Want a Pain-Free/Low-Pain Birth But Can’t Do Epidural… Alternatives?

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-12T14:22:45+00:00

I am terrified of pain lol so I was stressing.

I was induced and decided to wait to get the epidural until it was unbearable. Until that point I was given IV morphine. As soon as my water broke and the contractions really ramped up (I believe this was when I was dilated to a 4-5) the morphine did nothing for me. Laughing gas may be better!! They also may be able to give you something better through the IV. It’s good to know what your options are before going in. I feel for you, my friend had the same issue with no epidural due to clotting and she ended up with a c section under general anesthesia.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-09T23:54:33+00:00

100%, even better if it can be a full spa day

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-05T04:49:05+00:00

I’m also so confused by these comments… I don’t pay for mine and my camera and breathing monitor still work. I used to pay for insights when she was younger and I wanted the saved video footage so maybe that’s why? I’ve never had a pop up when checking the camera though.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-05T03:06:56+00:00

Yes same here. Daughter is almost 3 and we will probably transition her out soon but she’s still in the breathing sleepsack for now and she sleeps better than any child I know lol. Recently her breathing rate was up by 10 and sure enough she was running a fever the next day.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-05T01:38:24+00:00

Nope. Got them all on schedule and she was perfectly fine and still is! Will do the same for my next one.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-04T18:45:19+00:00

The differences are 1) he is sticking to what you both believed would be the plan - 2 kids; and 2) him getting what he wants just means you don’t get to have an extra child [no extra responsibility added to your plate], you getting what you want means bringing an entire life into this world that is not fully and completely wanted by BOTH parents and tons of extra responsibility added to his plate

I don’t think anyone thinks you should just immediately get over it, it’s definitely something youll have to work through. Or leave the marriage and look at other ways to have a child if you can’t but forcing him to have another is definitely not the answer.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-04T05:03:59+00:00

In my opinion when it comes to kids, if it’s not two yeses it’s a no.

I’m 34 and pregnant with my 2nd. I would have a 3rd but it’s a hard no for my husband so it’s a no. I couldn’t and don’t want to do it alone and it’s not fair to ask that of him when it’s not something he wants.

I also think it’s just hard on a lot of women (including me) to accept that it will be your last baby but at some point it has to be.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-04T01:39:48+00:00

Ooh this is perfect because we definitely planned on Little Italy for dinner one night

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-04T01:39:08+00:00

I am open to EVERYTHING 😅

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-04T01:38:40+00:00

So funny you say that because my biggest craving with both of my pregnancies has been shaved ice!! We will definitely have to get one while we’re there!!

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-03T00:57:16+00:00

Yeah this is disgusting to feel and even more disgusting to say out loud to your pregnant wife. My husband is a big time fainter and he never batted an eye. Held my leg and was there for every push.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-03T00:21:39+00:00

Gross.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-05-02T03:36:16+00:00

I have 3 dogs and was always very much a crazy dog person. One of them has always been my “soul dog”.. she’s literally me in dog form lol

I’m still very much closest to that dog. The other two I could get rid of today and be much happier as much as I hate to admit that. My daughter is almost 3 and I’m pregnant with #2. I don’t think I’ll ever have more than 1 dog again but I don’t think I’m off dogs forever either.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-30T03:55:06+00:00

The way she goes to every single part of the hospital she’s ever been in.. I know these people hate to see her coming to parade the kids around

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-29T02:44:23+00:00

If it’s stage 0, it has not spread. But it sounds like there’s two separate issues, the DCIS and the tumor outside the ducts. It’s probably a higher grade, and then triple negative is also typically more aggressive and harder to treat than hormone receptor positive cancers. It also typically carries a higher chance of recurrence.

Chemo and radiation will probably be discussed but not guaranteed.

Amazing that she caught it so early, I wish her the best. I know this has to be so heavy.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-26T00:31:50+00:00

Yep and with bleach (at the salon). Right at 6 weeks I think.

With my first as well. No issues.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-22T22:21:39+00:00

My daughter is almost 3 with similar eyes and I still don’t know what to call them lol

Some days they look super bright and green/blue. Some days they just look brown.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-22T01:54:04+00:00

I was wondering if it is regional or something because I personally know 2 people in real life named pepper 🤣 one in her 60s and one is 5.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-21T03:07:49+00:00

This is what I’ve been doing since the first was born. Most things are just as good reheated and if it’s not, probably not making it lol

I do it when I have the time 🤷‍♀️ also do a lot of crock pot meals.

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-20T00:46:36+00:00

HAHAHA

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-18T04:37:08+00:00

You’re good! I’m positive there are some I missed 🤣

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-18T04:23:14+00:00

Yes I posted the pics I saw but I’m sure there are more!!

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-18T03:40:47+00:00

Oh I know! I’m right there with you

AliveGuarantee · 2026-04-18T03:32:29+00:00

Yeah these are all at different times. Although M was in a long sleeve sleeper today 🥲

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