Sorry I didn’t post much yesterday about Miss Martha. I only had a quick minute to post since Joel and Mary Stuart were arriving. So this is the story: She presenting normally for the last few weeks, but then yesterday at the appointment she was transverse again, cradles nicely and happily. She is also estimated to be over 6 pounds so they want to do a version sometime next week. We will go in on Saturday to talk about the risks and procedures, and to check once more to see how she’s presenting. If she’s still breech, we’ll schedule the version for next week. Obviously, if it doesn’t work, I’ll have a c-section, though I will put it off as long as possible since I think its best to carry her to term.
You can of course pray for us, that she would turn on her own so that we don’t have to go through this slightly dangerous and painful procedure again. You can also pray for peace in whatever circumstance the Lord allows us to end up in. I have a little different perspective right now on c-sections, having seen several good friends have them this last year and it be no big deal, but when I’m honest, I am very afraid of having one. So pray for my heart and a deep sense of trust in Jesus my Provider and Protector.
Thanks for reading and thanks for your prayers!
Jan
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Sara-beth we are praying for you and Martha. What is it with these breech babies?!
Healthy mom – Healthy baby – that’s the best end result, no matter how it happens, it’s all natural
Erin
Healthy mom – Healthy baby – that’s the best end result, no matter how it happens, it’s all natural
Erin
We’re praying for you!
hey sb! i’m praying for you, baby m, and the rest of the family. i hope this doesn’t mess up your Iverfest over the next few weeks! it would be awesome for them to meet the babe, but i think you were planning on going out of town? praying for it all. love you.
We’re praying! We love you all.
Hi Sara-beth, it’s been awhile since I’ve checked your blog and I can’t believe you’re a matter of weeks away from having Martha! I will be praying for you during this difficult time, not only about Martha being breech, but just in general as I remember how exhausting it is having one that doesn’t walk yet while being 9 months pregnant. Gabriel actually learned how to walk the week I was in the hospital with Adalia! Although Adalia didn’t learn to walk until Micah was a few months old.
Having had three c-sections in the past three years, if you do end up having one, the best advice I can give you is to get up and start moving as soon as you can (definitely by 24 hours). The first time is the hardest, but once you make it through that, it just gets better. I will be praying for you, Eric, Noa, and Martha!
get your booty in gear, miss martha! will continue to pray for healthy momma and baby. so excited for you guys!
Sara,
we will be praying for you and Martha and that she turns. I had a c-section with my first, Nathaniel and then Asa was born naturally. What a blessing. Enjoy your family time!
I pray that the Lord would comfort your heart as you delight in Him and the plan that He has for you. I love you so much and will be praying!