Anyone looking forward to birth?

rms55

I know people think I'm crazy, except for my midwife anyway, but I am really looking forward to giving birth again.  I had a natural birth with my son 4.5 years ago, but I wasn't able to relax because I was caught off-guard with the intensity of it all.  This time, I know what to expect. I know it's going to be hard wokr and really intense, but I know I can make it through it. It's so empowering, isn't it?

mommyndoula

I am actually VERY excited about birth. I *actually* hope it's not too short of a labor; I enjoyed the whole process.

longingtoholdher2010

I am very excited about giving birth and I think  if most women focused on the excitement instead of their fears they would have much better labors and births. I can not wait until I get that first contraction

rms55

Glad to hear I'm not alone! I'm hoping it's not too short too.  My labor with my first was only 4.5 hours, which felt very quick at the time!

lily225

It was the exact same for me for my first two!!

My first birth was great overall, but I wasn't prepared enough and really lost it at the end. So I really wanted to improve it all for my second and do a better job. I, like you, was excited for labor so I could see how much better I could do. How much better I could handle everything. I felt silly being excited for it but it was the truth!!

Enjoy your experience!! 

Brandy1229

Very much so!  It is going to be an awesome experience.

LittleMs.Wifey

I can't wait!

With DD my natural birth plan went out the window. I labored for close to 60 hours with intense back labor, ended up with pitocin and an epi (hated it!). It was long, draining, painful but so incredibly amazing. 

Although I will admit, I am hoping this time around is a *bit* shorter. But definitely still long enough to enjoy! 

honkytonk_kid

I'm a first time momma so I don't know exactly what to expect, but I'm pretty excited about it! We've all heard lots of "horror stories" but all the natural birth mommas I know talk about how amazing it was, so I'm ready to see what my body can do. And of course to meet LO!

MrsTiara

I am so ridiculously excited that will sometimes just start crying for a minute or two.  I cannot wait!!

And yes, having had one successful natural birth has taken away any anxiety that I had first time around.  I love my birth team and I can't wait to share the moments with them, too.

diamondcks

I'm not pregnant again, but yes, I'm looking forward to the next birth.  I had an amazing experience with DS, and while I don't feel like I was overwhelmed the first time I think that next time I will understand what is happening a little more, especially for the pushing/delivery part.

Cheekers2010

I am unbearably excited for the birth.  I know this may be unrealistic since it's my first, but I think it could be the most amazing experience of my life.

missfire

I'm so excited for this birth too. The birth of my DS was great, although fast and intense.

I had great support for my natural birth, but I didn't know anyone in person who actually had a GOOD birth. I'd like to share mine more, to help women know it's possible. But it's so hard to do without coming across as bragging or acknowledging that a lot of people can't have that kind of experience.

Nikkit78

I am very excited! I had my son naturally almost 9 years ago and it was a really good experience. This time I am even more educated and in tune with my body and expect the experience to be even better.  

HayleeLynn89

This is my first one, and I'm incredibly excited. I absolutely don't want to rush through pregnancy so I'm not going to say I can't wait, but I am definitely looking forward to it

punkrockabye

I am very excited, and I'm not even pregnant yet! I have no idea what kind of pregnancy I will have, what issues could arise... but what I DO know is that I am just hoping and praying that I'll be able to have the natural, peaceful, life changing birth that I want so badly.

brittm87

I'm excited also!! I had a wonderful home birth with my son a little over 2 years ago! I labored for 12 hours and pushed for 2 but it was wonderful!! I do hope its shorter labor, but I'm very excited for it to get here!

roundtheworldgirl

Huh, I feel like I'm in the minority in this post, because I am very honestly scared. I wasn't scared last time, but I had a very hard labor and I haven't forgotten what that felt like.  I'm hoping that I can work through my fears and stay calm when labor starts this time.

LindseyJW

i am! i really enjoyed my first labor (until it stopped and i had a surgical birth) and i'm looking foward to doing it all again.

mrsbliven

i really enjoyed DD's birth. It was very empowering and I felt great! i did a lot of preparation with yoga and hypnobirthing and it all paid off!

dphillips05

Thanks ladies for sharing your stories/thoughts! Our Bradley teacher was talking last week about the power of positive thinking and I'm really starting to believe her. She said that if you surround yourself with positivity regarding birth, you are more likely to have the birth you intend.

She even talked about posting positive affirmations around your house (things like "I am a strong woman and can give birth to our baby naturally") - it sounds kind of hokey but I bet it does help. I keep reading so many negative/scary stories on the other boards but I feel like reading things like this will be so much more beneficial!

And to answer the question, there is definitely some fear setting in as I get closer to my due date, but overall I am really excited to give birth and I'm eager to face the challenge of labor.

JuliaBug

I am really looking forward to birth, but mostly because I am so excited to meet my first child. 

Papa Bear's Bride

I really enjoyed the experience of labor. Feeling my body working and knowing the "pain" of it all is for a reason, relaxing and feeling the waves of it working toward a goal was a unique experience. I really hope this time I won't go as quickly as I did with the other two. I was in labor for 1hr 24min with DD and 46min with DS.

Mrs. Sara Beth

I actually DAYDREAM about this birth! Now that I have one under my belt, I kinda know what to expect. My homebirth plans didn't work out last time so the daydreams about this time are so fun.... my ideal situation is:

 

Snowfall.. i know silly

Sitting in front of the fire in the birthing tub 

In my  bathroom with candles

surrounded by my midwifery team of 3 and husband and little kiddo on adventures with grandma. 

 

Birth is such an AWESOME experience. The best thing ive ever done. Can't wait to do it again.