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Bran-loves-Tom
Dad you finally did it!!!
Member since 10/05 1714 total posts
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Brandy
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Re: to epi or not to epi
All three no epi but they did give me a shot of a little somthing through my IV!! I fealt everything but it alowed me to relax between contractions and regain myself!! Wouldn't have it any other way!! They were the best experiences of my life!! Up and walking right after!!
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MommaG
Yay Spring!
Member since 5/05 5133 total posts
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Gloria
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Re: to epi or not to epi
Before I went into labor, I hadn't decided if I would get one or not. I figured I'd see how I felt. My water broke on it's own and they gave me Pitocin to make sure he was born within 24 hours. Labor wasn't so bad - at least I don't think so. I had horrendous back labor - so bad it had me climbing the walls and I barely noticed regular labor. So I got the epi to ease the back labor and I would definitely do it again. The epi worked great on the left side but not as great on the right, so I still felt quite a bit of pain on the right. I don't think there's any way I could have gone without the epi.
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| Posted 6/13/06 4:27 PM |
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bean
I love my little man!!!!
Member since 7/05 1809 total posts
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Janine
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Re: to epi or not to epi
Epi all the way--no need to be a hero!!!
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| Posted 6/13/06 4:51 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: to epi or not to epi
OMG all I can say is EPI ALL THE WAY!
I had way too many hours of labor without it and OMG how beautiful labor was WITH it!
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| Posted 6/13/06 5:39 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: to epi or not to epi
Absolutely, my contractions were so intense I could not have labored through them. I got to the hospital and was 7 cm and asked for the epi. It was the best thing. It was on the entire time I pushed and I would do it again in a heartbeat, but at this point, no more kids for me!
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| Posted 6/13/06 5:41 PM |
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stayandjohn
Our life is complete
Member since 5/05 5909 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: to epi or not to epi
had it, loved it. I was in pain for 12 hours before I got it, it made me feel 100% better. Made the internals so much easier. I was able to sleep when I got it.
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| Posted 6/13/06 7:29 PM |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
Member since 5/05 12013 total posts
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Shana
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I totally got one....knew I couldn't do it without. You can decide during your labor if you want it or not....it's one of those things you don't need to decide beforehand.
I give major credit to those who do without though!
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| Posted 6/13/06 7:39 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
it's me
Member since 5/05 11234 total posts
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Christine
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Re: to epi or not to epi
Say it with me EPI, EPI,EPI!!!
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| Posted 6/13/06 7:44 PM |
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sunny
Life is good!
Member since 5/05 8369 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I got an epi at 7-8 cm, thank goodness.
I can't even explain the relief I felt. I was so afraid of it but at that point I didn't care.
I had a really good experience with it.
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| Posted 6/13/06 7:49 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I had an epi both times. It was great, and made labor painless. After the 2nd epi I had a lot of pain in my back, but I'm not sure if it was the epi or broken tailbone.
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| Posted 6/13/06 8:21 PM |
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aja
my princess
Member since 10/05 2936 total posts
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I ask the lady at admission desk where the guy with the epidural was. I kept asking and asking until I got it. Iwent in knowing I wanted it right away.
My labor was great.
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| Posted 6/13/06 8:22 PM |
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michele31
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 3372 total posts
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Michele
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I think it is a very personal decision. There are pros and cons to everything. For some epidurals can slow labor, for others it gives them the rest they need to continue and have a natural birth. You may want to keep all of your options open and learn both sides of the story.
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| Posted 6/13/06 9:33 PM |
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
Member since 8/05 20181 total posts
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I was induced and when they turn up that pitocin I wanted that epi. Induction brings on heavier and faster contractions all at once. I had one and will with my next....no regrets........Had a beautiful birth experience 
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| Posted 6/14/06 9:42 AM |
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lullabella
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 2246 total posts
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Re: to epi or not to epi
Epi, Epi, Epi!!!
I actually had 2 because the first one only numbed my ankles!
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| Posted 6/14/06 10:19 AM |
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preciouslove
I love my DS!!!
Member since 5/05 9340 total posts
Name:
Blank
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I got the Epidural and I think I may be the only one here where things didn't work out with the Epi. I still felt the pain. I don't think they did it right maybe that's why. But all I know is I still felt pain and then it was worse when they had to give me the pitocin on top of that!
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| Posted 6/14/06 11:44 AM |
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Boobobunny
Live in the Present
Member since 5/05 3572 total posts
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Dannielle
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Re: to epi or not to epi
I had to have one...C-section...but there was a woman who was also in labor who had just requested the EPI because she couldn't take it anymore. They were walking to her to give her the shot when my Dr. yelled out that we needed the TEAM NOW!!!! so they all ran to get washed up and ready for the OR....both anastialogits...(sorry for spelling) were in the OR with me. by the time we were done in the OR this poor woman was pushing. She never got her EPI because of me...I felt bad...but she had a healthy baby girl...so I didn't feel to bad.
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| Posted 6/14/06 11:46 AM |
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