Baby Update

I went in today for my 36 week appointment. Blood pressure was good, weight was good and heartbeat was perfect. Today was the first day she checked for dilation and effacement. I apparently had none of that. No dilation, no effacement, nothing! I was shocked. I have definitely been having some Braxton Hicks contractions but she said that was perfectly normal for being 36 weeks along. As she was checking for all of this, she noticed that she couldn't really feel the baby's head. She thought maybe because she is so high or essentially living in my rib cage. So, she decided to do an ultrasound. Just as she thought, baby Champion is breech. I was shocked! When I went in for my last 4 appointments, she has been head down. That little stinker! Dr. Speight then checked my fluid levels to see if she could possibly have the ability to turn on her own. No such luck. Due to minimal room and fluid it is very unlikely but still possible for her to turn on her own. Apparently, most babies that end up turning, have more room and have at least a foot down for some traction. Not this baby. She is all cuddled up in a ball, happy as can be. So, the verdict... a scheduled C-Section on February 15th. I will go in next Wednesday and we will get a better sonogram to see about her weight, see if she has turned and to basically have the C-section finalized. It is amazing how things can change. I am still in shock but I just want a healthy baby girl. I am trying to look at all of the positives of the situation: knowing when she is coming, being able to be completely (as much as possible) prepared, being able to have my hair , makeup and nails done, no cone- headed baby and not having stitches in a place no one wants to have stitches! I know God has a plan and we just have to trust in him. I will post some bump pics later this week. My wonderful co-workers are throwing me a shower tomorrow at work, I am really excited!

With Love, Skylar