My total labour times and weights were...
no.1 - 6hrs 15mins, 6pd 11oz, lying on my back
no.2 - around 5hrs, 7pd, lying on my back
Wow - was that from first contraction? Jacob took about 12 / 14 hours, depending on whether you count from first actual contraction or from when they got about five mins apart. You do things fast!
1st baby: days and days of labour, then 17 hours at the hospital, 2 hours pushing before episiotomy and forceps delivery. Gas and epidural used.
2nd baby: one day of labour, 4 hours at the hospital, 5 mins pushing before baby came flying out. No pain relief needed, and had minimal stitches.
I was terrified of having another baby, after my horrendous first labour/birth experience. But second babies are 'always' easier (is what my MW told me) and it seems I stuck to that rule. It's amazing how empowering a birth experience can be when you are feeling in control. I'm so thankful that I had another baby so I know what it's like to have a 'nice' birth experience!
No. 1 my waters broke at 4am (exactly, I was quite surprised!), contractions started at around 10 mins, by the time I woke DH at 5-5.30am they were 5mins and 1.30mins long
No.2 my waters broke 7.30pm the night before (literally while I was putting Micah in his cot, gushing everywhere, I wasnt sure what to do!!! whether I should leave him and run or finish saying good night to him!! I think I ran, then turned around and went back after being half way to the bathroom!!). I had no contractions until after 5pm the next day, despite CTGs and was just about to get induced (Syntocin, had the lure and everything) when contractions decided to start!
Funny Littlebug, I found labour no 2 worse, I think I had this nice 'I know what I'm doing and it's not too bad' thing about labour after no.1 and then contractions for no.2 came along and I was like, oh heck, that's right, they hurt!!!
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