Friday, August 29, 2008

36 Weeks!


We are into our 36 week with this little one! As it stands right now, baby is still breech. An ultrasound was done on Friday and this baby is still being stubborn. When we went to the doctor yesterday, but the doctor did not check to see if the baby was breech. She said that we would wait till next week to do an ultrasound and check the position of the baby. At that point, she says we have 2 options. The first option is to do something that is called a cephalic version. This is a procedure that is done in the hospital where the doctor tries to externally/manually rotate the baby into the head down position. The reason it is done in the hospital is because of precautions in case I was to need an emergency c-section if the baby's heartbeat slows, etc. However, from what I've researched this is very rare. The success rate differs from what I can find but it looks like it works about 50% of the time. Adam and I have yet to make our final decision on this, but think that it is definitely an option that we could look into for flipping this kiddo and having a natural birth. Otherwise, if the baby does not flip or we do not attempt the procedure, a c-section will be scheduled for the last week in September. Say a prayer that God will let us know what the best option is for us and Baby Norwood.

Other than that, Adam and I started some work on our house and so our house is in shambles right now! We're hoping to get everything back into place this weekend/week because Baby Norwood will be here before we know it!!! Currently we have no furniture out and are sleeping in a bed surrounded by every little thing in our house!

We'll be updating you on Baby Norwood's progress this next week as we learn about his/her position. Thanks for the prayers!!!

1 comment:

The Ehles said...

You all are in our prayers!! Keep us informed!! I ask Eric about ya about every other day :) How is the house lookin'? Have a great Labor Day weekend!!