so my doctor and i have discussed my "birth plan" at my last visit. it's simple and basically this: i would like a pain medication-free, intervention-free vaginal birth. yes. in a storybook labor and delivery, that is what i would like.
- yes, i know i have no idea what contractions feel like and may very well be screaming for an epidural.
- yes, if it came to the safety and healthy of our baby, of course necessary interventions are... well, necessary.
- yes, i know birth plans get thrown out the window when circumstances change so it's best not to get too attached to them.
- baby will receive the eye ointment and vitamin K shot - i really don't see why anyone would refuse this, but apparently a lot do.
the biggest reason for not getting an epidural is because i hate IVs. (and you're thinking, um... an epidural goes in your back) apparently IVs are mandatory when you get an epidural because of fluctuations in your blood pressure. i don't mind needles, i don't mind seeing blood, but i HATE having an IV in. it makes me crazy having this thing stuck on my arm/hand and really irks and irritates me. i can't explain it. it just does. i hate them. i don't think an epidural will make me more pleasant to deal with because IVs turn me into one very grouchy b*****.
Birth plans are so good to have!! Its good too that your willing and if necissary it may not work out! Mine definitly didnt! I wanted a drug free, no interventions... pretty much like you! And from the moment of me having to be induced it was out the window! Nuts! About the IV thing... they may make you a groucthy b****, but trust me... chances are so will the contratctions! Grace, if you can do it without an epidural (especially if your induced!!) you are one incredible, and extremely strong woman! I will applaud you like no ones business!! Yay!! So excited for you two!
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