Well, Saturday was my first and only experience with an ECV (External Cephalic Version). It was quite fascinating and amazing! I had a strong feeling that Trent was breech a couple of weeks ago and as we got closer to 37 weeks, it was pretty obvious that his hard head was directly under my ribcage. Dr. Sepesi confirmed that on Thursday and then we set up an appointment for an ECV, per my request. I felt very strongly about trying to turn him since I loved my VBAC and want to do one again if I can. Anyway, I was a little anxious and emotional on the way to the hospital on Saturday morning, but was fine once I got there. We didn't take our decision to do the ECV lightly, we prayed about it alot. And, I found a comforting verse that I wrote down and prayed many times up to and during the procedure. It was: Philippians 4:6; "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
We ended up waiting around from about 10:30-1:00 just to have the ECV performed. Part of the time was spent waiting for the doctor and part of the time was waiting for another woman's c-section to be done so that there would be adequate staff available if my ECV didn't go well. There were several different scenarios that could have happened and thankfully, the best possible outcome is what we got. Just in case, we had packed my bag and left it in the car and we also had Trent's diaper bag and our camera. I figured I would be most upset about not having the camera for Trent's arrival than I would be if he came early. Dr. Sepesi did the ECV all by himself, with lots of strength, lots of jelly lubricant on my belly and skilled hands. There was one nurse who helped me focus and try to relax my abdomen while it was being brutally manipulated. Poor Nick just had to watch the whole thing, which I imagine was the worst option! The entire procedure took less than 5 minutes and it was successful since Trent ended up head down which opens the door for a VBAC unless something else indicates that we shouldn't do it. The pain was short-lived and tolerable and I'm so thankful that I was given the opportunity to have an ECV. Now, we're in watching and waiting mode, partially hoping that Trent comes early so I don't have to be pregnant any longer and partially hoping that he stays as long as he wants so he is strong and healthy at his birth. I cannot complain, this has been a great pregnancy, much like my other two, and I feel very blessed that we're about to have our 3rd child!
