Well last night we had our first Lamaze class. It was really neat and made the whole fact that we only have 8 more weeks left, seem really REAL.
We watched a birth video and it was so encouraging. The lady went natural, which is what I want to do, and it seemed very do-able. I am so excited and pumped for the whole birthing experience. I know many people think that I am crazy for wanting to go natural, but I feel that I am mentally and spiritually ready for whatever lays ahead for me and the birth of our child.
We learned that conquering our fear is the key to relaxing and having a positive birth experience and that is one thing that I have done. I am not afraid, just anxious.
So anyway, it was fun to meet all the other couples. Everyone was first time parents, so that was good. We all had lots of questions and none of us felt dumb because we all wanted to know :) Knowledge is power!!!!
I'm glad your class went well. We start ours tomorrow!! Props to you for wanting to have the baby natural--I am a weenie. I have watched Baby Story and Birthday and seen them have the baby natural and I have cried watching it b/c of all the screaming and pain they are in--so, I know I couldn't do it!! If I was gonna' do it natural, I would do it in a tub. Anyway, I'm glad you liked the class--I'm anxious to start mine!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad your class went well! I loved ours!!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading Rachel's post, I have to give you a tip. Don't scream. Moan all you want and breathe deeply, but don't scream. And when you feel like you have to scream, bite down or bear (bare?) down and breathe some more. It is so much more effective. When you scream, you lose control of your calmness, and it's really hard to get it back, plus it's so ineffective. ;) You can totally do this! I'll be praying for you :)
Thanks for your comment. I will have to update on the belly pics. I thought I would keep it up but life just slips by so quickly. Glad you had a good time at the class. I have a ways before we start those but I'm looking forward to it. I don't know about going natural or not. I would like to try and then if it gets too tough I guess I would need an epideral. Who knows. I have time to think about it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I have a baby, I would like to try all natural, one because I want to be wide awake for the end result, and two I HATE needles! lol
ReplyDeleteYou will do great Lindsay, your a strong person!
Ha! What Michelle said is so funny! I had all of these grandiose reasons for wanting to go natural too (the experience and all - oh and the recovery is easier too), but when it came right down to it, I was more scared of the needle and the catheter than I was of going natural! In the end it was soooo worth it, and I would go natural again in a heartbeat! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I am going to speak from experience of using drugs during childbirth. The part about not being totally alert or awake does not have to be true. I was totally awake, knew everything that was going on, and did all of this painless. So, if your fear is not being alert, then you can talk to your doctor about this. (Lin, I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to Michelle and any other readers wondering about this). On another note, if you can do it all natural, go for it. I probably could have, but chose not to. It's really up to you. Lin, I'm so proud of the path you are choosing, and the way you are preparing for it. I know you will do awesome! I am so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteOkay so.....to be honest...I'm just more afraid of the needle...HAVE YOU SEEN THAT THING???? plus...I almost passed out by someone telling me how it works...and i'm wondering if I'm that sissy talking about a giangantic needle then what will I be like during???? I'm just a sissy.....
ReplyDeletehaha....well thank you all for your advice, tips and humorous comments. You all keep me smiling. I'm with you Mel, I am more terrified of the catheter and needle than I would be of going natural. That alone will be in the back of my mind if the going gets tough :)
ReplyDeleteYou aren't a sissy...and trust me, it's not that bad. If you don't want the pain, you just have to endure it for a second or two, and then it's over. The whole thing was histerical to me. Cause I am sitting on the bed, with my legs dangling off and my whole back is uncovered...that includes my hiney!!! So, I mentioned to the doctor, or anesthisiologist (major sp) that he must see a lot of butt cracks in his line of work!! He laughed and said yes! So, you get past it, and then the rest is history! I hope you guys all enjoyed my little story!
ReplyDeleteAlso, what's so scary about a catheter? I understand being scared of needles, but not catheters! Oh well, I guess I didn't really think about what all was going to happen during it all. I just did what I was told, and enjoyed my day! It was great!
ReplyDeleteOh deb, you never cease to amaze me. You are so funny and can find humor in every situation. I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay so you guys are hilarious...you make it sound so easy! LOL...I dont even know why i'm in this convo...I'm not even pregnant...but again, Lindsay you have a good support system!
ReplyDeleteYour almost there