The video was awful! First, I wasn't mentally prepared for this, and it was nothing like I had envisioned it. Then, a few minutes into the video I started feeling VERY nauseous and lightheaded. It just wasn't fun. Luckily, I pulled myself together (after closing my eyes and trying not to think about it), and after a few minutes in the cold fresh air outside - I felt much better.
I haven't planned on using an epidural, and I still don't - however, I went ahead and filled out all of the information just in case we ran into complications (such as a c-section) where I would have to get one anyway and/or the event that labor is just to much for me to handle and I decide to do it. Better safe then sorry I guess. I do think its sad that the thought of an epidural bothers me more then actually giving birth.
OMG!!! I had that done to me and I still could NOT watch that video!! Way too much information! But, it'll be great when I'm in labor for the next kid. I'll watch it and have the courage to go natural again! And I don't think it's sad that you're more concerned about the epidural. Makes total sense to me. Giving birth is natural and having a needle stuck up your spine isn't.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend going natural. It hurts like hell, but things will go by more quickly. Especially if Monty is like Caleb and doesn't take well to the Pitocin. They couldn't give it to me after I got the epidural and my labor slowed down significantly. It took 12 more hours to get him out even though I was at 7 cm when I got the epidural.
I'm so excited that you're so far along! Seems like just yesterday I was chatting online about you wanting to get pregnant!