Charlie is almost a month old already and I haven't documented her arrival into the world. I was induced on August 29, two days past my due date. The doctor broke my water at 8:30 a.m. and started pitocin at 9:15. Early on I informed the medical team, that I wanted drugs this time and I was serious. I requested the epidural around 11 and by 11:40 I was in happy land. I mean seriously...I love epidurals. Seriously. From 11:40 until 1:40 I rested very comfortably, drifting in and out of sleep. Seriously...sleeping while labor progressed. Wonderful. At about 1:45 the nurse told me I would start pushing in just a few minutes when the doctor finished up another delivery. I pushed through two contractions and then met my second beautiful daughter. The delivery was wonderful. I was calm, aware of what was happening, and felt almost tranquil. Much unlike the drug free, chaotic, and extremely painful delivery I experienced with Evy. It was a great experience all around. Did I mention the epidural was fabulous?!?
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I think most people would agree. For those who don't. Best of luck!
So, how was the epidural? I just had to ask. Jane
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