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Didn't quite make it the first time, hoping for natural #2.
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With DD I had planned on going natural, but I had really bad back labor that was causing me to throw up a lot, and I was eventually shaking uncontrollably from the pain. At that point DH was just like "Please give her something!!!" so I agreed to a shot of Nubain. I HATED it! Honestly it did nothing for the pain, but it made me loopy and out of control and I couldn't stand how it made me feel. Thankfully it wore off before it was time to push, but next time I know I don't want to do that again.
Now that I've been through it I have no doubts at all that I can, and will, handle it without meds. It's all about being resolved right? We can do it!!! 
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Re: Didn't quite make it the first time, hoping for natural #2.
It's good to see you over here!
I'm sorry you didn't have everything go the way you wanted the first time. But you can do it this time!
FWIW, I had excruciating back labor during transition with J. (This may have been due to his having his hands by his head.) Thankfully, the counterpressure applied by DH made it manageable. Well, until I declared "take me to the hospital! I can't do this!" But then my midwife checked me and I was 10 cm. If I hadn't been, I don't know what would have happened.
I'm mentally preparing this time by saying "one contraction at a time" when I remember how uncomfortable (okay, awful) transition was.
We can do this!
I felt like I was totally resolved the first time, but with the back labor it was almost like a sledge hammer constantly, which I was not expecting. I thought I'd have a break between contractions! I think I may have still been able to get through it but DH telling them to help me was the end.
Now that we both know how I felt on Nubain I'm going to make sure that he doesn't bring up meds again. lol
Since then I have two med free births both of which had back labor and were still far easier then my first. Getting the narcotics the first time I think helped me stick to my guns with the other two. Good luck!
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I'm in the same boat (but with less confidence). My bag of waters was broken to induce labor and my labor was really, really painful (not sure if it b/c I didn't have any cushion) and I got an epi at 7 which I don't regret but definitely would like to try to go natural this time. Decided to hire a doula again (a diff't one) and am going to a diff't hospital.
I am actually really scared to be honest. Having a hard time finding confidence after it was so badly shaken last time... Just praying this labor will be easier.