samantha.xo
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My little boy has been breech for a very long time now, and no one really thinks he's going to budge because he seems very happy up there lol.
I have an appointment with my consultant tomorrow where they will offer to book me in to move him (ECV) or I can decline this and go for an elective section.
I've done loads of research on ECV's, and to be honest, I'm more than likely going to decline having it done. I'm totally not comfortable with it - I'm super paranoid, and with a 50% success rate, I'd rather not put munchkin in danger or be in pain myself. Though I'm pretty set on my decision, I'd like to know if anyone's been in this situation before, had it done, or didn't have it done and what happened?
I'm worried about a section as well. I've heard some horrible stories about the recovery time and am really worried that I won't be able to bond with my son. I'm really worried about all the housework (OH is useless), and just worried about being so incapable of doing anything. I'm also a bit gutted that I might not be able to experience the excitement of having my waters break, and going into labour, rushing to the hospital and experiencing a vaginal delivery. Of course I want what's best for my little boy and I, and I want to go about it all in the safest way possible; but it still doesn't stop me from feeling a tiny bit gutted
I understand that before an elective, they have to scan the baby again just to make sure he's still in the breech position. If he isnt, then I'm pretty sure they send you home to await natural birth.
Is anyone else in this situation?
Is anyone else having an elective section? How do you feel about it and do you have any tips?
I will know more tomorrow when I talk to my consultant as well, but I know they push you to have the ECV.
For those who have had sections, how bad is it really? I know it depends on the person and their healing times, but I mean really more to the emotional side - what is it like? Is it super hard to do anything? How about bonding etc?
Thanks ladies
UPDATE:
I've been for my appointment! Turns out baby is head down! I think all my upside down/crawling on all fours worked lol. I really really really didn't think he would turn at all, I thought he was super comfortable up there. The consultant mentioned that the midwives can get it wrong from time to time, so it could be that he's been head down all this time! Yesterday though, after the all fours and upside down time, he did poke out more than usual, so perhaps it encouraged him to turn!
So happy news there! Won't be needing a c-section or ECV after all! Is it likely he will turn again? Or do babies at 35 weeks generally stay head down?
BUT with good news there's always potential bad news -
He's really small and I have to go back next Tuesday for a growth scan I'm so worried! The midwife a few weeks ago did mention he seemed small but it wasn't anything to worry about! But now the consultant is all like 'make sure you check and keep an eye on his movements etc'....... What does this meannnnnn?
I've looked on my notes and at 33+3 the midwife wrote 32cm, and then today it's 30cm at 35+1 Fair enough give or take a few cm, but is that small!?!? Do I dare look at google?!?!
Oh I'm so worried
We had a quick scan of him, and his heart is beating away, and he's comfy and looked so great, I really can't wait to meet him!
Has anyone had a growth scan? What do they do?
I have an appointment with my consultant tomorrow where they will offer to book me in to move him (ECV) or I can decline this and go for an elective section.
I've done loads of research on ECV's, and to be honest, I'm more than likely going to decline having it done. I'm totally not comfortable with it - I'm super paranoid, and with a 50% success rate, I'd rather not put munchkin in danger or be in pain myself. Though I'm pretty set on my decision, I'd like to know if anyone's been in this situation before, had it done, or didn't have it done and what happened?
I'm worried about a section as well. I've heard some horrible stories about the recovery time and am really worried that I won't be able to bond with my son. I'm really worried about all the housework (OH is useless), and just worried about being so incapable of doing anything. I'm also a bit gutted that I might not be able to experience the excitement of having my waters break, and going into labour, rushing to the hospital and experiencing a vaginal delivery. Of course I want what's best for my little boy and I, and I want to go about it all in the safest way possible; but it still doesn't stop me from feeling a tiny bit gutted
I understand that before an elective, they have to scan the baby again just to make sure he's still in the breech position. If he isnt, then I'm pretty sure they send you home to await natural birth.
Is anyone else in this situation?
Is anyone else having an elective section? How do you feel about it and do you have any tips?
I will know more tomorrow when I talk to my consultant as well, but I know they push you to have the ECV.
For those who have had sections, how bad is it really? I know it depends on the person and their healing times, but I mean really more to the emotional side - what is it like? Is it super hard to do anything? How about bonding etc?
Thanks ladies
UPDATE:
I've been for my appointment! Turns out baby is head down! I think all my upside down/crawling on all fours worked lol. I really really really didn't think he would turn at all, I thought he was super comfortable up there. The consultant mentioned that the midwives can get it wrong from time to time, so it could be that he's been head down all this time! Yesterday though, after the all fours and upside down time, he did poke out more than usual, so perhaps it encouraged him to turn!
So happy news there! Won't be needing a c-section or ECV after all! Is it likely he will turn again? Or do babies at 35 weeks generally stay head down?
BUT with good news there's always potential bad news -
He's really small and I have to go back next Tuesday for a growth scan I'm so worried! The midwife a few weeks ago did mention he seemed small but it wasn't anything to worry about! But now the consultant is all like 'make sure you check and keep an eye on his movements etc'....... What does this meannnnnn?
I've looked on my notes and at 33+3 the midwife wrote 32cm, and then today it's 30cm at 35+1 Fair enough give or take a few cm, but is that small!?!? Do I dare look at google?!?!
Oh I'm so worried
We had a quick scan of him, and his heart is beating away, and he's comfy and looked so great, I really can't wait to meet him!
Has anyone had a growth scan? What do they do?