OHbaby! Forums : Scared? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:44:11 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:16:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23519 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Scared? : I was scared but have resigned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=582079&title=scared#582079 Author: Lanata
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 9:16pm

I was scared but have resigned \myself to the fact that this is what has to happen to get the bundle at the end, she might be an onl child though. Not sure I can take another 40 weeks, i'm over it now!!! ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:16:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=582079&title=scared#582079 <![CDATA[Scared? : Hannibal, your labour sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=582063&title=scared#582063 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 9:08pm

Hannibal, your labour sounds nearly exactly like mine. Except I didn't feel any injections (probably because I was sucking that gas super hard) and the damn epi didn't work coz it was too late! And yes, totally expecting a c-s and it was 5.5hours after waters got broken that I had my bubba naturally too!]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:08:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=582063&title=scared#582063 <![CDATA[Scared? : Totally agree with you Hannibal,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581973&title=scared#581973 Author: hailstones
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 7:57pm

Totally agree with you Hannibal, Epi's rock!!!! I hated my labour, I was induced and it was pretty full on, and then had the epi (which I didn't even feel going in) and it was great. This time around I am most likely having an Elective C section (4th degree tear with DD) so am kinda a bit freaked about that.

All the pain seems to disappear once you have your baby in your arms though, and its all worth it!!!!

Edited by hailstones]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:57:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581973&title=scared#581973 <![CDATA[Scared? : I can&#039;t say enough about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581955&title=scared#581955 Author: hannibal
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 7:34pm

I can't say enough about EPIDURALS!! Total bliss. My midwife wasn't mucking around for the delivery due to me have high blood pressure - I have to say having my waters broken and having the drip inserted into my arm was the most painful part - after that including having the epidural inserted I don't remember anything happily just over 5 hours from my waters being broken our beautiful baby girl Briar was delivered - having even avoided a c section (which everyone at the hospital thought would happen) I delivered naturally!]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:34:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581955&title=scared#581955 <![CDATA[Scared? : oopsy whoopsy , double post Edited...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581951&title=scared#581951 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 7:30pm

oopsy whoopsy , double post


Edited by caitlynsmygirl]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581951&title=scared#581951 <![CDATA[Scared? : mine was right from the start,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581949&title=scared#581949 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 7:30pm

mine was right from the start, weirdly enough its also where I get cramps when I have my period ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:30:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581949&title=scared#581949 <![CDATA[Scared? : Hmmm come to think of it, I did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581905&title=scared#581905 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 6:46pm

Hmmm come to think of it, I did start getting mega leg cramps straight after each contraction near the end. Must have been the baby pressing a nerve or something on the way down.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:46:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581905&title=scared#581905 <![CDATA[Scared? : Well this has become quite the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581886&title=scared#581886 Author: lisa85
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 6:06pm

Well this has become quite the popular topic then Thought this question might draw a crowd lol ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:06:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581886&title=scared#581886 <![CDATA[Scared? : hehe , fingers, that reminds me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581880&title=scared#581880 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 6:02pm

hehe , fingers, that reminds me , when my friend was in labour MY fingers hurt, cos during one contraction she blimming bit them! owww! ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:02:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581880&title=scared#581880 <![CDATA[Scared? : My hands and fingers and my shoulders...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581866&title=scared#581866 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 5:56pm

My hands and fingers and my shoulders were blardy sore after wards from clenching my fists and leaning on the top of the bed(the lifted it right up for me(like in the pic I posted!).

My labour was all down low in my tumym and in my back ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:56:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581866&title=scared#581866 <![CDATA[Scared? : Ha, when I was in labour I got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581640&title=scared#581640 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 2:04pm

Ha, when I was in labour I got the contractions in my tummy , my back AND my legs , the only place that didn't hurt was my arms, yet they did after a while cos I was clenching my hands so hard with the contractions .
]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:04:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581640&title=scared#581640 <![CDATA[Scared? : I had a mighty tear but didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581625&title=scared#581625 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:57pm

I had a mighty tear but didn't feel it go. I think it was when I pushed the shoulders/body out though so the pain magically stopped as soon as she was out.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:57:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581625&title=scared#581625 <![CDATA[Scared? : MrsMojo wrote:during labour...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581621&title=scared#581621 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:55pm

Originally posted by MrsMojo MrsMojo wrote:

during labour there's only a small part of your body in pain and you can use the other parts of your body to divert your focus from the pain. 



So true! I was surprised that all the pain was just in my lower tummy, in one area (except for pushing, when it changed to another 'area'). I thought my whole tummy and back would be in lots of pain]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:55:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581621&title=scared#581621 <![CDATA[Scared? : my friend had an episiotomy ,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581619&title=scared#581619 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:54pm

my friend had an episiotomy , I was her birth partner, she didnt feel anything, think I felt worse watching her than she did
( could have looked away , but I HAD to see , you know ? )
]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:54:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581619&title=scared#581619 <![CDATA[Scared? : pomikiwi wrote:The only thing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581595&title=scared#581595 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:35pm

Originally posted by pomikiwi pomikiwi wrote:

The only thing that scares me about a
'natural' birth is the pushing stage incase I tear!

 

Oh yeah, mention a tear or episiotomy and my automatic response is to wince and cross my legs.  I didn't have either which may be why they scare me more than those that have "lived" through them.

The pain is not what actually scares me.  I have been reading a book recently called Birth Skills by Juju Sundin (highly recommend it to anyone having a VB whether you're using drugs or going au natural) and she refers to labour pains as healthy pain as opposed to sick pain and it's actually good to think of it this way.  Sick pain means there's something wrong with you.  Healthy pain is when your muscles are working hard and straining (as they say no pain, no gain).  She also points out in her book that during labour there's only a small part of your body in pain and you can use the other parts of your body to divert your focus from the pain. 

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:35:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581595&title=scared#581595 <![CDATA[Scared? : CuriousG wrote: I am also worried,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581579&title=scared#581579 Author: Spirals
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:16pm

Originally posted by CuriousG CuriousG wrote:


I am also worried, like Jo, that its gonna happen very fast and we won't make it. We live in Kapiti, 45 mins drive from Welly Hospital and last time, labour was 3 hours total. EEEK!


Eeeek!! That is scary.

I also live in Kapiti and will be having baby at Lower Hutt, so also a 45 min drive. Am planning to leave it as long as possible before heading to the hospital - but wondering now if I should go sooner...lol]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:16:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581579&title=scared#581579 <![CDATA[Scared? : I can remember, but its very vague,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581570&title=scared#581570 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:11pm

I can remember, but its very vague, but the main thing I remember , is that it stopped , and I got a baby .

eeee! yay Sheena, wer'e gonna have little bubbas again ! and the whole newborn thing again , so excited now ! ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581570&title=scared#581570 <![CDATA[Scared? : Distant memory indeed, I cant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581543&title=scared#581543 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 12:51pm

Distant memory indeed, I cant actually really remember what the pain felt like now!]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:51:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581543&title=scared#581543 <![CDATA[Scared? : Danaj, my wee Jody is thriving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581444&title=scared#581444 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 11:14am

Danaj, my wee Jody is thriving nicely. Although today she is a grizzle bum because it's too hot for her.

The 2 worlds thing is a perfect description. As soon as you hold your baby the labour/birth really is a distant memory.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:14:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581444&title=scared#581444 <![CDATA[Scared? : Yeah its amazing aye!! makes me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581436&title=scared#581436 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 11:07am

Yeah its amazing aye!! makes me fele all warma nd fuzzy! When i posted those two pics I got all teary eyed! lol, I loved that newborn stage when everything was so new and exciting!]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:07:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581436&title=scared#581436 <![CDATA[Scared? : ok, now, I can&#039;t WAIT , to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581432&title=scared#581432 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 11:03am

ok, now, I can't WAIT , to have that again ! ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:03:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581432&title=scared#581432 <![CDATA[Scared? : thats a good way to describe it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581431&title=scared#581431 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 11:03am

thats a good way to describe it Sheena, you are in two worlds, the first one, as your pic shows is so painful and horrible and all you know is the pain , then you "enter" into the other world, the better world, and your'e holding your baby , they are looking up at you , and what you went through, has already started to become a distant memory . ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:03:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581431&title=scared#581431 <![CDATA[Scared? : Thats exactly right Kelly, thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581417&title=scared#581417 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 10:46am

Thats exactly right Kelly, thats why I posted those two pics, the first Im clearly in a lot of pain lol, and at that stage in my labour I was losing the plot! But once he was born and I was holding him, I was in another world, holding him was just amazing and worth all the pain to get him out!

I was scared at the thought of labour, but once you go into labour you are actually excited and then you just sort of...deal with it?

Edited by Sheza]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:46:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581417&title=scared#581417 <![CDATA[Scared? : I think labour the first time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581396&title=scared#581396 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 10:27am

I think labour the first time is scary because you are thrust into a world where you don't have control over your body , if I wanted to , say, tap my fingers now, I could , infact, I just did, but when you are in labour , you have no control over when the contractions come , all you can do is go along for the ride.

But the end result, can there be anything greater? I struggle to think so , a precious baby, YOUR baby, who is in the world for the first time ever , and as interesting and scary as it all must be for them , all they want especially in that first few moments , is you .
I think thats the most special thing in the world . And it makes all of it , make a little more sense .
And you look at them and think, my god, Id do it again if it meant I got more of you .]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:27:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581396&title=scared#581396 <![CDATA[Scared? : Chickoin wrote:Look! Labour...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581335&title=scared#581335 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 9:32am

Originally posted by Chickoin Chickoin wrote:

Look! Labour can be fun Especially with the glorious gas lol


Emmecat, wanna see my vagina pics? lol .

Oh and I was SO scared of being a first time mum, it seemed that all mums with babies handled them so naturally. Then a friend pointed out to me that ALL mums are first timers to begin with.
It really does come naturally. I read all sorts of books about how to work a baby but it's all completly irrelavent because you just use instinct.

Oh and I agree, at 40 weeks you are SO over it you just want it OUT!!!

edited because I spelt 'vagina' as 'vanina'. Pfft, baby brain will never ever end...


hehe LOVE it!!! Hmmm let me find one of my labour pics! lol

Here! yes i was is much pain!!


BUT! Then I got this!



Dont be scared new mummies to be, its SO worth it in the end, even after my horrible birth experience Im doing it again because I look at my little boy and think, it was all worth it to get him at the end of it all, as you can see from the two pics

Edited by Sheza]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:32:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581335&title=scared#581335 <![CDATA[Scared? : My friend has a fear of hospitals,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581319&title=scared#581319 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 9:21am

My friend has a fear of hospitals, drugs and pain Katep so she had a home birth, lol! ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:21:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581319&title=scared#581319 <![CDATA[Scared? : Pregnancy is such a beautiful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581301&title=scared#581301 Author: Katep
Subject: 23519
Posted: 08 January 2009 at 9:07am

Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing....until I saw pictures in a book last night. mmm. No more pictures for me I think.

I don't think I am so much scared of the labour, I'm more scared of the drugs. I'm too scared to have a needle going through my spine, so I don't know what I'm going to do. ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:07:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581301&title=scared#581301 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was like CuriousG, I used to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581086&title=scared#581086 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 9:28pm

I was like CuriousG, I used to cry at the thought of giving bith and it terrified me as a teen so there was no way I was getting pregnant, bring on ALL birth control at once, lol!

I got induced and handled the pain well I thought until I started tp get tired and it all got to much. But I was so suprised at how my body just took over and how I realised I had no control so just had to 'go with the flow' I ended up with an emergency C-section and it scares me more now thinking I could end up with another section. I hated every minute of it physically and emotionally.

I can't wait for labour now and hopefully I'll go into labour on my own and I WILL have a succesful VBAC, hehe! The only thing that scares me about a
'natural' birth is the pushing stage incase I tear! ]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581086&title=scared#581086 <![CDATA[Scared? : Chickoin, how is that little buba...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581025&title=scared#581025 Author: Danaj
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 8:53pm

Chickoin, how is that little buba of yours going?]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:53:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=581025&title=scared#581025 <![CDATA[Scared? : Look! Labour can be fun Especially...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580744&title=scared#580744 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 4:23pm

Look! Labour can be fun Especially with the glorious gas lol


Emmecat, wanna see my vagina pics? lol .

Oh and I was SO scared of being a first time mum, it seemed that all mums with babies handled them so naturally. Then a friend pointed out to me that ALL mums are first timers to begin with.
It really does come naturally. I read all sorts of books about how to work a baby but it's all completly irrelavent because you just use instinct.

Oh and I agree, at 40 weeks you are SO over it you just want it OUT!!!

edited because I spelt 'vagina' as 'vanina'. Pfft, baby brain will never ever end...

Edited by Chickoin]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:23:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580744&title=scared#580744 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was so scared before birth I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580724&title=scared#580724 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 3:54pm

I was so scared before birth I used to cry. And when I did the hospital tour the conversation with the duty midwife went like this:

MW "so what type of birth are you hoping to have?" Me "painfree!"
MW (frowning) "there will be some pain involved"
Me "not if I can help it!"

I was induced and elected to have an epidural before it got any more than serious crampy pains. So there MW!

I am electing to have another epidural next time too. I really don't want to feel the full effects of labour (sorry to all those who are pro-natural!)

I am also worried, like Jo, that its gonna happen very fast and we won't make it. We live in Kapiti, 45 mins drive from Welly Hospital and last time, labour was 3 hours total. EEEK! ]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:54:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580724&title=scared#580724 <![CDATA[Scared? : At our antenatal class the birth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580715&title=scared#580715 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 3:42pm

At our antenatal class the birth video didn't have any between the legs shots. The lady gave birth standing up and was wearing a hospital gown.]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:42:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580715&title=scared#580715 <![CDATA[Scared? : Scared? Not yet! But I will be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580635&title=scared#580635 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 2:49pm

Scared? Not yet! But I will be no doubt.

I guess I'm just assuming it's gonna hurt, even if I don't know what sort of pain is involved, I also assume that if women keep going back for more than one so it can't be the worst thing in the world IYKWIM?  

And I guess it is pain with a purpose. You get a baby at the end. And I can imagine by 30+ weeks I'll just be over being pg totally and will want someone to pull her out of my ear if need be, just to get it over with lol I mean, pregnancy's only slightly interesting now and nothing like I thought it would be (I thought it would be all lovely and cooey etc...instead it's been spewey and the only good part is now feeling our little girl kick sometimes ) I guess labour will be the same.

I might not watch the videos at antenatel classes. There're some things I don't want to know about. How jumbo jets stay in the air and how a baby gets through a vagina are 2 of those things lol.  



Edited by Emmecat]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:49:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580635&title=scared#580635 <![CDATA[Scared? : Spirals, I like your style I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580564&title=scared#580564 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 1:56pm

Spirals, I like your style

I was kind of looking forward to labour, I really wanted to know what it was like and whether hypnobirthing would "work" (this was before my classes started).

Of course, nothing went as planned really and Callum came early so we just did what we had to to get him out safely. The drugs were good!!! Chickoin said it really well - it feels like it just happened but also I can't really remember the painful part.

When I first came home from hospital without Callum I couldn't believe how easy (physically) it had all been and was talking to DH about the "next one" straight away. Now, after 3ish weeks of sleep deprivation, I can see how people stop at one It's not the thought of labour putting me off though.

Scared? I'm still scared now - the COMPLETE responsibility for this little person is pretty daunting!!!]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:56:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580564&title=scared#580564 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was scared - no, absolutely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580538&title=scared#580538 Author: Spirals
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 1:23pm

I was scared - no, absolutely terrified - in the beginning. I was also adamant that baby would not exit me either through the vagina or via c-section. I ran to hug the big white telephone whenever anyone related a birth story or I saw a TV prog/film with one in. Just couldn't handle it.

Then...I did a hypnobirthing course.

Now I have no fear at all about 'that' day. I am looking forward to it, and am very confident that we will achieve a calm easy birth

And if all else fails - my doctor is on hand with lots of drugs. Hehehe. ]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:23:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580538&title=scared#580538 <![CDATA[Scared? : I had convinced myself I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580509&title=scared#580509 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 23519
Posted: 07 January 2009 at 12:52pm

I had convinced myself I have a high pain tolerance and it wasn't going to hurt much but no it did. Second time round I had a few wee freak outs knowing what was coming but by the time it was 'time' I was so over pregnancy I couldn't wait.

jjands when Jack was born I had no idea about anything, the first day in hospital the nurses pretty much stayed in my room to help the whole time, by day 3 I knew as much as I needed to. Most of it is trial and error, once you have got the feeding sorted it gets a whole lot easier.]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:52:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580509&title=scared#580509 <![CDATA[Scared? : Scared??? Haven&#039;t thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580175&title=scared#580175 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 10:39pm

Scared???

Haven't thought about it really. I am surprisingly calm about it...which is strange, I guess I've been talking to my friend about her birth plan etc so now that she's over & done with we'll be focusing on me <gulp>

I guess with so many other things happening in our lives at the moment that baby & the birth hasn't actually been the most important?]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:39:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580175&title=scared#580175 <![CDATA[Scared? : I&#039;ve read many, many books...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580122&title=scared#580122 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 9:53pm

I've read many, many books on birth, positioning, pain relief etc and also read lots of birth stories to learn about the wide range of possibilities to expect on the day - and I'm still scared.  I'm quite squeamish too.  Hopefully I'll just get over it on the day. 

I'll be taking with me my Rescue Remedy and I intend to use pain relief if necessary - I don't want to set myself up for failure if I set "the bar too high". 

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:53:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580122&title=scared#580122 <![CDATA[Scared? : Lisa, I&#039;m a bit scared of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580036&title=scared#580036 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 9:12pm

Lisa, I'm a bit scared of the next one because I was induced for this one so I was in the hospital the whole labour with people who could tell me it's all normal and I didn't have to make the decision of when to go in from home!
I remember thinking after they broke my waters and I was dialating good and hard that I would not even concider getting in the car if I was at home, no way was I getting out of that shower!

It feels like just last week to me but I can't remember the pain much, I remember that it hurt a LOT but I can't actually remember exactly how it felt.

I'm looking forward to doing it again, but hoping to be induced again ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:12:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580036&title=scared#580036 <![CDATA[Scared? : There&#039;s nothing wrong with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580033&title=scared#580033 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 9:10pm

There's nothing wrong with asking for help after the birth either, in fact, I highly recommend it! My mum was a great help and still is. ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:10:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580033&title=scared#580033 <![CDATA[Scared? : Its amazing how fast it all goes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580004&title=scared#580004 Author: lisa85
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:53pm

Its amazing how fast it all goes wether c-section or natural its all just a chaotic blur a month down the track your in some kind of routine and happy :) ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:53:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=580004&title=scared#580004 <![CDATA[Scared? : I&#039;m not scared, am excited...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579995&title=scared#579995 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:49pm

I'm not scared, am excited and pretty much over being pregnant so want baby out! I guess I'm a bit worried about how the birth is going to go and if I'll manage to have a natural birth or not but there's not really any point in worrying about that because there's not much I can do about it! Maybe I'll start getting scared when I actually go into labour lol. ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:49:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579995&title=scared#579995 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was worried too about the whole...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579969&title=scared#579969 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:36pm

I was worried too about the whole newborn thing but i found I was actually extremely calm and unfazed by it all once he was actually out, and remember there are people on call to help, at the hospital, then your midwife, plunket, and of course Ohbaby.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:36:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579969&title=scared#579969 <![CDATA[Scared? : We learnt by doing. I read up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579963&title=scared#579963 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:34pm

We learnt by doing. I read up a lot of stuff and had one book that was my bible that I would refer to about stuff I wasn't sure about but mostly each baby is different and what works for one won't work for another so it's just a case of getting to know your little one and what they do and don't like etc.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:34:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579963&title=scared#579963 <![CDATA[Scared? : Same here, I&#039;m still a bit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579958&title=scared#579958 Author: whitewave
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:32pm

Same here, I'm still a bit scared about labour, but at the moment I'm really scared I'll flip out on the first night after DH goes home, and I won't know what to do or how to cope!]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:32:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579958&title=scared#579958 <![CDATA[Scared? : Yeh but does it come naturally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579950&title=scared#579950 Author: jjands
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:28pm

Yeh but does it come naturally or do you slowly learn? I kinda like to muddle my way through and learn by doing]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:28:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579950&title=scared#579950 <![CDATA[Scared? : Well said Cuppatea !, so true...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579938&title=scared#579938 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:23pm

Well said Cuppatea !, so true !

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579938&title=scared#579938 <![CDATA[Scared? : Babies don&#039;t know that you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579931&title=scared#579931 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:21pm

Babies don't know that you don't know what you're doing ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:21:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579931&title=scared#579931 <![CDATA[Scared? : Lol at least he&#039;s confident,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579925&title=scared#579925 Author: jjands
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 8:19pm

Lol at least he's confident, DH insisted on me having our baby in Rotorua instead of Taupo.

I'm terrified when I stop and think about it so I try not to. I'm going into the birth with an open mind and will try to deal with it minute by minute. But afterwards scares me I don't know alot and what if I really dunno wat to do? And what if I get PND?? Even worse what if I have to ask my MIL for help?]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:19:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579925&title=scared#579925 <![CDATA[Scared? : Sorry Jo SD and I are both sat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579846&title=scared#579846 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:30pm

Sorry Jo SD and I are both sat here giggling at your DH ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:30:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579846&title=scared#579846 <![CDATA[Scared? : I&#039;m more scared this time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579838&title=scared#579838 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:26pm

I'm more scared this time than I was the first time.  I did get a bit anxious last time but this time I actually know how painful it is.  If you'd asked me a month ago I would have probably said stuff it, I'll try epidural this time lol, but I got over that quickly and now although I am scared I'm not scared about the pain I can handle that as I did last time. 

What I'm really scared about is that the birth will be faster than last time (I went from 4cm to fully dilated in 90mins and I was in shock after the delivery).  I'm scared we won't make it to hospital this time and there will be complications due to my bleeding disorder, or that I'll have to have my baby in the car in the middle of the motorway.  DH however told me when I expressed my fears that he knows what he's doing this time so doesn't mind delivering our baby if need be.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:26:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579838&title=scared#579838 <![CDATA[Scared? : I think I was mostly in denial...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579830&title=scared#579830 Author: jaycee
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:24pm

I think I was mostly in denial but a bit scared (esp for Amy as I convinced myself that I would have a terrible labour and end up with a C-section) but by the time I was 7 day over I was a bit like Julia - just get this baby out!!! And out she came and the gas was gggoooooodddddd

With Sophie I was to busy having a toddler to chase to even think about what was going to happen ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579830&title=scared#579830 <![CDATA[Scared? : By 42 weeks .. I was ready for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579817&title=scared#579817 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:16pm

By 42 weeks .. I was ready for them to pull her out of my nose if thats what it took ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:16:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579817&title=scared#579817 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was a little scared but overly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579814&title=scared#579814 Author: busymum
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:14pm

I was a little scared but overly confident with DD1. Then I had an emergency c/s (due to haemorrage) and that really flipped me. With DD2 I was completely freaked out and wasn't even wanting the baby to be born at all - until I hit 38 weeks (phew, just in time!). I didn't know if I would have a successful VBAC or another emergency c/s with her, so that was the scariest. With DD3 my confidence came back and I was "only" nervous. I'm not really thinking about it yet with this one but I guess I'm getting more confident each time now. Still, I don't like pain very much LOL]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:14:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579814&title=scared#579814 <![CDATA[Scared? : Sheza I think you will find an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579811&title=scared#579811 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:14pm

Sheza I think you will find an elective a lot different to an emergency. Mine was all very calm and we got to write a mini birth plan as well. DH was offered to cut the cord (they cut it but then re cut it when they are being cleaned up) Dh then had first cuddles and brought him over to me and I got kangaroo cuddles whilst being stitched up. And like Lisa I didn't need to use the morphine pump etc and healed really well. Is much easier to have surgery if you haven't been in labour for days already.

Yeah Kelly I think once over due you just don't care you want the little bugger out no matter what, or at least I do and so do the other over due ladies in the Jan thread.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:14:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579811&title=scared#579811 <![CDATA[Scared? : Im having an elective C/Section...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579800&title=scared#579800 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 7:06pm

Im having an elective C/Section this time, cos I had a horrible labour last time(48 hours) and an emergency c section, so I have to have an elective this time as its so close to my last....and Im doing this again???

Im a bit scared I guess, the c section was a bit scary...buts thats cos of all the dramam that was going on with my labour.

Edited by Sheza]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:06:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579800&title=scared#579800 <![CDATA[Scared? : really Cuppatea??? so I can hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579790&title=scared#579790 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:55pm

really Cuppatea??? so I can hope that by the time Im full term I wont be scared too? that would be nice ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:55:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579790&title=scared#579790 <![CDATA[Scared? : I had an elective c/s last time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579775&title=scared#579775 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:43pm

I had an elective c/s last time cos he was breech so this is all a bit new to me as well, trying for a vaginal this time. I didn't mind the c/s and recovery wasn't as bad as i thought it would be but it's not something I would choose to do and I did have the choice to have another c/s if I wanted. Just hoping it doesn't end in emergency c/s but if it does at least I know what to expect and it won't come as a big shock.
I was worried about labour earlier on in this pregnancy but now I am so over being fat and uncomfy and having false labour every night that I figure one day of bad pain is better than this continuing for any longer.

Dana I was always hoping they would invent some kind of star trek way of beaming the baby out completely pain free but alas that hasn't happened yet. ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:43:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579775&title=scared#579775 <![CDATA[Scared? : I was excited and impatient...up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579755&title=scared#579755 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:27pm

I was excited and impatient...up until I went into labour and I realised there was more to it than the baby just coming out .]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:27:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579755&title=scared#579755 <![CDATA[Scared? : Just skip the classes too .. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579754&title=scared#579754 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:27pm

Just skip the classes too .. ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:27:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579754&title=scared#579754 <![CDATA[Scared? : I&#039;ve decided i&#039;m not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579748&title=scared#579748 Author: Danaj
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:24pm

I've decided i'm not going to have a C section or a vaginal birth. Not sure how i'm going to get her out but she aint coming out of there!!

Amy, don't look up pics or video online lol. You'll see enough when you start classes.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:24:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579748&title=scared#579748 <![CDATA[Scared? : Not scared yet. Actually kinda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579735&title=scared#579735 Author: SBM
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:15pm

Not scared yet. Actually kinda excited about the whole process but then I haven't read a whole lot on it yet, nor have I seen any pictures or videos of labour so perhaps I'm still a little naive about the whole thing Maybe it's best to stay that way!!]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:15:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579735&title=scared#579735 <![CDATA[Scared? : I have to admit the idea of an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579727&title=scared#579727 Author: lisa85
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:11pm

I have to admit the idea of an emergency c-section would scare me but having it planned was fantastic the whole thing was so quick and easy Would totally recommend it to anyone. Recovery was much better than I expected I never used the morphine drip they give you afterwards and was walking around the next day ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:11:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579727&title=scared#579727 <![CDATA[Scared? : Scared ? damn straight Im scared!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579721&title=scared#579721 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:06pm

Scared ? damn straight Im scared!
Even tho I was "lucky" and had a straight forward labour with no complications, inverted commas are because at the time I didn't feel lucky, I still know how blimming painful it was.
Last time the choice to have pain relief was taken out of my hands and I had none, this time despite how scared I am, my plan is to not have any , which DF doesnt understand .

I guess you could say , Im scared ,but excited, cos ive seen before what my body can do ,and I know that at the end of it , I get a little bubba !

I did get scared tho, looking at some graphic childbirth pictures , it never ceases to amaze me ,how , erm, big it gets down there , there were pics of c sections too, and that scared the bejaysus out of me .
I shall keep this book and show C these pictures the instant she tells me she has a boyfriend .... ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:06:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579721&title=scared#579721 <![CDATA[Scared? : I&#039;m so so so excited!! Obviously...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579716&title=scared#579716 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 6:03pm

I'm so so so excited!! Obviously it has to come out eventually, but I haven't thought about it too much yet
Oh Cuppatea - hope not too much longer for you!!]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:03:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579716&title=scared#579716 <![CDATA[Scared? : Im on number two and still scared!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579696&title=scared#579696 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:48pm

Im on number two and still scared!

I do have the option of having an elective c .. and although I remember how much labour REALLY hurts, I dont want to go through another c section if I can avoid it.

But . still scared (just in total denial at this point lol)]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:48:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579696&title=scared#579696 <![CDATA[Scared? : Haha yea I&#039;m with you! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579672&title=scared#579672 Author: lisa85
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:29pm

Haha yea I'm with you! I have to admit I was stoked when I found out it was twins because I knew I could request a planned c-section lol! ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:29:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579672&title=scared#579672 <![CDATA[Scared? : I just wish this baby would get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579671&title=scared#579671 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:29pm

I just wish this baby would get the hell outta me!!!!!]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:29:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579671&title=scared#579671 <![CDATA[Scared? : hmmm YES! worried about the pain...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579669&title=scared#579669 Author: amykt
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:27pm

hmmm YES! worried about the pain and the huge change it will be to our life more than anything. i'm a pretty positive person but am not looking forward to pushing something that HUGE out of there! i've been looking up photos on the internet and they just gross me out big time! and i'm too much of a woose to watch the videos! haha

although, i have to admit it doesn't quite feel real yet. once my belly starts growing, then i'll start worrying how i'm going to get it out of there! i just hope i can find a midwife that loves drugging me up to the max with pain relief - no natural/drug-free birth for me thanks! ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:27:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579669&title=scared#579669 <![CDATA[Scared? : Sorry not pregnant, Just wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579644&title=scared#579644 Author: lisa85
Subject: 23519
Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:12pm

Sorry not pregnant, Just wondering if theres any ladies out there that are getting anxious or even a little scared about the big day?

It was easy for me beacuse I had a planned c-section with the girls so I knew weeks in advance when they would be here. I imagine the not knowing when would be a little scary. Also I don't think it really hit me that they would actually be coming out untill the day they arrived! Its weird I was so wrapped up in being pregnant and what stage of pregnancy I was at that it never really truly sunk in that I was about to meet my first babies until the day it was happening.

Just wondering all you new mommas to be, what are your thoughts are on the big approaching day ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23519&PID=579644&title=scared#579644