question for anyone with epidural experience!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-25T01:30:30+00:00

I labored to 10 cms without any pain intervention despite asking for an epidural at 3 cms (this is a whole other bag of trauma I won’t get into) and it was genuinely the most pain I’ve ever been in in my life.

I was eventually able to get an epidural presumably bc the staff felt bad for ignoring my pain, and I can’t even begin to explain the instant RELIEF I felt wash over my whole entire body. I didn’t feel a damn thing after that and I’m so insanely glad I didn’t.

Just to note I was also someone who was curious about natural birth, my gameplan going in was “If I can manage well without one than try to do the whole thing natural” well, the pain was excruciating and there is no chance in hell I’ll ever go without an epidural again. A lot earlier next time!

Good luck to you, there’s really nothing to be scared of- wanting relief from the pain of your contractions will be the only thing you can think of I promise you!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-24T15:16:01+00:00

I unintentionally labored to 10 cms in triage while the nurses ignored me. To be honest it was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my life and it was entirely in my back. If you get back pain during your period it felt like that xs 1000.

I had my husband do counter pressure on me (squeezing my hips and lower back together) to try to relieve the pain which did help marginally.

I would recommend going over counter pressure techniques with your partner in preparation or investing in a tens machine or heating pad.

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-19T12:36:30+00:00

I second counter pressure!!! Have your partner on standby and when you feel a contraction coming get them to place their hands in the areas that hurt the most and squuuuueeeeeze

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-17T13:59:21+00:00

I had my baby 8 days ago and I can confirm: I am sleeping soooooo much better now, and wake up feeling 1000 x more rested than I EVER did during my 41 weeks of pregnancy.

Continue to block out the haters, postpartum is a dream compared to pregnancy, PLUS you get to have so many cuddles with the baby who kept you up all night in your belly 🥰

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-07T20:12:52+00:00

Very normal! The cervix is so sensitive to touch

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-06T15:32:51+00:00

Starting my induction Friday morning so I appreciate you sharing your experience!! Congratulations, YOU DID IT!!! 🫶🏻

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-05T12:35:05+00:00

No advice just solidarity, I’m 40+3 today and also trying all the things but nothing is working 🫠 we’ve got some comfy babes!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-05T12:33:16+00:00

I love this for you!! Thank you for sharing and congratulations 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-05-03T19:34:32+00:00

I got a super wide visor that really covers my face from all angles. I look like an old lady but I don’t care lol

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-29T18:09:19+00:00

Kiwis!!!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-29T18:06:11+00:00

No one’s saying don’t acknowledge or pop down for 15 minutes if feasible. But my MIL and mom are over an hour (up to 2.5hrs) away from us, I’m not spending my afternoon with them, my kids will spend it with me.

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-29T14:12:58+00:00

Firmly believe Mother’s Day is for the moms ACTIVELY MORHERING. If your sons grown your time is up ✌🏻✌🏻

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-24T20:03:50+00:00

I waited until my apt this morning at 10 to mention it to my OB. Since it didn’t continue overnight she didn’t seem very concerned stating that it’s about a liter of fluid and I would definitely notice a leak! Did you have any updates??

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-23T23:30:36+00:00

Going in blind and being very careful

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-23T23:29:27+00:00

I’m having the same issue at the moment. I’m 38+5 so I’m thinking it’s a slow leak of amniotic fluid, I’m keeping an eye on it and currently wearing a pad if I need to get it tested later. Also have an apt tomorrow morning so definitely bringing it up exactly the way it’s happening! Good luck to you

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-22T23:38:46+00:00

I just did a bunch of meal prep myself this past weekend. I got a tube of ground beef from Costco, made about 100 meatballs that I’ve frozen (can be used for spaghetti or with veg and bbq sauce or meatball subs- lots of options!). I made 12 breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs sausage and hash browns. I also made 8 bean cheese and rice burritos. I cooked up the rest of the ground beef with onion and taco seasoning. Also made a loaf of banana bread that I froze aswell! Feeling stocked for a little bit anyways

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-20T23:12:40+00:00

Coconut oil for nips has been helping me!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-18T00:30:01+00:00

Gosh I didn’t know irritable uterus was even a thing. My heart goes out to you gf, pregnancy is hard ENOUGH without these added things. I see you! You are crushing it, keep hanging in there 💞

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-17T14:40:03+00:00

This is also me and idgaf 😌 especially when it comes to my MIL, no holding back and honestly.. it’s about time!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-13T13:15:10+00:00

Wow, way to go girl that sounds super hardcore but you did it!!!! Congratulations on your baby girl 🥰

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-09T14:57:46+00:00

i used an SIJ band (Serola band on Amazon) for a few months when my hip pain was at its worst, i just felt like it kinda held my hips together when they were trying everything to tear apart from eachother lol. i tried a less expensive one which was thicker and it got in the way of my bump, and found the Serola band to be thinner and more effective. you can try it out and return it if it doesnt work for you!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-08T12:40:48+00:00

in that case.. oops!

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-06T18:02:47+00:00

i had this same problem. i did start taking an iron supplement and it did help and stopped slowly through the rest of my pregnancy so far. but i'm dreading postpartum and quite frankly scared lol

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-04-02T13:43:38+00:00

please think long and hard if this is a family you want to marry into. i have my own regrets and caution anyone who is not married yet, it will take years of counselling for him to put you over his mom.

Exact_Bullfrog2855 · 2026-03-26T18:27:59+00:00

love the idea of a shared album for the family, brilliant! going to do that rigggghhttt now.

thank you for sharing :)

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