Anyone thought abt giving birth?

[nikkid]

Was sitting last night and it hit me that I have to actually give birth again soon ha ha

Hadnt really thought abt it until then.

xx

 

[kedi376]

the thought enters my head and then I try and push it as far back as possible, for now. I'll worry about it later on. You're further ahead than me though

 

[cosmicgirl]

Yep, thought it out in massive detail since tri 1. I've done it a few times so I know exactly what I do and don't want. I am also reading the Marie Mongan book, that makes you think ALOT about labour and birth x

 

[CARNAT22]

After getting the OK at the dating scan I have started to think about it.

I too am reading the hypnobirthing book and loving the philisophy of the technique - it's very enlightening.

I am low risk and as long as I stay that way I want to go down the route of having a natural, drug free birth. Nothing but a TENS machine, gas & air and a positive attitude - my body will do the rest.

Of course I know a million things can go wrong and bub's safety and health is of paramount importance. If I end up needing an emergency c-section I wont feel guilty.

I am not afraid of giving birth, I am excited about it (although I am not even half way through so I have so many other amazing things to experience before the birth)

xxxxxxxxx

 

[Laura1391]

Its all ive been thinking about since i found out...im really excited about it which is weird! I actually cant wait! I know its going to be really painful but i know that at the end of it im going to have my beautiful baby! I want only gas and air and will have my OH and best friend there! I was with her when she was going through her labour up until she was dialated at which point she only had her mum and her labour was awful but she said she wouldnt change anything!

 

[Frankie_Lou]

Im in complete denial about the giving birth part of pregnancy. Im going to grow the baby in my womb then pop to the hospital, fall asleep and when i wake up someone will hand me my beautiful newborn baby! Im positive thats whats going to happen and nobody can tell me any different!

 

[cosmicgirl]

Labour is really exciting.
Yeah there's discomfort (but I'm learning now that there doesn't need to be) but its one of the best experiences of your life. Enjoy it, it's something you'll do a handful of times, cherish every moment x

 

[kaz1983]

yep thought about it and people have asked me if im scared and the answer is nope im not scared im looking forward to it cos i know the end result is gonna be having minion in mine and hubbys arms. I know its not gonna be a bed of roses but I am aiming for the natural birth with if possible gas an air but as Carnat says if needs must I will do whatever it takes to keep minion safe.

Its a slightly different situation but I had laughing gas for dental reatment (thats all gas an air is right??0 and omg see if its turned up high enough or u inhale too much its like being on another planet (i know I am on another planet half the time but u know what I mean haha) xx

 

[nikkid]

Im in complete denial about the giving birth part of pregnancy. Im going to grow the baby in my womb then pop to the hospital, fall asleep and when i wake up someone will hand me my beautiful newborn baby! Im positive thats whats going to happen and nobody can tell me any different!

I feel the exact same. I felt like this before I gave birth to my son aswell however it didnt happen. It will this time though im sure of it

xx

 

[cosmicgirl]

I'm looking forward to it this time, I'm ready to see what my body is capable of without an epi (if poss) x

 

[nikkid]

I'm looking forward to it this time, I'm ready to see what my body is capable of without an epi (if poss) x

Since last night I have decided this aswell. I want to see for myself what my body is capable of. I got to the hospital last time when i was 6cm dilated and the midwife said to me "youve got this far on your own you wont be wanting an epidural will you" and for some weird reason i just said "yes i do" I dont know why i said it I just did. I really wish she had tried to talk me out of it or suggested i try gas and air first but she didnt

xx

 

[cosmicgirl]

I'm not saying I won't get an epi but this time I don't feel like I automatically will need one like I have previously.
The hypnobirthing book has really changed my outlook x

 

[nikkid]

I had the "walking epi" last time. Im not sure if it is available in all hospitals as I have moved since and ive heard that the hospital I will give borth in this time dont do them x

 

[CARNAT22]

I really hope not to need an epidural and I am really against having any pethadine as well... However I am not going to be closed minded. If I have a difficult labour and need help I wont be too proud to ask for it.

My plan is to go down the natural route and do most of the hard work at home with a TENS machine.... I think there is a lot to be said for being in your own environment for as long as possible?

By using certain techniques it is possible to have a very natural and pain free labour - I am all for that!

xxxxxxxxxx

 

[siouxie]

I try not to because its a bit scary. I'm going to have gas and air and probberly an epidural because I am not good with pain. I was thinking water birth but in one born ever minute they don't look as effective as an epidural lol

 

[katey123]

It is for me the most amazing, truly mind blowing thing that I have ever done . And yes I can honestly say it gets more amazing and more awe inspiring each and every time . I am so excited and so looking forward to this birth I am eternally proud of what my body has achieved . Be positive trust your body and it will amaze you . xx

 

[cosmicgirl]

I try not to because its a bit scary. I'm going to have gas and air and probberly an epidural because I am not good with pain. I was thinking water birth but in one born ever minute they don't look as effective as an epidural lol

You should read the Marie Mongan book, I was really scared and worried about the pain, not now x

 

[Spinneygirl]

I would love a water birth but will see what happens, dont want an epidural but again i will see what happens xxx

 

[buchg6]

Yes i have thought about it, i remember it hurts then burns. Lol I'm trying to shove it to the back of my mind until the day labour starts. Lol

 

[ams25]

I'm bloody terrified cos I'm pathetic with pain, needles, hospitals etc! I am in denial a bit and trying not to think about it... But I suppose nobody else is going to do it for me, so I am just going to have to get on with it! Lol I'm so excited to meet our baby, so hopefully holding onto that thought will get me through anything!

I always thought I'd want an epidural but having heard they can make labour longer and forceps etc more likely, I'm a bit scared of having one of those now (no idea if this is true, its just what I've heard). I'm trying to go with an open mind and not planning too much as its something I've never done before, so how can I know what I need in terms of pain relief etc until I'm actually doing it... If that makes sense!

Might look that marie morgan book up on amazon x