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sexymama · 02-06-2005, 04:46 PM

Apache I am quickly approaching the birth of number four. I will not bore you with the details of every birth. But I will say this: my sisters had terrible births. One was in labor 36 hours, the other had 2 C-sections (at the time of my first birth.) I was positive I would be in labor for hours! Also, I HATE IVs. My doctor said, "if you are not in enough pain to put up with an IV, you don't need and epidural." She was right!

I gave birth to my first son in 6 hours flat. I called for an epidural (and feel no shame in that!) But by the time the doc. got there to give it to me, I could push so why bother! The next two births were 3 hours and one hour ten minutes. Each was unique.

My best advice to you is exercise as much as you possibly can. Relax. And do what feels right for you at the moment! Also, remember you are in control in the delivery room -- don't let anyone pressure you into doing something you don't want to do!

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

Feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat more about this new phase in your life! I love to share!

02-06-2005, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	Apache I am quickly approaching the birth of number four. I will not bore you with the details of every birth. But I will say this: my sisters had terrible births. One was in labor 36 hours, the other had 2 C-sections (at the time of my first birth.) I was positive I would be in labor for hours! Also, I HATE IVs. My doctor said, "if you are not in enough pain to put up with an IV, you don't need and epidural." She was right! I gave birth to my first son in 6 hours flat. I called for an epidural (and feel no shame in that!) But by the time the doc. got there to give it to me, I could push so why bother! The next two births were 3 hours and one hour ten minutes. Each was unique. My best advice to you is exercise as much as you possibly can. Relax. And do what feels right for you at the moment! Also, remember you are in control in the delivery room -- don't let anyone pressure you into doing something you don't want to do! Good luck and let us know how it turns out! Feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat more about this new phase in your life! I love to share! __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.