I feel like a FTM... help?!

[lala_mommy]

Well this is my third pregnancy (22 wks + 6 d), however it's been 6 yrs since my last and it just turns out that they weren't kidding when they said "every pregnancy is different." I have two girlies and expecting my first boy!  ^_^ ♡  ...Anyways,  as I'm reading through a few posts there are so things that I can't get out of my mind. I'm doing some research online as well but it's better to hear someone else's experience or knowledge.  

-What is Cervadil and how do they give it to you?
-What if baby is breech?
-How did you decide whether or not to circumcise?
-Glucose test,  what's the difference between the 3 hrs or 1 hrs test?

Any advice/suggestions that can help clear up my doubts I greatly appreciate!  Thanks in advance... ;)

[SaSa28]

ive had both boys and a girl. there is really no difference in pregnancy.  more so just where baby sits. ive not circumcise my boys. I figure this was how they were created so this is how they are ment to be. circumision is more so a religion thing anyways, or to asist with lazy care of the part.
I am gestational, early though probably because I just had my last baby. they usually test at 23 w and just need to watch what you eat and what your blood sugars read. if its too high they will want you to take insulin.  the diference in time on the test is to show how fast your blood sugars recover.
try not to worry about baby being breech. it dose not happen all that often and the doctors will do their best to be sure of that including manualy moving the baby.
everything is going to be fine. tey and relax

[lala_mommy]

Hmmm, interesting about the circumcision.  My MIL had no idea what it was for when my dh was born and my FIL saw it at just another medical cost. So hubby just went with the flow and growing up with Mexican family members they never saw a "reason" for it. He has always let me made the choices when it comes our kids as babies so it's up to me on whether or not to. From what I've read and heard there's really not much harm in getting it done, right? :/
Cervadil I didn't know it existed because it has never been offered to me in both my labors- I was only placed on Pitocin.  
My daughters where always "sideways" so to say and went head down last couple weeks before labor- but he's breech and although Dr isn't concerned I definitely am I'm certainly not hoping for a c section especially after two vaginal deliveries (that scares me).
The glucose test now makes sense, ;)
Thanks moms for helping me out. As many have said- Idk what I'd do without this app, much less how I got through my first two.  :)

[wzpb2010]

How I decided to circumcise my son was the fact that his dad's foreskin had closed over the end of his penis when he was like 9 years old. My son's did the same thing but he was 2 days old. I was told with my son it was because he had to much foreskin and it had nothing to do with how I cleaned it.  My husbands parents were told the same thing. We did it for medical reasons.  My husband had to have surgery at 9 and he said it was very painful.  He was unable to go to the bathroom when the skin grew over

[AKCGsMom]

Decision*

[AKCGsMom]

Yep, cervadil is a tiny pill they insert next to your cervix that helps it to soften and thin. Makes it easier for your cervix to dilate. Doesn't hurt. Ditto about the glucose test as above. Circumcision boils down to preferences. There are many opinions on why you should vs why you shouldn't. In the end, it's whatever you think is best for your son. My son is circumcised because that was his daddy's no compromise devision, mine was breastfeeding (I choose not to bottle feed). As for breech baby, they will do what they can to change baby's position if they don't turn on their own. If it is not possible, a c section sometimes becomes necessary.

[natjayne]

I know if baby is breech depending on how far you are they may leave you to see if baby turns by themselves. If baby doesn't then they may call you in for a consultant to try and turn baby by using the hand method on your tummy. Ive heard it can be uncomfortable. Baby can be turned successfully and he she may stay put. However at times they can go back to the way they were or they just will not move and it will be a c section.
Good luck with everything x

[Emmilee_Kate]

I don't know about cervadil but if the baby is breech some drs will try to push the baby the right way. I hear it doesn't have much of a success rate though. If that doesn't work if your Dr doesn't do it then they do a c section. There are tips online on how to get your baby to turn not sure if they work. The difference in the glucose tests is- you first do a one hour test if you fail then you do a three hour and I think they take more blood that time. But I've never done it.

[samynpatrick1088]

I'm not 100% on the cervadil but I'm pretty sure that is the pill they put in your cervix top help you dilate if you do not go into labor by yourself.
If baby is breech they will try to turn him around by outside manipulation and exercises you can do... your doctor will let you know.
Circumcision was an easy choice. Their father is circulate circumcised so it made since for them... I have two boys and expecting my third.
The 1 hour glucose test is the initial test. You will drink a gross drink and then an hour later they will take your blood to test your sugar.
The 3 hour test is only done if there is a question about you having gestational diabetes from the first test. Meaning your sugar was very high or at least high enough to cause concern. They will take your blood 4 times for that test over a period of 3 hours.
Hope that helps!