37 Weeks

I had my 37 week appointment this morning, so I thought I'd give a quick update. Peyton is still breech. (I figured she would be since there isn't that much room for her to move around anymore.) I am still 1 cm dialated. I weigh the same as I did last week. (Actually I haven't gained any weight in quite a few weeks. I asked the doctor about this and he said I have gained enough this pregnancy, so he isn't worried.) The heartbeat is still good and strong. In short, nothing has changed in the last week.

So here's the plan: Next Monday (April 23rd) I will go into the hospital for an External Cephalic Version. If that works, then I'll come back on Thursday (April 26th) or Friday (April 27th) to be induced. If it doesn't work, I'll come back the following Monday (April 30th). They'll try the version again. If it works, they'll induce me right then and if it doesn't work, they'll do a c-section. So I'm pretty much guaranteed to have a baby in the next 2 weeks.

Statistically speaking, the version works a little over half of the time. It has a better chance of working on subsequent pregnancies than it does on first pregnancies. (Because the uterus is stretched out - And my guess is Corbyn did a pretty good job stretching it out.) Dr. Thorpe (who I saw today) said that Dr. Dayton would be doing the version and that he is the best at doing them in their office. And he said that Peyton doesn't seem to be overly large. So I think I've got a pretty good chance of it working. Unfortunately even if it does work, there is a chance that she will move back after the procedure.

I watched a few videos of versions on YouTube and while it doesn't look that bad, it doesn't look all that pleasant either. I don't want to have a c-section if I can avoid it, so I figure I should give it a try. Lots of people have told me that c-sections aren't that bad, but I would rather go with what I know and that is a regular vaginal birth. I really don't want to have to deal with the issue of VBAC (Vaginal Birth after C-Section) and I really really don't want to have to have a c-section on every baby after this one. All that being said, if I do have to have a c-section, I'll just be grateful to have my little girl here!

I was able to get a lot done on the nursery this weekend and my to do list is steadily shrinking. I still have plenty to do to keep me busy, but I'm feeling more and more ready for her to come.

My major accomplishment for the weekend was finishing up her quilt. The quilt shop called me to say it was finished on Friday afternoon, so I went right over to pick it up. I made the binding and attached it to the front Saturday night. And then Sunday afternoon I hand sewed the binding to the back. I'm glad to have that project out of the way and I love how it turned out!

I am having the hardest time finding a cushion for the rocking chair!

Baby girl Peyton, I can't wait to meet you! Be a good little girl and turn for mommy!