This has nothing to do with the tea discussion, but since we are sharing labor times, I'd like to whine that I had a 26 hr labor with DD. Praying for shorter this time around!!
I'll whine with you and had 28 hours, but because I was at home for awhile first, they only say it was 19. I feel cheated for all those hours having horrible contractions in the bath tub while my useless H slept and then took FOREVER to get his sh*t together so we could leave!! We've already discussed this and he better be more involved/prepared this time!
This has nothing to do with the tea discussion, but since we are sharing labor times, I'd like to whine that I had a 26 hr labor with DD. Praying for shorter this time around!!
I'll whine with you and had 28 hours, but because I was at home for awhile first, they only say it was 19. I feel cheated for all those hours having horrible contractions in the bath tub while my useless H slept and then took FOREVER to get his sh*t together so we could leave!! We've already discussed this and he better be more involved/prepared this time!
I was 28 hrs. also, but after birth, they asked when labor started, and counted from then. I labored at home 18 hours before being admitted.
13 for me but I was induced after breaking my water so only 5 or 6 were active labour. I am 100% getting a epidural this time.
My reason for not getting an epidural last time: I heard they might give you a head ache after? And I declined morphine reason: it feels like a bee sting.
Like my priorities while in the worst pain of my life were a little skewed
I labored for 22 hours with DD. It was horrible. I didn't want to get an epidural but ended up with one after 16 hours. And then another one an hour later because they messed the first one up. Getting the epidural hurts like HELL but it was glorious when it kicked in. I'd like to see how far I get this time without one, but I'm going in with an open mind. I was so angry at myself for a while last time for "giving in" but at the end of the day, I did what needed to be done.
I'll whine with you and had 28 hours, but because I was at home for awhile first, they only say it was 19. I feel cheated for all those hours having horrible contractions in the bath tub while my useless H slept and then took FOREVER to get his sh*t together so we could leave!! We've already discussed this and he better be more involved/prepared this time!
I was 28 hrs. also, but after birth, they asked when labor started, and counted from then. I labored at home 18 hours before being admitted.
Oh I definitely count total, not just active - it all hurt. Mine was 32 total, 17 active (FTMs, Its not typical and there were reasons why mine was longer than average. My friend's labours with their first were 17 hours and 6 hours total just for another perspective)
Oh and hell no to H sleeping, him putting counter pressure on my back was the only thing that helped me.
I labored for 22 hours with DD. It was horrible. I didn't want to get an epidural but ended up with one after 16 hours. And then another one an hour later because they messed the first one up. Getting the epidural hurts like HELL but it was glorious when it kicked in. I'd like to see how far I get this time without one, but I'm going in with an open mind. I was so angry at myself for a while last time for "giving in" but at the end of the day, I did what needed to be done.
Ugh, sounds like your anesthesiologist sucked, my epidural felt like a bee sting when they numbed me and that was it (like actually felt like a bee sting, not one of those 'oh this won't hurt a bit' bs descrptions)
I hope you have a better labour experience this time!
I don't really remember getting my epidural. At that point I had no break in the contractions. The nurses had tears in their eyes for me. It was sweet sweet relief and I have no regrets. It stalled my labor...a lot...but at that point I needed relief. I'm all for doing whatever YOU need to do help you through.
WWJ17D? So I've been dying to take DS1 to the trampoline place that opened near our house. In the mornings they have a toddler-only jump hour that I know he would just love. One 1/2 of me says yeah, go for it. You aren't really huge yet, and it's not like you're going to be doing backflips or anything. It should be pretty tame. The other 1/2 of me says OMG don't be stupid. I'm pissed I forgot to ask my doc for her thoughts last appointment, but this seems like a silly question to bother them with a phone call.
Thoughts?
ETA: spelling
Hmmm I don't think I'd do it. It's probably fine, but I'd be nervous to do much jumping around. Plus it just sounds crazy uncomfortable!!
My labor was 18 hours total, not too awful, but two straight hours of pushing. Oy! I went in with an open mind, and decided to go ahead with an epidural after about ten hours of little progress and going into shock. Man am I glad I did. For me, I think it's really helped my body relax and progress - I have weird adrenal issues and my body reacts very strangely to extra stresses. It was such a relief to be able to rest and relax, and since I had to push so long, I'm glad I was able to save some energy. I probably would have ended up with a c section otherwise; they were on the verge of encouraging one when he finally was ready to come out!
Post by easilyunamused on Feb 2, 2017 19:01:51 GMT -5
I just woke up from and nap and looking at the length of these births like 😬. I've been avoiding thinking about it and hoping my baby just magically arrives by a stork or something.
Post by coconuthead on Feb 2, 2017 19:02:14 GMT -5
I got an epidural. I was induced and it got to a point where my contractions were back to back and so bad I was screaming through them. I remember a pinch when they put in the epidural but my contractions were so painful and rapid I didn't GAF. In a few minutes I had relief and was able to rest and have a nap. It was four or five more hours before I started pushing so I don't think I would have had the energy to push without it. This time I really don't want an induction. I felt like my OB bullied me into it (getting induced) because she kept telling me how huge DS was going to be and how he could get stuck and if I didn't get induced NOW he was going to get bigger. She was telling me he was going to be a 10-12 lb baby. I ended up getting induced on my due date and he was born the next day. He was 9 lb 6 oz. This time I have a team of nurse midwives and I am adamant about not getting induced unless I am really late.
It was about 8 hours from the time my water broke until I had DS. It broke in the middle of the night at 34w. When we got to the hospital, I wasn't dilated at all so I got cervadil to gets things moving since I had to deliver within 24 hours. I think I was at a 5 when I got the epidural and it was amazing. It did not slow down my progress and lasted through DS being born.
Lmao when morwen mentioned it felt like a bee sting I was like oh maybe I don't want one...
I just really hate bee stings...
After the pain and exhaustion of laboring for 18 hours, I don't even remember how the epi felt. I was so desperate for some relief so I could relax and get some sleep. My labor was sooo slow because I couldn't relax and had so much trouble breathing thru contractions. As soon as the epi kicked in I started progressing faster. It was worth it and I plan on getting it again this time.
Well with my first I went in to be "induced" and with that I mean I was already 5 cm and ready. So that's all the Dr had to do was break my water to get things actually moving. After they did that and I started having contractions it was 5 hours. It took 1.5 hours of pushing and ended up with an episiotomy, but med free and quick for a first. Second I went in to see if I was actually in labor and was 7 cm. Started to feel contractions that were very difficult at 8 cm. Quick hour and a half later ds2 was here. I have had 2 quick med free births that have been wonderful experiences. I am excited to do it once more.
My rage is at an 11 like all day. I am actively trying to be a normal human with my coworkers but I feel like I may snap... like so close.
My DH woke me up last night because my son didn't turn off the TV and he was so lucky I didn't do worse than call him an asshole. Like omg. Just turn the freaking TV off and NEVER WAKE A PREGNANT WOMAN. like I almost hulk smashed everything we own. I am getting angry thinking about how angry I was.... like if I develop laser eyes that burn a human soul soon, I will not be surprised.
My water broke in the shower before I ever felt a contraction, so as soon as I got to the hospital they started me on Pitocin. I put off the epi because I was afraid of having a catheter. The epi was no big deal and let me nap through labor once I finally got over my catheter fear. A few hours before the epi they gave me IV pain meds because I wanted something to take the edge off. All that did was make me sleepy, but didn't touch the pain at all.
Seriously, I was about to push a 8lb9oz kid out of my vagina and I was afraid of a extremely small tube. Labor made me irrational.
It's been a long week. We found out yesterday that my H will be OOT Sunday-Friday next week, so I'm pretty much never getting a break. I'm going to schedule a massage for the day he comes home.
Also, the grammar error in the wedding thread title is making me twitchy.
It's been a long week. We found out yesterday that my H will be OOT Sunday-Friday next week, so I'm pretty much never getting a break. I'm going to schedule a massage for the day he comes home.
Also, the grammar error in the wedding thread title is making me twitchy.
It's been a long week. We found out yesterday that my H will be OOT Sunday-Friday next week, so I'm pretty much never getting a break. I'm going to schedule a massage for the day he comes home.
Also, the grammar error in the wedding thread title is making me twitchy.
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