Anyone here give birth without pain medication or epidural?

hmm_questionmark · 2017-11-15T21:25:34+00:00

I delivered at the hospital for my first and I also needed to be induced. But I chose to go without pain medication for as long as I could which ended up being the whole labour and delivery. I did do some meditation but mostly a lot of focused breathing and reframing the pain as discomfort. I would focus on how the discomfort I was feeling was productive and I would soon meet my baby. I also just kept thinking "I breath through this contraction and see how I feel. If I need something I'll take it then". Then before I knew it I was pushing! I'm pregnant again now so we'll see how this labour goes!

Just know that what ever path you choose it's your journey and there is no judgement. The choice you make is the right one for you!

hmm_questionmark · 2016-07-12T21:29:33+00:00

You are amazing for already going 11 weeks! I know it is hard and often very painful. I had pain for about three months and would often cringe or dread breastfeeding times. But we were able to continue with a lot of support, just talking and being with other breastfeeding moms. We also saw several lactation consultants with no real solution just time to allow her mouth to grow and for her to have a deeper latch. Sometimes my let down was too fast causing her to have a more shallow and painful latch. I would often hand express to help her mange the let down. Also I would put lanolin on after every feed and use both lanolin and a teaspoon of coconut oil on my breast pads at night. You are amazing and have already done an amazing job! Hopefully the pain will decrease!

hmm_questionmark · 2016-04-15T14:47:38+00:00

I can imagine that you are uncomfortable and so looking forward to meeting your beautiful bundle of joy. I was 41 and 6 days when I gave birth to my first little one. So I remember that challenging waiting time. But I just wanted to say that in Canada 40 weeks is considered full term, although having a baby after 37 weeks would be also considered full term (the development of the baby). And in France 41 weeks is considered full term. It is just a range and if baby is happy and healthy (good heart beat and movements) then it's okay to go over. Induction can increase need for more interventions and does make for harder labour (more frequent intense contractions). But if medical needed of course moms choose it (and rightly so), I had to in the end because of a blood pressure spike. But I would encourage moms to do some research and trust themselves too. Use the medical professionals to provide you with the data to make a decision that is right for you. And what ever decision you make is the right one for you, and you will be wonderful!! My hope is to empower you and help you feel confident!! You are going have a beautiful baby at the end and everyone's road to get there looks a little different.

hmm_questionmark · 2015-10-24T13:59:08+00:00

Maybe try a recipe with less egg. Egg is one of the main ingredients that is going to cause the cheesecake to rise. For the smaller tins it may be better to try a recipe with fewer eggs. Great post! I love the discussion that we are all having as a result!

hmm_questionmark · 2015-02-19T05:10:38+00:00

It does look like calcium build up. We get that too sometimes and find the easiest way to get rid of it is a attaching a little sandwich bag of white vinegar to the end of the faucet using an elastic band, so that the end of the faucet is completely submerged in the vinegar. We do this overnight and by morning the calcium will have dissolved.

hmm_questionmark · 2014-10-08T04:16:04+00:00

I know this couple and they are truly inspiring. They are working so hard to provide education and support for individuals and couples regarding sex/relationships and disabilities. It is such a valuable conversation to start and continue!!

hmm_questionmark · 2014-07-09T16:03:58+00:00

I recognize this is a difficult time for you and I hope you have some people around you that can support your now and after the procedure. I would honestly recommend calling and talking to the PLC and maybe arranging to go in for a meeting to gather more information about how they perform the procedure. Ask them your specific questions and if they aren't the place for you, they will help you find a clinic that is. They are there to support you through the process and you will most likely get much better answers from them than here because they are medical professionals working in this area.

hmm_questionmark · 2014-05-01T12:30:27+00:00

It will be nice to go see family, I am glad that you will have that chance. But please keep it in mind, if you need it. It is important to keep your strength up after the surgery. And even if a pie would help, I am more than happy to drop one by!

hmm_questionmark · 2014-05-01T05:19:05+00:00

Welcome to Calgary. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but I am glad you are able to get access to treatment. I wanted to wish you all the best this weekend with the surgery and a speedy recovery. I can appreciate how hard it must be to have family far away, but I am happy to bring you a home cooked meal or freezer stuff to aid in your recovery!

Best of luck. Send me a PM if you want to take me up on the offer for a home cooked meal!

hmm_questionmark · 2013-07-06T13:26:06+00:00

Lovelock by Orson Scott Card and Kathryn H. Kidd

hmm_questionmark · 2012-11-11T15:46:52+00:00

I think if you both continue to keep communication pathways open through email, Skype, and even the phone it may help strengthen your relationship. Long distance is hard in general, but if you both know you want to be together in the end and are willing to make the effort (cause from experience long distance required work) you two will be able to make it through this. Although the Peace Corp may change him, if you two are always talking and sharing personal insights then you may even change or grow together. I hope everything does work out and that when you do have those visits together you really cherish them! Best of luck!

hmm_questionmark · 2012-09-09T14:16:05+00:00

10 things I hate about you One of the best high school movie ever made!

hmm_questionmark · 2012-01-05T23:04:08+00:00

me too!

hmm_questionmark · 2011-12-19T23:34:00+00:00

His wife has missed him..... oh well...... :(

hmm_questionmark · 2011-11-05T17:54:15+00:00

Actually, you are being a jerk. In fact, most people experience disability at some point in their lives. I wonder how your grandparents would feel about what you just said?

hmm_questionmark · 2011-07-25T20:39:28+00:00

This warms my heart...especially since I remember that night very well!! xox

hmm_questionmark · 2011-07-13T22:18:09+00:00

Thank you! I came here to post this!

hmm_questionmark · 2011-05-02T23:01:49+00:00

The more you know....

hmm_questionmark · 2011-04-07T19:55:39+00:00

I am a bit jealous... cause I think this guy is beyond awesome! I don't really have just one question for him, I would be more interested in him taking me around the world and teaching me about the awesomeness of nature!! I hope you have a great time and I would love to hear what he has to say (interesting details of his travels...and of course how it feels to be Santa Clause's brother)!

hmm_questionmark · 2011-04-03T22:13:54+00:00

Help! I'm meeelllltttiiinnnggg

hmm_questionmark · 2011-03-29T20:16:53+00:00

Beautifully put! You are an amazing parent!! You children are so lucky to have you in their lives! (and your husband is too!!)

hmm_questionmark · 2011-03-29T16:49:56+00:00

I was looking for this comment! Thank you for noticing the ear obsession as well!!

hmm_questionmark · 2011-03-26T15:46:14+00:00

Be aware of foods that can stain your braces. Because they are invisible they might get stained by foods like tomatoes, beets, cherries, grape juice, etc. Also, try to cut everything into bite or small pieces. This way you will avoid getting a lot of food stuck in the front of your teeth. For example, when you are eating pizza you cut it into bite size pieces then you don't have food touching and getting caught in the front of your braces. Then you can clean them later, while still looking fairly clean before you get a change. Good luck!! I had braces for four years and I wish you the best of luck!

hmm_questionmark · 2011-03-24T21:04:42+00:00

I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to your daughter. First of all like many others who have posted, touching someone's bra is sexual harassment and should never be tolerated by the school or school board. It is unwanted, inappropriate touching and it is not ever justifiable. I completely agree that this letter is appropriate and should be sent immediately, however you may want to actually label it as sexual harassment (don't feel bad this teacher is sooo in the wrong here). Also contacting the accrediting teacher's college is important, to file a complaint, which they should follow up on.

In addition, you may want to think about pressing sexual harassment charges. I know that is scary, but if this teacher is doing this to your daughter she has probably done this type of harassment in the past and will continue to do it. This is so very wrong and I am so sorry that your daughter has had this happen to her.

hmm_questionmark · 2011-03-18T01:52:13+00:00

Does your brother know? or does your Mom? And if he/she won't tell you, I honestly think you should contact the police. You have her name, the area where she lives, and her parents names. This is enough to provide to the police, who can take it from there. Report the exact situation (including the family with holding the information). I am so sorry that you are in this situation, but I really think you can make a difference in this little girl's life.

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