There has been one thing on my mind for the past 10 weeks or so… you probably can guess what it is. Yup, baby being breech.
My midwife suggested going to a chiropractor. She has worked with this particular chiro a lot and just raved about her. This chiropractic office specializes in family, specifically pregnancy and children. My midwife said that if anything would turn this baby it would be this.
So I went. I was super impressed on my first visit. Not only was the doctor incredibly nice but she was also so positive. She said that she had helped so many mothers and could count on one hand the babies that hadn’t flipped. She said there was even a reason that they hadn’t flipped. For once I felt hopeful.
She told me that my pelvis was shifted forward and tilted. I guess this is a common problem for women but if it is bad enough the twisted pelvis can twist the uterus, making it hard for the baby to flip around.
She has had me get adjusted every other day for two weeks. It has consumed me. Appointment after appointment. I kept wondering how on earth she could expect baby to flip during this week but she kept telling me that we would start seeing movement from baby after 3 or so adjustments.
One thing that was totally obvious to me was that the lower back pain, pinched sciatic nerve and tail bone pain has been soooo much less and many days totally gone. I just thought that the tail bone pain was apart of being pregnant. If baby wasn’t going to flip, at least I was pain free (except for walking for hours around the mall or the zoo.)
Last night I laid in bed feeling baby wiggle around and was feeling so down. It’s hard not to ask “why me?” I know to some people, a C section is not a big deal. Perhaps even easier then natural. Schedule, go in, come out with baby. So why worry? Babies come into this world in all sorts of ways. But for some reason this is so important to me!! It is a big deal!! A natural birth is something that I want. A peaceful, happy birth for everyone involved. A gentle welcoming into the world. Of course I understand that medicine has its place. That it is needed at times and can deliver healthy happy babies. For me, I want to do everything possible to achieve the birth I want.
Any hoo, I’m feeling slightly defensive because I was talking to someone last night that didn’t understand why it mattered. It does matter. I’ve had both types of births.
This morning I had yet another chiropractic appointment. I was in and out pretty quick and then ran over to a prenatal check up.
As my midwife check my belly her eyes got big and round. I said to her “don’t you dare!” We started giggling, like we often do at my prenatals, and had to wait for braxton hicks to pass before she could confirm what she was feeling.
BABY HEAD DOWN!! Ahhh. I can hardly believe it. In fact, I don’t know if I can believe it. I can barely let myself relax and believe it. I would hate to get all excited and then have it change again.
Is it a miracle? It feels like it. Was it the chiropractor? Was it all the time I spent upside down and on my hands and knees? Did baby just decided to stop stressing out Momma? Who knows. I’ll never know.
All I know is that I can start thinking and preparing for this birth.
Naturally.
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I’m so happy for you! Rah, Rah, Rah! Go Midwife! Go Chiropractor! Go YOU! Go baby!
Ooops, hahaha, still logged in as you after sticking that button in your sidebar.
Wonderful! I know how hard it is explain to people why it’s important to you to have a natural birth. I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations! I rarely post comments, but I’ve DLed every template you’ve made (I’m a newbie digiscrapper). I’ve had 3 babies – the first was a c/s, the 2nd a vbac, and my third was breech – I can totally appreciate your desire to have a vaginal delivery. In my case, my baby never did turn, but I was able to deliver him breech — I switched docs at 38weeks. I’m glad baby is pointing south for you and wish for you a wonderful delivery experience.
yeah! I’m so happy for you. That’s so great. I know how much of a relief it’ll be for you. I love chiropractors!
Yay! I’m glad baby turned! Now relax & prepare for that special day!
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I’m guessing that is YOUR Jeremy that posted – so sweet. I can’t say I really know how you’re feeling, fortunately I’ve never had to deal with a breech, but there are so many other stresses that come with pregnancy so I’m super happy for you that you get to cross something off your list that is so important to you. In your post you said “him.” Do you know it’s a boy? I don’t remember hearing.
Congratulations!! As a practicing chiro I can tell you it makes my day to see stories about other doctors taking care of babies both in and out of mommy’s tummy. Please tell your chiro I said ‘good job’. I’m very happy for you and your little one, best of luck on your upcoming delivery.
Whoops! Wrong site for my name link. Silly doctors, we should just stick to counting bones
I love chiropractors! I’m so happy that they were able to help you. Good luck!!
That is awesome news!!! I would’ve cried with relief.
Yea!!! We have been praying for ya!
Yay! I am so happy for you. I totally know where you are coming from and how you could be worried about a breech baby. With my second pregnancy my baby was breech for a while. I did the hands and knees things for hours. I scheduled an appointment with a chiropractor, and the baby turned before I got there. I was so relieved and went on to have a great natural birth! Congrats and I am sending you happy natural childbirth thoughts
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I am happy for you. I’ve had a c-section with our only child 10 years. Enjoy the feeling (and the discomfort) of a baby inside of you It’s sooo precious. Good luck on your upcoming childbirth. You are truely blessed! Thank you for making time to give us so many templates.
I am glad everything worked out for you. Love all you templates, they are stinking cute!
Love chiropractors. When I was pregnant I told my baby doc (MCPig) that my back was out he says to me “your back does not go out… have your husband give you a back rub”. So I went to my chiropractor, got adjusted and all was good…
good thoughts & prayers for you. I did have to have a c-section, but I am very small and had an almost 9 pounder…. She had an almost 10 pounder.. but then she isn’t a small girl and had no problems..lol..
Oh… yes… Almost forgot.. I am a DIP scrapper and love your templates. I can convert psd, but it’s a few steps easier when they are already done… thank you!!!
Yeah!!! Now you can forget that horrible story I told you.
Just found your website. Awesome story about the chiropractor and your baby flipping. I am trying to get pregnant, and any insight I can get before hand the better. I also wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for the templates. I am a template lover and all of your freebies have me absolutely glowing today. Thanks for the upper.