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phooey (1004 days ago)
We`re hiring a doula, which makes us feel very prepared and confident. On my page, I have a short blog on doulas with a link to an article if you want to read about them. Good luck!
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Amanda-is-Rebekahs-Mommy (1004.6 days ago)
Definitely expect the unexpected! I agree! My labor with my daughter was great, the delivery had some complications though, I developed a fever and 2 hours into pushing my daughter`s heartbeat was starting to rise with the contractions, up to around 200bpm and the doc was worried and wanted to get her out, he said we`d either do a c-section or he was going to use forceps to help get her out faster.. I was scared of both options but more scared of the c-section so he used the forceps (did a really good job too! not a mark on her sweet little head!). After the delivery my uterus was tired and wouldn`t contract anymore so I was bleeding uncontrollably, I ended up being taken into the OR and being knocked out and packed so they could slow the bleeding to a normal amount. I had a blood transfusion and was on iron supplements for months after the birth. It was not at all how I had planned for it to go but it turned out alright, my daughter is a happy healthy 1 year old and we`re expecting baby #2, so obviously it wasn`t too traumatic if we`re willing to go through it all again so soon! :) It is not so bad and really the memory of it fades faster than you can imagine. Don`t worry about it too much, it`s only 1 day of your life, you have the rest of your life to worry about your little angel!!
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adriana03 (1004.8 days ago)
This would be my third and im scared. I wasnt for the first two because the labors were unexpected. They were premature. I went in for a check up and a couple hours later they were out. I had no time to think about it. But now im just in panic even tho its gonna be a long time away. Hopefully I wont hit the 40 week mark and be expecting it everyday. Ughh. who knows.
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mommyofxyxyxx (1004.8 days ago)
Expect the unexpected. Every single delivery is different and if you `prepare` yourself for how you THINK it`s going to be, you`ll probably be stressed out. What you should be thinking is....`I`ll take it as it comes`. You may or may not have `control` over things but try to just go with it....It will be a much better experience that way.
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GreenAustinBaby (1004.8 days ago)
I`m looking forward to it. It should prove interesting.
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