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Anyone else freaking out??

Mrs BabsMrs Babs
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For the last few weeks I have been so excited to meet LO. I get so excited about contractions, disappointed when they stop etc. I just want to meet her. Last night it hit me that I actually have to go through labor to get to meet her and I freaked. I am soo bad at handling pain. I passed out getting two stitches taken out of my leg and I get close to passing out everytime I have to give blood. I want to do this w/o the epidural but I don't know if thats even going to be possible. I was watching my contractions on the monitor at my NST yesterday and they were around 30 or so. I've heard labor contractions get up to 100! How do people do this?? I know, I know, women have been doing it forever etc. IDK I guess I'm just having a mini-freak out. Am I alone?
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  • Soon_2B_MrsMSoon_2B_MrsM

    image*Soon2BMrs.Babs*:
    For the last few weeks I have been so excited to meet LO. I get so excited about contractions, disappointed when they stop etc. I just want to meet her. Last night it hit me that I actually have to go through labor to get to meet her and I freaked. I am soo bad at handling pain. I passed out getting two stitches taken out of my leg and I get close to passing out everytime I have to give blood. I want to do this w/o the epidural but I don't know if thats even going to be possible. I was watching my contractions on the monitor at my NST yesterday and they were around 30 or so. I've heard labor contractions get up to 100! How do people do this?? I know, I know, women have been doing it forever etc. IDK I guess I'm just having a mini-freak out. Am I alone?

    I am a little scared too...but listen if you pass out from the anxiety of pain, i would take the epidural, you don't want to pass out during labor! Have you been learning relaxation techniques? They have a breathing and relaxation course available at my hospital for women who want assistance with pain management for a med-free birth. 

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  • Lovin WifeLovin Wife
    I go through little bouts like this.  I am the same way, but have done it once already.=-)  I did end up getting the epi, but I had to get pitocin to induce labor so contractions were way intense and fast.  I am excited to try it again w/o the epi, so with that said since maybe we are similar with pain, go for it, go as long as you can and let your coach push you a little....GL!!
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  • southernsweetiealsouthernsweetieal
    It will be ok... your body is designed to do this. Im not really freaked out im very anxious and nervous. I keep telling myself its going to be just fine. God made our bodies to handle the pain and demands of pregnancy, and with dh by my side supporting me. I can make it through it. I just try and relax... and think of this a small hill you have to go over to get to that wonderful gift your little girl.
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  • Mrs BabsMrs Babs
    Thanks ladies. I have taken the childbirth classes at my hospital and I will have DH there and my sister to help me with my breathing and relaxation techniques. I just get really nervous thinking about this and how I'm going to handle it.
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  • kayteatrudeaukayteatrudeau

    The more you can read, and relax, the easier your labor will be. Try to talk with lots of people to get into a really positive frame of mind about it all.

    I was freaking out but what will be will be. No use in getting myself and the baby upset worrying about it.

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