We are going natural. When people ask me if I am getting an epidural and I tell them no I hear the following statements..."You don't get any kind of award for natural childbirth" "why?" "You'll change your mind". My question to them is why ask me if you feel like not getting one isn't an option.
Since Eve, women have been giving birth without medication. I know it may be not be the most comfortable thing but I also know it can be done. Not only can it be done but God made my body to deliver a baby. When I think about the birthing process and how everything happens in a sequence (maybe a slightly different sequence for everybody) but generally slight contractions to dilate the cervix, stronger more regular contractions to bring the baby down, and extremely strong contractions to help push the baby out...I am amazed at my God and how wonderfully He made me.
I have friends who have gone natural and say they wouldn't do it any other way and I have friends who say they wish they could have made it all the way without medication and I have friends who say they can't imagine going through it without an epidural at the first sign of pain. So to each her own, but I will say don't drag a sister down for her decision. If you have gone natural don't crucify another woman for her choice to get an epidural and if you have had an epidural don't make a woman feel ridiculous for trying to go natural. Ephesians 4:29 tells us that 'No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good for the building up of someone in need, in order to give grace to those to hear.' So next time you don't agree with someone else's birth plan either shut your mouth or encourage the woman...mmmk? I'm just saying.
EJ and I have been practicing relaxation, breathing, and pain stimulation and he is a great coach. I have picked a happy place to go to when contractions get strong and I picture myself in the rocking chair in Ensley's room rocking our precious little one. It helps me relax as I imagine rocking her back and forth and it reminds me of what the pain is ultimately for...now mind you sometimes I rock pretty vigorously in my head during our pain stimulation exercises but again I am ready to get on with this so we can meet our little Ensley.
As I write this at the pool I am again amazed at my God who has a handful of sparrows swooping around the pool to remind me that He is in control and He will take care of me and our baby girl in His time and in His own way. I am anxious to meet Ensley but I know she will come right on time and all I have to do is continue to trust Him.
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3 comments:
Preach on sista :) If anyone can do it you can :) Can't wait to meet Ensley!
Grace, go for it! Just know that if you do need pain meds, or even a c-section, you're not less of a woman, you're not less of a mom. Give yourself permission to be flexible should the need arise.
You can definitely do it!! :) I wanted to as well with Elizabeth, but after having Pitocin I just couldn't handle the contractions... they were super strong and came on too fast. So I ended up with an epidural. But with Hannah I was able to go all natural. I pray you can do the same... the recovery was a million times easier and the experience was amazing! Will you have access to a tub or shower? When I showered here at home it really helped with the pain.
I do want to say to be flexible if something doesn't go your way. I struggled for a long time with my decision to get an epidural the first time around... it's something you have to accept and move on from, don't let it bother you. :)
Hopefully you can let us know by blog or facebook when you are in labor so we can pray you through! :) Can't wait to hear your story and see pics of the precious little girl! :)
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