No Version

After much contemplating we decided against doing the version. I slept terrible Monday night because I kept waking up just thinking about what the right decision was, but by the end of the day Tuesday I felt like my prayers were answered and it all sort of fell into place. I'm sure that the version has been beneficial for some, but through reading and talking to a couple different professionals, it just didn't feel like the right decision for me. I've had such a smooth pregnancy and the baby appears to be perfectly healthy and I felt like scheduling the version was almost pushing my luck. Perhaps there is a reason he's positioned the way he is, and maybe he's meant to be delivered by c-section. I spoke to a former OB nurse who had assisted in over 20 versions and never seen one work. The reading made it sound like it was quite painful for the mama's and then many times they just end up with sore, bruised bellies having a c-section anyways. I feel like if I'm going to have a c-section I'd at least rather go into a little more calm and rested rather than bruised and sore. The positive side was that I'd read and heard a little about how beneficial chiropractic work can be for expectant mothers. They use a technique known as the Webster Technique that basically involves normal adjustments to the pelvic area as well as massage of the round ligaments. It's supposed to relax and open up the pelvis allowing the baby to drop down. I felt like this was less invasive and less risky. I found a chiropractic office right across the street from my school that was very familiar with the technique. They were willing to talk to me about it and explain it step by step. So, I decided to go that route. I feel like I'm at least trying something! It seems harmless. If it works, WONDERFUL and if it doesn't, then no huge loss, no pain endured, etc. I can at least feel like I made an attempt, and go into the c-section with confidence rather than doubting my decision. Yesterday was my first appointment. It went well...lots of massage, some adjustments, and rubbing on the baby to relax him and encourage him to move. I can't say I really feel any different but we'll see. I go back 3 times next week and then we'll take it from there. I'm feeling confident that we made the right decision. I'm looking forward to enjoying these last few weeks of pregnancy and feeling much less worried about if he decides to flip or not!