Punkin Update!

Punkin is a chunk! It is measuring in at 4 pounds (Ok, it was 3 pounds 15 ounces). We saw these chunky little arms and legs on Friday. The U/S tech pointed them out to us. More pics of chunky little cheeks. Only problem is that Punkin is breech (and with a stubborn Mom and Dad, will prolly continue to be so) and faces my spine. Not sure how the kid will come out since I went to an epidural class and I am even more scared to get one now. I was told to talk to an anesthesiologist one on one and see if that helps. Not sure why I am a scared. I just have a feeling that I shouldn't get one. We don't have that many pics this time since it did not want to cooperate. Don't hold your breath to see them soon since I still have the last two months to scan in.

Hope the baby flips for you!  Just so you know, I am the BIGGEST baby when it comes to all things medical and the epidural was WAY easier than getting the IV put in, hands down.

That's what everyone says but it doesn't help. They scare me for some unknown reason.

I totally understand where you are coming from! I was scared to death to have an epi - 2 out of 3 of my deliveries involved an epidural - Karen is right, the IV was worse! LOL! For me I was scared of the unknown - man that is a scary @ss needle! I survived :)

When Carter was breech I was a wreck. I didn't want a c-section - period.  I found out at 34 weeks. He still hadn't turned by 36, but did by 37. I think it was all my handstands in the swimming pool :P

Ya know, a section doesn't bother me. I guess I have had too many surgerys for that.

congrats on baby doing well. 

Thanks!

I think people get anxious about epi- but they are such a godsend. It really wasn't bad, and I have had two. And it's fabulous once it is working. There are other pain relief options and you could always try nothing, but I wouldn't think too much about it- it will cause you to worry even more! I'm glad the baby is chunky, and don't worry about breech yet, you still have a while! Good luck.

Carrie

Thanks! They just scare me.

oh sweetie, dont let folks get you scared about the epidural...IT WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND!!

I went into labor naturally at first, and I usually have a very very high pain tolerance...OMG not like that!!  As soon as I got to about 6cmm...I was BEGGING for the epidural.  The dr came in was explaining everything to me, all I could think was STOP TELLING ME ALL THE PRO vs. CONS AND DO THE DAMN THING ALREADY!!

As soon as I felt those little "bee sting" shots to do the numbing...I knew it was on...next think I know, I HAVE NO PAIN!! It was WONDERFUL!!  Ended up having to have a spinal and a csection but....would have an epi in a heartbeat again if need be. 

And regardless of what other say, there is no difference in getting an epi vs natural birth...if you have all that pain, you dont get a trophy or tiara at the end...both ways you win a beautiful little baby.....so why torture yourself and have your little one born into a tense enviornment?