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cool name! I lub it

It's the only way to be.

True story. The day before I went into the hospital I had a mad craving for chili. Ate a whole can of chili and then 24 hours later, I'm going into labor. I have no memories of sh[orange][/orange]itting or farting, but since my husband was continuously looking down there to see if the baby crowned yet, I'm sure he would have said something to me.

If you're that worried about your **** coming out when pushing the baby, you might as well realize the baby's gonna make a bum bum in the birth canal anyways. Some **** is coming out of someone, one way or another.

Edit: Clarification

Edited, Thu May 11 13:01:38 2006 by Thumbelyna

So the hospital cafeteria gets its supply of corn starch from expectant mothers coming in to deliver their babies.

Intersting....I could see that happening, you know budget cuts and all.

If everyone coming to the hospital brings in one food item, the cafe can stay open!

haven't heard in a while...tried to call but she is sleeping.

The dogs have waken her up about 3 mins before each of her contractions start so far...wierd...

one could only hope.


So, you get her a thank you gift to give her immediatly after so she forgets she wanted to rip your co[Aliceblue][/Aliceblue]ck off and shove it down your throat?

I just want to put in my unwanted 2 cents

I've had a vaginal and a C-section. If it's not necessary, she needs to avoid the section at all costs. I've never been in so much pain and agony in my life.

My son is 4, and the incision still hurts to this day. Part of my belly is numb, where they cut through the nerves. And from what I understand, it will always be that way.

My section was necessary (labor stalled, baby in distress, blah, blah, blah). But a lot of women and doctors seem to be choosing sections when they're not necessary.

Just wanted to give you some advice from someone who's done it both ways. (Not that this matters to your wife Unless she wants to come read this!)

Fact:
My wife after each of our 4 children = out of the hospital within a day

Other women who were there but had a c-section = could not walk for at least 3 and were there for at least a week.

A C-Section is a MAJOR surgery and is not to be taken lightly.

Amen.

I'm sure there are women who have had a C-section and it's not been so bad. But for the most part, it's TONS worse than vaginal. Yes, vaginal will still hurt (unless there are drugs of course), but we were designed for that. We were not meant to have our tummys cut open.

And like Elderon said - longer hospital stay, not able to walk for a while, and no, I was not able to have sex any earlier because I was hurting, lol.

no, that's not the case.

One of her doctors is quicker to do a C-Section if the vaginal birth will do major damage to her...the other doctors would let more damage happen first...that's what I meant.

I should also add that she saw this doctor on thursday and found out she is on call tonight and saturday...this doctor seems to think that my wife will not be able to birth this baby if it IS 8 or 9 pounds...so that's why I say what I say.

Edited, Thu May 11 15:30:13 2006 by Frakkor

rhubarb pie is freakin' awesome!

Edited, Thu May 11 15:31:48 2006 by Frakkor

we're just as excited and worried too, but we come from the been there, done that, aspect and are just trying to help. Like Nad said.

if shes contracting, you wont need induction. If its false labor, her contractions wont change or get more strong. I had that a week before my water broke. But if its real labor she should be fine. Walking around helps, even if its the last thing she wants to do. Its funny how 90% of labor can be done at home. I was lucky, but most of my labor was done at home and I was only in the hospital for 90 minutes before my son was born. Good thing to cause I was ready to smack the uppity nurses beforehand