My fear...a fast labor

[noteworthy]

So, my big fear is that I will go into labor really fast : and not have time to get to the hospital and have the kids picked up, dropped off, husband home from work etc. I think it is just my lack of control about the situation. I remember how fast it went with dd... about 4 hours from active labor to delivery. This time, things are progressing so slowly, the prelabor show is just dragging on. I went so fast with dd that there was hardly anytime to "enjoy" my labor. I want this time to be able to labor in the tub and relax. ( ha ha ) I have such great labor support, my dh and my sil, who has been with me both times before. I know I can handle another natural delivery, IF I stay in control. If it goes so fast, I am afraid I will loose control. So, I guess the point of this rambling post is that I am anxious about several things. I think just writing it down has helped a bit. Any suggestions? Anyone else feel panicked? I really like the hosp where I am going and have actually been in the birthing suites as a nursing student.
Also, our house is in an uproar with a bathroom being remodeled, THE main bathroom, my dh has a major project going on right now at work and I have an exam to take today for a nursing class. Going into labor and getting out of here actually sounds appealing.
So, now I am having light contrax every 7-10 mins and light bloody show. Maybe today is today?

[quinbearzmama]

Sending you beautiful birth vibes, mama!!! (And hoping that your labor gives you enough time to get everything sorted out...although I would love a short labor !!)

[mamak05]

Congrats and happy birthing!

Don't know if this helps or not, but one of the things I did in preparation for my DD's birth was to try to turn "what ifs" into "even ifs." (We took birthing from within classes). So in your case - you might turn it into "even if my labor happens so fast that the other kids are standing around in our unfinished bathroom watching me give birth in the most relaxed way possible, a healthy beautiful baby will be born just the way he/she was supposed to be."

[quinbearzmama]

: Good thoughts, MamaK05- I've started to apply the even-ifs to my own situation as well.

[noteworthy]

: I agree totally. That reminded me to stay calm. Probably talked myself out of labor... contx stopped and so did the show... oh, well. Thanks for the good wishes, will save them for the next time. It is her birth, not mine, so I am keeping that in mind. Each child is an individual and I know this is not going to be the last time she gets what she wants

[crazyeight]

i had a really fast labor and didn't expect it at all. we barely were able to get the sitter here and get to the birth center!! i know that if we have another that it might be just as fast and i really can't control it.

as long as you don't have any complications i think that you'll do just fine. even if you only have time to get dh home and everyone in the car then you won't have to worry about picking them up later!!

you'll do great and i hope that you have a labor thats perfect for you!

[dvons]

That was my fear. I had a dream I was calling the midwife while holding a newborn still attached going "what do I do now?" It didn't work out that way though. I had a 10 hour one which was my shortest so far though.

I think you'll be fine. Stay calm (as hard as it is, I know!)

Deb