I Am So Scared!!!

[mommyB]

I am usually really uptight and worrisome when it comes to stuff like this. But throughout my entire pregnancy I was so calm, so I think that was what helped me the day of. I had a fantastic labour and birth. I chose to have and epidural which I was so thankful for, my labour lasted about 14 hours. Which pretty much consisted of me laying in the hospital bed all comfy and cozy. The nurses told me it was time to push, it lasted 1 1/2 hours (but felt like 20 minutes to me). Out came my 9.5lbs baby (which I didn't have any tears or complications), and the first thing I said after it was over was, "I can do this again!"

The biggest thing is not to stress, I kept thinking about the fact that women do this everyday so can I! I recommend getting the epi, but if you want to go natural more power to you! Just think of the precious bundle you get to hold when it it all over!

 

[Mel1895]

I am actually gratful for this thread.... I am constantly looking for positive birth stories but all I find are ones that make me even more scared. However, I have noticed that a lot of those birth stories are from woman who were brave and strong enough to do it with no epidural. I, however, plan to get the epidural because I do not handle pain well and would like to try and enjoy the birth (if at all possible). I remember I read one story where a lady said that with her first she gave birth natural and with her second she had the epi and loved it. She said instead of throwing up throughout labor she was able to laugh and enjoy it. This gave me some comfort and so hopefully it gives u some too if you opt to have it.