I have really lost count this time around. I went to the doctor on Thursday and the news is not exactly what I wanted to hear. I found out that little Wesley Paul Riedel is still breech. He is holding his head up high and doesn't seem to want to move to where he is supposed to be right now. We are going to give it one more week and one last procedure to try and move him. I have another sonogram on Thursday April 30th. If he has not moved by then, it is back to the dr. on Friday May 1st for a 'version' procedure. This is where they use the sonogram to monitor the baby while trying to move him with their hand movements on my stomach. I have heard pros and cons to this and am not sure how I will take it. I have heard 15 minutes and you are in and out with no pain and then I have heard of people leaving all bruised up for weeks. I have also heard that it can force labor. I am up for suggestions on this one...
Anyway if that doesn't work we are off to plan B! A c-section planned for May 11th or 12th. I have given May 8th as my last day at work and my job has been wonderful. I have had days donated to me so that I can take the leave that I need. See, we only get 10 days a year and I used everything that I had saved up last year on maternity leave with Lizzie. That leaves me with 9 for this year (I have only taken one sick day). I will end the year with my students in 2 weeks and I have already broken the news to them. They seem to be sad, but they will get over it.
Cody has taken this week to paint our living room. I have to say it has been really nice to have him at home for the end of my pregnancy. I have come home some days where the house was spot less dinner was made and he had out done himself. Since he got laid off, not only has he been mine and Lizzie's right hand man, he has painted our bedroom, the baby room, and the living room. He has reorganized our study, put together baby furniture and kept things going around here. Somewhere in there he has still found time to do yard work, and work on his boats.
Don't get me wrong, we are still praying that God will open some doors for us on the job situation, but until then, I enjoy having him here greatly and I know that Lizzie does too.
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wow. keep us posted. luckily B & A were head down and #3 is already head down at 34 weeks. i've kept track of my weeks with a pregnancy ticker on my phone. it's the only way for me to stay on track! take care of yourself. and I love the name!!
If you want to talk about versions, don't hesitate to give me a call.
I definitely think that it is worth a shot, if you have a doctor that you really trust (and I am sure that you do.)
If it doesn't work, are you sure that you don't want to hold off until the 13th ;) I hear it is a good day to be born!
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