GIVE ME THE DRUGS!!!

jpavenski · October 2014

@EmpireRecords24‌ ya I have heard a lot of people say it's a relief. I hated it, just thought it felt so awkward & weird. I couldn't even keep my legs up in the right spot. Thank god I only pushed for like 15 minutes! But I think I did have a slight tear & a few stitches which I didn't really feel.

Engineer81 · October 2014

I was induced due to gestational hypertension, which is more common for AMA. I walked into the hospital dilated to 3.5 and fully effaced. I was having contractions but it wasn't too bad. I went in, my doc broke my water and they started the pitocin. At first it wasn't bad, I made it to 6 and them it became painful. By the time I got my epidural I was at 8. Then I rested and it was time to push. He was out in less than 30 minutes. I was up and walking as soon as he was done stitching me up. And I felt good. All in all for me it was a perfect experience. So inductions/epidurals aren't always a horror story.

starsailorr26 · October 2014

I got the epidural when I was at a 5. It wore off just as I went into transition, lucky me, and I pushed for 2 plus hours. I agree that pushing felt like relief. I didn't have any residual effects from the epidural and I will likely get it again.

Ardmhs83 · October 2014

I'm really going to try to accomplish my water birth this time, so no epi. I had a c/s last time and HATED the way the drugs made me feel. I know the epi is different, but I really don't want it. If I get to the point to where I'm really far and I can't relax enough or rest, then it may be a option (as my doula has stated), but praying for nothing this time.

thursday · October 2014

I was induced after my water broke I never felt contractions and was allowed to have my epidural at 1& 1/2 cm. Best experience can only hope this goes the same

kcbizme · October 2014

My goal is to go completely med-free. It is something that after tons and tons of research, videos, and IRL stories, I have chosen for myself. I don't want meds unless it is absolutely a last resort. My mom had to have an emergency c/s with me, and I am hoping that my experience will be completely different from hers. I want to experience natural labor (and the pain that comes with it) at least once. Of course, I know things don't always work out that way, but here's to hoping!

My biggest fear is that I'll have a horrible labor/delivery because my pregnancy has been so uneventful and pretty easy thus far. Also, I'm not trying to brag at all because I know a lot of you have had a really difficult time.

Ababy19 · October 2014

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rachyrach06 · October 2014

EmpireRecords24 said:

TikTak said:

I know people who've been induced said they felt very little pain, all things considered. Of course, pain is subjective, and impossible to compare. But I think the method of induction and the dosages of the drugs as they introduce them makes a huge difference. An induction isn't always horrible.

This. I had heard horror stories, so was terrified to be induced, and I actually had an awesome med-free labor. Not a badge of honor-- I'm actually more terrified of the epidural than I am of labor, so technically, I took the easy way out for me. But what I'm saying is that I agree that pain is subjective and you do what feels right for you.

^ This...

I'm a FTM so all i know is not from experience. i know that i want as little interference as possible though, nothing unless medically needed.

i used to be terrified...like phobia terrified of blood a needles, but i cope slightly better now lol. Still, the thought of being told not to move while they shove a big stinkin' needle in my back terrifies me more than pushing a baby out (and this is considering how big my head is and that my baby may very well be big headed too lol).

I recently changed doctors b/c he laughed at me for being afraid of the needle. i switched to a midwife program that is offered through Vanderbilt. I have my first appointment with them next week. a big reason i chose them is that my research shows they are the only hospital in my state with the option for entonox (gas & air - 50/50 mix of nitrous and oxygen). I would LOVE it if i can do this. its a way that the mother has control of how much she wants to feel but the affects wear off about a minute afterwards...generally just long enough for you to make it thru the contraction.

i hate the thought of not being able to move during labor, i want to use the birthing ball and may even labor (not deliver) in a tub...from what i've read this can help with discomfort bc you are bouyant in the water and apparently it can also help with not tearing. i do NOT want an episiotomy...almost freaks me out as much as the epidural.

I also don't want to be induced. You get to find out everything before the baby comes (sex, due date, etc..) but i feel like if i go into labor naturally it will be like a surprising birthing party that i didn't know i was invited to (or that i was invited to but didn't know when lol)

Like i said, i'm a FTM so we'll see how much all of this sticks. I'm slightly worried about the fact that i broke my pelvis in half about 6 years ago but i've got some big ol' hips that look perfect for having babies so we'll see.

Stargirlb · October 2014

No way! The post-natural birth high is wayyy tOo addicting. Give me the full unmedicated experience!

suzyq0525 · October 2014

Stargirlb said:
No way! The post-natural birth high is wayyy tOo addicting. Give me the full unmedicated experience!

Just like trolling is too addicting?

mangomimosa · October 2014

rebmit32 said:
mangomimosa I don't think a walking epidural is available everywhere. My cousin, who gave birth in Texas, had one and was raving about it, telling me how I should have one. When I asked my husband (a pharmacist) about it he said there is no such thing. We live in Illinois.

I am very undecided about whether or not I'll choose to get an epidural. I feel like I have a high pain tolerance, but then again, I've never had a baby and I may give in when the time comes. But, I have a question. Does getting an epidural slow down labor? I've heard from many women who seem to think this is the case. My sister received an epidural for her first baby and then had to get pitocin because her contractions slowed way down after the epidural. She ended up with a c-section because her labor just wasn't progressing.

I'm terrified of a c-section (I made the mistake of seeing one happen and about cried) so I'm really hopping that I can deliver vaginally. But, I'm worried if I do get an epidural I'll end up with a c-section like my sister. I realize all pregnancies and deliveries are different though, so fingers crossed.

This was my main reason for wanting a med free birth --- but then I read some more and there is a Cochrane review showing epidurals do NOT raise risk of c-section. I have seen then slow labor, but I've also seen an exhausted mom stop progressing, finally get epidural, rest a bit, then push out babe like a champ. I plan to wait as long as I can before getting one *if* I feel I need it. It's a valuable tool.

ac123185 · October 2014

I had a epidural with my daughter, and he nurse said my progression was text book. For me I enjoyed the labor experience more because I was able to relax and be in the moment with my SO the last couple of hours before we became parents. I think because I was relaxed I was able to progress as well as I did.

kcbizme · October 2014

@knitnut‌ Thank you! I truly consider myself one of the lucky few women who doesn't suffer much. I really feel for everyone who has had a hard time!

cesquer · October 2014

I started reading this thread and fell asleep... Had horrible nightmares and now I am back to finish reading it.

I've already stated in past posts how I feel: I Want All The Drugs. It's not that I can't tolerate pain. I am actually pretty tough. I just never want to be in a situation where I change my mind and then they can't give it to me.

That said, I will wait as long as I can to get the epi. I just have to be careful not to go past the point of no return.

jpavenski · October 2014

kcbizme said:
My goal is to go completely med-free. It is something that after tons and tons of research, videos, and IRL stories, I have chosen for myself. I don't want meds unless it is absolutely a last resort. My mom had to have an emergency c/s with me, and I am hoping that my experience will be completely different from hers. I want to experience natural labor (and the pain that comes with it) at least once. Of course, I know things don't always work out that way, but here's to hoping!

My biggest fear is that I'll have a horrible labor/delivery because my pregnancy has been so uneventful and pretty easy thus far. Also, I'm not trying to brag at all because I know a lot of you have had a really difficult time.

It is weird how it seems to work out that way one or the other, great labor or great pregnancy. Actually that was the first thing I said after my 2.5 hour long labor. The nurse said that was the fastest first labor I've ever seen, I said I deserve it I had the shittest pregnancy ever!

crunchymamaof2 · October 2014

I had an epidural with my first and nothing with my second. I prefer the med free way but won't be devastated if I can't handle it this go around.

Out of all interventions, I think Epidurals are one of the last to worry about. Yes, they could potentially slow labor, but I've heard more stories about them working in moms favor. If your body is exhausted and in major pain your progression can stall. The epidural will help you relax and let your body do what it needs. I don't have anything ATM to back this up, but from everything I've read it's typically a combination of interventions that will stall labor. Getting it too early also isn't the best because then being stuck flat on your back for that long can work against you.

I didn't like the side effects of the epidural but man, the few hours of sleep it gave me were fantastic. No epidural hate here!

crunchymamaof2 · October 2014

jpavenski said:

My goal is to go completely med-free. It is something that after tons and tons of research, videos, and IRL stories, I have chosen for myself. I don't want meds unless it is absolutely a last resort. My mom had to have an emergency c/s with me, and I am hoping that my experience will be completely different from hers. I want to experience natural labor (and the pain that comes with it) at least once. Of course, I know things don't always work out that way, but here's to hoping!

My biggest fear is that I'll have a horrible labor/delivery because my pregnancy has been so uneventful and pretty easy thus far. Also, I'm not trying to brag at all because I know a lot of you have had a really difficult time.
It is weird how it seems to work out that way one or the other, great labor or great pregnancy. Actually that was the first thing I said after my 2.5 hour long labor. The nurse said that was the fastest first labor I've ever seen, I said I deserve it I had the shittest pregnancy ever!

Shit I hope that's true! My first was 8 hours, second was 4 hours, and I hope to continue that pattern! My pregnancies aren't the easiest for me at all. But I also have stubborn children so we'll see

crunchymamaof2 · October 2014

happymamax2 said:

I wish I had the uterus and vagina of that mom with 19 kids, she pops them out in like 20 minutes now lol?

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