I can't wait to give birth

iris427 · September 2010

I know it's a long way off and all but I am really looking forward to it! I'm even looking forward to labor, which I know is insane. I am just feeling really optimistic that things are going to go well this time and it will be much better than my daughter's birth. I want to experience all the wonderful things I have heard about--seeing my baby come into the world, holding them right away, having that time to snuggle right afterwards.

Anyone else as crazy as me?

disneyfan0511 · September 2010

I wish I was! I'm scared sh*tless about it, but I'm maybe the worlds biggest wuss when it comes to pain. Now I'm SO excited to have LO here, but the idea of giving birth freaks.me.out.

hislady922 · September 2010

Hmm, I'm not sure I am! LOL I am very nervous! I definitely can't wait for the experience because it will mean I've made it, but I have very little idea about what to expect. I could read all the books in the world about this stuff and nothing will fully prepare me. I am just hoping everything goes well enough for me to get to that point, and I guess I'll find out when I get there!

sugarplum2 · September 2010

I'm excited too. I don't deal with pain very well, but I'm thinking of the end-result and it gets me really excited.

I know I can handle it! I just keep thinking of the generations and generations and generations of women who gave birth in the past without the technology and support that women have today and it makes me think that conditions could always be worse. So I'm going to try my hardest to stay optimistic so I don't psych myself out!!!

robbie3982 · September 2010

iris427:
I know it's a long way off and all but I am really looking forward to it! I'm even looking forward to labor, which I know is insane. I am just feeling really optimistic that things are going to go well this time and it will be much better than my daughter's birth. I want to experience all the wonderful things I have heard about--seeing my baby come into the world, holding them right away, having that time to snuggle right afterwards.
Anyone else as crazy as me?

I'm definitely looking forward to labor and delivery! I had a great birth experience with DS and look forward to having another natural birth. It's the recovery I'm not looking forward to. I really hope I don't tear this time, or if I do, that it's at least not as bad.

babyhunbun7 · September 2010

MISnJER80:
I'm scared sh*tless about it.

This about sums it up for me!

JstnJL · September 2010

I got excited today after my appointment because my OB-GYN said that I will more than likely be able to try VBAC. I had a horrible birth experience with DS, and the other night I actually dreamed that I had a VBAC and was able to breastfeed my baby (another boy!) immeadiatly afterwards.

So no, you are not crazy!

Mrs.VanMus · September 2010

I am. I didn't get to hold DS for 7 hours and it breaks my heart to this day that we missed out on that experience. I wasn't even a C-section.

FlipFish · September 2010

Haha - I've been through that twice before and really would happily skip it. Neither of my L&Ds were very bad. (4&3hrs respectively with inducement. Tearing and episiotomies both times.) But i'm kinda done with that part and given the option would fast forward to the holding a sweet newborn part. Wink

(To be totally honest, I wouldn't mind skipping the whole preg part and going right to newborn - but since that isn't possible I will try my best to enjoy the 'ride'.)

Marcilyn0812 · September 2010

I am looking forward to it.

kelseymw · September 2010

I am thrilled about every single step of this process. I am looking forward to every appointment, every flutter, every kick, every thing! I would absolutely love to do a natural birth without a hospital but need to research more about what my insurance will cover. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and more importantly, I want to FEEL birth. The whole thing thrills me.

Um, can you tell I only found out yesterday? I am still over the moon. Although TBH, I don't see this wearing off.

robbie3982 · September 2010

kelseymw:
I am thrilled about every single step of this process. I am looking forward to every appointment, every flutter, every kick, every thing! I would absolutely love to do a natural birth without a hospital but need to research more about what my insurance will cover. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and more importantly, I want to FEEL birth. The whole thing thrills me.
Um, can you tell I only found out yesterday? I am still over the moon. Although TBH, I don't see this wearing off.

Even if your insurance won't cover a home or birth center birth, it's totally possible to have a natural birth in a hospital. I had an amazing OB with DS and we also had a doula and we had a wonderful birth experience.

kelseymw · September 2010

robbie3982:
kelseymw:
I am thrilled about every single step of this process. I am looking forward to every appointment, every flutter, every kick, every thing! I would absolutely love to do a natural birth without a hospital but need to research more about what my insurance will cover. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and more importantly, I want to FEEL birth. The whole thing thrills me.
Um, can you tell I only found out yesterday? I am still over the moon. Although TBH, I don't see this wearing off.
Even if your insurance won't cover a home or birth center birth, it's totally possible to have a natural birth in a hospital. I had an amazing OB with DS and we also had a doula and we had a wonderful birth experience.

Good to hear... thank you!

iris427 · September 2010

robbie3982:
kelseymw:
I am thrilled about every single step of this process. I am looking forward to every appointment, every flutter, every kick, every thing! I would absolutely love to do a natural birth without a hospital but need to research more about what my insurance will cover. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and more importantly, I want to FEEL birth. The whole thing thrills me.
Um, can you tell I only found out yesterday? I am still over the moon. Although TBH, I don't see this wearing off.
Even if your insurance won't cover a home or birth center birth, it's totally possible to have a natural birth in a hospital. I had an amazing OB with DS and we also had a doula and we had a wonderful birth experience.

Ditto this--I definitely recommend a doula. If your insurance doesn't cover any out of hospital options as in-network, you still may be able to get out of network coverage or even bug them to get it covered as in-network since they don't offer you any other in-network options.

You may also check what it costs out of pocket for a birth center or home birth and see if it's something you could afford.

GL!

Stephcara · September 2010

I had a great birthing experience with my first. I love my OBs and my hospital. I was induced and they did a great job!

I am excited to do it all over again, however, I love being pg, so I don't want to rush it.

AllyInMaine · September 2010

I had a c/s and I'll have another (too scared and completely uninterested in VBAC - sorry Iris!) and I'm sooo looking forward to it. But I had a great experience, and cuddled and nursed immediately, so I have a great memory of it.

Angelina3055 · September 2010

babyhunbun7:

MISnJER80:
I'm scared sh*tless about it.

This about sums it up for me!

Sums it up for me too! Scared out of my mind!!!

IU_baby · September 2010

I'm hoping for a much better L&D this time, so yes, I can say I'm looking forward to giving birth.

joecubed · September 2010

Although my L&D last time wasn't bad, I am really looking forward to a natural birth this time. I wanted one last time, but I got bad medical advice that ended with them discovering AFTER they gave me the epidural that I was already 8.5cm dilated...

Having been through what most people say is "the worst," I feel empowered for taking it all the way this time

Cassondra09 · September 2010

Seeing the L&D process everyday makes me excited to make it my own. Every woman handles the situation so differently, I like that I can see each one and then pick and choose how I want my experience to be... or try to be anyway.

malanis · September 2010

babyhunbun7:

MISnJER80:
I'm scared sh*tless about it.

This about sums it up for me!

Yeah...me too. I'm looking forward to the baby, not so much the labor part.

SC1977 · September 2010

malanis:
babyhunbun7:

MISnJER80:
I'm scared sh*tless about it.
This about sums it up for me!
Yeah...me too. I'm looking forward to the baby, not so much the labor part.

This, to an extent. I'm scared out of my mind, but at the same time I'm really curious about the whole experience.

Abby7 · September 2010

I'm excited too! I can't wait for the moment I see that sweet tiny newborn - whatever I have to do to get to that moment I am excited to do.

My plan is to go natural, and if I decide I want one, get an epidural. I'm not going to worry about it beyond that. Epidurals are supposed to be pretty awesome and I feel lucky to in a time where we have some decent pain relief options.

Sandy0904 · September 2010

I am really not looking forward to it. I had a C section with my first and no hospitals within 1 hour drive will allow VBAC's. My first was 9lbs 5oz and if this little one is going to be as large or larger i probably wouldn't be interested in the VBAC. The recovery of the C section was difficult and the thought of another C section recovery with a newborn and now a toddler is not something I like to think about.

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