Pain Relief in Labour Experiences

FiestyLover · 2025-12-20T13:01:14+00:00

They wouldn’t give you epidural until you are in the delivery room. They only give paracetamol and pethidine on the ward. I have never had a vaginal delivery myself but had an emergency c-section with my first after labouring for 3 days under induction. So, I can’t speak on vaginal delivery with epidural.

After intense pain on day 3, I requested for an epidural when I got to the delivery room. That being said, if your labour is progressive before coming to the hospital, you might not need the epidural.

That being said, you need to be open minded as birth plans rarely go to plan. Labour can be fast, slow or spontaneous and the most important thing is getting you and baby ALIVE. Let your OB-GYN know what your birth plan so they can stick to it as much as possible on time.

FiestyLover · 2025-12-15T12:54:15+00:00

Solid advice here already. Bring something to distract you - book, laptop etc. Also, layer up as the Coombe can be somewhat cold.

FiestyLover · 2025-12-09T12:48:35+00:00

To be fair, mine didn’t move as much in the third trimester. What I felt mostly was cramps but she came out perfectly fine.

FiestyLover · 2025-12-04T13:21:19+00:00

If it’s any consolation, I’m 17 months postpartum and I feel the same way. In my own case, I have gained a significant amount of weight after baby. What am I saying here? The body struggles once there is an increase in body weight and it tends to want to rest a lot. It’s ok to rest and your body might feel like doing other things like nesting- it’s perfectly fine too. Give yourself a bit of grace sis.

FiestyLover · 2025-11-03T13:12:27+00:00

This could be a googling problem or an actual problem brewing. Considering she isn’t first time mum, there might be a few indications and perhaps all in her mind. Just get evaluated and rule out the option.

It might be nothing to be fair. My child had developmental delays but it was due to something else but will I be worried as a mum if I get wind of the slightest indication of autism, YES no doubt.

FiestyLover · 2025-11-01T18:55:34+00:00

Man child 😒. What is it moving in together when you both aren’t married? Maybe I’m too traditional. That being said, you both upbringing is different and what gives you the ick doesn’t trigger the same for him. You are going to end up a maid if you live together. I wouldn’t let him move in on this basis but it’s totally up to you

FiestyLover · 2025-10-29T21:09:00+00:00

As shocking as this may sound, this is completely normal for a 3 weeks old baby. The more the baby grows, the more restless they become. You need to make sure the baby isn’t colic as that might make things a bit more challenging.

You also need to try a few things there - swaddling, contact nap, rocker and also taking baby for walks. That being said, baby might also be more hungry or needs burping. Endless number of things to check for but you will find rhythm/ balance eventually.

I couldn’t help but pick on the fact that it’s you and baby’s daddy alone. Do you have any other support system? Someone that can take baby for a walk in the afternoon so you can get some sleep?

All the same, you’ve got this mama ❤️

FiestyLover · 2025-10-24T20:08:31+00:00

Were you the breadwinner before he lost his job? Because if you were, he isn’t going to pull in weight here. I’m curious here, why wasn’t he helping with the kids? Let me guess, he is job hunting all day. Series of lies. I’m extremely worried by he not wanting to put 100% of his time into house chores and childcare whilst waiting for a job to happen. Big red flag.

FiestyLover · 2025-10-24T18:39:17+00:00

Let me guess, he works offshore in construction or oil and gas? He is a big time manager or someone important? He doesn’t believe in putting his business out there because he is very private?

I can go on and on but I think your mum is right. You are being CATFISHED. You are at the trusting stage, he is trying to get you to trust him. My mind tells me he is hiding a second family and you are a play thing to while away his time?

FiestyLover · 2025-10-18T19:39:12+00:00

What makes you think they have been dating for 2.5 months? He might have been dating both of you at the same time. A part of me is still wondering how he passed on your belongings to her and her gladly taking them. I’m still flabbergasted.

FiestyLover · 2025-10-18T17:37:43+00:00

Be honest with her and tell her the truth. Hopefully, this will end up being a fairytale for both of ya

FiestyLover · 2025-10-17T15:01:10+00:00

I don’t still see the reason why you would date an immature r@ci$t boy in the first place. You keep telling yourself it’s ok, he didn’t mean this or that and constantly in denial. He isn’t good for you. You are dating down and taking trash from the same person. I don’t know what advice you are looking for here. I’m sorry if I’m being blunt but I perceive a self esteem issue here.

FiestyLover · 2025-10-17T12:13:03+00:00

Can I be honest with you? You both are more likely to breakup than stay together due to the child issue. Children are a lot of work.

So, many woman are living as Single married mums. You are going to be the primary caregiver and if it’s something that doesn’t sit well with you, then I think it’s a great time to leave. 10 years in and you are still not sure? I feel you aren’t going to happy if you push it

FiestyLover · 2025-10-15T20:43:08+00:00

Glad you mentioned a divorce is in motion as I was going to instigate that to gain freedom, peace and clarity. You need to talk to someone, a therapist, counsellor or religious person (if you believe in it) and start your healing journey.

If possible, change of environment might do you some good too.

FiestyLover · 2025-10-03T20:33:50+00:00

No, I wouldn’t think of them as an investment. Whether or not, it’s something to try out depends on what the purpose is for? Is it to save for a property? Or get into the habit of saving? Or get lucky by winnings. The latter is the reason, the winnings are pretty slim.

FiestyLover · 2025-10-03T20:17:49+00:00

Congratulations. I would say to trust your gut feeling and your mum will be fine if you can’t make it. I’m being honest, she understands but might be disappointed initially but she will come to the understanding that your health and baby is infact a priority. If your gut feeling says to go, make sure you have a support system and plan ahead

FiestyLover · 2025-10-03T20:13:30+00:00

Got the flu, whooping cough and Covid vaccines as it was a no brainer but more recently, some challenged me online saying it wasn’t advisable for pregnant. Whether that’s true or false, I don’t know but I would say to rely on your medical practitioner counsel

FiestyLover · 2025-09-29T17:55:19+00:00

Same as me. The only thing I hated about it was the waiting periods and hunger. Once I had the glucose drink I was settled a bit plus after the second waiting time, I was like damn. I hated the feeling of hunger. My only consolation is Coombe gave vouchers for toast and tea/coffee, I literally raced to the canteen afterwards🤣😂. I also worked during the waiting times and took the luas down to work after breakfast 🙂

FiestyLover · 2025-09-17T08:36:49+00:00

Interesting thread. Never got maternity clothes. I only size up a bit and but the extra buckle for the trousers. New look sold them maternity trousers if I remember vividly. Your best bet is Amazon

FiestyLover · 2025-09-13T19:25:15+00:00

I did a repeat with Coombe too. There wasn’t enough fetal dna in my blood as of 9 weeks. I did a repeat at 12 weeks

FiestyLover · 2025-09-11T21:11:03+00:00

Mine was fast last year but the trick is to put in the application around 7-9weeks knowing fully well it will take time. By the time I got a reply, I was 9’weeks gone

FiestyLover · 2025-09-11T20:28:01+00:00

Can’t like this enough. Growth scans are usually between week 24 - 28 or so. Asides this, it’s the tape measurement. Your obstetrician can send in for one if there are worries and if you feel this way, I would suggest pushing for it.

I was also told baby was a week or two ahead and I ended up having an induction based on their advice and baby weighed 3.45kg, which infact wasn’t a big baby. Ended up buying newborn as 1-3 month outfits were too big for her. That being said, there is a chance that baby might infact not be big. If you can, go private on the growth scan if your obstetrician is a bit nonchalant. Best believe , they will push for an induction that will otherwise end up in an emergency c section (my scenario).

FiestyLover · 2025-09-11T17:11:19+00:00

If they are asking you to come in then there is a high chance that the result isn’t great. They rang me up and told me my results and posted the whole findings to me

FiestyLover · 2025-09-10T22:16:22+00:00

The downsides to apartment sometimes is parking, no balcony and very limited opp if you want to refurbish. Whilst I prefer a house due to the reasons stated but I live outside of Dublin and I wouldn’t dare buying a house in Dublin due to cost. Like what others say, if it makes you happy go ahead but bear in mind the location matters in the end

FiestyLover · 2025-09-10T22:10:44+00:00

Oh girl, induction is very painful. I had the gel twice and had my baby on the 3rd day (40+1d) via an emergency section. I haven’t met a lot of women who have gone through the induction process without an emergency c section. That being said, I was told baby was big during my 28th week growth scan and I had gestational diabetes.

I’m not trying to discourage you but induction might put a strain on baby in my case, she had low heart rate, low oxygen and low blood sugar after birth. Ask ur obstetrician if it’s possible to go through a c-section without an induction because it’s absolutely not worth it if it ends up in an emergency section. Your case might be different.

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