breech

a)Frank breech b)Complete breech c)Footling breech

who knew i would be stressing out so much about this. Asher has never NOT been breech. im reading about all kinds of ways to flip them naturally... such as:

• swimming. lots! and attempting to do headstands in the water. i feel pretty comfortable doing this. the swimming that is. NOT the headstand ... that will NOT be happening..
• get on all fours..... and sway back and forth. try 3X a day. .. I can do this one. no problem... its the getting back UP that creates a problem
• shining a light at the bottom of your belly.. as if to guide your baby to where his head should be. ok..... i guess this one cant hurt
• playing music lower in your abdomen... i have tried this... doesnt seem to do much..
• acupuncture, chiropractics, burning of some kind of plant at the side of my toes... um... NOPE

i refuse to have an external version. i would love not to have a c-section. but if it came down to it i would have a c-section over a version. if he doesnt want to flip, i feel like i would be putting stress on him to force him. plus the risks scare the crap out of me. tell me this image does not scare you?!


my two favorite reasons that i have run across ... as to why my baby is breech in the 3rd trimester:

• some babies really love sound. especially the sound of their mother.. so they stay head up to be closer to their voice
• the rhythm of their mommy's heart beat... they like to hear it.. and feel it.. he is just TOO comfy in there!
  

thanks Asher. thats cute and all... but please flip. mommy does not want a c-section. we only have a few more weeks..... its time to get into your "come out and meet my family" position. please. please. i love you SO much! cant wait to see your cute feet... especially that one that has been trying to escape. i think my family is getting sick of me saying "hi foot... " and carrying on a conversation with your little appendage. time to reposition that little body of yours:)
I know we have a good 5 weeks. I know most babies flip. but we all know im a planner.. and for some reason mother nature... and or Asher.. are not cooperating.
please send us some good flipping vibes everyone. or.. if any kind soul is willing to go swimming with a very large pregnant girl. give me a call.