another baby update & prayer request

On January 22, 2010, in Motherhood, by Mandy

I went into the doctor this morning for my weekly checkup and found out why the sudden stop in contractions- he turned!  Sometime between Wednesday night and this morning this baby decided to turn breech.  So, although we’re back to waiting some more, at least I have an explanation. 

So, now what?
- I have to go back to the office on Monday morning.  If his head is down they will go ahead and induce labor to avoid the risk of him turning again.
- If he is still breech then a doctor will do a procedure to turn him, and then they would induce labor.
- Or the ideal situation- he could turn on his own & I go into full labor before Monday morning (PRAY for this one!). 

My midwife seemed optimistic that he would be able to turn on his own, and said this is very common in 2nd & 3rd babies.  She also gave me some tips & excercises to help him turn, so hopefully that will work.  Also we’re making an appointment with a chiropractor to help in the process. 

In the meantime, please keep praying for us!

 
  • http://www.cristineamorim.blogspot.com Cristine

    Wow Mandy! I hadn’t thought of that! It makes sense! Hope he turns by himself, but we all know that whatever happens, the important thing is he comes out healthy. Doesn’t matter what way! God plans are perfect, rest and trust Him. Love you! We’re praying!

  • Dawn Smith

    Hi Mandy! I will check in on you mon and tues to see if you are in the hospital. I’ll come by for a few mins on my lunch break to see you. I’m confident you and baby Santos will be healthy and in good hands. I will say a prayer for you and baby. See ya later! (I work in Radiation Oncology, ext. 7280) Dawn Smith :-)

    • http://mandysantos.com/ Mandy Santos

      yay! that would be great Dawn!

  • Danielle Baal

    Olá Mandy…estamos orando por vocês aqui, que Deus te abençoe e que te de um bom parto…bjs

  • Anonymous

    Mandy! We are praying for you… I keep thinking of you and baby boy Santos and will continue praying.

  • Anonymous

    That was me… Janelle.