LOL. When I looked at the picture again, I realized what you were doing, or what I thought you were doing...lol Yes, I agree, with a perfectly normal egg I would let the turner do the turning as well. That looks much better.
Don't give up as long as it's still growing and moving. Just recently someone had a similiar situation on another thread where the air cell formed at the small end, but the chick pipped the big end where the air cell should have been. It's not a lost cause as long as it's still alive. I would...
The top pic does look funky to me. As though it's been on one side and not turned. The shell itself looks a bit porous, but it could just be the pic. I haven't enough experience yet where I have . seen this. Possibly some of our experienced pros might. I personally wouldn't give up on it yet if...