susancollins Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I am 40 weeks 3 days I have never been past 38 weeks. Grayson's head is turned looking at my right thigh. I am dilated between a 4.5 and a 5. I have had my membranes stripped twice and I am going back tomorrow to have my membranes stripped again. I am using a cold pack and binding my belly to get him to turn. I am physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. Please pray for his head to turn and that we have a safe delivery. We are going for an ultrasound next Tuesday to check his fluid levels if I don't go into labor by then. If you can offer any other suggestions please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Prayed. Hope the baby turns soon and you have a wonderful delivery! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 :grouphug: I sincerely hope you have a safe delivery, a healthy baby and speedy recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Praying that he turns and that you have a wonderful and safe delivery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 when I was in labor with my youngest (he is now 8) his head was turned to the right side. I was fully dialated, but nothing could happen until he turned his head. Stayed that way for 5 hours. They had me laying on my left side alot. Not sure if that would help, but I don't think it would hurt. As soon as he turned his head, he popped out. Too fast for the doctor to get there. The nurse caught him. Will be praying for a safe and happy delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IdahoMtnMom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 My great nephews head was turned at a horrible angle... when mom's water broke, they had a c-section team standing by (we have a small hospital and on weekends surgical staff is on call only so in the cases of a suspected problem, they get them in the doors and waiting) and after about an hour and a half of labor, he wormed himself around. The rest came so quick, there wasn't even time for an Epi... and little Alex is perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~Tina~* Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Praying he turns and that you have a smooth delivery of a healthy baby very soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CariS Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Both my kids did this, but to the left. The pushing urge got so bad with my second, when I was 6 cm, that I just started to push and that got him in the right direction. I went from 6cm to crowning in the time it took me to get off the medicine ball and onto the bed. So sometime they do find a way without outside intervention. Hope all goes well for you. ~Cari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Praying for you and Baby Grayson!!!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I am so sorry. You must be exhausted. Have you tried the Knee-Chest position to "disengage" him so that he can settle into a better position? Here is a discussion of this on the Spinningbabies.com website. Hope he turns and settles in for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 :grouphug: Prayers for you and baby Grayson :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thank you all for your prayers. I am going to try some of the inversion activities. I will keep you all update on our progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jen* Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Definitely try the inversion. I used that to move my last little one. I was only 38 weeks when I realized that he had his head the wrong way so I had a little more time/room to move him around, but just a couple of times he moved around into the correct position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 :grouphug:He'll be here soon. I never really understood the whole head thing. I had 2 come out facing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I would check out Spinning Babies online. Lots of birthing ball usage, long walks, swimming, and "marital relations", if possible. That helped with my posterior 4th child! She was still born facing my right thigh, but the waterbirth and hypnobabies were fabulous. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I am praying for you and baby Grayson, and trusting God to help you both during this time. My sympathies too, as I had one son stuck sideways for a week. The doctor was able to turn him "manually", and he stayed put thank goodness. I just remember how uncomfortable it was, so my heart goes out to you. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 :grouphug: Here's to a healthy baby and mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Drink as much water as you can stand. And then drink some more. That will help keep your amniotic fluid supplies as high as possible, and giving him room to "swim" might help with the turning. Maybe? Good luck! P.S. I had my kiddo at 41 weeks, 1 day and he was just beautifully cooked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 No advice, but :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I wonder if a chiropractor could help? Good luck and prayer said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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