Since last week's update, we have been praying each day for the baby to flip over. We've also had many friends and family members praying as well. The past week was so humbling knowing that there were many who cared for us to ask us how we were doing, to spend time with Carolyn, and also to intercede to God on our behalf as well.

Yesterday morning we went to the doctor for our weekly check-up. On the way, we were so nervous about what we might find out. Earlier this week Carolyn was feeling some different baby movements and was suspecting that maybe the baby had found its way into the correct position, but we didn't want to get our hopes up too much only to have them dashed away. But when the nurse fired up the ultrasound machine, it was totally clear though that the baby had flipped over! Carolyn thinks that it might have either been on Monday or Wednesday that the flipping occurred. Either way, Carolyn was very relieved and relaxed at this point in the exam. Thank you for those who have also been praying with us. We have been blessed by your love and support this past week. Carolyn has described the past week as a rollercoaster of emotions for her.

After the nurse finished up, we waited for the doctor came in to check on things himself. He came in reading our charts and shouting, "WE HAVE A FLIPPED BABY!" The ultrasound showed us that the baby's head has now descended into the pelvis, which the doc calls "locked and loaded". Hopefully this means that there is no more chance for Baby Su to be flipping again:) Carolyn is also now dilated one centimeter and 20%(?) effaced, which the doc says gives us a 10-15% chance that Carolyn could go into labor in the next 7 days. SEVEN! Crazy! We truly believe that it was God who answered our prayers here. Even the doc said that the probability that the baby flipped was pretty low given what week we were in and how big the baby is now.

Here's Carolyn's take on things, part of a video series we've been filming for Baby Su one day.

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#1 sophia 2010-05-27 23:51
praise God about the baby flipping over. will continue praying for a healthy delivery...

this link is on dilation & effacement: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM03897
i recommend reviewing the signs of labor- possible complications, episiotomies,an d also pain meds & epidurals if carolyn decides the pain is too much. better to read now so when it happens, you're more prepared and it'll be less scary!
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#2 Jimmy 2010-06-07 16:29
Thanks for the link. Got another check up coming up tomorrow!
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