Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Turn baby, turn!

Today was my doctor visit with Dr. Bray. She is super sweet and explains everything really well. She told me what to expect and look for in the next few weeks, since this was my 34 week check-up, this was the last of the normal routine in and out check-ups. Next time I go I will have an internal exam and a strep B test, she explained everything and answered some questions. She joked about my pregnancy diet, I'm still the same weight and it's awesome! Dr. Bray had some issues locating the baby's heart beat today, it probably didn't help that Baby Diff was kicking the machine off of my belly! Normally the heartbeat is found around my belly button or lower, but today she found it higher almost near my ribs. She said this is an indication that the baby might be in the breech position. The baby has time to turn and go head down still, but at my 36 week appointment if they aren't sure of the baby's placement they will do an ultrasound and we will figure it out from there. There are methods they can try to turn the baby if he or she stays in the breech position, it doesn't necessarily mean I will have a C-section (worst case scenario). So, keep your fingers crossed that the baby decides to figure it out and go head down! My next appointment is Friday, Feb 3rd with Dr. Young, Chad might actually be able to make this one!

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