I really wanted to go naturally

jeng329 · March 2009

but I can hardly even handle these and they are only 7 minutes apart.

I thought I was strong but now I think I am a baby!

mommy411 · March 2009

getting there!!!! COngrats..ypu can do it think positive

Mrs.Pepin · March 2009

Have you called the dr yet and asked them about them?

Bride7-7-07 · March 2009

YOU CAN DO IT!!! Have some faith and confidence in yourself! We are here to support you.

jeng329 · March 2009

Mrs.Pepin:
Have you called the dr yet and asked them about them?

My doctor said not to call until they were 5 minutes apart. So, no...I'm waiting. I'm sure they will go away- and he's just playing a joke on me!

JennR · March 2009

Just keep repeating "this will end" Just try to make it one half hour at a time.

**Gretchen** · March 2009

Ha! This is totally my fear. I'm hoping to go natural as well, but I can just imagine myself screaming for an epi at 1 cm.

Best of luck to you! I hope labor goes swimmingly.

Shannonfitz83@yahoo.com · March 2009

You can do it! Get out your birthing books and re-read the sections about "letting go" and envision your blooming flower... haha Or maybe take a bath and try and get some sleep. Keep hydrated and try and eat if you can! Good Luck!

Jennilynn · March 2009

Just out of curiosity, did you read/practice any particular breathing techniques??

rcp126 · March 2009

You can do it!! Just think of the outcome... Good luck!

jeng329 · March 2009

Jennilynn:
Just out of curiosity, did you read/practice any particular breathing techniques??

I read the Bradley Method book...well I skimmed it. I didn't take the classes because I thought they would be a waste of money. I mean...c'mon...I know how to breathe! OR SO I THOUGHT!!!!!!!

Sniffer2.0 · March 2009

Focus on what DOESN'T hurt during the contractions. Do your feet hurt? Do your fingers hurt?

Take it ONE contraction at a time, and just try to relax through each one. Picture a "doh" expression and do that - slack jaw, and zero expression. Heck, even drool if that means you're relaxing your face

Good luck!

liz37 · March 2009

Try to completely relax your body during each contraction. If you're not tensed up, it will hurt a lot less. Just let your uterus do its job. You can totally do this!

I have my natural birth story in my bio if you're interested...

GL!

Liz

pbraty23 · March 2009

Im sure you can do it..Stay strong!

Jennilynn · March 2009

JenG329:
Jennilynn:
Just out of curiosity, did you read/practice any particular breathing techniques??
I read the Bradley Method book...well I skimmed it. I didn't take the classes because I thought they would be a waste of money. I mean...c'mon...I know how to breathe! OR SO I THOUGHT!!!!!!!

I'm reading a Bradly Method book too, by a lady though. I also did not want to spend that kind of money on a class!! I told DH if I'm asking for the epi while we're still at home you better let me have it! ) I know if I can't handle the early stuff I will never make it through the whole thing. Is it late enough where you are to try to get some sleep to get through some of it??

shannynhall · March 2009

I know you can do it! Just remember once a contraction is over, it's over forever and you never have to do that one again and each one is just hard work being done to get your baby here.

muchlove · March 2009

I don't know if you are still around, but I second a warm bath. And try a heating pad. Rocking, moaning/chanting. I ultimately got an epidural, but those techniques helped me to get to that point.

Every contraction gets the baby closer. Tell your DH to keep telling you what a great job you are doing.

Don't be scared. You can handle this. You were made for this!

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