Something was said (can't remember exactly what or who said it," on that big old thread) about UCers being introverts. I wondered how true that is of the women here.
I have an introverted personality, and I did plan to labor alone, or just with DH. When it came time, I wanted DH with me constantly. I got mad at him if he had to leave the room for whatever reason. It also was really distracting to me during labor when I could hear my children- I kept worrying about them almost irrationally until a relative could come get them. I also wanted the lights off and the windows closed. Finally I could relax and concentrate.
That was for #4. With #3, I was in the hospital and had several people there- DH, MIL, nurse, midwife and a young freind who wanted to learn more about birth. They were all touching me and talking to me in soft voices. I remember feeling so intensely loved and supported, but the birth was longer and harder, and I kept feeling like i was on stage.
So, being an introvert, I do best when it's very private, but I don't want to be alone.
Anyone else care to share and explore the idea of introverts being more drawn to UC or going solo?
I have an introverted personality, and I did plan to labor alone, or just with DH. When it came time, I wanted DH with me constantly. I got mad at him if he had to leave the room for whatever reason. It also was really distracting to me during labor when I could hear my children- I kept worrying about them almost irrationally until a relative could come get them. I also wanted the lights off and the windows closed. Finally I could relax and concentrate.
That was for #4. With #3, I was in the hospital and had several people there- DH, MIL, nurse, midwife and a young freind who wanted to learn more about birth. They were all touching me and talking to me in soft voices. I remember feeling so intensely loved and supported, but the birth was longer and harder, and I kept feeling like i was on stage.
So, being an introvert, I do best when it's very private, but I don't want to be alone.
Anyone else care to share and explore the idea of introverts being more drawn to UC or going solo?