Comments on: Baby, you’re my Boo.

By: Trew

Trew — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:11:52 +0000

Dude…if I can do it – twice – anyone can. I love your righteous indignation…

By: baby4ot

baby4ot — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:49:03 +0000

When I had my DD I had an pain-med-free birth. I had hoped for an intervention-free birth, but ended up being induced with pitocin. We went through Bradley classes too — the relaxation stuff worked better than I ever expected (and I expected it to work)! GL!!

By: Karen (a Nestie)

Karen (a Nestie) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:36:03 +0000

I can’t believe your first doc was so unsupportive! I’m glad to hear you found someone you are comfortable with and trust for your delivery. It sounds like you are prepared and I hope everything goes well for you. My daughter is 3 months old and I had an unmedicated birth. I planned to have an epi but I had a quick labor (5 hours) and didn’t have time so I went without. Yes, it was very painful but you can do it! And if it becomes too much you have the option for the meds. I wish I had read about going natural and had been more prepared just in case. Next time I plan to go med-free but will be prepared this time. Good luck! I am sure you’ll do great! And keep in mind that once your son is born, the pain stops!!

By: Kay

Kay — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:19 +0000

The absolute smartest thing I read above is that you’ve got your goal set – and a fall back plan in place. Labor is totally unpredictable and it seems like you’re really smart to know exactly what you want, and how you want it….and to have figured out a “code” for the just in case scenario. A gal really needs to remember to be flexible (pun definitely intended) when it comes to L&D

All the best to you!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:53:52 +0000

I hear that in S&M dungeons they have a code word, too.

Absolutely you can do this! You’ve prepped and studied. Surround yourself with only positive thoughts. Sorry others are such dumb-asses.

YOU GO, GIRL!!!!!

By: cocoschmoco

cocoschmoco — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:46:32 +0000

You can definitely do it! I think one of the best benefits of not having pain meds that no one really talks about is the fact that you barely remember anything because of all the crazy hormones running through your body…I know it was hard, but I only have positive memories of what happened (I do remember at one point telling my husband and our doula that I felt like I was high and/or drunk…yikes!).

By: TLT

TLT — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:40:05 +0000

You can do this, I’ve had two natural child birth’s and the first was an 8 lb baby when I was 17 and about 110 lbs. So if an idiot 17yr old can do it, anyone can.
Hang in there and give’em hell (those were my grandmother’s words when everyone told me I couldnt do it.)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:57:24 +0000

Just wanted to say good luck to you. I’ve had 3 natural births 2 in hospitals with dr and nurses asking me every 5 minutes if I was SURE I didn’t want an epidural. For me it was the terror at the thought of having half of my body numb that kept me saying no. I was never as prepared as you I’m sure you’ll do fine. Just remember when you are seriously ready to utter those words it means the end is very near =)

By: Tracey

Tracey — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:04:14 +0000

Good luck with the natural birth process – I admire those that choose that route. =) I hope it works out the way you want it to. But, if for some reason you do end up with an epidural, don’t be hard on yourself. Oh, & definitely don’t let people say, “I told you so!!” I had the opposite response when I said that I had chose the epidural (didn’t have much of a choice in the end since Emma was born via c-section). I usually was told how I should not have any pain meds. Anyway…good luck – you are getting sooo close!!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:18:04 +0000

People are way to anxious to put in their 2 cents all the time. It’s not like you are the first woman ever to attempt natural childbirth. It’s been done PEOPLE! I seriously hope you prove them wrong