Emergency prayer request.... I don't want a c-section. PLEASE pray for us!

[Michelle_M]

Things are not going according to "plan." *sigh* and I'm really emotional about it. I got to my appointment, my midwife checked me. I'm a finger tip dilated. But that's not the bad news. She is fairly certain that Bella is breach, but isn't exactly sure of the baby's position. She is sending me to L&D to see the OB that she partners with. The OB is going to do an ultrasound to determine Bella's exact position. This doctor DOES do versions.. so depending on everything he sees, he may or may not attempt a version on her. The "iffy" thing about the version is that they are not as successful once your water has ruptured, so Betty isn't sure if the OB will attempt it or not. It just depends on what he sees on the ultrasound.

If baby is breach and a version is not possible or effetive, then he will c-section me pretty much immediately since my water has already ruptured. If he can get baby to turn, or if she IS breach... then we'll discuss options at that point (like doing a bit of inducing since I'm not contracting at all, or sending me home to labor until I'm ready to go back to my midwife. Betty (my midwife) said it's the weirdest thing.. she has had SOO MANY babies turn breach this month.

She is a Christian, and as she was trying to find the baby's postion prayed (out loud) for guidance. And this is the plan she felt was the best. She also said that the OB is a strong Christian and that they are friends, and SHE trusts HIS judgment as well. So, if she says that this is the best course of action, then I trust her. She also said that while the doctor WILL do a C-section if it's necessary, he is NOT a doctor who suggests c-sections lightly, and will only do one if he feels there are truly no other options.

I will update when I can. Please PLEASE PLEASE pray that this baby is "turnable" if she is indeed breach. The c-section is THE LAST thing that I want!!!

[waterisntsomething]

Oh mama I hope things turn out well for you! That sounds so stressful!

[Michelle_M]

Originally Posted by waterisntsomething Oh mama I hope things turn out well for you! That sounds so stressful!

Thank you. I'm an emotional wreck. I figured I"d have a happy healthy baby in my arms by now, and would have gone through a textbook perfect delivery.

I'm so ... not ready for this!

God bless!

[angelalynn]

Originally Posted by Michelle_M Thank you. I'm an emotional wreck. I figured I"d have a happy healthy baby in my arms by now, and would have gone through a textbook perfect delivery. I'm so ... not ready for this! God bless!

Its so scary/upsetting when things don't go according to plan. I wanted a drug free natural birth with my little one, but ended up having to get an emergency c-section at 29 weeks. So scary!

Just remember, your babies health is most important. Even if things don't go according to "plan", the part of the plan that matters most is just getting a healthy little one into this world!

So sorry you're having to deal with this stress, I'll definitely say a prayer for you and the doctor both!

[Zoethink]

Mama!!

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[MDever]

Oh Michelle I am thinking of you and Bella.

[hbee]

Praying!

[Fashionably Green Baby]

[stevensmom]

michelle...I hope bella turns for you and you don't have to endure a c-section. I know how much you don't want that

praying for you.

[loving my family]

Praying.