While Mark is working in the Yukon, the boys & I are hanging out in Portland. And lately, I've been spending a lot of time literally hanging upside down.
The baby is breech and I'm trying to convince him or her to spin back around to a head down position. So, as often as I can, I do a Breech Tilt by laying upside down an ironing board propped up against the couch. As added encouragement to turn, I put a bag of frozen cranberries up near Cricket's head, shine a flashlight down low (to try and get the baby to turn towards the light) and either the boys talk or sing to the baby or I play music. Today I placed my iPod right up against my belly and played soothing Paul Simon songs down low and some gangsta rap up high. Levi "helps" by jumping on the top of the board, while I struggle to keep it from flipping over. Today, Cricket punched steadily right at the light, but I haven't felt any spins yet. I am trying to do this about 5 times a day for at least 15 minutes, the hardest part is getting myself upside down on the ironing board! Headstands are also recommended, but I haven't figured out how to manuveur my giant body into that position yet. We are all hopeful this baby decides to turn soon!
Michelle,
These are great baby moving strategies! I have never heard of them, but they make sense. I sure hope cricket decides to spin soon! I love seeing your house, the twinkle lights on, the ficus tree, wood floors, stacks of book, it just looks so cozy! Have you heard of wabi-sabi? Google it, it is great and I think it something you already embrace, even though you may not know it!
Love,
Deb
Posted by: deb | February 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Michelle, I know you described the ironing board technique over the phone, but now that I've seen it, I'm amazed you are able to balance. I hope you have success today, let me know.
Posted by: Nana | February 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM
wowza gagnsta rap huh? thats funny!
Posted by: ally | February 24, 2011 at 05:28 PM