Update on Bidibob

Hi again everyone

You may be wondering what the latest news on Baby Biddle is.. and basically we are just going to have to be patient to see how things work out. When we saw Doc 2 weeks ago after the detailed scan, he was concerned that baby was going to be a large baby, possibly weighing 4.2kg at birth if the pregnancy were to go to full term, which is 300g more than Jordy would have been, and given that Jordy was breech and therefore a ceasarean baby, the doctor warned I might have to prepare for another caesar, which I'd be more than happy with if it's better for baby. Doc did say he'd see how the "land lies" next time we see him, based on baby's position and mobility which is still good. Our last appointment was tuesday 23rd, but still no decision has been reached. The next 2 weeks are 'critical' in terms of deciding what might be best - having a natural birth or caesar, because baby's head is still down but is in the posterior position so he'd have to turn to birth naturally. For this reason doc wants to give him this chance to see if he'll turn and possibly come out on his own if circumstances are favourable. Doc doesn't want to intervene too much, as attempting to turn the baby using the vaccuum method does not guarantee it will safely turn if it's a big baby, resulting in possible fetal distress and thereafter an emergency caesarean which I hope doesn't happen. As you might have gathered, doc is pro natural delivery and does not agree to elective caesars, but which is not a bad thing because too many gynae's are very eager to caesar to suit their lifestyles, which is a somewhat selfish. But each to their own, so yes, it's a case of 'wait and see' now these next few weeks. I will have to make sure I don't do anything to induce labour between 30th September and 5 October, as doc is away and we really don't want anybody else to deliver our baby. If we go the caesar route, it will likely happen on the 11th or 13th October, but we will keep you posted on the progress in the next 2 weeks once we know more. I'm actually not worried at all and have adopted a philosophical approach. I am only 36 weeks pregnant now so everything is happening as it should, but we are increasingly aware of the fact we are nearing that 38 week mark when baby may arrive, so the 'to-do' list is being actively pursued to ensure we get everything done before our little cherub arrives but I think things are in order so we can 'breathe a bit' now.

Watch this space for more in the next few weeks. For those of you in SA, when baby arrives, you will receive an sms from Baby City, prompted by Mark, to tell you when baby does arrive, as we have registered our sms list with them, but for those abroad, we will send an sms to let you know, as soon as we can after baby arrives. I am hoping Mark will remember how to upload photos from my camera, onto the blog, but I will give him a crash-course again in the next week or so.

Fortunately all building has been completed at home which means I can take up-to-date photos today to upload, together with the others I have, to show you what we've been up to. We have to still paint some walls and are waiting for blinds to be installed etc, but will keep updating our blog as these tasks are completed.

All is otherwise well here - Mark has bronchitis and I seem to now have laryngitis (which is not a bad thing coz it will be quieter around the place) but we will soon be on the mend and fit again. Jordy is on holiday for a week from tomorrow so will be nice to spend time with him doing activities and crafts before baby comes. We hope to get out and about with Jordy now that we don't have 'house projects' to keep us busy at home as much as we have these last few weeks. It's wonderful to have some normality again, and for me to have a break from work too!

Well, without any other news, I must dash to fetch Jordy shortly, but will post some more pics later!

Bye for now!

x Robs, Mark & Jordy