I made the mistake of going to the hospital way to early during my first. I woke up at 3:40 in the morning in labor. I took a shower and “prepped” myself. I was having major hormonal issues and didn’t want anyone to see me down there. I am aware of how illogical that is. I was a go-go dancer the year prior. It wasn’t like people hadn’t already see everything. Everyone told me that when the pain hit, I wouldn’t care about any of that. Anyway, I decided I would shave myself. I was unaware that they no longer did these things to women. My “What to Expect” book was the first edition. So many things had changed. So, my husband wakes up to see me in the living room with a mirror trying to reach *ahem things. My husband went to PT, and he told the unit what was happening. While he was gone, I put on full makeup. Did I mention this was my first?! LOL He came back to our apartment. He happened to have an appointment that day with podiatry. That clinic was in the basement. I can’t recall what floor labor and delivery was on, but I want to say it was the fourth one. The doctor checked me. Since I had only been in labor for 5 hours I was no where near having to push anything. They sent me walking the halls. I went downstairs to see what was happening with my husband. He was in with the doctor. I talked to the nurses for a while and had 2 contractions. They were terrified I was going to drop right there! I would up needing to have my water ruptured. I was only in labor for 13 hours over all.
With my second we were stateside. I had been on bedrest for most of the pregnancy. I had to have ultrasounds every week. This time I did NOT do makeup. My mom took my daughter and me to TCBY. The line there was always ridiculous. I had several contractions while we were waiting. Mom kept telling everyone I was in labor. The worried looks were hilarious. The women who knew the drill were great. The second child is supposed to be faster. Not only was I in labor longer, but my daughter was actually late! I did not go to the hospital until early the next morning. I was there for less than 3 hours when I gave birth. No makeup this time. Also, no stirrups. They didn’t get them out in time, so I had a nurse holding one leg and my husband holding the other. I didn’t have pain meds with either pregnancy. My mom had a saddle block with me, but the idea of someone sticking a needle in my spine scared the crap out of me.
Leroy about 6 hours ago
How Evel Knievel was born??
oldpine52 about 6 hours ago
That’s one way to have a bouncing baby boy.
C about 6 hours ago
Eject, Eject!
AllishaDawn about 6 hours ago
I think I would rather eat a ghost pepper.
Zykoic about 5 hours ago
Cod liver oil….
blunebottle about 4 hours ago
Hot shower.
angier3824 Premium Member about 3 hours ago
Walk, walk, and walk some more. Worked for me- 9 lb 11 oz baby boy, completely natural birth.
felinefan55 Premium Member about 2 hours ago
I made the mistake of going to the hospital way to early during my first. I woke up at 3:40 in the morning in labor. I took a shower and “prepped” myself. I was having major hormonal issues and didn’t want anyone to see me down there. I am aware of how illogical that is. I was a go-go dancer the year prior. It wasn’t like people hadn’t already see everything. Everyone told me that when the pain hit, I wouldn’t care about any of that. Anyway, I decided I would shave myself. I was unaware that they no longer did these things to women. My “What to Expect” book was the first edition. So many things had changed. So, my husband wakes up to see me in the living room with a mirror trying to reach *ahem things. My husband went to PT, and he told the unit what was happening. While he was gone, I put on full makeup. Did I mention this was my first?! LOL He came back to our apartment. He happened to have an appointment that day with podiatry. That clinic was in the basement. I can’t recall what floor labor and delivery was on, but I want to say it was the fourth one. The doctor checked me. Since I had only been in labor for 5 hours I was no where near having to push anything. They sent me walking the halls. I went downstairs to see what was happening with my husband. He was in with the doctor. I talked to the nurses for a while and had 2 contractions. They were terrified I was going to drop right there! I would up needing to have my water ruptured. I was only in labor for 13 hours over all.
felinefan55 Premium Member about 2 hours ago
With my second we were stateside. I had been on bedrest for most of the pregnancy. I had to have ultrasounds every week. This time I did NOT do makeup. My mom took my daughter and me to TCBY. The line there was always ridiculous. I had several contractions while we were waiting. Mom kept telling everyone I was in labor. The worried looks were hilarious. The women who knew the drill were great. The second child is supposed to be faster. Not only was I in labor longer, but my daughter was actually late! I did not go to the hospital until early the next morning. I was there for less than 3 hours when I gave birth. No makeup this time. Also, no stirrups. They didn’t get them out in time, so I had a nurse holding one leg and my husband holding the other. I didn’t have pain meds with either pregnancy. My mom had a saddle block with me, but the idea of someone sticking a needle in my spine scared the crap out of me.
Dobie Premium Member about 2 hours ago
Using a trampoline to induce labor, definitely has it ups and downs!
Superhawk about 1 hour ago
This must be a new nurse. Trampolines are in the hospitals for doctors and nurses to ‘spring into action’ when there’s a code pink.
Ned Snipes about 1 hour ago
Uhm, where’s a catcher when you need one?