I find it strange

MidwestTexan · March 2009

that I used to be of the mentality that I definitely wanted an epidural during labor/delivery and that I was totally fine with having a c-section, if need be. But now, I really think that I want to go au natural without the pain meds and have a vaginal birth, unless the circumstances are that bad. Is it strange to have switched so drastically on my school of thought? I don't even know what triggered it!

jkmccall22 · March 2009

I'm the same way. I want to try to go natural. I'm not a big fan of medical intervention if I can avoid it. Plus, in all honesty, I'm curious to find out what it feels like.

Hi725 · March 2009

Not strange at all. Before I got pregnant, I wanted an elective c-section and didn;t plan on breastfeeding. Once I got the bfp, both of those thoughts went out the window. I also was one of those "give me drugs, I don;t want to feel it" types, but I'm now taking Bradley classes and plan on an unmedicated birth.

JamieNIan · March 2009

My mind changes from moment to moment and depending on whom I'm talking to or what readings I've done.

CubsGirlNYC · March 2009

You are very brave

I wonder if times goes on my mind will change, not sure I could do it right now.

ericalea511 · March 2009

i completely understand!

lbap · March 2009

Not weird. I'm just like you! (Although, I don't think I would have come to this decision without learning that there was a very slim chance I could even have an epidural, even if I wanted one). I love modern medicine, but I have been spending time getting more comfortable with the idea of going natural and convincing myself that it is worth a try, and now I am really on board! Kind of weird because I was always a "gimme the drugs" kind of person.

jl_nc · March 2009

i was along the same lines. i was all for the epi right away, but now i want to see how far i can go without it...i want to feel labor, to see what it feels like you know??? but if i cant handle it, then i am for getting an epi..

Ritza · March 2009

I think changing your mind at the last minute shows that:

1 - you're woman

2 - you're hormonal

3 - you're always right

Stick out tongue

irishrn · March 2009

no. my best advice is to go in with an open mind about your delivery. i went in with my son with an open mind knowing all the possibilities and options and really for labor and giving birth it was an overall good experience. good luck!!

sam-mommy to brady 11/6/06 & #2 edd 4/1/09

chipsgrrl · March 2009

Not at all strange. I would love to try natural but it doesn't look like it will be a possibility this time around.

October30th2004 · March 2009

I am with you. We had our birth class this weekend. I thought an epidural would be my way. But after hearing our teacher talk about her natural births (she wanted meds too) I feel better about going natural now. I never wanted a c-section those scare me. But in the end we have no control over what will happen. I told DH if it is really bad a 6 cm I don't want to wait to long for an epidural.

APrice4UT · March 2009

I commend anyone that can do it naturally. I am a wuss and don't even want to try it. Good luck in your decision making!

Fish4Fun · March 2009

Me too. I was totally on the c-section, tummy tuck plan until I actually got a BFP. Then I began to waver between all-natural and epi, with all-natural winning for a good long while. I am also anti-unnecessary medical intervention and I was curious to see if I could "take it."

Yesterday, my doctor scheduled me for an induction on Tuesday. With an induction (and pitocin), I am definitely going straight for the epi. At this point, I am so swollen and impatient that I just sort of rolled over and said ok when he told me that he wanted to induce. I still feel sort of guilty, but I am so excited to have an outside baby!!

ashalsup · March 2009

During 1st and 2nd tri I was all about getting the epi, now as it gets closer I am starting to wonder if I could do this by myself. I think I am going to try to go as long as I can without an epi, but if things get too hard I am going to get one. If I feel like I can handle it then I wont and I will be so proud of myself!

peachypear · March 2009

I've done the same thing. DH even commented on how everything changed as I started reading and learning about birthing.

My mom had both us kids by c-section. My older brother was emergency, I was planned. After laboring for 30 hours with my brother, they decided that her pelvis was too small/not adjusting. Frankly, after all that, she was relieved to have a c-section and has no resentment (besides the scar). My only other "connection" with birthing are my SILs, all of whom were sending me "labor is hard - have a c-section" messages. So I just figured that's how it was done!

But the more I read, the less I want one. Plus, I realized that I'm strong and fit, have a high pain tolerance, and typically don't even use pain or other medications when I "need" them. (And - I have to admit - I have an irrational fear of IVs). So natural makes so much more sense.

I'm still keeping an open mind, but since everything is so far proceeding normally, I'm "planning" to go natural now instead of assuming I'd have a planned c-section.

vanceandlori · March 2009

It seems like a lot of ppl. agree with you, so I guess it's not strange!

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