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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I woke up on Monday morning to get up for the day and went to the bathroom. After doing my business, I heard tinkling in the toilet- my water had broken! But I denied it thinking I had just peed more and went back to the bedroom and scrolled Facebook, until I felt another little gush.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Hard back labor! She was sunny side up and made my back and hip hurt so badly!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Honestly, I didn't prepare much at all!
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my water broke 9 days early, and she was born 8 days before her due date, with my birth stats! Her stats: 8lb 2oz, 20 inches long
My stats: 8lb 2oz 19 7/8 inches long
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Know yourself and how you control and manage pain now, from sore muscles to headaches an utilize those methods in labor! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Using the shower was amazing! I had constant counter pressure on my right hip/lower back, and walked frequently. Eventually I was so tired that I asked for pain meds to get some sleep so I could finish dilating. I was given a combo of Stadol and Phenergan, slept for about an hour and a half, and woke up ready to push! I fell asleep only 3cm, and when I woke I only had a bit of an anterior lip!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Half on my back, half on my left side
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Euphoria! I still can't believe that I did it, and that she is mine!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Know yourself and how you control and manage pain now, from sore muscles to headaches an utilize those methods in labor! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
