I'm 36 weeks along now and the doctors say
that I can go at any time. I'm really
really scared about the pain. I'm going
to get drugs to help and i've heard that
it's normal to be scared. Does anyone
have any advice about labor and delivery?
Thanks.
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 01-07-05 13:39pm
Yes, just be calm and make the best of it.
Get the epidural! Its so much easier!!!!
I was freaked out about getting it, but
once I did I was completely relaxed with
no pain! The doc told me the same thing,
"any day now" and my water broke-that was
sick. And I went in, made jokes and
everything. Even when I was pushing and
they said to stop, I was like just pull
her out already! I dont want to push no
more! I dont want to crap on the bed
either! Am I peeing?! Lol but its not
that bad. Plus I had a boy when I thought
it was a girl!
Just dont stress cuz the baby feels it ok!
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Lilmommyof4
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 45
Posted: 01-07-05 13:53pm
Don't worry, everyone gets nervous about
having a child. I'm 35 wks preg with
baby #4, and i'm nervous! The fact that
I can't get an epi this time doesn't help,
lol. I suggest getting whatever pain
medication you can. It is nice to be
relaxed while you are having your baby.
Good luck!
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kim80
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 56 Location: NC
Posted: 01-07-05 14:01pm
Thank you. I remain calm most of the
time. I guess it doesn't help that I see
women screaming like they are being killed
on shows like a baby story and birth day.
Speaking of....A baby story is on right
now. Lol...
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peanutbuttertreasure
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 1226 Location: Georgia
Posted: 01-07-05 14:07pm
Yeah it is..Lol but i'm at work :( oh well
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 01-07-05 15:49pm
Im at work too.
They scream if they are going natural most
likely. But once you have an epi its all
easy from there. You just have to push
real hard using all your strength about
5-10 times depending on u. I got all
shaky from pushing so hard but it was ok,
once he was out I got on my cell and
called like 10 people to say "i just had
my baby! Its a boy!" lol
oh its such a crazy feeling too, you feel
the head like stretching you so wide and
its like stuck so it hurts a bit, then
when the body comes out it feels all
wiggly and weird lol
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peanutbuttertreasure
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 1226 Location: Georgia
Posted: 01-07-05 15:53pm
Lol funnnnnn
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linuxChique
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 4535
Posted: 01-07-05 16:44pm
Yeah - get the epidural! And ask for it
about 30 minutes before you think you'll
need it. They have to pump you full of
fluids through your iv and it takes
awhile!
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kim80
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 56 Location: NC
Posted: 01-07-05 16:55pm
Thanks. Please...Feel free to tell me any
more advice like that. :d
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 01-07-05 17:46pm
Well actually with me I was already hooked
up to the iv, then when they induced me
they put it in the iv so my contractions
were hard and hurting. Then I asked for
the epidural and he came in and did it.
It took like 5-10 minutes for it to
completely numb me.
