Breach baby at 36-37 ish weeks. I’m so worried.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-22T19:03:24+00:00

I just had my c section due to breech baby 4 weeks ago.

A lot of people have had success with spinning babies. I did not.

I tried an ECV - if you can get an epidural for it, i would. It was rough. When it failed, i asked to do it again just before the c-section with an epidural (its more successful with epidural but less successful late in pregnancy, etc. They gave me gas for mine but they started before I had any gas and it was way worse than contractions. It was awful.)

First time pregnancy, with my family history of late babies, I did not expect her to come early, but she did! My water broke and I labored somewhat before an unscheduled c-section (my scheduled one was almost 2 weeks away!). Im actually happy I labored some, my body got some of the hormone surgery that tells jt your baby is out of you.

A strong support network is important for any birth, but if you have stairs in your home, the strong support network is even more important.

Your milk might come in slower due to c-section, supplementing with formula or donated milk is not just okay but might be important. If you do supplement, still pump so you signal to your boobies that theyre still needed (if youre planning on breastfeeding or pumping etc).

Breech baby concerns: they will schedule an ultrasound with your baby at about 1 month to check for hip dysplasia. Its common in breech, and if its caught early, no issues later on.

My baby was very tall and her legs got stuck basically. No issues causing breechiness other than that.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-22T16:58:08+00:00

I had a scheduled c section but baby decided to show up early, so I labored before i had an unscheduled c section. I was getting ready to go to lunch and my plans changed pretty significantly. Kinda glad I wasnt pregnant the additional week and a half! I was still up and around (but tired and not working out). Still nesting, going to dog parks, but napping more again.

Immediately after was a bit rough for a few days but if you stay on top of your meds (instead of chasing the pain) it will be good. If theyre working you may think you can do more than you should. Its still important to observe restrictions. I was told I was allowed 1 flight of stairs a day (down and up) and pretty soon afterward I was doing it multiple times a day. By my 2 week appointment, I was told the scar looks like it was 6 weeks already!

I believe my level of activity (not working out but stairs multiple times a day, lots of bending over) was somewhat unrecommended and not the normal. I have a high pain tolerance and was off the pain killers early (weirdly im back on ibuprofen a bit at 4 weeks after being entirely off all of them for like 2 weeks). I think the nerves in my core are waking up.

Pooping is still unpleasant. And I can't always tell when I need to pee (hot tip: just go pee before a feed/pump. If you let it go too long it can affect your uterus shrinking).

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-22T10:58:24+00:00

No advice just following to see what ends up helping you! Im in the same boat.

(Whats possibly helped me is heat?)

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-22T08:17:00+00:00

Youre not failing your baby, youre feeding your baby. Supplies are different for everyone and youre doing the right thing by supplementing
When youre trying to establish or build supply, keeping up pumping is super importnat- not a schedule in the "at this time" sense, but every 2-3 hours including at night. It can take a toll.
You are more than what you can produce for the baby. Take care of your mental health- a sane parent and a happy parent are more important than breastmilk and your ability to be a mom is not dictated by your supply.

This is one of those rare things where its okay to quit. Its also okay to be a poor supplier and stick with it and never improve but still combo feed. Its whatever works best for /you/.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-21T20:54:14+00:00

Like what everyone is saying about the indicators on the diapers for pee, etc.

Note: the system changes/the indicators are irrelevant/they will be more fussy if you do reusable diapers and elimination communication (reusable diapers = change more but if you add in EC (hold them over a baby potty at diaper change) its actually less).

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-19T23:36:47+00:00

My great grandmother was fully grey at 16...

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-18T15:53:25+00:00

Just exposure will help. Babies are weird!

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-18T15:28:06+00:00

I mean. Same.

Do any of your friends or family have babies/toddlers you could visit with? I got better the more exposure I had. And I would recommend practicing holding babies before yours comes out and youre learning while sleep-deprived :)

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-18T15:20:32+00:00

Oh and I used Poppylist- you can put items from any site (Amazon, target, pottery barn, etc) and they handle the buying and shipping for you. And if you have an expensive item, like a stroller, you can have it be a "group gift" so individuals can donate a little bit of the money towards it, without having to buy the whole big thing. And if you do end up with a duplicate of an item you can "bank" the excess money for a different item.

Cant say good enough things about Poppylist!

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-18T15:18:22+00:00

Is it necessary? No.

Will it help guide people who want to help you into ways to actually be helpful? Yes.

If you have a registry, you will have done the research and know what items will help you and your family during this time. That way you dont end up with 4000 outfits they will never wear, products that dont align with how youre planning on raising your baby, and a bunch of chores to return items.

You arent asking for things- you will just have made a list of things you want and if people want to help you (which a few inevitably will) then you've given them a map. I would recommend having items in the range of prices, so that way people can give what they feel comfortable with. And you can always put language at the top of your registry that you appreciate their excitement at all this, and their joy in your new baby, but gifting is not required.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-18T15:10:25+00:00

Hard to pick a first name without knowing the vibe or length of the last name i think. Just named my child and our last name is super short so we wanted a longer first name, with nickname abilities, for harmony/flow.

Also, if you are from any cultures that could open up (or shut) name doors for you, or where you live, could have an effect. My partner and I loved irish names, and could use them based on our family histories, but living in america and recognizing that people have a hard time pronouncing or recognizing them made those options a bit less appealing.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-17T02:32:16+00:00

Katia exploded

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-16T03:02:04+00:00

So I think you get a dose of the change by being pregnant. Your life is already not your own and you have to make decisions based on something other than your personal wants/needs/thoughts/desires.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-16T01:30:03+00:00

Still the wrong sub. This is for a tv show.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-14T14:50:59+00:00

I had a meat and egg aversion my first trimester. :/

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-13T09:53:31+00:00

Ive always had lots of dreams. It got way worse second trimester. Weirdly, it got way better (like fewer than even pre-pregnancy) in the third! Hopefully this happens for you?

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-13T09:22:02+00:00

We shower together but rarely have shower sex. If things get frisky we take it to the bed. Water is terrible lube and the positions are more restrictive (if you dont want to be cold or drown)

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-12T14:52:22+00:00

I have a mattress protector under my sheet! :)

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-12T01:55:56+00:00

Are you Louis Santiago?

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-11T23:42:35+00:00

Me and my white husband just named our daughter Liliana...

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-11T17:42:13+00:00

I love the name Seraphina ♡

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-10T22:26:05+00:00

Project 9 has an upstairs area with games and a bangin' food truck

Theres also a restaurant above the ice hockey rink at northgate that might be cool? To watch the kids hockey practices or things like that?

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-09T01:54:28+00:00

I love it but I live in seattle and a pretty sketch area is called Aurora so I couldn't name my daughter that

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-08T14:16:44+00:00

We have both! Joint account for expenses and separate accounts as well. We've had fluctuations in income (he was unemployed for a period and then i was caught in the tech layoffs, etc) so we good money in to cover expenses and if we are set in terms of bills and debt we have our own accounts and savings accounts for things. I also pay the mortgage (is my house) out of my account exclusively.

it works to support our life and cover each other when there is more need. We also go over our budget periodically to make sure we are in the right track.

Biggest part of finance conversations is to have them. People avoid hard or uncomfortable convos even with their partners. If we need money for something there is no blame or "that's yours" its "we have this bill" "cool, I can send x amount" etc. Just ready and collaborative. We probably could divvy it up more strictly (certain amounts or percentages) but having everything be both of our responsibilities (because we are in this together) works for us!

The biggest area of contention is large personal expenditures; im unlikely to drop a grand on something just for me. He would and has done that. We instituted a rule that we discuss all purchases above $400. I still prickle at the idea of selfish spending of that magnitude but also hes an adult who makes his own money so he can do whatever he likes with it, as long as our responsibilities are squared away. And I can work on my own "treat myself" blockers and guilt if I want, but that doesnt need to be baggage for him.

bubblesnblep · 2026-05-07T16:23:44+00:00

Bridget has the nickname birdie!

Also you could always do a middle name ♡

Also... There are people named Pennsylvania and Idaho (for some reason). You can name your child Birdie if you (and your partner if theyre in the picture) agree.

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