Yay Gmans mom! So glad your scan went great and that's good info about your placenta.
I was laying in bed...just thinking about all of the things I can't wait to talk to my OB about. Here's my list...NOTE: NOT FOR THE FAINT AT HEART OR EASILY SCARED... ENEMA, STITCHES AND MORE ARE MENTIONED.
1. How many people are allowed back? I know 2 is the standard rule, but that room is really big and I think we can squeeze a few more in, what do you think
2. Can I have a photographer taking a gazillion pics? Yes, she might be in your way a bit but I think you can manage
3. I know I'm technically a 'normal' pregnant person, but I'm a bit worked up about this pregnancy. Can we get a calander, so I will know EXACTLY what will go on at each appointment, specifically u/s wise? I need to know how many out of pocket, extra scans I think I need
4. Can I get some of this miracle drug called Zofran everyone else seems to know about except for me? If it works, you need posters and visual aids for this stuff. I had no clue about it before!
5. So glad to be working with you again...since it's my 3rd delivery, do you think we can speed it up a bit, 22hrs and 17hrs of labor seems a bit slow to me lol.
I realize it's a marathon, not a sprint...but 17hrs...really? Just kidding, the family knows when they get 'the call' just get a good nights
and plan on coming tomorrow
6. By now, we both know I'm not a good pusher.
I've totally came to terms with it. I'll just save myself the trouble and wait for you. When you get there, you pull and I push like normal. I'm so over pushing for several hours only to be told by a nurse...ok you can stop your not doing anything.
Plus, it makes my face all swollen for AFTER pictures and I don't care to take home the hemorrhoid souvenir if I don't have to.
7. I'd prefer to be 'cut' the same direction as last time, recovery was MUCH better that way. I've heard it makes a lot of difference for some, did you note that direction in my chart?
Oh! Yes, I'm remarried now. I will be adding my DH to the delivery room for the first time lol. Lets reassure him that everything goes back to the way things were, maybe have a nice chat with him in the hall and throw in a few stitches for good measure
8. I've never been offered an enema, can I get one please?
If not I can do one at home but I thought I'd ask you first! Not sure I'd like it but thought about giving it a try!
9. Assuming all goes well and I have a healthy baby, lets talk tube BURNING. What's the game plan for that?
Some may take offense to the post, not me lol the best thing I did for myself after my labor with my first child was point out to my OB that it was pure H-E-L-L the first go around. I was very honest and told him it was a miracle I even choose to have another child. He looked over my chart very carefully and to my shock he agreed. He made some VERY important adjustments and assured me it would be different. I totally trusted him. Second go round, even though it was a SLOW go, it was perfect. Nothing but great memories came from my second labor.
Don't ever be afraid to speak up and ask questions. It's the birth of your child, you want it to be as pleasurable beautiful as possible. If it's your second child don't be afraid to make changes to make your experience better than the first! It DOES NOT have to be the same!
Ok speech over...with all that said, my birth will probably end up in a c-section w no photographer and my lovely OB out of town for delivery....that's so my luck lol.
and there was no spotting at all. Anyway I have my 12 week scan tomorrow and im kind of nervous!!
