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Post by jess7882 on Oct 17, 2011 18:09:07 GMT -6
Even though I've been through labor and delivery before I am nervous (even though we still have about 5 months away)! I mean I went fast and went well so I'm hoping for the same. We plan on being at home for most of the labor if possible.
I think it is just the unknown of when etc! Also, we are starting to get offers and have ideas of who we can call to take DD when the big day but then it is just making sure they can get here on time. I think that is what I am most nervous about. I know that in the end it will all work out but I'm nervous about this aspect.
I'm sure all the other expecting momma's are going through these same thoughts and such!
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Post by gwensmama9206 on Oct 17, 2011 18:25:59 GMT -6
I feel ya on this one! I have about 3 months to go and I'm already SOOOO nervous! I'm just hoping the epidural works and baby cooperates. As of right now I have no idea who's going to watch DD during all this. I'm hoping my MIL and SIL will be up here when I go into labor cause I know one of them will do it.
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Post by angel22 on Oct 17, 2011 22:20:56 GMT -6
Girls, there is no point in worrying about things you have no control over. I know, that sounds great in theory but is it possible? Yes, yes it is. The only thing you can do is lay out a general plan and stay calm no matter what happens. I had great set plans for when I had DD3- none of them worked out and I ended up having her in the bath at home with my two older girls right there with me. I never panicked, I wasn't nervous, I just stayed relaxed (as best I could with continuous contractions) and calm and believed in myself and "the greater plan." Everything worked out great and they will for you too! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancies!!!
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Post by JazzyMaxie on Oct 17, 2011 22:22:54 GMT -6
I wish that I still had my labor sheet..... I had: Plan A. Plan B. Plan C. etc......all the way to Plan Z. I go nuts without a plan!
My suggestion is to have multiple plans, and go with whatever fits at the time!
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Post by supermommy on Oct 17, 2011 23:23:56 GMT -6
Funny I get nervous about it when I am not pregnant...I am nervous about getting pregnant and going through every step. Once I am pregnant it is kind of like eh it's inevitable so I am just gonna do it and not think too much about it. I think you could calm yourself with reminders of how smoothly your first went. I wouldn't worry about who will take Claire, those things always work out,even if you have to utilize a neighbor for time being if you go fast. Like Jazzy says...make a plan, have a few numbers who won't mind a call at 3am to come pick up your daughter...even if you have to take her to the hospital to start--they can pick her up there.
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Post by healerarina on Oct 18, 2011 8:30:07 GMT -6
I personally don't care how labor and delivery goes, If DD is there or not. So long as DH is with me, I'm good. I am more worried about not making it to the hospital. I am already 4 cm, have been since 35weeks, 37 now. If I hold out, I will be induced on Halloween. Having a huge baby and getting torn again is what makes me nervous, not any birthplans.
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Post by angel22 on Oct 18, 2011 10:28:41 GMT -6
DD1 was with me for everything except the actual delivery of DD2. I didn't care if she was there but my mom took her out of the room so they could get something to eat. DD1 came back right after DD2 was out. Both DD1 and DD2 were with me in the bathroom when I had DD3 but they didn't see anything because they were so busy playing with the faucet water. And with only two little pushes and an underwater birth there wasnt' much to see anyway!
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