Thanks steph! It's strange, on the one hand I feel I'll be fine, as there is no reason I can't have an easy birth, and I even plan on a home birth. I think the fear is irrational, leftover from childhood. When I was 7 my brother was born at home and I was there, watching my mum groan. She claimed it didn't hurt...she also claimed getting my period and losing my virginity should be painless, and both are/were super painful for me. So based on that I am expecting labour to be most painful of all!
I do love hearing birth stories like yours (though all births even c/s interest me), especially for first children. I know it's easier the second time around. I definitely plan to look into hypnobirthing, wonder if it works on people who can't be hypnotized?
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March 31st, 2014, 07:12 AM #91
My Ovulation Chart currently TTC, Cycle #16 since last BFP
TTC #1- swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!
Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after remověng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic
Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period
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March 31st, 2014, 10:05 AM #92
My hormones have dropped in the 500s so its over for this little bean.
Last blood test tomorrow to monitor levels.
Gonna stick around with you girls, although not sure if we can attempt this month yet.
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you for your kind words and support.
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March 31st, 2014, 10:14 AM #93
Like Stephk, my 3rd DS was 4kg3 (9lbs7) and he did come out just fine lol
I have had my 3 babies at home and it was wonderful. It does hurt for sure but if you are able to learn the process of birth and understand the 3 stages, it isn't as scary as it sounds and as some tv shows/documentaries portrays it. You'll be fine. Your body knows exactly what to do. You will just need to 'let go' and ride it through ;-)
Not sure that hypnotherapy would work if you cannot be hypnotised but could be worth a try if only for the relaxation techniques xx
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March 31st, 2014, 12:20 PM #94
So sorry to hear about the levels Lavien. Hopefully you get get right back to it. Will be thinking of you!
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DD1 our beautiful rainbow baby joined us october 2015. No sway...just miracles.
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March 31st, 2014, 12:23 PM #95
I am thinking now I will O in april which is great news! I am expecting it to occur on the 28th or 29th! Looks like I will likely be attempting with you ladies. It is going to be a long month of exercise and diet. I do have a lot to look forward to though with Ds3's birthday party and Easter!
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DS 22010
DS 32013
May 2014 at 5 weeks
August 2014 at 12 weeks
DD1 our beautiful rainbow baby joined us october 2015. No sway...just miracles.
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March 31st, 2014, 01:19 PM #96
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March 31st, 2014, 01:45 PM #97Big Dreamer
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Im sorry to hear that levienrose
Lots to catch up on ladies. Lots of is gearing up to O!! I am so gutted not to be trying but know its the right decision. Cd7 today so hopefully this cycle will fly by and I get another shot at the end of April!!
I am back on le now properly to loose the 5lbs I've gained. I think im going couch potato route now though as I just can't get motivated for exercise
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March 31st, 2014, 02:07 PM #98
Oh, laVie! I'm sorry! Hugs!
maiden, I will not say it didn't hurt. It did. But it was NOT the worst pain of my life! It felt like a bad period (didn't know I was in labor for the entire night!) and the pushing him out definitely felt like the "ring of fire" it's rumored to be. However, my first birth, with pitocin and in the hospital, was SO much worse, pain-wise, and I had an epidural! Be forewarned, most anesthesiologists have a hard time with epidurals when you have scoliosis. Mine took 30 minutes to get in because he kept missing the spot and I kept involuntarily jumping when it felt like electric shocks up my spine.
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March 31st, 2014, 02:14 PM #99Big Dreamer
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Possibly?????
Maidentomother I am the same as you. Although I already have a son it will (hopefully) be my first natural birth. I have never even had a contraction! My son was breech so I had an elective c section. Not to be sniffed at and not an experience id like to repeat even though I could have another if I wanted to. I am also more scared at the thought of birth this time!! xborn 2012
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March 31st, 2014, 02:17 PM #100Dream Vet
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Sorry la vie en rose that sucks. Hugs!! Hope you have lots of support I had a chemical a while back and I was really down about it thinking of you xxxxx
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