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There was a lot I knew about child birth before having Quinn. I knew about the blood, the stitches, the stitches falling out into the toilet, the possibility of pooping on the delivery table in front of a room full of nurses (and your husband), the possibility of an epidural not working, your baby looking like an alien, and oh so many other lovely things.
What nobody told me about is this:
After being in labor with Quinn for 23 hours and then pushing for 3 hours - I woke up in the middle of the night and felt like I had been hit by a truck. And then that truck went into reverse and ran me over again. Every muscle, every fiber, every inch of my body was sore. Sore beyond belief. I was not prepared for that at all.
Also? I woke up in a puddle of sweat. Shivering, hot, and soaking wet. Nobody told me about that either.
The first surprise - I blame myself for. Before I got pregnant with Quinn I was in pretty good shape. But, after finding out I was pregnant I was scared that my workouts might cause me to have a miscarraige (which, I know, I know, is so not true). Anyway, I stopped working out for those 9 months. I also took that whole "eating for two" to heart. I was pregnant - let me have it. I gained way more weight than I should have.
When I was pregnant with Liam - I continued working out, up until just weeks before delivering him. My workout was also my break from a busy busy toddler. Quinn would go into the child care center and me and my pregnant self would spend 45 minutes on the eliptical. (My doctor did advise I not take any classes for fear of me falling!) I gained just the right amount of weight and if I remember correctly - I didn't feel quite as sore after giving birth to Liam. Of course, labor with him lasted about 8 hours and I pushed for 30 minutes. So, I'm sure that made a difference too.
But that sweating thing? What is that? It happened with Liam too. I would sleep with a towel underneath me so I could easily get rid of it in the middle of the night.
What surprised you the most about labor/delivery?
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I do not think you want me to comment on that. It was very interesting. I have thought about doing a blog about it, but not sure anyone would want to read it?!?
I had an epidural the first time I gave birth. I wanted one the second I got to the hospital. I did not have one the next time I have birth. I was surprised I was actually able to do it. I'm a huge wimp about pain but I was amazed to discover how empowering it was to labor and deliver without an epidural. I felt like Super Woman when it was all done.
Definitely the PAIN. I know people will not believe me but labored for 44 hours. I just couldn't dialate. But she's here and I love her! Found you through Blogher:)
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