{posterior baby}

So for two weeks now baby #4 has been laying in my belly in a posterior position.  When I was in with the midwife at 31 weeks with cramping they did an ultrasound and saw the baby's sunny-side up position.  I didn't' worry about it since I was 'only' 31 weeks along.  I have just been telling myself to be more consistent in doing my pelvic rock exercises (recommended in Bradley Birthing Class).

But when I went to my Hudson physician on Thursday (got to meet one of the midwives there) and she said the baby was posterior but told me that wasn't a problem, it got me thinking I better be more proactive about this!

So after a little research and a message left for my good friend (who happens to be my chiropractor too!), I spent the evening with Garett and Alivia  (Eli and Gregg had a father-son Twin's game outing last night) watching Land Before Time in a 'playful puppy' position!  Livi thought it was really fun.  Then after a little bit became a little mommy asking me if I was okay and rubbing my back!  Then back playful Livi who decided she should climb on my back and try to ride me like a horse...which hysterically ended up as more of a mommy slide since the point of the position is to have your head down and your butt in the air! 

And for those of you who maybe wondering why I care as long as the baby is head down.  Here is why.  A posterior baby usually has a harder time tucking her chin into her chest as she is coming down the birth canal.  This causes the head to present in a way that has a much larger circumference than need be.  And since my babies have been on the larger side in the past :

• Garett : 8 lb 3 oz
• Elijah : 9 lb 8 oz
• Alivia: 9 lb 6 oz

I really want the head to present in the smallest way possible :)

So, 33 weeks along today, and it looks like some more fun nights of goofy positions.  I have an appointment with my midwife at Mayo on Monday!

P.S.  One suggestion I found suggested scrubbing your floor on your hand and knees.  I am into multi-tasking, but I think that one must have been written by a man!