Thursday, October 27, 2011
Update
Just got back from 35 week (although she measures 36 weeks) ultrasound. She is still Breeched. Now weighs 6 lbs 5 oz. Next Dr. appointment Monday I think. Could be Tuesday.
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Well not THAT day, but it is a day none the less. Today is the day that we get yet ANOTHER ultrasound, not that I am complaining about that aspect of it, rather the reason for the ultrasound. When we got the last one done baby Taylor was still in a breached position and quickly running out of space, and time, to move into the head down position. The doc said that he would schedule another ultrasound (today's) and if Taylor had not moved yet we may have to look into some other options or change our plans about a natural birth. In 3 1/2 hours we will know. The doctor did run through the options with us last visit though, and they are as follows.
#1 We could go down to St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis and have them do an "version". This is where they go in and physically move the baby into the correct position. The risks are that Helen could go into labor on the spot if the baby becomes stressed. Not a huge issue since she so far along. Also this procedure only has about a 70% success rate meaning that there is a 30% chance that the baby will turn right back to where she is now once the procedure is complete.
#2 Wait and see if she turns on her own. However, the doctor said that if she had not turned by today's ultrasound there was only about a 10% chance that she would turn on her own.
#3 C-section. If the baby has not turned before the day of delivery you have a 100% chance of having a c-section.
When the doctor had run through these options with us Helen and I almost instantly decided on option #1, version. When the doctor left the room and the nurse came back in she gave us some other news though. From the nurse "I want to be sure that the two of you realize, because the doctor fails to mention this a lot, that the version procedure is not covered by most insurance." Well.. there went that idea. So we are left with she turns on her own, or we will be having a C-section.
On a side note, I don't think that we will be making it to the due date of Nov. 28th. At the last ultrasound (a little over a week ago) she was weighing in at 5 lbs 13 oz already. Also there will be a full moon on November 11th. I will update on here tonight, once we know more.
Below is the best ultrasound picture from the Oct. 18th. A side shot with Taylor attempting to suck her thumb.
#1 We could go down to St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis and have them do an "version". This is where they go in and physically move the baby into the correct position. The risks are that Helen could go into labor on the spot if the baby becomes stressed. Not a huge issue since she so far along. Also this procedure only has about a 70% success rate meaning that there is a 30% chance that the baby will turn right back to where she is now once the procedure is complete.
#2 Wait and see if she turns on her own. However, the doctor said that if she had not turned by today's ultrasound there was only about a 10% chance that she would turn on her own.
#3 C-section. If the baby has not turned before the day of delivery you have a 100% chance of having a c-section.
When the doctor had run through these options with us Helen and I almost instantly decided on option #1, version. When the doctor left the room and the nurse came back in she gave us some other news though. From the nurse "I want to be sure that the two of you realize, because the doctor fails to mention this a lot, that the version procedure is not covered by most insurance." Well.. there went that idea. So we are left with she turns on her own, or we will be having a C-section.
On a side note, I don't think that we will be making it to the due date of Nov. 28th. At the last ultrasound (a little over a week ago) she was weighing in at 5 lbs 13 oz already. Also there will be a full moon on November 11th. I will update on here tonight, once we know more.
Below is the best ultrasound picture from the Oct. 18th. A side shot with Taylor attempting to suck her thumb.
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