The infant kimono sounds adorable. As far a packing, make sure you take things that will help relax you and things to keep your busy in case your labor is long and you have to "walk" or anything like that. As far as the epidural, I never was blessed with the opportunity to have one any of the four times I was pregnant. Quite hosnestly I still feel like I am owed 3 because the last one was really easy. The breathing techniques worked for me because it was good to focus on something other than the pain. Another thing was throughout the worst part of the pain I kept thinking, this can not and will last for ever. And it didn't. Plus after looking into your baby's face for the first time you will forget all about it.
I think they give the epidural after the worst of the labor pain is over anyway. Just try to keep your eyes open and visualize each contraction and push bringing the baby that much closer to being safely in your arms. :)
As for what to pack for the hospital: Just have clothes for you to wear home, and for the baby of course! You'll be surprised how little you actually need at the hospital. They even have nice underpants! :P Hmm...do you have a favorite comfort snack? Maybe bring that along. Good luck! I'm so excited for you!
Miranda
· 1 year ago
Wait I'm confused, does this mean you want real advice or not? I labored and delivered au natural and can give you some pointers if you want em. Don't wanna bother you if you don't though :P
To be completely honest about the hospital bag situation- you will pack what you feel is necessary. People gave me list after list of things I should bring and you know what? I didn't even use/want the things they thought up. I was just happy with my Granny pajamas, mp3 player, and a pillow from home!
Good luck with labor as well. I hope that you are able to go without pain meds, but should you need them... that is definitely okay too! :) I cannot believe you only have a month left. How exciting!
My baby girl just pressed enter for me lol... I meant to say Congratulations to you both! Is this your first? I'm glad I came across your website! I had an epidural but the darn thing didn't work... I especially needed it with my daughter being posterior, but ah well. ;/ I did learn something though... I think I prefer to not have one... assuming that the baby is not posterior. I could have moved my daughter's position had I not been numb from the knees down. LOL!
My biggest advice to new moms going to give birth.. BLACK BOTTOM PJs. TRUST me on this one.. I am soo excited that you are in the last month.. what a fast adventure this has been (well it feels like to the readers of your blog anyway..LOL)
All Comments
1stopmom's last blog post..Basics of blogging
:)
34 more days to go!!
tanyetta's last blog post..Noah's Ark and the Promise.--Toddler Style.
As for what to pack for the hospital: Just have clothes for you to wear home, and for the baby of course! You'll be surprised how little you actually need at the hospital. They even have nice underpants! :P Hmm...do you have a favorite comfort snack? Maybe bring that along.
Good luck! I'm so excited for you!
Miranda's last blog post..An Alternate-Delayed Vaccination Schedule
here's my unsolicited advice for today:
You won't use half the stuff you pack
it's still fun planning though ;)
JMom's last blog post..Braised and Roasted Pork Belly
Good luck with labor as well. I hope that you are able to go without pain meds, but should you need them... that is definitely okay too! :) I cannot believe you only have a month left. How exciting!
Jessica's last blog post..Myartistplace
Sarah's last blog post..Scripture Sunday
Sarah's last blog post..Scripture Sunday
Kim's last blog post..Helping or Hurting?