When someone who's never even given birth yet puts down people for getting the epidural I find it hilarious. Until you actually give birth (unless you're doing a home birth where epidurals aren't an option) then you have no idea what you will actually do when you get to the hospital. Everything changes when you start feeling those pains for some people it's nothing for others it's hell and you'd be suprised how desperate you'll get just to get some relief from it. For me it was so bad I never want to have another child. You can read all the books and articles you want until you actually experience it yourself your opinion doesn't mean shit TBH
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exactly. the only thing is right before I began pushing it started to wear off on the left side so I was still feeling some pain but it wasn't as bad as if I didn't get it at all.
@avasq12, that's exactly what I mean. You can plan all you want but you don't know till you're in the situation experiencing it
@mika107, I did the same. What's funny is I thought I would be able to handle contractions and I was most stressed about feeling the pain pushing so I planned to get the epidural last minute. It turned out to be completely backwards. The contractions where unbearable so I got it as soon as I got to the doc I was in labor for 12 hours and by the time I started pushing it wore off and I felt the pushing. I was actually happy I felt that part because I was able to do it in 15 minutes and I felt so empowered. But I thank god for the epidural and I'm not ashamed either. Good for you!
my whole pregnancy I was planning on giving labor with no epidural but I was in labor for 16 hours and my contractions were the worst pain I've ever felt so I ended up getting it 3 hours before I gave birth. I don't know what I would've done without that epidural.
I always knew I was going to get an epidural. I don't like menstrual cramps, so I knew I wouldn't be able to handle contractions. I told my OB in advance I planned to get an epidural and she told me don't let other mothers make you feel bad for your decision. Everybody handles pain differently and nobody can ever make me feel bad for my decision. I would do it again if I have another baby.
@kaitlyn.edwards, are you also not able to get IV pain meds or anything like that? There's gotta be something they can do to help you somewhat. Some hospitals even offer laughing gas now but I'd be nervous about doing that.
I had front and back labor with my daughter, I'm terrified of this one.
@kaitlyn.edwards, I literally would of jumped out the window if I couldn't get it lmao. For me it felt like somebody set my insides on fire. I am so sorry lol
It sucks when your allergic to the epidural 😭
Birth Plan Rant
I used to be all about getting an epidural, but after research and thinking about it more I want to have an unmedicated birth (this is my first baby). What annoys me is when I say that I'm going to TRY my hardest to have a natural and unmedicated birth people always feel the need to say that I'm crazy or that I'm going to change my mind when I get in that position. Or that epidurals are the best. I do realize that plans change, but why can't people be supportive and encouraging?
I know I've posted this before but when your water was leaking did it stay leaking or just with movements or what? Did you get contractions shortly after or no? I rolled out of bed and felt warmth leak out but Idk if it was possibly urine or what...never had it happen. It didn't smell like anything really...I know I should either call l&d or go in but I just want some experiences please. I want to wait a bit just in case it's nothing.
I see we have people that just live for drama on this app smh!!! you can criticised people but when people bring you facts to the table you wanna say "but who asked you" ....if you're wrong you're wrong... shyt I learn stuff everyday!!!!.. if you don't want true feedback this is not the app for you!! I'm not agreeing with you to make friends! get a life
Okay so idk why people are trying to scare me about giving birth but is it true that even after you get an epidural you hurt down there while pushing? Like bad. I was in the room with my sister when she gave birth and she didn't even know if she was pushing or not
Locking your doors
We are having a discussion on one of my birth boards from my older kids about locking doors and security alarms. There are many of us (me included) who do not lock our doors at home (I actually don't even have a deadbolt on my house and we don't lock it when we leave either), and others who think that's totally weird. So what do you do? Do you lock your doors? Do you think it's weird that people don't?
@elenasmommy, I tried just medication first but all that did was knock me out but I could still feel the contractions which would wake me up. I had to get induced because when my water broke at 5:03am I was not dilating. By 2pm I was 2cm and got my epidural. I didn't deliver my daughter until 10:56pm that night. I know I would have never lasted that long with contractions lol. But just like you I felt myself push and the pressure of each contractions. I was also able to still move my legs. My epidural had worn off towards the end to because I felt my doctor stitching me. She had to numb down there so I couldn't fer stitching me anymore.