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Ericka Kammerer says...
Joybelle wrote: Ditto here, too. I've had cavities near a nerve filled with nothing, broke my big toe, pulled some ligaments in my foot, and they didn't match the intensity of childbirth for me. I've had three babies, the last two at home. If I do have a fourth I would like to have it at home, but the last two times haven't been easy. I'm actually quite scared to face childbirth again. The pushing phase was what put me over the top. It is so interesting to read all these different stories and ideas of what is "easy" and what was "hard". Amazing to me how different everyone is. No kidding. I'd rather go through childbirth than have dental work done, even with anesthesia (for the dental work, not the childbirth ;-) see, i've had root canals, and extractions, and the pain was nothing compared to childbirth ( for me I'd rather go through childbirth than have the flu. you're crazy !! Childbirth isn't easy or painless by any stretch, but there are worse things (like being pregnant for "nine" months ;-) Now see, again I disagree. I loved the whole 9 months - what fun ! But that last bit ... brr .. scary !! -- Proudly presenting Bébé B Born 20.Apr.2004 |
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"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message news Joybelle wrote: Ditto here, too. I've had cavities near a nerve filled with nothing, broke my big toe, pulled some ligaments in my foot, and they didn't match the intensity of childbirth for me. I've had three babies, the last two at home. If I do have a fourth I would like to have it at home, but the last two times haven't been easy. I'm actually quite scared to face childbirth again. The pushing phase was what put me over the top. It is so interesting to read all these different stories and ideas of what is "easy" and what was "hard". Amazing to me how different everyone is. No kidding. I'd rather go through childbirth than have dental work done, even with anesthesia (for the dental work, not the childbirth ;-) I'd rather go through childbirth than have the flu. Childbirth isn't easy or painless by any stretch, but there are worse things (like being pregnant for "nine" months ;-) I didn't find pushing easy or painless, but I found it easier to deal with than the first stage of labor. At least there was something to *do* about it (which I apparently did fairly well, since it went pretty quickly all three times ;-) Ahhhhhh, so different!! I found pushing insanely painful and difficult. I thought, I hoped pushing would be easier than dealing with the first stage of labor! I had transition-like contractions for hours. During pushing, though, I almost felt delirious with the desire to escape my body. I don't think I was unprepared either or had completely unrealistic expectations. It's been something I've had a very difficult time dealing with actually. I was quite sad after my last delivery wondering what I did wrong, why it was so painful again. I really would like to have one more baby, but I do find the idea of facing labor/delivery again quite daunting. I actually feel a little panic at the thought, and it really saddens me. My last baby took about 30 minutes to push. Not very long to many, but it was the most agonizing sensation I have yet to experience, and I just don't understand why nor do I ever want to experience it again. I hear so many women say how childbirth has a purpose, and it doesn't hurt as bad as stubbing your toe, etc. and I believe them. I hate sharing my story because I feel like I'm sharing one of those horror stories that people hate to hear. -- Joy Rose 1-30-99 Iris 2-28-01 Spencer 3-12-03 |
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To me, the pain of childbirth was like the worst menstrual cramps I have ever had. I've had some bad ones where I've passed out. The problem is, when I had cramps I'd take something and lie down...not curl up, pull my head up and push!! The amnesia is setting in, I have already forgotten some of the pain. But next time I am going to be just as adamant about wanting an epidural! Jill |
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