So, I just went to November 2017 BMB to see how many women already know they're due in November (it just seems SO FAR away!). Anyway, I was reading one of the threads and ended up commenting because I forgot where I was. I've never felt so creepy. I apologized and explained where I was from, lol. I'm tired.
Didn't get any pamphlets, but talked to others who've had a similar experience, my ob and some nurses.
I have heard the same thing about a controlled/ prepared C-section. Looking forward to the better experience. This time I am hoping to be allowed to hold baby. I was even warned to discuss anti nausea meds beforehand. Looking into calming scents/ aromatherapy too.
I think the most anxiety inducing moment is the spinal for me. Once had a gnarly spinal headache from a spinal tap, that may be holding some mental sway. At least when I had the epidural for #1 the contractions were so rough from being induced the needle didn't seem scary. It's amazing how our perspective changes with pain.
The time for the "what ifs" is not my friend either. It doesn't help DH is probably just as nervous as I. I sometime forget that his experience was just as rough as mine, maybe even more so, since at least I was medicated.
So, I just went to November 2017 BMB to see how many women already know they're due in November (it just seems SO FAR away!). Anyway, I was reading one of the threads and ended up commenting because I forgot where I was. I've never felt so creepy. I apologized and explained where I was from, lol. I'm tired.
Haha I've definitely almost done that before lurking other threads. Don't mind us creepers from August....
So, I just went to November 2017 BMB to see how many women already know they're due in November (it just seems SO FAR away!). Anyway, I was reading one of the threads and ended up commenting because I forgot where I was. I've never felt so creepy. I apologized and explained where I was from, lol. I'm tired.
Haha I've definitely almost done that before lurking other threads. Don't mind us creepers from August....
@Lauradi1010 oh man, I wasn't even thinking about the spinal! I have a serious needle phobia, but obvious have had to suck it up for both pregnancies. I went from nothing to contractions on top of each other really quick so the epidural was such a relief I didn't even think about the needle. I know it will be a lot more nerve racking this go around! Relief from the pain definitely outweigh the needle phobia last time!
DH was so freaked out last time, since they basically threw scrubs at him as I was being wheeled out and said catch up when you can. With very little information about it what was going on. I don't think he's ever moved so fast in his life.
I think he's doing okay this go around because I didn't share with him the what could go wrong pamphlets. He's the type to be like "it was fine last time, this time it will be too". He doesn't worry in advance like I tend to, I could take a page out of his book for sure.
DH most definitely has a clearer memory on the subject than I do. He sadly recalls the OB w texting/ paging the anesthesiologist saying he was needed STAT and being pissy when he didn't respond immediately. I think anesthesiologist was in another surgery and had to be pulled for mine.
One of the downsides of having a lawyer hubby he tends to over think all outcomes. Wish mine could tell me he wasn't worried either. On the bright side that's why some IRL conversations have been helpful.
@Lauradi1010 yeah we are definitely due for some IRL conversations on possible outcomes and worst case scenarios. I think he'd rather avoid it but I'm too much of a planner to let that happen.
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Didn't get any pamphlets, but talked to others who've had a similar experience, my ob and some nurses.
I have heard the same thing about a controlled/ prepared C-section. Looking forward to the better experience. This time I am hoping to be allowed to hold baby. I was even warned to discuss anti nausea meds beforehand. Looking into calming scents/ aromatherapy too.
I think the most anxiety inducing moment is the spinal for me. Once had a gnarly spinal headache from a spinal tap, that may be holding some mental sway. At least when I had the epidural for #1 the contractions were so rough from being induced the needle didn't seem scary. It's amazing how our perspective changes with pain.
The time for the "what ifs" is not my friend either. It doesn't help DH is probably just as nervous as I. I sometime forget that his experience was just as rough as mine, maybe even more so, since at least I was medicated.
DH was so freaked out last time, since they basically threw scrubs at him as I was being wheeled out and said catch up when you can. With very little information about it what was going on. I don't think he's ever moved so fast in his life.
I think he's doing okay this go around because I didn't share with him the what could go wrong pamphlets. He's the type to be like "it was fine last time, this time it will be too". He doesn't worry in advance like I tend to, I could take a page out of his book for sure.
Sorry to remind you. I am needlephobic too.
DH most definitely has a clearer memory on the subject than I do. He sadly recalls the OB w texting/ paging the anesthesiologist saying he was needed STAT and being pissy when he didn't respond immediately. I think anesthesiologist was in another surgery and had to be pulled for mine.
One of the downsides of having a lawyer hubby he tends to over think all outcomes. Wish mine could tell me he wasn't worried either. On the bright side that's why some IRL conversations have been helpful.