Poot's first pair of boots!
35 weeks and then some ....
Kyleigh was in charge of taking pics. These 2 women are what keep me going! My mother was able to make it to this Calallen shower and I was so glad that she got to meet the many mentor women that God has blessed me with. I really do have an awesome family of God down here. Kitty inspires me to be the "good wife". There are times when farming can get to me, but then I look at her and how she handles everything and gets involved, so it helps me to hike up my big girl panties and jump on the bandwagon ... or should I say the tractor?
The wonderful hostesses and my mentors!Today we went to a birthing class. There really wasn't anything that they "taught" us that I didn't already know through my wonderful momma friends, books, and emails. My mind set is still to attempt this whole thing without an epidural. I may not make it, but at least I tried. I am already having some pretty regular contractions about every 20 minutes. Last Wednesday I had some really painful ones (which is when the doctor thinks I dilated) and they weren't unbearable. I know they get worse, but I think I can make it through the contractions. It's having 'Poot' squeeze through my body that I am so unsure of. Again, we shall see! I have my Ipod ready to sing me through it. I did learn, though, that if I do have to be induced next week then I will probably want the epidural. Apparently the inducing meds make the contractions come on stronger than if they were to occur on their own, so that may push it over the edge. Please be praying for 'Poot' and I this next week. I feel great, praise the Lord. I start in service tomorrow and I can forsee a long week coming on of sitting. I want to at least make it to the first day of school, meet my kiddos, and then tell them "see you in 6 weeks"! Honestly, the longer baby stays the better because then when I go back, I will be that much closer to Thanksgiving break. I know the Lord will give me strength to get through going back to school, but I also know it will not be easy. "He never said it would be easy ... He only said you wouldn't go it alone." Thank the Lord for that. Love you all and will update as we progress!
Hey! You CAN do it without an epidural, but if you give in, don't beat yourself up. I've been induced 4/5, and it SUCKS. Pain is more intense, you're right, because the meds are forcing your body to do something faster. Thank the Lord, the last one wasn't induced. If things look good medically, try not to get induced. It's hard because you're anxious, but it's a lot easier. I had epi's with 1-3,none with 4&5, and it was way better without. The pushing out part isn't as bad as the contractions. When you can FEEL everything, you push a lot faster! :) It was glorious to be able to feel the entire thing, those last 2 babies. I somehow felt connected to all the women who had done it before me, when epi's weren't even an option. I needed to KNOW what it was like, and thank the Lord, He helped it happen that way.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you. If you need ANYTHING, let me know. Now that I know you want to try and do it w/o an epi, I'll pray the Lord brings it to pass.
Thanks Crystal! That really encourages me! :)
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