16-5-2012 - Looking forward to the Pain

My mood while writing this blog: Excited

It seems like all of us are jumping from one week to the other to see who has given birth and who is still in this waiting game. The end is so close that it kinda makes me sad to think that we are going to be splitting up shortly and we arent going to be visiting this website as often.

I must say, after reading books, going to my birthing class and now reading about other gals having their little ones, it makes me excited to give birth. I've been mentally preparing for a vaginal delivery and I hope that's what I get. Of course with a csection, the end result is the same, but Id rather not go that route.

Doctor's and nurses have told me not to fantasize about the delivery because anything can happen and you dont want to get your hopes up for something specific. But it's kinda hard to not think about what may happen. Im wondering when those first contractions are going to start and what they're going to fee like. Im wondering how my husband is going to handle the whole event (something very new and different for both of us). Im wondering how well I'll be able to handle the pain without any pain meds. I've been wondering more and more about who my baby girl is going to look like (I hope she gets her daddy's hair and eyes). I've been mentally preparing for a 6-8 hour delivery with lots of discomfort and pain. I know it's not going to be butterflies and rainbows.

It's funny to say, but Im looking forward to the pain. Im looking forward to the most memorable experience of my life.

PS: I really hope you girls continue to reference this website for post delivery conversations. I know I will still need this website as encouragement after my little one arrives. If any of you are on facebook and would like to add a friend, personal message me :-)