I’m a little slow, but here are some of MY labor facts, considering it was just Labor Day. Ha ha.
Daughter: 9 hours.
Son: 4 hours, a much easier and less worrisome labor.
How did you know you were in labor?
Both were planned inductions. Daughter was for medical reasons, son was… just because. Both ended up here safe and sound! (For both, we kept the scheduled delivery a surprise from everyone, even our parents. It was more fun that way!)
Daughter: The pitocin kicked in; I felt like a sword was slicing through my lower back.
Son: The pitocin kicked in, but I got my epidural before I felt any real pain.
Where did you deliver?
At the hospital. I am fascinated by people who do homebirth, but it is just not for me.
Drugs?
Yes, with both. I tried to wait it out with the first one, but then not knowing how long it would be, gave in and was SOOOO glad I did. With the second, I didn’t hesitate.
(Prior to knowing that labor was going to be induced, I was all for the "all natural" route... but needless to say, both of those plans changed. And I have no regrets.)
C-section?
Neither.
Who delivered?
My own doctor – one of the benefits of scheduled inductions. I love her. She once referred to my first daughter as our miracle baby and I credit her so much for her safe arrival (there were many bumps along the way during that pregnancy). And our second, just as much a miracle, too!
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1 comment:
The more I read about you, the more alike I realize we are. Homey and frugal and natural to a point...but bring on the drugs during labor!!! That is where I draw the line. And as wrong as it sounds, I love the idea of induction so my water doesn't break while I'm in line at the grocery store - too much of a planner, I guess.
So I'm all there with you, girl! Except that I haven't ventured into cloth diapering yet. Not sure that I will, but never say, "never!"
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