kinda stressing...need kind words!

[tracist_3]

Ok so I'm stressing about labor! Lol this is my third pregnancy so you'd think I'd have this but last two were awful bc of different reasons.

First son I went into labor 34 days before DD. Was in active labor for 2 wks (yes 14 days) without dialating & being sent home each of the 5 Times I went to L&D. Finally feb 26th 2003 (20 days until DD) after 4 hrs after being admitted I pushed for an hr and had my healthy 5lb 11oz baby boy!

Second son I was sleeping & water broke. (Had 20 days until DD) was admitted at 6am had to be induced due to only being 2cm dialated & not thinned nor baby hadn't droped. After 6 hours of horrible induced contractions I gave in for my epiderial. There was talk of c-section ALL DAY! Finally after 16 hrs of labor (keep in mind pain was still in my pubic area & still had back labor even with epi) and dr using forceps I had my healthy 6lb 4oz baby boy!  (Feb 1st 2012)

So yes, to say the least I'm scared to death of all of the above!  Scared ill hv to be induced again but then hours and hours later still hv to hv a c-section, scared that my epi won't take good again (first one was awesome). Just really nervous about it all lol. I know our healthy baby going home with us is TOTALLY worth whatever happens but still worried. I'm 7 wks today. Is there anything I can do during my pregnancy to maybe make labor easier??? Thx for any advice!

[86countrygirl]

So sorry for what you went through! Do you have a chiropractor you can go to? If your pelvis is out of whack it can keep baby from getting into the right position. That can really drag out labor and keep you from dilating like you should. These babies are hard on us! I'm only 16 weeks and have been to my chiropractor like 5 times. I really hope this time goes better for you!

[angelbabymike]

Drink lots of water eat healthy(lots of greens) and walk allot towards end of pregnancy. .. I'm scared too and this is my third. .. I've never had the epidural so I'm super scared of the pain again. .I walked a lot , ate healthy, and drank lots of water,  had both labors I'm 4hrs... but I this time I haven't had healthy eating habits and am more tired to walk. ....I hope I have a quick labor too and I'mclose,  almost 36 wks