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When did you realize you were really in labor?
7:30 in the morning, I woke up having uncomfortable contractions. Being 9 days early I didn't believe it at first. As the day progressed they didn't go away. 2:16pm my baby girl was born!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Knowing when to go to the hospital, as I wanted to labor at home as long as possible, I didn't want to go too early to the hospital. Also, it wasn't easy taking care of my two kids while I decided if this was the real thing.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Exercise, drink a lot of pregnancy tea, and I took birth prep pills. Otherwise the most helpful thing is already having two children and knowing what to expect.
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What surprised you about your birth?
The gender of the baby :)
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No words an ever accurately describe the relief and joy of holding your baby for the first time.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I think the best thing is to keep moving and walking through the contractions. The more I sat still and tried to lay down the more painful the contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I pushed on all fours for a little bit be ended up being most comfortable on my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing. As always. No words an ever accurately describe the relief and joy of holding your baby for the first time.
