Huh???

I know that every woman has a different plan for her birth. I know that every woman is unique and wants different things. I don't try to judge anyone for their decisions because even though they make decisions I don't agree with, I will still respect them as a person. I don't think that all women are as OCD about knowing about the birth like I am. But there are women out there that know more than I do, especially since they've been through it before. Either way, I KNOW that women out there do things differently than I do.

But something bothers me.. I was reading my EDD (expected due date) group forums and a girl that was due ONE DAY before me already had her baby. ONE DAY! I know Alexander is not ready to come out. The womb is a very important place for the baby's development. That is why they stay in there for 40 weeks. They need that time to develop and get ready before they come out the big world.

As I understand it, she had a C-section and the only reason she listed was because the baby was breeched. That REALLY confused me. I went to my midwife appointment today and I found out Alexander was breeched and I didn't bat an eye. I know he'll turn in the right position when it comes time for his birth. I know that there are things I can do to help him turn. My midwife even told me that they don't really look into that sort of thing till I'm about 34-36 weeks along which makes perfect sense. Why should it matter this early in the game where he is? Heck, he could be transverse and I wouldn't care.. Well maybe I would because that would be uncomfortable. Either way, I don't mind and as long as he's healthy, there is nothing more I could ask for.

So it is wrong for me to see this to be odd? Granted, I do have a bias opinion because I'm adamently against C-sections. I will everything in my power to not allow one to happen for me and Alex. Her baby came out to be just under 3 pounds and 13.5 inches long. That's under half the usual weight the baby is suppose to be! I know.. It sounds like I'm bashing her. I'm just highly confused. I will pray for her and her baby, that her baby will be healthy and there will be no long term effects from this. I also will continue to pray that Alexander develop in me as long as he needs to and that he'll come out healthy and strong, just like his father.

Speaking of my strong son, since he is breeched, he has certainly been kicking my pelvis lately! And it's not to a small degree! His kicks are getting stronger and stronger, and they are hurting more and more. He has been kicking directly onto my bladder and it HURTS! If he kicks it hard enough and in the right spot, it feels as though my urinary tract is on fire! But my midwife said that was normal, especially because he is breeched. If he was the other way, he would be kicking my ribs. So I don't know which I would prefer, so I guess I can deal with the bladder kicking. Anyway, we have our 3D ultrasound set up for Dec 10th and James' parents will be attending. It's going to be exciting to see him in a new light!

Stubborn Baby!

So apparently Alexander is a foot long now. Which is hard for me to believe! I DO have a pregnant belly now. Things are going well. The only thing I would complain about is Alex likes to lay on my sciatica nerve sometimes. This allows my lower butt and leg to go through pain, which is not fun. Other than that, it's good. I love being pregnant.

I had an appointment on the 29th and things seemed to be going well. My midwife said that I gained a little too much weight. But I didn't gain ANY weight during my first trimester. So I'm not looking at it as a bad thing. When she measured me, she saw that I was actually measuring a week farther along than I was suppose. Well, either this means Alex is going to be a BIG baby or he may come sooner than I think. I hope he comes soon. I'm dying to meet him.

In other news, we applied for a rental house. It's a 3 bedroom/2 bath house with a 2 car garage. I'm crossing my fingers that we actually get the house!! We will hear from them tomorrow. I just really want a room for the baby. I don't think I can wait till our lease is up. I want to paint his room, pick out furniture, decorate it and organize it. And just for everyone's curiosity, we plan on doing a rockets and space theme!! We already found stencils for planets and astronauts! Talk about influencing him early ;-). Anyway, I'm trying hard not to keep my hopes up but I can't help it!