoing list that I wanted to just jot down here.
37 week shot- Sorry it's blurry, the self timer wasn't working well. |
37 week belly shot |
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, hope everything goes well! What photographer did you use for your maternity shoot, doing research on local photographers/deals now! thanks and good luck tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you and praying for you and Max tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWe had so much fun this week celebrating Max with you! I will definitely be praying for you tomorrow, keep me posted!
ReplyDeletecrossing my fingers!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great! Tell Max I'm not ready for him yet! Love the maternity photos!
ReplyDeleteAll my positive thoughts, love and prayers with be with you tomorrow. I know he can do it! Your pics are amazing. Love Mima
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable and praying that Max just arrives safe and sound, but whatever means necessary!
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