Kyle Training for the BIG Tetherball Match With Duane

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Exercise to Turn a Transverse Baby

This is what I found on several different websites, the Forward Leaning Inversion.  Uhhh...say what?  LOL! I asked my midwife if Duane & I could do this and she said yes! Absolutely. This baby has been pushing and rubbing and hanging out in my right rib area for quite some time. Yesterday by the end of the day I almost couldn't bare it. So, we attempted it. I think it was a success. (knock on wood) So far I feel much heavier in my lower abdomen instead of top heavy and the soreness in my rib cage, which would normally be pretty strong by now, seems to be less. So lets keep our fingers crossed and pray this baby goes head down. I really loved and appreciated how Duane got on the floor with me & kept time. I had to do it for 30-60 seconds, times 2. We did it 3 times cause the first time I don't think I was in the correct position. The rush of blood to my head was almost stifling, but I kept my calm & started deep breathing. I'm super thankful he laid there with me. Kyle was a good supporter taking pictures. Melanie was there giving encouragement. Even Brownie laid close by on my sweatshirt close by me. My family rocks!

Skating on New Years Eve Day

We went skating on New Years Eve Day at a little roller rink in Princeton. We were one of 2 families there. It as awesome! I LOVE roller skating. I'm so excited Melanie enjoys it as well. She has learned quickly! She's only had the skates a week. They were originally only playing up to date hip hop/pop type music. But I asked for the hokey poky & then some 80's! So fun. Although, I was the only one doing the hokey poky! LOL! WOW! My age really showed. - - - -

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Pregnancy Week 28

My midwife appointment went great on Jan. 2. I learned I'm going to have 2 midwives as well as a midwife in training present at my birth. Kyle thinks I'm "large" for being 28 weeks or 7 months. So at his and Melanie's request Ms. Mercy, my midwife hunted around for 2 babies. She palpated me extensively and checked for 2 heartbeats. Both came back negative. A little disappointing, but not surprising. I already knew there was one sweet baby growing. I'm super thankful for that one. However, apparently I have been complaining a lot about upper right abdominal/rib cage soreness, enough that Duane encouraged me to tell Mercy about it. As she palpated me she noticed this baby was lying transverse with the head engaged in my right upper rib area. Transvers, huh? Well, that explains it. Pam, the other midwife, had me lay down on our bed, take a few deep breaths while she gently manipulated my abdomen trying to change the baby's position. It worked for a minute. But right after those ladies left it went right back to it's special spot. LOL! Stubborn baby. :-) Guess I'll just keep doing my pelvic tilts. Those are always effective! - - - Now I know pregnant women shouldn't spend too much time on their backs. However, I was very curious to see what my belly looked like lying in a supine position. YIKES!!! I'm HUGE!!!

Daring Scooter Ride

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Melanie Plays Tetherball

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Kyle Plays Tetherball

Kyle was cracking me up with his tetherball skills! I laughed so hard several times I thought I was gonna push this baby right out! Kyle & Duane have a tetherball rivalry. This is Kyle training for it. Hilarious! I can't wait to get video of their tournament! Just like old times in Cherry Valley.

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