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January 2013 Moms
kellysgirl2006
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kellysgirl2006
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Hi all, I'm lurking as I'm a Feb, mom to be, but I just had my 37 week check up and am 2 cm (which i know means nothing) just curious how different birth was between babies... I know it's all different but I'm getting nervous now that "it's here"
1. did you deliver faster (how much faster?)
2. were you late/earlier than w/ your first?
3. was delivery easier first or 2nd time?
4. was recovery easier 2nd time around?
Anything else I should prep for?! TIA!
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1. did you deliver faster (how much faster?) - Yes, ds was 8 hours, dd was 6. The nurse told me if I have another not to wait to go in so I dont have it in the car.
2. were you late/earlier than w/ your first? - Earlier. Ds was 40w5d, dd was 37w4d
3. was delivery easier first or 2nd time? - I dont know which was easier. It was different. Ds was regular pain, dd was back labor. My water broke on its own with ds so contractions were a lot more intense but I didnt feel anything after the epidural. With dd, I got the epidural and then the dr broke my water but I felt more pain while pushing.
4. was recovery easier 2nd time around? Easier because I had a second degree tear with ds and I barely tore at all with dd. I bled longer though.
1. Delivery was much, much faster! DS#1 was 13 hrs total, DS#2 was 4.5 hrs.
2. Later. DS#1 was at 40w 2nd, DS#2 was 41w 2nd.
3. Can't really say it was easier or harder. The two were so different that I can't compare them. The most recent one was much more how I wanted it to go though.
4. I'm only on day 2 of recovery, but so far it seems pretty comparable.
1. did you deliver faster (how much faster?)
I had a c-section both times. First was an emergency and second was repeat.
2. were you late/earlier than w/ your first?
I was 4 days late with my first and 3 days early with my second.
3. was delivery easier first or 2nd time?
It was easier the second time since I knew more of what to expect. I felt more prepared and ready. I wasn't as scared or nervous.
4. was recovery easier 2nd time around?
Recovery was definitely easier the second time. It wasn't as bad as I thought the first time, but it was easier the second time around.
1. did you deliver faster (how much faster?) With DS I labored (lightly) for 12 hours, then another 6 at the hospital; with DD I was in labor (strong since the begining) for less than 3 hours and she came 45min after we set foot in the hospital
2. were you late/earlier than w/ your first? 1 day before EDD with DS, 2 days before with DD
3. was delivery easier first or 2nd time? 2nd (even if I wasn't able to get the epi), it was much faster
4. was recovery easier 2nd time around? pretty much the same, only that 2nd time you get way more tired because you also have to take care of and run around after a (jealous) toddler
1. did you deliver faster (how much faster?)
Labor with DD was 7 hours total with about 25 minutes of pushing. With DS, labor was 6 hours with about 15 minutes of pushing.
2. were you late/earlier than w/ your first?
I was induced with both.
3. was delivery easier first or 2nd time?
Only slightly easier the second time due to DS being over a pound smaller than DD. (7lbs 15oz & 21 inches VS. 9lbs 1oz & 22.5 inches)
4. was recovery easier 2nd time around?
Again, they were pretty equal. I'd have to say recovery was a little easier the first time because I was able to lounge more. This time when DS sleeps, I have a two year old to entertain.