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Originally Posted by lovetobemama  |
yes, so many things to do on the to-do list.. i should probably also figure out how to look after this baby once she arrives!
Here is what the yahoo group has posted about hypnotic amnesia:
"Q) I keep falling asleep when I listen to my CDs! What should I do? Will I still be getting the full benefit of the program?
A)Falling asleep when listening to hypnosis recordings is not a problem since your inner mind hears everything even if you are asleep, and without any conscious criticism or analyzing, which is much better for you. You are probably actually experiencing a state of hypnotic amnesia, which is a very deep state of hypnosis. Both are fine and Hypnobabies is not at all dependent on you hearing the messages on a conscious level every single time. All you need to do is continue listening every day, and the suggestions will stay firmly implanted in your *inner mind*, which is where we want them to be. Deep and lasting change in perception regarding childbirth, and your hypno-anesthesia *come from within*.
You do help from the outside of course, by keeping your mind full of positive thoughts and beliefs about how wonderful your birthing will be, by staying away from negative birth stories, advice or TV shows that only create doubt and fear in your heart. Playing your Pregnancy Affirmations CD every night as you go to sleep, when you awake in the morning, or anytime during the day will also help you stay in a positive frame of mind about your baby?s birth, since it has many suggestions about how easy, relaxed and comfortable you will be during your birthing and how your hypnosis will work perfectly for you. (LISTEN to it!)
If you want to hear what is on your Hypnobabies CDs on a more conscious level, (and I suggest that you do this on occasion so you'll know what your Hypnobabies cues and techniques/suggestions are,) fast forward each CD to after the relaxation part where only the suggestions are, (generally where it says, "and now I am going to begin by providing suggestions that will be accepted on every level of your body, mind and spirit") and listen to them.
You will actually enter a state of hypnosis just from hearing my voice and the music as well as the suggestions, but it will be a lighter state of hypnosis. If you don't have the ability to fast forward your CDs, just put the CD on in the background when you are doing something quiet like washing the dishes or playing with another child, and listen to it so you'll know what is on it. **You cannot do this in a moving vehicle since you are trained to enter hypnosis during specific cues in these CDs, and even though it will be a much lighter state of hypnosis, you still cannot drive while listening; it is not safe.
I don't suggest that you listen this way *every time*, since we want you in a deep state of hypnosis most of the time, but it will give you the opportunity to hear the suggestions on a conscious level once in a while to boost your confidence and reinforce what exactly your hypno-tools and hypnotic suggestions are.
Sitting up in more of an upright position can help too when you are listening to the entire track. (not in a straight backed chair) Lying in bed or the couch when you listen to your CDs can train your body/mind that it is time for bed/nap and falling asleep is much more common. A soft cushy chair or couch to *sit up in* is best, and using a Birth Ball is also helpful, as is switching around the places in which you listen to the CDs; a different place every time if you can.
Below are two quotes about "falling asleep during CDs" from Hypno-moms who have recently given birth:
Christina said: "For all you hypnomoms about to give birth... please know that you will have a great birth experience. Heck, I was like the biggest slacker with my CD's and really I think there was only 2 times I didn't fall asleep. I had a 2 year old and a lot of "projects" that I found I couldn't keep myself away from when I should have been doing Hypnobabies. If I can have an easy labor/delivery so can you! And, I had NO transition, I had NO ring of fire. I have to say the pushing was fast and intense and did take over my body, but it was not painful... just intense and of course it brings relief and of course when it's happening you are also excited cause you know IT's TIME!"
Amen Christina! I felt the exact same way and went thru my birthing time the exact same way also. I always fell asleep to my cd's too! I didn?t have transition, nor ring of fire either. I thought for sure it was going to be the worst experience and be totally painful, etc. But it wasn?t. I went into the hospital at 6 cm and an hour later was at 9. I just noticed things getting more intense and waves coming sooner together. Although pushing was slow for me, 2.5 hours, it only seemed like maybe 1/2 hour. I also never thought it was painful, just intense. The nurses trying to get the iv in 4 times was much worse than my whole 19 hours of labor and 2.5 hours of pushing! I also am a promoter of Hypnobabies and hope to get more new moms to try it. I for sure will use it for my next baby! -Lorree
Your mind is so powerful?. Trust it."
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Thanks to GreenRose for starting this tread! Now I know to tell DH to read it ASAP tonight!!!! I was starting to wonder when he would start playing a part at all
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It's hard to be totally relaxed when I keep seeing a big wave crash over the beach. 
