I also learned that she's breech, the little stinker. Not Frank Breech, where she's in a pike position, but kind of curved like the letter c, with her head at the top of my stomach and a bit to the left and then her legs down on my right side. I think she must have flipped in the last few days because last week at my doctor's appointment, Dr C said she could feel that the baby was head down. She told me at that point that the baby's head was "quite floaty" though and not engaged (meaning down in my pelvis) which meant she could still move, but that once settled into the head down position, most babies tended to stay that way as it was comfy for them. Either the little missy wasn't listening or, like her mother, she hates being told what to do!
I actually wonder if she didn't flip herself yesterday or the day before, since she wasn't moving as much as she normally does (ie constantly and with great enthusiasm) and when I was getting ready for bed last night I thought my stomach shape had changed somewhat. Maybe she got herself into this new position and then thought, "Oh. Wait. This isn't right" and has been sitting there pondering how to get herself back to the more comfortable position ever since.
I'm not too concerned though at any rate, since we still have about 6 weeks to go, plenty of time to move again or be moved. And frankly, if I have to have a c-section because she's breech, then so be it. As long as she's healthy, that's my attitude at the moment.
Below is today's ultrasound photo - the technician said that its hard to get good shots at this stage because babies tend to be folded over onto themselves. My little girl had her arm up over her face, so we got a partially obscured shot, but I think what we can see is pretty clear, and I'm thrilled with it. Can you see her nose and mouth, with little lips parted, to the left of the scan? Tilt your head to the left to see for yourself.
Precious little lambie, I'm so excited to meet you!
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Waow,loved the title Pasc and hope Bobette moves herself round soon for the sake of her lovely mum.
Changing the subject, do you think you'll have time to complete your A-Z of books before she's born? What has been your absolute favourite book out of all the ones you've read?
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Hi Anita,
I'm not sure if I'll finish my alphabet before the baby's born...I've still got half of Vanity Fair left to go and then another 4 books.
I have to say, I'm really enjoying Vanity Fair, much to my surprise. I thought it would be a slog, but its been quite addictive, and has me thinking back to the good ol' days of university and my English Lit classes. I keep reading passages and thinking, 'If I was writing an essay on the themes of xyz, I'd probably quote this passage and comment on how Thackery uses such-and-such imagery...." I almost feel like my brain is active again!
Other books I've quite enjoyed have been Anil's Ghost, The Gargoyle, Infidel, Julie & Julia and The Lost Garden and Stones From The River. If I had to choose a favorite...hmmm...that's hard. I'll have to think about it and get back to you once I'm finished the project. I'm really looking forward to reading Margaret Atwood's The Year Of The Flood, so that might end up being a favorite. I'll keep you posted!
Any thoughts on my next few letters? What on earth shall I do about X and Z?
Oh wow! What a totally fantastic scan! How magical to see her little nose. Life, eh. It's just amazing. xxx
Can't wipe the smile off my face :)
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Awesome! I can already see her chubby cheeks just begging to be kissed! I can't wait for the new arrival!
xox
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