fast labour with 2nd?

[Buttercup84]

Oh crikey this thread is scaring me lol! First dd was induced and from when I was in active labour to when she was born was about 8 hours (induction started a day earlier but pessary and breaking waters didn't send me into active labour only the drip did) so I was banking on my second not being overly quick. Guess it could go either way though!!

 

[kittylady]

My first was 7 hours including 20mins pushing. This time I have discussed a home birth which was approved as they agreed I might not make it, I got to hospital at 8cm and gave birth 2 hours later. But then they found out I have had group b strep and have said I may need to go into hospital and have IV antibiotics if I test positive at 36 weeks. However I still might not make it which i think they've now forgotten. They wont do a birth plan until my 38 week appointment now but I went into labour naturally at 40+1 last time so they better hope this one doesn't come earlier.

 

[wishuwerehere]

My first labour was 2 and a half hours, second was half as long, the midwives arrived at our house between me delivering her head and delivering her body lol. However i was much better mentally prepared for a quick labour the second time around, so there was no panic. Dh and i had kind of planned for the possibility that he might have to catch the baby. I did plan a homebirth so i didn't have the stress of getting to hospital on time and i would recommend it if you're comfortable with the idea!

Basically work out what your worst case scenario is (delivering in the carpark) assume it'll happen, and make a plan

 

[Hunbun]

my first was 46 hours from the first contraction to lo being born.

my second was 2 hours. Nearly gave birth in the car park.

 

[ParisJeTadore]

All over my first was 38 hours (1hr 5mins pushing) and my second was 9 hours (8 minutes pushing)

LOVE to hear this! My first was 36 hours and I don't want an insanely long labour again. I get envious reading about women who pop babies out in hours or less!

 

[XJessicaX]

1st labour- 22 ish hours of painful contractions (she was persistent posterior) I think 6 or 7 hours I was in active labour and I pushed for about 1 hour 15 mins before needing suction cup assistance.

2nd labour- unsure really of exact time it started. I had painless contractions which turned into completely bearable contractions and then for 30 minutes they became very painful and then she was out. On paper my labour was 40 mins 1st stage, 2 mins 2nd stage. She flew out!

 

[Sini]

1st was 30+ hours dreadful thing.

My 2nd came out in 2 pushes. From Contractions starting to baby in my arms lasted about 2 hours. I had her at home in the bathroom as she came so fast. Between dialling 999 and them picking ip the phone she was here ��

 

[lxb]

holy moly!!

So, I assumed all of you ladies' 2nd LO came naturally since they came super fast.

How about your first? Was he/she came before/after/on the due date? And was your 2nd one the same?

My first LO came right on due date by herself (I did had a sweep at my morning 40-week checkup. not sure if that helped? ) So just wonder if the 2nd one will be similar (~around due date)

 

[XJessicaX]

1st came exactly a week early, completely out of the blue! 2nd baby I was induced a week late!! I had the 6 hour gel put in and that just kick started labour quite naturally. Thank goodness I was in hospital though because I would have had her on my cream carpet at home!

 

[hollowmac]

My first was 27 hours and 2 weeks over due. My second was only 10 hrs and the third was only like 6 hours. Your first was very fast so get to the dr quick when contractions start up. Good luck.

 

[goddess25]

First was 12 hours but he was stuck for around 3-4 hours of me pushing.
Second was 3 hours.
Third i had a similar talking to by the midwife. First pain 11pm after waters breaking, called midwife about 20m later, they arrived within 15m and i had my baby at 1am.

Just be uber prepared. I made the decision to have a homebirth 3rd time around because i didnt want the hassle of trying to get to the hospital.

 

[kuriazuri]

My first was 6 hours start to finish...water broke at 4:30 am, she was here at 10:30. I went from 4 to 10 cm in an hour. It was intense. I am not sure what to expect from this labor, I would like to hope my waters will go first because otherwise I may not really think I'm in labor until it's too late! I figured if that happens I'll be just fine here at home. It's what I would prefer anyways. Just not sure what to do since I don't have a home visiting midwife or anything. Guess I would have to go to the hospital after?

I think everyone's right, you should go at first sign if that's where you want to be! If your home delivery worked for you, I would find someone to come to you, much easier than worrying about 'making it' I would rather have a baby in my bed than a baby in a car...

 

[karlilay]

First was 12 hours I think...
Second was 6 hours

 

[Yo_Yo]

First-4 hours in total
Second-35 minutes in total

Nervous about getting help in time with 3rd!