Yep...baby is now breech. Good Lord! The baby is obviously not staying put. I have an appointment with Dr. Scully, an obstetrician at Lion's Gate hospital, on Friday. He'll chart the baby's position at that time, do a non-stress test, and if necessary attempt an external inversion. He thinks there is a good chance the baby will do a half summersault again. He also says I'm a good candidate for a breech delivery as long as the baby is frank breech or full breech, as I've already had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery of a fairly large baby with no tearing. This would mean delivering in Vancouver which is fine with me.
I love that this baby is so feisty, but it is causing us a bit of additional stress. I think Paul worries more than me that something could go drastically wrong. If during labour a foot or a knee presents itself instead of a head or a bum, I'll have to have an emergency Cesarean. But, I'm thinking this is the least likely situation. What can you do but hope for the best, and be prepared for the worst.
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