We just came from our second of five child birth classes. Last week we watched a video that I have actually shown in my classroom when I taught Biology. It was totally different thinking in terms of my body and my pain. I looked over to Cody and said, "I am not doing this". I mean it. It now scares me to think about precious little Carley entering the world. Now, you may think, do a C- section. Tonight we saw a video of that. NOT HAPPENING. People, the miracle of life is too much for this scaredy cat. Do not get my wrong, pregnancy is very uncomfortable. Just when I think that I can not be any more uncomfortable, she invents some new way to make me cringe. I do want her out. However, the two options I have been given are not appealing.
This is where you come in, bloggers. You are smart, bright, witty, educated, creative people. Can't you think of another, less invasive, way for Carley to enter the world? Let's put our head's together. We have 8 weeks. I'll send a Sonic gift card to whoever gets me out of this jam...
IHGB #342: The Tortured Poets Department
1 week ago
9 comments:
So, are you thinking major epidural? :) Seriously, I ended up having to have a C-section, and it wasn't bad at all. You can't see anything that is going on; they put a tarp thing in front of your face. The first time I saw Jackson, he was all clean and shiny! I did the whole labor thing too. I definitely recommend the epidural, but I have no idea what it feels like to push that baby out. Jackson got stuck. I really think you have a pretty good view of things though. It is those husbands who have to watch the nasty part!
You should have thought of that before you and Cody played fireman and damsel in distress...
Ashley - you crack me up. As much as I would LOVE a Sonic gift card -you have to give birth to this beautiful baby girl. And you will be FINE! Those videos should be burned in a fire. I'm telling you, God gives you something the day you have your baby. He gives you a new strength, a new energy, a new kind of love that previously you could only imagine.
I am so excited for you - and know you will do fine.
Something to add, I agree with Leslie that those videos should be burned along with all the books that make you feel like everything is going wrong. Just think about the end result-a sweet baby girl. Carley will make it all worth it!
hey girl...it's your lil' sis!! As you have probably heard, I, too am prego. Braden is to be born in 4 weeks, and I am having the same feelings you are. I told Adam just last night that maybe Braden can just stay put for a while, because the whole recovery thing doesn't sound too inviting!! We'll make it through...and have beautiful babies on the other side! They are already talking about the possiblity of a C-section with me because he appears to be large! Perhaps he got that from his daddy...who weighed 11 lbs, 5 ounces at birth!?!
I remember being completely terrified thinking there is no way this baby is coming out. I agree with the above posts, God just gives you this great peace and joy and the pain is forgotten. It's true when they say if it was too bad there wouldn't be all of these people with more than one child. The 2nd it just a blur. I can only imagine a 3rd, 4th, 5th . . .OK, not that I will ever have to imagine that.
I got nothin' for you here, lady lou. Can they put you totally under for the delivery? That sounds like a plan to me!
Ash,
Everyone's lying to you. I heard from a reliable source that there's actually no pain, no blood, no discomfort whatsoever. I don't know what you're so worried about! I'm looking forward to it with a sticker on my back that reads "Ain't skeered"!
Ashley!
First of all, I'm loving reading your blog. It's cracking me up! I just came across it. Second, your labor will be fine! Having done it once and preparing to do it again, I feel your anxiety and your fear. But I promise you God will not give you anything you cannot handle! Believe me, I had a tough one, but I made it through just fine and I'm excited about this one. God will bless you with strength and grace and will give you a beautiful baby girl at the end of it. What a gift!! Take care of yourself and I look forward to seeing baby pictures!
Love, Elizabeth Pate
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