Re: quick update - to Tara

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Hi Tara,

Thanks for your message of encouragement. I guess overall the news

about the baby is good, although the odds that he'll turn at 35+

weeks, with a didelphic uterus (basically 1/2 the size of a " normal "

uterus) is fairly small. I've been trying all the things you

commonly read about, like exercises on a slant board, and

chiropractic adjustments, but it's not doing any good.

My issues with the c-section are kind of complicated. It's very

disappointing to be facing that now, considering that I've had two

vaginal deliveries already. I also have two very small children - 4

year old and a 1 1/2 year old. Trying to take care of them AND a new

born AND recover from surgery just seems really scary. They are two

VERY active boys who very rarely sit still. My 1 1/2 year old is

still very used to being picked up and he's very attached to me. My 4

year old goes to pre-school for the mornings and needs to be driven

and picked up every day. I do have some help from my parents and in-

laws, but not 24/7, which is what it sounds like I will need.

I have also done research that suggests that breech vaginal

deliveries are possible and CAN be uncomplicated, especially for 2nd+

babies, who are small (like mine have been). This is why I was

hoping for a trial of labour, but with a foot-first presentation,

that is not possible.

Anyway, I don't mean to rehash all this, I guess my best option now

is just try to make the best arrangements for my family that I can

and try to come to terms with what's ahead. I am really grateful for

the support/advice from the moms here who have " been there " . I am

sure I'll survive, just like they did. It's just not the birth

experience I was hoping for. Thanks for your concern and take care,

don't worry, you didn't upset me, I feel like I am really upsetting

myself by dwelling on the negatives so much. I definitely need an

attitude adjustment

Lia