Does the thought of childbirth scare you?

by eclecticpassion Posted 2009/06/30 18:27:26

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Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:08:15

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Not before I had one....the overwhelming desire to have a baby sort of lulled me into a false sense of security.

My first was 8lb 2oz and was an horrendous experience....my second was 9lb 11oz and was the easiest (well almost) thing ever!! He was born 20 minutes after I got to the hospital...there wasn't even time to take my shoes off!!! LOVL
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hows my aim? 2009/07/03 03:32:06

if it comes out like i did hell yes. i shouldn't be alive.

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Hi 2009/07/01 09:10:44

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No, been there(didn't get the t- shirt but got the baby)
He's my world

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MindReader 2009/07/01 01:04:17

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Well when I came along, men weren't allowed in the delivery room. But I was pushy and got in fer 'em. It was really kind of odd ( and I have a very bizarre sense of humour ) , I read a Fortune Magazine most of the time it happened and I haven't lived it down for decades. I was like, "Damn, woman how are you going to get that Chest of Drawers through that little hole." But somehow they fit through.

One time our best friend got caught in the room right as it was happening and I said, "Well, pull up a chair. You can't leave now. The movie has just started."

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Baron 2009/06/30 22:03:45
Karensue322 2009/06/30 20:35:28

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At this time in my life YES, but have already had 5 babies, 3 girls and 2 boys all grown up, and NO that didn't scare me!

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eclecti... to Karensu... 2009/06/30 21:12:55

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that's impressive! kudos to you =)

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Maria 2009/06/30 19:57:51

yes

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imani361 2009/06/30 19:53:25

yeah if i lived in the 1700's, now we have great doctors and medicine to ease the pain and mothers dying from childbrith is very low.

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z-Madness-z 2009/06/30 19:37:37

Yes. It seems very painful and I don't want to go through any physical pain. No thank you.

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RedKisses88 2009/06/30 19:17:47

NOO! my fiance and i have been trying for a child for 5 yrs.. lol.. LONG TIME!! soo i guess when the time comes.. and i dont like it.. i guess thats what i get LOL..

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RedKiss... to RedKiss... 2009/06/30 19:25:30

has anyone ever had a water baby? in other words give birth in the water?? i heard its alot better?

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Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:08:15

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Not before I had one....the overwhelming desire to have a baby sort of lulled me into a false sense of security.

My first was 8lb 2oz and was an horrendous experience....my second was 9lb 11oz and was the easiest (well almost) thing ever!! He was born 20 minutes after I got to the hospital...there wasn't even time to take my shoes off!!! LOVL

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☼ Homeward Bound ☼ 2009/06/30 18:57:56

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Absolutely terrifying.....even after I've had five kids! Or maybe I should say BECAUSE I've had five!! Had one that was 9lbs 1and a half oz.

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Max Massacre Rulez D00d 2009/06/30 18:53:19

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Yes, the thought of a baby coming out of my vag is very scary. All that pain. It's just not for me :D

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Amber V. (Bunny's *Kitten*) 2009/06/30 18:48:52

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Yeah just from the fact that I could die if I have a kid. Most likely won't happen, but always a possibility

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XtomXkaulitzX89 2009/06/30 18:38:54 (edited)

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well my mom wen through natural childbirth with me and my sister. without an epidural with both of us. we each weighed 8lbs but i was 9oz and my sister was 8oz. my mom was in labor with me for almost 24 hours. so i kinda feel bad for my mom

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RightMind to XtomXka... 2009/06/30 18:49:25

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OMG! I am a man darlin and I admire your Mom! I cannot even begin to fathom that! I just hope Mothers Day is extra special for her!

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**Bessie** to RightMind 2009/06/30 18:57:53

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Epidural's rock!

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RightMind to **Bessie** 2009/06/30 19:13:47

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Ha! Im Sure!

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XtomXka... to RightMind 2009/06/30 20:23:23

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oh trust me it is =) i love my mama

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RightMind to XtomXka... 2009/06/30 20:41:18

Sounds great dear! I know she has to be a great Mom!

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XtomXka... to RightMind 2009/06/30 20:59:49

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she really is

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eclecti... to XtomXka... 2009/06/30 18:49:33 (edited)

was it a conscious decision for her not to have an epidural, or was she just unable to have one for some reason? have to say, kudos to her though i could never do it personally...your mom is brave!

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XtomXka... to eclecti... 2009/06/30 21:02:58 (edited)

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yeah it was a conscious decision. my two aunts and both grandma's told my mom that it would mess up both her and the baby so she didnt get it. however when she was screaming for the epidural, the nurse told her it was too late to get it. and yeah, she is the bravest woman ive ever met

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RedKiss... to XtomXka... 2009/06/30 19:16:02

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my cousin gave all natural child birth too.. she was barely 18 at the time.. she was all for it till it came time to have the kid.. and she freaked out and was in soo much pain she wanted a epideral.. but the doc said it was too late.. so she had no choice and went natural.. LOL.. she made sure not to make the same mistake the second time.. only because she couldnt handle it when she thought she could..

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**Bessie** 2009/06/30 18:37:28

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It scared the crap out of me when I thought about it! Thank God I figured out how it happened, so I didn't make that mistake again! LOL

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RightMind to **Bessie** 2009/06/30 18:47:14

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Ha! You go girl! Thats a good one!

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**Bessie** to RightMind 2009/06/30 18:56:52

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Heah buddy! Thanks! LOL

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RightMind to **Bessie** 2009/06/30 19:14:16

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Your Welcome Dear! Ha!

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Jehnyhal~ Hope Not Hate~the... 2009/06/30 18:31:21

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Terrifies me. I'd still go natural though because I think a caesarian is even worse.

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eclecti... to Jehnyha... 2009/06/30 18:48:30

how come? with a caesarian you're anaesitized...(can't spell today for some reason)

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Jehnyha... to eclecti... 2009/06/30 18:50:16

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Me + surgery = cold-blooded fear. I don't hate needles, I hate knives.

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Nuggs to Jehnyha... 2009/06/30 19:10:18

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Not so good for the baby either....nature designs things to happen a certain way for a reason!! Just think of a giraffe .... the baby falls 6 feet as its born!! All to shock it into breathing and getting straight up on its feet!

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Jehnyha... to Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:11:45

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Amazing...

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Nuggs to Jehnyha... 2009/06/30 19:43:23

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Yep.....saw it on Animal Park yesterday... with Ben Fogle and Kate Humble...an awesome piece of film!!

Did you enjoy the Murray match? I have no fingernails left now!!!!

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Jehnyha... to Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:45:23

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I LOVED it. I couldn't believe it! My friend says he knew Murray'd go through, but I admit he had me scared!

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Nuggs to Jehnyha... 2009/06/30 19:53:44

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I had to stop watching after he lost the 4th set! I could feel my blood pressure rising!! After seeing the first set I was sure he was going out!!

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Jehnyha... to Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:55:02

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I did nearly faint frequently...Can't wait for tomorrow!

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Nuggs to Jehnyha... 2009/06/30 22:19:16

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I'm glad we've had a day of rest to recover!!! LOL

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RedKiss... to Nuggs 2009/06/30 19:20:34

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wow really? that is amazing..

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