A Version? Or Aversion?

We hereby surrender to the power of the universe!

Upon arriving at the hospital this morning, we were told by a doctor that there were neither beds nor rooms available and that if we wanted to proceed with the ECV we were going to have to wait to see what opened up or reschedule. At this point, I looked at Ethan and threw my hands up in the air. Clearly some things are not meant to be! However, we decided to hang out for a bit, and eventually Dr. D'Avenas showed up. Since there were still no rooms or beds available, and since I was determined NOT to leave without information concerning the baby's position, I lay down on the couch and we proceeded to do an ultrasound in the waiting room. Good thing I wasn't actually in labor; I wonder what they would have done with me?!

It turns out that the baby is breech. Very, very breech. She is currently laying on her back with her hands and feet in the air, not unlike a puppy that wants you to scratch her tummy. Because the baby's position makes the success of an ECV unlikely, Dr. D'Avenas decided not to attempt spinning her. I was encouraged to continue with the acupuncture, but it's too expensive an experiment and Tamie said yesterday, "No regrets! I've done everything I can do!" Thus, a c-section is being scheduled for either March 26th or March 28th. We'll know tomorrow. If I go into labor sooner than that (and I hope that I do!), I'll just get the c-section at that time.

I am relieved that we can move forward with some semblance of a plan and the knowledge that we did what we could to try and avoid the surgery. Now it's time for us to reframe and get as ready as possible for the recovery period. Knowing what to expect removes a lot of the pressure and anxiety we've been feeling recently. So...onwards and upwards!

PS: A note to the baby...we know you have been hard at work trying to get yourself positioned "properly." I can feel you wiggling and squirming around as you attempt to change things and help me out. Thank you for your earnest efforts and cooperation. I want you to know that we love you no matter what and that you are in charge from this point on. XOXO

PPS: When I say "from this point on" I really mean until you take your first breath. After that, Daddy and I resume full control and are the bosses for the next 18 years of your life. So enjoy these last few days of autonomy and independence while you can!