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 Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:44pm |
I had an epi and really liked it. I felt more "in control" as before I was beside myself and started to freak out a bit. I liked how it took the pain away so I could talk and felt less scared of what was happening. I could still feel contractions but only slightly painful.
I didn't like how they topped it up not too long before I had to push. I think they topped it up too much as that was the only time I couldn't feel a thing so I was a bit gutted as I was actually looking forward to pushing my baby out.
I was really against having an epi - thinking I would get paralysed (worry wart) but after having one I would definately have another one if I had to.
I ended up having a failed ventouse, then forceps with a 2nd degree tear  - so thank goodness for an epidural is all I can say 
My advice is to research all the different options so if they talk to you about them you know all about it and then on the day, just go with the flow. 
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Oxy
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Posted: 11 January 2009 at 8:45pm |
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Hey Mel
we have something in common
I too live in onehunga LOL
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 3:16pm |
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I got induced with gel and then finally with the syntocin as nothing was happening. That all kicked off at midday and I managed until 5pm with no pain relief, then I had gas which I found ok, then at 8pm my midwife suggested an epidural as I was shattered and not really progressing. I was a little bit scared, they missed the first time so I had two attempts of putting in the epidural and it didn't hurt, just pressure. Then all the pain was gone. Once I'd fully dilated though around midnight I had the urge to push majorly but bubs was too high so I couldn't. That was more annoying than anything as I couldnt really relax.
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 3:18pm |
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Hey Mel
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I too live in onehunga LOL |
I  Onehunga I think there's a few of us around this area.
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 4:11pm |
Epidural **drools**  I LOVED mine.
It didnt hurt going in at all the strength and [ain of my contractions were way owrse than having the epidural, they numb the area first them they put it in. If you get a good anthestist then your all good. Mine didnt work well down my left side but it took away SO much of my pain and I really needed it at that point as id been in labour 45 hours.
The relief was almost instant. There is definitly a time and place for them!
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 5:43pm |
I was definitely NOT going to have an epi - was I scared of needles (still am) and a bit scared of hospitals too TBH and did hypnobirthing classes because I wanted to be able to deal with labour without the drugs.
It wasn't meant to be though! I ended up going into labour just before 32 weeks which was only 2 classes into my HB course so I didn't really get much from that at all.
Long story short, after about 12 hours of contractions my Ob/Gyn suggested an epidural and I took it because I really did need the rest by that stage. I had a fantastic anaethetist who talked me through everything and took it very slowly because I was so nervous. The local anaesthetic hurts more than the epi going in 
After I'd had it I felt sooo much better. My left side was more numb than my right because I'd been lying on my left for the insertion but although I couldn't feel my left leg at all I could feel the pressure of the baby movind down and definitely knew when I needed to push etc.
I ended up having such a positive birth experience, despite Callum arriving so early, and I'm sure a lot of it is because I took my doc's advice, had the epi and managed to relax and get some sleep before Callum arrived. I loved that I could feel what I needed to do but couldn't feel pain and I was still very "with it" -- I had gas and air earlier on and although it was great it did make me feel very spaced out and high! So wouldn't have been much use at the business end of things I don't think.
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I agree with Sheza....definately a time and place for them. Unfortunately antenatal classes scare the bejesus out of you about them. No need to be scared. i think a tetanus injection would be more painful.
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 8:26pm |
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Good to read some many of you loved them, I have been turned off by sister whos didnt work properly so consequenty she didnt feel the contractions but felt everything in her vjj!
In my mind, I would rather it be the other way round...
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 8:34pm |
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Didn't feel the needle at all and had almost instant pain relief..I loved my Epi!!
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 8:40pm |
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Thank you everyone for your comments I loved reading ever single one of them
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 9:26pm |
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Have to agree with Busymum - didn't feel the epidural go in as was concentrating too hard on keeping still through contractions - couldn't feel where to push when it came time and was threatened with a C-section. The feeling of relief when it started working was amazing and hubby and i both got to get some sleep while I dilated away. I was a real wuss with needles and stuff but when I wasn't coping with the pain of contractions I think I might've chopped my own arm off if it would've helped.
I had trouble with using gas as I think I was taking it too late and getting the effect once the contraction had worn off. Pethidene didn't do anything for me (had two shots) and the second shot hurt like crazy but I think that was more about the bitchy midwife that administered it cause it felt like she fired it in from the other side of the room!
You might be surprised at your inner strength and ability to cope with your labour - good luck.
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Posted: 12 January 2009 at 10:05pm |
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I LOVED MY EPI
I also had pethadine only because I needed a rest, once it wore off I was alright. Luckly I had my epi topped up around an hour before I was pushing, since it did work on my left side and the pressure was just too much, that was worse than pushing her out.
I didnt feel the epi going in they numbed the area, DH nearly fainted when he saw the blood squirt out of my back, yet he watched the whole birth strange.
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