So I have to start off by saying- that the birth of our newest addition is soon approaching and even though it is my 3rd time around- I have been getting anxious- perhaps it is because not enough time has passed from birthing number 2 to number 3- I STILL REMEMBER THE PAIN. I am just thinking to myself- there are people in our ward- that I will not mention that literally have the baby and then show up to church the next week- UMMM, if I recall- it takes me a good 2 months to feel like I can function, walk, not be mentally crazy... about the house being in total disarray... and not feel sore. With Isaac it seriously took me 3 months to recover- without getting into gory details, it was traumatizing, and VERY PAINFUL. So I've decided that some women must have super human strength- and super amazing bodies-what is the secret....Alovera? Black Cohosh- HOLY BASIL? WHAT?Mental something? I think I have about 2 1/2 good months to really psych myself into this time around will be wonderful... since I have laid off the blue bell this time around- thanks PENN For being 9 pounds...
And, I just have to say... that I love that at playgroup the topic always turns to "0h when I had so and so.... blah blah blah... something about caster oil"....and I LOVE IT!
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So I am not an expert dear, but your post reminds me of a famous PVHS cross-country t-shirt (it may have even been a Mr. Comeford quote)... I will substitute Child Birth for Cross-Country... "Child Birth is 90% Mental, and the other half is physical"
From a labor nurses POV: DO NOT DRINK CASTOR OIL!!!!!!!!! The only reason it may (and it rarely does) throw you into labor is because you now have diarrhea. You want your labor nurse to love you, take care of you, get you that epidural as fast as humanly possible. So don't tick her off by making her deal with that! Seriously people!
I still remember going to Costco 6 weeks after Anna was born and going home exhausted! I'm with you! It's exhausted!
Maybe you should try bypassing the epidural this time, just to see. It worked for me! Isn't that an idea that brings comfort? I'm mostly kidding. You are going to do great, and no matter what, it is a finite experience (pregnancy, labor, recovery), all except for the baby, of course!
I am so glad that there is someone else out there who does not just "pop out" babies. The first time, I did not sit or walk for the first two months, and the second time, things were much better, but I did not leave the house or function in society for two months. It really takes me a year before I start to feel like myself again. I love that first birthday!
You're not alone. But they do say that it gets easier each time! You'll do great. You are one of the strongest women I know.
My trick: picture yourself on a beach while you're in labor. Smell the sea air, feel the sand between your toes, and when you have a contraction, imagine a wave washing in and feel the water surrounding you. The key is RELAXATION!
Corny, but I swear by it. I actually loved my labors and births (no, they were not short and easy- 26 hrs was my shortest). the aftermath was the hard part. Worry about that when you get to it.
Just remember that big, beautiful family you will one day have!
I feel ya sister! Being pregnant is not MY THING so I'm happy when I'm done,which makes the whole birthing process almost exciting cuz I know I'm done being pregnant. Anyway I'll be holding good thoughts for you that this time around it'll be a breeze (and as pain free as possible) and that you'll feel fantastic afterward!
good luck with that! are you not able to have epidurals? or is it the after-pain that you are talking about? im sure a 9 lb baby coming out of you would do it! i havn't tried progesterone cream, but my dr did have me on pills so im guessing it would do the same thing?
Oh MJ, I'm right there with ya, I have a friend who has 3 kids under 3, and wants to have all her kids at least 16 months apart. It's like 10 minutes after she has a baby, she's out doing jumping jacks. At least for me, I think the Lord makes it so that at the end of your pregnancy, you are so absolutely uncomfortable, angry, irritable etc., you will do whatever you have to to get that baby out. May the force be with you my friend!
Hey there cute people! We sure miss you guys! Thanks for the encouragement....we are completly exhausted, but very excited as well! So, my dear MJ....when are you due? We still want to fly over for a visit...sometime soon...but not too soon with your baby. I know how long it takes to be "normal" again. We are so thrilled for you guys and think that you have such a beautiful family! Good luck with all of that. We are still trying to get preggo...but no luck yet. If I don't hurry, I will forgot what a baby is (reagan will be 5 this year...my baby). Take Care you guys!!! Lots of Love!
Haha! That second comment makes me laugh. Many labor nurses gave me that advice as well--I never wanted to drink castor oil anyway. What put me into labor this last time was stipping the membranes and then watching "Phantom of the Opera". Pretty sure Gerard Butler does the trick with putting one into labor. Try that! :)
I love you M.J.! I miss you from the good ol' high school days!! :)
I feel you, someone should develop a "take home" epidural. Maybe I just found my new calling...
I can relate a 100%. After having my first child I could not sit for a month (no kidding!). I think being 5'2 myself and the baby weighting 8 lbs with 50% of on its head had something to do with it. I'd have to say though blaming somebody might help, for me my husband was the perfect candidate after all why did he have to be
6 ft tall!!(just teasing)
My advice to you is to keep in mind that "this too shall pass", and to look at your good looking boys they are well worth it.
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