Those of the moms, who had extreme painful birthes, what did you to avoid meds?

Question

When was the most uncomfortable moment? Are those birthes easier at home with the older siblings of the new baby around???

Answer 1

Of my four, there was only one, the 10-pound baby, that was painful. It hurt because it was taking a long time so my doctor induced me. Had I known how it would intensify the labor I would NEVER have agreed! Anyway, during transition it really did hurt so much that I asked for pain meds, but the doc reminded me that it wouldn't last long and I knew he was right so I just gritted my teeth and got through it. I think you can get through anything if you realize that it's only temporary. Once it was time to push, the pain was gone and the rest was just beautiful!

I had my first at home so there were no sibs around. I'm not sure how I feel about that. The first moments with your newborn are so magical that I think maybe the sibs would be jealous. But maybe not. It really is a very precious moment!