That’s always been the motto we’ve strived to follow. Lately, though, we’ve needed to rely on medicine and physicians to help us make decisions. I’d like to say I trust them. I’d like to say I would blindly follow their advice and guidance. Neither of those statements are true.
I don’t want to be noncompliant, or look back at our decisions with regrets. However, my baby and my body are telling me things that are in direct opposition to what the medical experts are telling me.
What I’ve learned is that it’s helpful to listen to the experts, review the research myself, and make an informed decision. So we are taking some and leaving some. We are weighing opinions carefully. We are thinking carefully.
My greatest hope is that Quinn will turn himself head down before people start insisting on a c section. And if there is the need for intervention after he’s here, then at least we can all focus our energy on him and not on the additional strain of major surgery.
Hopefully, all will go smoothly. If for any reason it does not, I hope that we all remember that I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m grateful to have two babies back to back. It may be hard on my body, but I wouldn’t do it any other way. I wouldn’t change our team or any of the decisions we made along the way. We did the best we could at each step of the way. That’s the best we can do…make informed decisions and keep moving forward.
Joyful Striving 