Well, I am still working and I am 35 weeks. My husband wasnt making enough, and I really got tired of staying at home, it was so boring!!! But I am getting too tired and my stomach is so uncomfy so I am going on disability next week (i hate to do it, but I have to).

As far as the epidural, as you know, everyone has different opinions. I personally swear by it. I loved it when I had my son, who is now eleven months old. I felt great, and the pains went away up until maybe two hours before he came out. Of course they couldnt give me as much that close because they want you to feel the contractions. I mean, there are some folks who swear by natural birth, and there's that whole myth about babies coming out drugged, but I dont believe that. If I am able to, I will get one with this labor, and dont feel bad about it. Im am not afraid of needles, and to me it didnt hurt. There was a pinch but what psychs most mom's out is how big the needle looks. In my opinion, its not bad.

The decision is all up to you. Dont let anyone make you feel bad if you do want one, or if you dont want one. This is your pregnancy, your body, your baby. Good luck sweets.

Thank you...And good luck with this pregnancy..Seems your going to be delivering soon=)

Im not against an epidrual as I know the pain can get really intense, I wont get one though couldnt be bothered, my mom had a few epidurals for surgeries but had us all natural (moms stubborn.) my mother was with me for the birth of my daughter and said if I needed med she would back me up but just having her there gave me courage to so it even though it was painful so 100% natural is not for everyone.

Im 30 wks prego and im going to see how long I can go no labor is the same but I may ask for demerol, I personally have a thing against epidural but everyone I know get them I just wont do it.

Its your choice dont let anyone tell you your wrong, why should you have to suffer to have a happy moment as well as for your health.

Hi, I am 37 1/2 wks with my second and ready!!! With my first I had an epidural. And I loved it. To me the needle going into my back was not nearly as bad as the contractions. I had my water break in the middle of the night and contractions never really started so they had to put me on patocin. That makes the pain of your contractions like 50 times worse.

This time I would like to start labor on my own so I don't have to have patocin. But if it gets too bad I wont stop to think about asking for the epidural. To me as long as it comes out where god intended it to that is natural. He wouldn't have allowed us to create ways of pain managment if he didn't intend on us using them. But as always that is my oppinion. You can only do what you feel is right. And to me no pain is right ;)

good luck to you and your little one!!

Thanks both of you...I am not morally against it...I am all for it, but I am scared to death of needles..Especially one going into my spine. I am just worried that the pain of the needle going in will cause me to move and not to be able to sit still...Does this process take very long? Can you feel the pain of the needle?

The pain of the needle wasn't as bad as what I was feeling in my stomach. I think the numbing meds they give you first kinda hurt more. You just can't look at what they are going to stick in you. Ask them to keep it out of your eyes view. That really helps. As long as you have someone to lean on it makes sitting still much easier. And that if you keep in mind they are messing with your spine you will stay really still. Once it is over you will be kissing your doctor, it will all be worth it.

Good luck with your baby!!!
I had an epidural with my first child but not with my second (all natural). Me personally, I would never have one again. Sure, the pain is bad, but I felt as though I had no control over the situation. But everyone is different and I think that is a decision that you have to make on your own.

I had both my kids natural (i was 17 my first and 18 with my second) they were huge babies too. I am really scared of needles and I saw my friend get an epidural it it was the most horrible thing I have ever seen lol I have a bad phobia of needles lol yeah having a baby hurts but it's not something that you can't get through, I just kept telling myself that people have been doing it for centrys without an epidural and I was strong enough to get through it. It sure feels good knowing I was able to do it natural, I know that if I could get through that I can do anything! Lol

That is what I plan on getting is an epidural. I am due on february 1st and that has been my plan since I was in my second trimester. I am sure it might hurt a little bit but I think it will definitley be worth it since labor lasts kinda long. This is my first pregnancy so it is new to me but all of you girls will be fine. Don't worry about the pain just think of all the excitement of being able to hold your baby for the first time. I know that is probably easier said then done but that is all I think about I keep thinking how nervous I am about giving birth mostly because this is my first time and I don't know what to expect but then I think how anxcious I am to have my baby and being able to hold her for the first time, bringing her home, and being able to really spoil her. I heard it's the most painful thing you'll ever go through but the easiest to forget. Best of luck to all of you! :roll: