Oct 06
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Scheduling a birthday
We’ve now been through another round of the birth wringer. The metabolic folks, non-stress nurses and sonogram people have provided their input and we have been scheduled for a c-section on the 17th of October.
This is a week early for Ben – since his due date was the 24th – but it’s a necessary thing. He is big (over 8lbs now – 7-10 at the last ‘weigh-in’ ultrasound.) This means that just going the ‘natural’ route would be tricky. Added to that challenge – he’s upside down… which is to say… right side up. He’s happily riding head up – with his but sitting on Mom’s bladder. And thanks to the wonders of feminine architecture – certain challenges are going to prevent him from turning downside up.
Big and breech – Ben’s getting a one way ticket to belly-birth. Which is scary – but also somewhat comforting. I know a number of women who have had very difficult labours – and as many who’ve had tricky c-sections. Of them all though – the consistent element is that every one of them became a proud mom very quickly. We’ll roll with whatever punches come – since we really have no choice anyway…
Soon, the baby will be here – and his room will be filled with diaper-scent and gurgling. I can’t say I’m ready – but I do notice something missing when I go into the nursery.
We’re as ready as we can be I guess… See you soon son…
