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When did you realize you were really in labor?
The morning before I went into labor I noticed a bloody show. I got really excited because I felt like today would be the day I get to meet my second child (we did a surprise gender). I started getting contractions every 20 min or
So. Very mild. This went on for till about noon. I went on doing my
Normal routine. Did some light cleaning and took care of my toddler. I was exactly 40 weeks to the day. At about 3:00 my contractions were getting
Close and starting to get more intense. I still wasn't uncomfortable at all. I decided to rest and waited for m husband to get home from work. At about 5:00 we
Dropped our daughter off
At my parents and drove to the hospital. I wasn't in any pain at all but the contractions were steady coming at 5 min apart.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging part to me was the pressure and the burning sensation of pushing my baby.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I watched videos, reads stories, and watched documentaries on natural childbirth. I just kept telling myself I could and I would.It was mind over matter for me.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was surprised how well I handled my contractions. I only experienced about 10 mins of contractions toward the very end that were so bad I thought to myself if I wasn't dilated enough i would have to get an epidural because I didn't know if I could handle hours of contractions that intense.
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You just have to keep telling yourself it's something you can do and will.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
My husband rubbing my back and me leaning on him and also the jetted tub at the hospital.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was surreal. The most wonderful moment ever. Nothing can beat that feeling. We had a surprise gender and my husband and I didn't even check to see for a good 5 min because we were in awe of everything that had just happened and we were just taking in that miracle that we experienced. I was also very proud of myself for going all natural too. I felt so empowered that me she my baby did it and my body and baby knew what to do.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You just have to keep telling yourself it's something you can do and will.
