So Matt and I got more news this week that I just have to laugh at, because it seems the odds are just stacked against us. Here is my current life situation in statistics:
Odds of developing type 1 diabetes: 1 in 600
Odds of having a child with skeletal dysplasia: 1 in 10,000
Odds of having a breech baby: 3 out of 100
Yup, Owen decided to do somersaults and now is stuck in a nice, tight cannonball position. Because I am 36 weeks now, we were given two choices: attempt an external version, in which the doctor forces the baby to turn, or schedule a c-section. Everyone I talked to who had tried a version said it was extremely unpleasant; I believe the word "excruciating" was even used! The success rate of a version is apparently not that high, and even if it works, there is still a chance the baby will turn again on it's own. So after debating back and forth for a few days, I finally decided to just go for the c-section. I figure if I am going to have to be scared and uncomfortable, I might as well have a baby when it's over!!
So while the idea of a c-section is really not all that appealing to me, it's set and scheduled for February 19. Only two weeks left!! It's both exciting and terrifying, depending on my mood! Although at this point, I am SO ready to be done being pregnant, obsessing over blood sugars, and living at the doctor's office. I am currently doing non-stress tests twice a week - apparently, the placenta is more likely to deteriorate early in diabetics, so Owen is monitored closely to make sure he is doing ok. This is in addition to seeing my OB, endocrinologist, and the perinatologist. It is ridiculous how many times I have to pee in a cup every week!!! Arugh! Did I mention I am also finishing up my masters program this year? Yes, this has most definitely been an easy, relaxing pregnancy!!
So you can see why Matt and I just had to laugh when we found out Owen is breech. Of course he is. That is just our luck! At least I can remind Matt how fortunate he is to have Owen and me - we are truly one in a million!
PS -- My lovely, mathematically inclined husband just read this and pointed out that more accurately, we are one in 200 million. I'll take it. I know I'm awesome. =)
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hey mandy! Just wanted to help put your mind at ease for both the version and the c-section!!! We had to have a version with Logan, and it was not a big deal at all. I had a doctor who promised me that he wouldn't try "too hard" so the baby would not be in danger of any harm (plus they monitored the whole thing really carefully with ultrasound the whole time). It did not hurt at all...they give you this muscle relaxing shot beforehand which makes your muscles all pliable so that the uterus stretches. They did the version and Logan stayed face down for the whole rest of the pregnancy! I have also talked with people who had the same experience...of course some people are really against it because of risks, but with a careful doctor, i don't think there's anything to worry about. As for the c-section, I had that with Logan as well (an emergency c, after 29 hours of labor, the big stinker). I had a MUCH quicker, easier recovery from my c-section. The important thing is to stay on top of your pain meds for the first few weeks, and it was a piece of cake!!! You'll be fine, whatever you do!!! You're such a trooper!!! Hang in there, and keep updating us on your blog :) love it!
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