Thursday, May 6, 2010

He Turned!

Good news! The baby turned! I was starting to get worried because he has been breech for the last two weeks. The doctor said that he thought the baby would turn on his own but if the baby didn't the doctor would try and turn him. That process is called an external cephalic version or ECV and I was not looking forward to that. I had read online that it's performed in the hospital because it can be dangerous and it only works about 58% of the time. If it doesn't work then you have a c section. So I was getting nervous about he possibility of a c section.
Mark fasted for me on Sunday then after church he gave me a priesthood blessing. In the blessing he said that the baby would turn and that gave me a comforting feeling. On Sunday night while I was laying in bed I could feel the baby moving a lot and it really almost felt like he was rolling. I just really didn't want to get my hopes up though because I wasn't sure if he had turned or not. I was still surprised and excited when I went to the doctor today and he said that the baby is now in the perfect position.
I'm just so grateful to have the gospel in our lives. Also to have a husband who holds and exercises the priesthood! It's such a blessing to me and our family!

2 comments:

Andrew & Carlene Wood said...

jen, what a relief!! He must be getting ready to come!!

Gwen said...

omg, jen! i am so excited about this baby! i am glad he turned and i hope the birth goes smoothly! we love you and are praying for you!!