Flipping Out

As most of you know Zoey is fond of her nook. When she and momma go cruising, it's heads up and feet down. Unfortunately this presents a challenge for a natural birth, so we have spent some time trying to convince her otherwise. Elevation, we've heard is the key. Here, Bec elevates with pillows:



And here, an Ironing Board:



An acupuncturist was consulted and employed (she refused to be photographed for this blog). She did suggest the following procedure:


Some of you, Zach in particular, might think this is illegal. We're not sure, but we do know in Asia this is how Asians get babies to flip. Apparently it's not as effective on Americans...so we are going back to other methods:














In the meantime, Ed practices reading stories to his niece.


May makes an awesome pot of beans:


All the while, Bec and Z keep on trying. With a due date still two weeks away, we feel very optimistic that she will cooperate!