Pain Free Ladies?

MommyAmes2 · May 2013

I always read questions or topics on med free child birth. Seems a majority are going that route. I don't judge anyone's choice they make. I do wonder though.....

Any ladies like me? I want an epidural ASAP and don't mind being strapped to the bed, long as I get my pain relief!

Puckettchick542 · May 2013

I don't want to feel anything lol! I hate pain and I will definitely have an epidural.. Haha

manditxg · May 2013

I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

amandarins · May 2013

I'm a wimp, I'm taking the meds.

amandarins · May 2013

manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

That doesn't sound like something to be attacked about....

crogers19 · May 2013

If I have to be induced early again, I am definitely getting it ASAP. I went way too long the first time without sleep. If I can go into labor on my own I will probably try to go naturally.

WildRumpus · May 2013

amandarins:
manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

That doesn't sound like something to be attacked about....

Attacked? Really? I very much doubt that.

amarissa85 · May 2013

I am with crogers on this one. If I have to be induced I want the pain medication. If I go naturally I can do without it.

amandarins · May 2013

Jill9288:
amandarins:
manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

That doesn't sound like something to be attacked about....
Attacked? Really? I very much doubt that.

Yea that's what I was thinking.

jenniferw91 · May 2013

manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. nbsp;I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. nbsp;I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there. nbsp;

I am gonna do my best to go natural but I tend to hold my breath when I am hurting bad and I forget to breathe so I am keeping open options to be safe. Lol

manditxg · May 2013

amandarins:
manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

That doesn't sound like something to be attacked about....

the topic was about birth plans and med free birth or something can't remember. I mentioned I wasn't going in with a set in stone plan and wanted to try and go med free but wouldn't be upset if I didn't... I was told I was nieve and must have a plan if I want med free birth blah blah blah... drugs are bad mmkay and I was going to fail unless I said absolutely 100% that I wasn't getting an epi. like I said it was a long time ago and I don't even know if those same people are still on this board. I'm not too worried about it. I like my plan. I think it was the "I'll wait and see" mentality that people didn't agree with...

manditxg · May 2013

Jill9288:
amandarins:
manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

That doesn't sound like something to be attacked about....
Attacked? Really? I very much doubt that.

yes because nobody here does that! not trying to start drama lets all go on about our day and not get too worked up!

edit : maybe heated discussion is a better word?

manditxg · May 2013

amarissa85:
I am with crogers on this one. If I have to be induced I want the pain medication. If I go naturally I can do without it.

that's kind of what I was thinking

AlexKate45 · May 2013

I posted in another thread that I would take an epidural in the hospital parking lot if I could! My only regret about my last labour is that I didn't get the epi sooner.

Ahtnamas6789 · May 2013

manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

Same here, I want to go med free..but nothing is set in stone..we will see what happens. A go with the flow kind of method.

TurtleMomma · May 2013

I will end up with an epi or spinal for non-pain reasons (too much spinal fluid, will need to be drained out periodically).

I really want to go without it and be all Super Woman about it, but I also don't want to go blind if the pressure gets too high from pain and pushing.

WheeLinTheSky3 · May 2013

I had the epi last time and had a wonderful experience. I spent the day lounging in the hospital chatting with my husband and then pushed for 45 min. I never once felt any pain or pressure. I was able to walk very shortly after I gave birth and I am hoping for a similar experience this time.

shelbell1028 · May 2013

I'm with ya! I have no desire to go through labor and delivery without an epi. The sooner I get the epi the better (and hopefully it works for me this time)!

shelbell1028 · May 2013

manditxg:
I'm a FTM so my approach is wait and see how I feel. I remember being attacked for this months ago on this board for saying that but since I don't know what to expect and everyone's experience is different I'm going to keep my options open. I'd like to see if I can make it all the way without but if I need it, it's there.

Sounds reasonable to me. I took the same approach with DD.

LJUTCMommy · May 2013

FTM here too, and 100% planning on getting the epidural.

Millie1984 · May 2013

As a FTM, I am also planning to keep the option open but have not made a decision. I would like to be med-free but I do NOT handle pain well at all, unfortunately. We shall see...

Snowbird7 · May 2013

I admire any mom for choosing making her own decisions about birth, whether it's natural or managed through medication. I chose to have an epidural the last time (surrogacy) and probably will this time, just so I can focus on the whole experience rather than just the pain. I'm no stranger to pain (mower injury when I was a kid = 13 reconstructive surgeries and 3 skin grafts), but I think an epidural helps make the experience more enjoyable. :-)

cbm3228 · May 2013

I am all for the epidural and have said so multiple times on various boards and have never been "attacked" for it. There is no shame in the epidural. To each their own.

iHeartVan · May 2013

Epidural allll the way for me

kwhite27 · May 2013

FTM here and I am going in with an open mind... if I can handle the pain then I will try and do it med free.

If I am in agony then BRING ON THE DRUGS!! Smile

MrsSteSte · May 2013

FTM, hoping to go med free. My main reason is that I very much want to avoid various interventions, some of which can have permanent or lasting impacts on me and or babe, and unfortunately there is often a cascade of events resulting in various interventions once meds are involved. Not always, but frequently enough.

I do have a history of health problems that may ultimately require meds, so I'm realistic. But my goal is to go without, and that's also a big part of the reason we've hired a doula, too.

HermansWife · May 2013

kwhite27:
FTM here and I am going in with an open mind... if I can handle the pain then I will try and do it med free.
If I am in agony then BRING ON THE DRUGS!!

This exactly for me.

NiksMama · May 2013

I'm getting the drugs. They're amazing.

Sascha3 · May 2013

I had my first med free. It wasn't something that I look back on as a traumatic experience, but with my recent baby I decided to get the epi. The first time my contractions started really light and gained momentum and I can say it was only the last hour and a half that was unbearable. This time I hadn't slept in 30 hours and they started out very intense and strong. After 4 hours and still only being dilated to a 3 I took the epi and it was wonderful. I got some much needed rest and 6 hours later I was able to deliver in 3 pushes. If I hadn't have gotten that rest I would have not gotten any for days. I only slept a couple hours that first night since my hospital leaves the baby in the room.

This time I am choosing a c section. I may need one anyways if both of these babies continue to stay breech, but I feel it is a safer option with multiples. Plus I can get my tubes tied during instead of going back for another procedure.

klar4230 · May 2013

When I walk in the door I want meds...lol...DH is worried about them because a)his sister is super woman and didn't have any with all three of her kids and b) worried about me being paralized because they kit my spine/nerves.

We've talked about it and while the needle will scare me, my pain and reaction to it will scare everyone else! My pain tolerance is 0 but maybe breaking his hand or ear drum by screaming will get the point across!

wifeyvana · May 2013

I had a med-free birth with #1 and I'm planning on doing the same for #2.

BlueJewelM · May 2013

DS' birth was amazing. I want everything to be exactly the same! I ended up getting the epi last time. And will probably get it again this time.

I wrote in other posts today, but I got it at 6 CM so it didn't slow down my labor.

The only thing I wanted to avoid was pitocin or being induced. I had to "fight" my OB a bit to wait to be induced until 41 weeks and 3 days. Thankfully I went into labor at exactly 41 weeks.

katiedid0907 · May 2013

I want to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible so that I can enjoy the experience with my husband. So yes, if I need pain meds I will be getting them.

Fielding2b · May 2013

The first time I didn't know what I wanted. Got some meds but still felt A LOT! With DD2 I got the epidural which was much more enjoyable. Will get epi again this time if I have anything to do with it.

girlmama83 · May 2013

I also will be asking for an epidural as soon as possible during labor.

I'm not one to handle physical pain very well and the thought of giving birth terrifies me.

trishinbanff · May 2013

around here the dr's and staff are all about med free but when I got to the hospital with my first and they decided to check me in I said right away that I wanted an epi. I told them that if they let me get too far along and not get an epi that I would feel as though they tricked me. I still had to wait hours to get it and was in lots of pain.

I will get it sooner if possible with this one. I personally don't understand why someone would want to be in pain but each to their own.

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