Sunday, October 4, 2009

A daring success!!

I guess sometimes it pays to be a little crazy! As some may know, I am about to have a baby. Well, this stubborn little dude was breech (head UP) for a long time. In my efforts to avoid a c-section my doctor scheduled me for a procedure called an external version. This is where 2 doctors try to turn the baby from the outside of my stomach. One tries pulling while the other pushes. All the while I am hooked up to an ultrasound so they can ensure the babies safety. Now, I have had this done 2 times, and let's just say it is NOT very comfortable to say the least. In fact..... it KILLS! I had it done with Kennedy and she wouldn't turn and that is why she was born C-section. Emma was also breech, and I had it done with her and she turned! Yeah Emma!! Thanks to that I have been able to avoid subsequent surgeries! Anyway, back to my point. We were hoping the baby would turn on his own before the version, but I was a little skeptical. I tried different suggestions to get him to move, but they didn't seem to work. The night before we had to go, we went swimming at the pool on base. My friend Lisa suggested I try doing a handstand in the water! Well.......

I did! and I do believe it worked!! When we went to Lawton the next morning, they got me all set up for the version, IV and all. When he went to the ultrasound he said "well look at that, a successful version!!" The baby had turned!! He said he had probably just turned the night before!! Maybe that shows that he isn't stubborn afterall!! Can't wait to meet this little guy!

10 comments:

  1. I hope you will forever give me credit for a 5th successful vbac now :). Nice legs, by the way.

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  2. THIS IS HILARIOUS!! THANK YOU OOOOOHHHHH SO MUCH FOR POSTING THE PICTURE! I'm glad to finally have your blog address!!

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  3. I never heard this part of the story!!! Hilarious!!! The things we do for our kids...

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  4. love the pic!
    ps baby girl had the cord around her neck. so glad the csection was performed! we're well just sore.

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  5. YOu sneaky little thing! Thanks for finally sending your blog address around! NOW we can see all the cute updates of YOUR fam too! I'm glad you caved and think you're great! Good job on the vbac tooo! THAT's super funny! :)!!

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  6. I see some synchronized swimming skills here

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  7. WOW - who knew?! And now you've met him and can give him extra kisses for making "the switch". =) I can't wait to see more pictures of Easton...

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  8. Julie, I found your blog on Chelsea's - congrats on your new baby! And I love that you did this and it worked!!

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  9. Ok - so when did YOU start a blog?!! I am sooooooo excited - it is the BEST way to keep updated on family and friends - I love it!! Anyway, that is so funny about the handstand in the pool - I'm glad everything turned out well, and I love the pictures you sent. Congrats!! I can't believe your big beautiful family. I'm so excited to get to see more pictures and updates!!

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  10. Love your blog! It was sooo nice to chat with you! Love, Jen

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