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Originally Posted by cherona  Hi! And welcome!
I don't post much but I've been here all the same for pretty much this whole pregnancy. We have the same due date but I tell most people who ask that I'm due mid-March so I don't get hung up on a date.
Are you all prepared for baby #2? This will be baby #4 for me and I'm definately not ready, but that's another thread...
I'd love to hear what kind of birth you're planning. I'll be trying for my first homebirth after 3 hospital w/ epi births.
Great to have you around!
-Cheri
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Hey thanks guys!
Cherona, with my first pregnancy I just went to the hospital and had an epidural. I went 6 hours without having one but I just couldn't take it anymore! It was HORRIBLE. I was in labor for 17 and a half hours. I had back labor SEVERELY. I don't even know what real stomach contractions feels like lol. With this pregnancy I'm going to give birth at the hospital but I'm going to try and not have another epidural. I just think if I keep telling myself the pain isn't going to be forever I'll be okay. Because honestly, epidural's slow down the process of labor/contractions. You'll only be in labor longer, but if you DON'T take an epidural it'll actually go faster because of the contractions and dialation. Anyway, I think I'm going to give birth before March 15th, that's for sure lol. I feel ready...I think everything will be alright. My daughter is 21 months old and she's very lovable. A lot of people keep saying she's going to be jealous but I don't think so. Yea, all kids get jealous from time to time but I think everything is going to be alright. She's very helpful and smart, she picks up on EVERYTHING so fast so I think it'll be okay. I had severe post-partum depression with her and I'm just praying I don't go through that again. At times I feel myself getting depressed but that's because of relationship, money, and other problems, not because of the fact I'm having another baby. At first I kept wondering why I did this lol but I'm okay now. I always say everyone adjusts and I'm sure you will too. It's going to be hard but I think you can do it. And hey, if you can handle 4 I can definitly handle 2 lol
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I just want to have this baby already!! I keep checking in the bathroom lol. My lower back and my sides are killing me today. Actually, I haven't been feeling "right" since yesterday so I don't know what that's about. I've been told with your second child you end up having them earlier than your first. I guess it's because you've been in labor before, plus it wasn't long ago that I had my daughter. I just hear the labor is A LOT more painful!! Well anyway, I just hope it happens SOON!!
Again, thank you guys for writing back to me and welcoming me into this board! I appreciate it!!!!
Welcome and Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm due with my 1st in less than 3w! I love MDC - so much great advice and support!
