I really am, its so weird. I can't wait to feel my baby emerging from me. I watched a childbirth video on youtube and actually got aroused because it was so beautiful!! No epi for me. I just cant wait to hold my pumpkin and I find it truly amazing that this baby that my husband put inside me emerges from that little opening. Am i weird for being excited?
2007-11-25 16:21:15 · 29 answers · asked by Me 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
not SEXUALLY aroused!!! Just like "ready to go want to have the baby right now" kind of excitement
2007-11-25 16:27:25 · update #1
Holy smokes! I cannot believe some of these replies! I have had three natural births, and two with epidurals(those were my first two before I figured it out)...Either way, it is the most awesome, indescribable feeling in the world to birth that baby! You are not weird, gullible, anything..It's normal, and it is a good thing! That is what our bodies were made to do! I was actually thinking about it the other day..I am about 25 weeks, and I cant wait to do it again..Pain and all! Yes, it hurts, but again, it was designed that way..We do have the coping mechanisms in us, but most of us don't figure out how...Good luck to you!
2007-11-25 16:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Momto8gr8 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not weird at all. I have 1 daughter and could not wait till the whole labor thing started. I was looking forward to it months before she came. I'm 18 weeks pregnant with second and I again can't wait to go into labor and feel all the bits and pieces that comes with giving birth. I'm not scared at all
(apart from the recovery, I tore bad and have severe scaring) The actual birth is what I was excited about 1st time around and again now. It's what being pregnant is about. Giving birth and having your baby in your arms. I to didn't want an epidural, until I was in all that pain. But in the end I didn't and I'm very proud of it. I didn't see the point of having no pain when that's what child birth is. Many women have done without it for centuries. Sure it hurts like hell. But it's not forever. And look what your baby has to go through with out pain relief. It's great that your looking forward to it so much. Good luck (not that you need it) It truly is the most amazing experience you will ever have.
2007-11-25 17:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not weird at all...
I have given birth five times, each time with no drugs. It is not at all that different from sexual arousal...after all, it is happening in the same place.
Yes, I did have pain; the parts that seemed unbearable lasted for a VERY short time. I would rather go through childbirth than experience some of the tooth pain and dental work that I have had to endure.
As someone else mentioned, it is natural, it is what our bodies were designed for.
Yes, things can go wrong. That is why it is a good idea to have the baby in the hospital or birthing center in case something goes wrong. (I hemorrhaged AFTER the baby came--which could have been fatal)
Keep thinking positive and educate and arm yourself as many tools as possible to deal with labor and delivery
2007-11-25 17:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ravenfeather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt worry about the episiotomy... you wont necessarily have to have one. They will tell you to stop pushing half way through a push so that your vagina has time to expand a little before the head comes totally out. Most births now dont need episiotomy because of that. I did that and i also was having a 9Ib 7 baby, i only tore a bit and got 2 stitches. You can walk fine straight after the birth anyway, you will be fine. I highly recommend the epidural though, dont take any notice of people saying that it can give your baby brain damage because it doesnt harm the baby in any way otherwise they would never give it to you!! I had the epidural and it was like heaven. Seriously the best thing that you could ever do during labour/birth. If you get one of those you will be numb from the boobs down and will not feel a thing, you wont feel the tear or cut or the stitches. Its honestly like heaven! highly recommend!!!!! Good luck with it all, and try not to be scared. Be brave and do it for you new baby! =)
2016-03-15 00:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's awesome that you are so excited! I'm glad you're not getting an epi but make sure you have a plan for pain because it will hurt sister and I'm not kidding!!!! It don't matter what you do, you can breathe, focus, whatever is not gonna make that pain bearable. You can take it though and you won't die. It's over pretty fast once you start pushing. Epi's make it harder to push. Actually that opening isn't really so small because 10 centimeters is 4 inches. You'll be fine. Congratulations!
2007-11-25 16:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wierd? Childbirth is a visible miracle that can't be matched. I've seen 3 of my 4 birthed and each was as amazing as the previous. No epi? Bet when in the midst of that session, you might reconsider. Aroused at watching childbirth? That's wierd!
2007-11-25 16:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was insanely excited about birthing my 2nd son. Unfortunately with my first I gave into the fear that seems to be beat into our heads of how painful childbirth is. I fought my body, ended up with an epi, pushed ineffectively, and ended up with a horrible tear. I KNEW I would do things differently with my second. As I approached my 36th week I started really prepping for it. I couldn't wait to go into labor and experience everything. When my water broke at 38w3d I was ready! I labored in a birthing tub, gave birth after only 5 minutes of pushing, no tears, no meds, and happy as could be. If I were to have another child I would do a UC in my home....
2007-11-25 16:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer_elaine83 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not weird at all. I was super excited when i had my first baby. I dont plan on having another one for at least another 2 years (dont want my kids to be so close together) But, i look forward to any more babies that i have, that means birth too. I had some hard times in labor but for the most part, it was fairly easy and painless, and fast. Good luck, it does hurt though.
2007-11-25 19:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by tanker015 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely be excited. It's your first child I assume? Then you really don't know what you're in for! So be excited lol! :D I was so excited! I couldn't wait. I didn't have an epidural either. But it was so painful that I cried about the experience for weeks after her birth. :( She was posterior. I can't describe how horrible the pain was and then there were complications afterward, too. I pray your experience is better than mine and chances are it will be! So be excited! :)
2007-11-25 16:39:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's great and all, but just one thing your husband didn't put that baby inside you. We do all the work really... but nice job on trying to make his part such a big deal. Just don't be disappointed if it doesn't go the way you have played it out in your head. Ride it out and let the baby tell you what you can handle. I wanted a vaginal delivery so bad and after 27hrs. ended up with a c-section. Good luck and keep up the great attitude.
2007-11-25 16:26:09 · answer #10 · answered by Ian and Tate's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋