tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post4592785384076059723..comments2024-02-10T10:20:14.121-08:00Comments on A Daily Scoop: IncubationStephanie Waitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-37561948630674199802009-04-24T05:19:00.000-07:002009-04-24T05:19:00.000-07:00My son was born on my birthday in February. I was ...My son was born on my birthday in February. I was so thankful to go into labor on my own, but I am incredibly slow to dilate, so I was given pitocin after 10 hours, and then 10 hours after that, I decided I needed a break and got the epidural. It was worn off by the time I went into transition, and I was in more pain than I have ever been in my life. For 2 hours I felt like I was going to die. I almost had an out-of-body experience. But he was born with 1.5 pushes, and I have a greater bond with him than I felt after giving birth the two other times. You can do it, Stephanie! It hurts, but if you close your eyes and concentrate on relaxing and breathing through the pain. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-11269004612687217902009-04-24T02:08:00.000-07:002009-04-24T02:08:00.000-07:00Steph- you are more spiritually in-tuned than just...Steph- you are more spiritually in-tuned than just about anyone I know! I know if your husband gives you a blessing and you pray beforehand, you will have a birth experience exactly as it should be; whether that's with pain meds or not. Either way, I know it will be an incredible experience for you. And I'm sure Camille will be holding little Noble's hand right up until he grasps for yours!Jan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861529313255575794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-72154455505232582972009-04-23T07:44:00.000-07:002009-04-23T07:44:00.000-07:00This has been so neat being on this journey with y...This has been so neat being on this journey with you, reading about your soon to be son because my new grand-son is due around the time you are due. My son & daugther-in-law are anxious and they haven't decided on a name yet. It seems like yesterday that you announced that you were expecting. I pray that you will get your prayer answered and you won't be induced and no pain meds.Mimi's Toeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918834487225748283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-84544220594181935642009-04-22T17:23:00.000-07:002009-04-22T17:23:00.000-07:00Oh, how we women love to share our birth stories! ...Oh, how we women love to share our birth stories! I have eight children. The epidural was marvelous with my first; with the second it did OK (at least I didn't feel the epesiotomy!). With the next five the epdural didn't work at all--I thought. So I went natural with number eight. It turns out that the epidurals actually did help with the back labor. But with number eight I KNEW when to push (the dr. and nurses didn't have to tell me to push), and that baby came quick! And I healed up so much faster--like someone else here said, you feel almost 100% better as soon as the baby's delivered. <br />I don't know that I'd recommend either with or without drugs, but you're not asking anyway. ;)<br />Good luck with that little boy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-53053783424714798982009-04-22T14:27:00.000-07:002009-04-22T14:27:00.000-07:00I've had three babies, all were induced. I can tak...I've had three babies, all were induced. I can take physical pain very well, especially when it comes to my own babies being born. I wanted to go as far natural as I could with all three, but ended up with epidurals for two. Being induced creates unnaturally strong contrations, and it's not the same as natural labor would be. To me it also depended a lot of how big the baby is, and also if they were face up, meaning that they're head is not as compressed and is not moving along in the right motions so to speak. Some babies are breach. Some women dilate without any major pains, and then push a few times and whola' here's the baby. Others have horrible pains from the very begining, and have to push for hours. I feel great about all my deliveries, wether I had drugs or not. No one knows the pain I endured with each one. I bonded just fine with all three, I felt plenty of pain!! I would not choose drugs just for the fun of it or because I just feel like I wanted it. I eventually needed it! I took the epidural because the pain got to be absolutley unbearable and I was completley exhausted as one delivery took 23 hours with horrible pains from the very beginning. We are all wonderful and brave women for bringing children into the world. I'm not posting this part for you Stephanie, I know you know plenty about childbirth.. I just felt like some women here who manage to go natural don't realize how painful it can be for some women who do choose and need drugs. Applause goes to all of us..<br /><br />Best of luck Stephanie! Wether you need drugs or not I am sure it will be a wonderful and meaningful delivery. I hope you will go into labor naturally and that it will happen soon for you! <br /><br />-MelanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-43507983500491940202009-04-22T12:59:00.000-07:002009-04-22T12:59:00.000-07:00what a beautiful post stephanie. i SO ADMIRE and ...what a beautiful post stephanie. i SO ADMIRE and RESPECT your decision to go all natural and pray for a peaceful, Spirit-driven delivery.<br /><br />i wish i could do that with our fourth... but with hubby being a anesthesiologist and all... we like to go the other route : )<br /><br />hugs to you and prayers for a restful home stretch...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-57691314241815692592009-04-22T12:32:00.000-07:002009-04-22T12:32:00.000-07:00Good luck! Can't wait to see pictures of the littl...Good luck! Can't wait to see pictures of the little guy.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006071252218525638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-79170427178784895752009-04-22T12:17:00.000-07:002009-04-22T12:17:00.000-07:00My second and third were with a midwife all natura...My second and third were with a midwife all natural. The best thing you have to do is breathe. When the contractios come you take long slow deep breaths in and out. It is a Miracle when you control your breathing. Also tell yourself that you will get a rest in between contractions and it willl end! There reAlly is no feeling like it, especially when the baby is right there and you are pushing. With those 2 deliveries I felt so amazing afterward and I felt like I had nothing to heal from. You reAlly feel healthier and you will be on such a natural high you will love it. I won't lie, it hurts so bad, but you have endured way more. I have no doubt in my mind you can do it!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04195971051438168327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-31975969096842176072009-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:002009-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:00My sister has had 3 of her children all naturally ...My sister has had 3 of her children all naturally at home doing water births.<br /><br />I think if you're not induced you should be fine. Petocin is very nasty stuff, I think and it forces on your body what it's not ready to do. For me it's always made my labors so much more painful than they needed to be. My first was induced because I had such bad pre eclampsia and my second they didn't think I was moving fast enough and wanted to speed things along. <br /><br />My third, however, no pitocin, and I didn't need the epidural. Things happened in their own way naturally, the way they're ment to.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655101499233442222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-58609790834838782082009-04-22T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-22T10:00:00.000-07:00Wow! I can't believe you're only 2 weeks away. Wi...Wow! I can't believe you're only 2 weeks away. With my 4, I did 2 with medication and 2 without. I didn't have a choice with Riley, because she came so quickly and unexpectedly (3.5 weeks early). With our last one I just decided to try it naturally by choice. It truly is empowering and exhilarating. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of pain, but once the baby is out the pain turns into complete joy immediately!! However, whether you use drugs or not the miracle of child birth is a wonderful and amazing experience. Can't wait to hear how it goes.<br /><br />Love ya,<br />Nikki K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-44618232245226771902009-04-22T09:37:00.002-07:002009-04-22T09:37:00.002-07:00Stephanie- I hope you get the natural delivery you...Stephanie- I hope you get the natural delivery you desire! My best friend lost her daughter at 11months old. She had another baby almost a year later, and decided, like you to go drug free. She hadn't done that with the others, but said she wanted to feel it all. She said it was so empowering, and such a spiritual and somewhat healing experience. I pray that you have the same type of experience with Noble. (I love his name- it truly seems fitting of the family he is coming to.) Best wishes to you!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874756871420984377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-9351259137269255302009-04-22T09:37:00.001-07:002009-04-22T09:37:00.001-07:00Yah only 2 weeks left! I have had all four of min...Yah only 2 weeks left! I have had all four of mine with out pain meds and am hoping to have this one the same way. For me I stretch my feet out during each contractions and believe it or not it really takes my pain away. I have also heard listening to music during labor helps, some like music that brings an adrenaline rush like work out music and others like more relaxing. I really want to try it and since I have no experience with music during labor I am going to bring a mix. I wish you the best of luck these last couple weeks and with delivery. You are a strong women and having already conquered so much I know you can do this too!Heather & Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545282090765293045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42490647449972108212009-04-22T09:37:00.000-07:002009-04-22T09:37:00.000-07:00Yah only 2 weeks left! I have had all four of min...Yah only 2 weeks left! I have had all four of mine with out pain meds and am hoping to have this one the same way. For me I stretch my feet out during each contractions and believe it or not it really takes my pain away. I have also heard listening to music during labor helps, some like music that brings an adrenaline rush like work out music and others like more relaxing. I really want to try it and since I have no experience with music during labor I am going to bring a mix. I wish you the best of luck these last couple weeks and with delivery. You are a strong women and having already conquered so much I know you can do this too!Heather & Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545282090765293045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-8842519483129819792009-04-22T08:42:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:42:00.000-07:00O.k., Steph-
Here's my two cents, and if you would...O.k., Steph-<br />Here's my two cents, and if you would like to hear more details about my experiences and things I think are helpful, I'd be happy to talk to you on the phone (or in person when I'm in Vegas this weekend). Anyway, I definitely prefer natural birth. To me it's less like a party and more spiritual of an experience. Plus, you get the natural high afterwards. But, the main trick is that you have to be determined to do it when you go in. And, you need the people who will be there with you (and the nurses and doctor) to be determined to help you remember that that is what you want. Otherwise, when the pain gets too bad you will just except the offer of an epidural. It's very hard for those watching you go through pain to continue to support no pain assistance, because they don't want you to hurt, so they have to be determined too. Also, like others have said, research positions and breathing techniques--they make all the difference. Also, St. Rose DeLima does not have tubs in the birthing rooms. I don't know where you will be delivering, but a warm bath can really help with pain management. Of course, if your labor is short, you may not need it. I have alot of other things to say if you are interested, but I won't take up all the space here. Just let me know if you have any questions or want to here advice. :) Good luck! I know you can do it if you make up your mind to. Afterall, that's what our bodies are made to do anyway. <br />Love Ya,<br />Jennya.k.a. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607434530421232102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-70935065803890848602009-04-22T08:30:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:30:00.000-07:00P.S. Sue (the post above me), really said everythi...P.S. Sue (the post above me), really said everything I was going to say.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364084882319285613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-83636561364763937802009-04-22T08:28:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:28:00.000-07:00I've only had one, so far, but with that one, I ha...I've only had one, so far, but with that one, I had a home birth. It was an amazing experience. Looking back on it I can hardly put it into words... Yeah, it hurt, but the pain was just such a small part of the experience for me. <br /><br />For me, personally, I wouldn't do it any other way.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364084882319285613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-69857703893750258032009-04-22T08:00:00.001-07:002009-04-22T08:00:00.001-07:00I had four children, all natural. Each one was sli...I had four children, all natural. Each one was slightly less painful than the one before. I did love the experience. There is nothing like the incredible high I felt after having each of these babies...as if I had climbed a mountain or run a marathon.<br /><br />The secret is in relaxing into the pain of the contractions instead of tensing up against them. And not being afraid of the pain. The first time I WAS afraid of it because it was so intense. But by the last, I would just think...yeah, body...go for it...we're going to get this baby delivered! I had internalized that the labor pain is good pain, pain that helps, pain that tells you your body is doing what it is meant to do.<br /><br />Good luck with it, Stephanie. Whatever you end up doing, it will be a beautiful experience...and a spiritual one.<br /><br />=)<br /><br />PS. One thing I like best about natural childbirth is that i always felt great afterwards and could get right up and move around.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-34824855665345141042009-04-22T08:00:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:00:00.000-07:00What a great post. Only 2 weeks left? That's ama...What a great post. Only 2 weeks left? That's amazing!<br /><br />I had my last child drug-free, not really by my choice. He was a VBAC (3rd time) and I was suppose to go in in the morning to be induced. Apparently he wasn't having any of that! I labored on and off most of the day and then when we decided to just go to bed and wait things out, my water broke, which was a first for me. It's never broken on it's own. By the time my mom got here to watch the kids I was really hurting. We rushed (safely) to the hospital and got checked in. While I was in the bathroom, changing, the nurse asked if I wanted an epidural and I said, "If there's time." Those were prophetic words...I felt the urge to push about 30 seconds later while I was still in the bathroom half dressed! They hustled me onto the bed and told me not to push, just pant (doesn't work!) but he was born just a few minutes later only 14 minutes after we checked into the hospital.<br /><br />It was an amazing experience and not as much pain as I expected, probably because the hard part went by so fast. And My body had done it twice before (my first was a c-section with no labor before hand). It's amazing what our bodies can do!<br /><br />Good luck! My prayers are with you.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220239368725678342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-1996141928926596652009-04-22T07:45:00.000-07:002009-04-22T07:45:00.000-07:00With all of these posts I can't imagine you will t...With all of these posts I can't imagine you will take the time to read mine. lol. I am a nobody to you but I have fallen in love with your family and your stories.<br />I wish you the very best during your labor. <br />May I offer a few words of experience and hopefully of insight?<br />First, you are probably aware of many of the stages of labor without meds. Transition is a stage that typically happens with meds already in place so many women cannot tell about their experience with it. If you opt to labor without any meds, be aware that transition is very intense. Many women panic at this stage. It isn't something that we really expect (even though we know it will happen). When it happens, there won't be any time to breathe. That is when you will need to pull from all of the strengh you have. That is the time when you will be tried. <br />Know, too, that you will have strong women with you. Women who have gone through this journey before. Women who share with your eperience and rejoice in your journey.<br />Finally, know that even our best intentions can find us at a time when we simply cannot continue. If you decide, after all, to ask for pain relief, it is okay. Really. Please, oh please, do not feel the need to justify your decision to get that relief. Please don't feel pressured to explain yourself. You are you. You know you the best. <br />You will be empowered beyond belief if your labor is controlled by you.<br />With my last child, I opted for meds right in the middle of transition (which does not typically happen). I labored the entire time (I wa induced) with my wonderful husband helping me along. As soon as my epi was in place, I started to push. Basically, I got pain meds for the pushing part. I asked for a mirror to see my baby being born. My husband was able to deliver her and I was of clear mind and able to fully enjoy the experience. He and I have never felt so close. <br />Women tend to "one up" each other in the whole "birthing story" arena. In reality, our babies are born in many different ways. We are women whether we give birth via C-section or not. We are women if we give birth at home or in a hospital. We are women whether we experience 5 minutes of pain or 5 hours. <br />We are women.<br />We are mothers. <br />We support each other.<br /><br />All the best to you and your family!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686413484392252259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-20617048404922929092009-04-22T07:38:00.000-07:002009-04-22T07:38:00.000-07:00Thank you for the gift to my life your blog has be...Thank you for the gift to my life your blog has become! I have had both my daughters drug free, the first was 4 hours, I was induced, the second was 56... my water would not break. They did give me a tylenol, cause I was getting a headache, does that count? I would do it drug free again given the chance. It is such an amazing, awe-inspiring experience to see what these bodies that were created for us can do.<br />I hope it all goes well for you!Tiffany A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06898901760401395595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-78567170579021676572009-04-22T07:12:00.000-07:002009-04-22T07:12:00.000-07:00I have had 4 children without medication! The fou...I have had 4 children without medication! The fourth, my last being really fast! The more you have...the faster- was that true for you Stephanie? You can do this! You have strength beyond strength - I look forward to hearing your birthing story and how you realize your strength, realize you could have done it with all your babies and feel the glorious relief of the ending result! Good luck, stay focused, stay strong!Diana Lesjakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476647718030742111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-44135518623780472742009-04-22T06:56:00.000-07:002009-04-22T06:56:00.000-07:00I have three sons - two delivered without medicati...I have three sons - two delivered without medication. My experiences giving birth naturally were painful (to be expected) however, they were amazing. After working so hard to deliver the baby and to endure the labor the sense of gratification is absolutely incredible. Not to say giving birth with meds isn't gratifying - the end result is the same and equally joyous. But there is a connection you feel to yourself after experiencing natural birth. It really is empowering. And although there will be pain, it goes away almost immediately. I will pray that you have the experience you are hoping for. <br />You are going to love having a little boy. They are out of this world! Also - just thought I'd tell you about a song that I listened to while awaiting all of my children, it's called "The things we've handed down" by Marc Cohn - give it a listen if you have time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-89506315667403892632009-04-22T03:51:00.000-07:002009-04-22T03:51:00.000-07:00wow. 2 weeks away. I can't believe it has gone tha...wow. 2 weeks away. I can't believe it has gone that fast and that I have "known" you that long!<br /><br />Love to you, Stephanie, and I wish that it all goes exactly the way you want it to go.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-36317106735732877742009-04-22T01:25:00.000-07:002009-04-22T01:25:00.000-07:00I loved this post! I also love what Trish said- s...I loved this post! I also love what Trish said- so beautifully. I have had 4 of my 5 children naturally, the last 3 (one set of twins) at home with wonderful Las Vegas Midwives, and I am a retired doula, and still teach childbirth education. Yes, you can do it! I believe that wether you can or not is 99% mental/emotional. It is not all about the physical part as many think. All my births (even my medicated one) have played a part in who I am and the woman I want to be. As many have echoed though, it was having the natural experience, that gave me the strength and belief and changed who I am forever. I have loved every experience, and my last baby born only 3 months ago- in our bathtub, was fantastic! I love that we have choices in childbirth and I fully support those for all women, natural or not. For me though, experiencing birth means experiencing it completely without intervention. I know you will have the birth experience that is right for you. We have many wodnerful doulas here in LV if you need some resources. If I did not have a little nursling myself, I would come out of retirement to help, if you needed it. Much love, many prayers and huge amounts of joy as you wind up this pregnancy and birth experience. :)<br /><br />PS... You can read about hints and tips for natural pregnancy and birth on my blog desertroselv.blogspot.com- I love all things birth related!Jonelle Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681842920695734593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-58411197642541637942009-04-22T00:47:00.000-07:002009-04-22T00:47:00.000-07:00I was determined to have my children without induc...I was determined to have my children without induction, and without epidurals, unfortunatly with our 1st I ended up needing an epidural, with both I was scheduled for induction the day I went into labor. I was able to get through the whole experience with our 2nd without any medication, and it was an amazing experience. I would HIGHLY recomend that you find a Doula that you both feel comfortable with. Having a great doula was a huge part of how we were able to do it. She was able to help my husband support me like he wanted to, but didn't know how the first time. Good luck! It will be an amazing experience no matter what happens, I wish you the best, and what you are hoping for.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815714937955269558noreply@blogger.com