How ironic that when I posted the OP, I didn't really think that Bub would stay breech. And here I am, over 35 weeks, and he's breech. I had a scan 4 days ago which showed that he's "footling" breech, only technically it's too early to call him "footling" because he's not engaged in the pelvis.

The hospital response was to book me in for an ECV, which will happen (if I agree) in 4 days. There was no discussion about whether I wanted an ECV, or any time to answer my questions about it - it was just assumed that this is what I wanted (the "assumed acquiescence" is incredible). I've kept the appointment but am still undecided as to whether I'll go.

Since then, I've seen my acupuncturist, and an osteopath, and we're doing moxibustion at home, but so far no luck in turning him.

Discussions with my Doula and others have given me lots to think about. I can try and find an Ob who might support me for a vaginal breech birth, and Lionel Vaginal's name gets mentioned all the time as a possibility. Apparently there are some Obs at Box Hill Hospital who are supportive of vaginal breech births as well. I don't know if "footling" will make them reluctant to help. I have to consider whether changing hospitals at this stage is best for me and Bub. I actually don't know if anyone at the Mercy (in H'Berg) would support me for a VB - will have to ask.

The other thing is...it seems to me that an ECV is recommended at this stage (36 weeks) because after that it becomes more difficult to move the baby. But that doesn't mean Bub won't move on his own after 36 weeks - I know of women who have turned up at the hospital at 40 weeks and Bub has moved within the last 48 hours. So perhaps there's some hope in that as well.

I am trying to be "okay" with any outcome, but becoming "okay" with it all is quite consuming, and I'm worried about it affecting my anxiety levels and destroying the enjoyment of the last weeks of pregnancy. I swing between "what will be, will be" and "I'm going to do everything I can to get a VB, whether it's breech or not." I would like to be focussing my attention on relaxing, resting, and looking forward to meeting my little man. If someone has a crystal ball I can use, let me know.

Thanks for all your support ladies, and for answering my questions,
Seph