So Nervous Nd Scared..

[roni00]

Today I'm 37+4 and a FTM! I went to the dr today and they told me I'm 1cm dilated, which I wish I had dilated more than jst that but I guess its better than nothing... I want to have my daughter already n do not wanna go pass my due date which is in 17days.. I want to start doing all these things ppl say work to induce labor but at the same time am scared n feel like am not ready to go through labor... I hope am not the only person who feels like this:-/ I want to be strong n jst get over with it..I guess the fact that I'm not allowed to have the epidural scares me... anyone else feeling like this?

[BabyTurnip]

Breath! I gotta say i went till 5cm dilated before i took the epi (i was allowed though) i was dilating too slowly 1cm after 5hours. But if i would of dilated faster i would of been fine without the epidural. I made sure to breath deeply threw each contractions. Count till three for breathing in and count till four for breathing out. Breath the air in threw your nose and push it out slowly threw ur mouth. Its best to practise  a little before going into labour. Thats how i knew i wasnt able to hold my breath and push for 10seconds lol helped a lot when it came to pushing, the nurses went with what i was able to do. Take a warm shower if u can, and aim it at ur belly, it gelps when the contractions are painful. If you can try not to lay in bed, they are more painful if ur laying. Get a birthing ball, didnt help me but could help you. I got my hubby to pull me forward while holding my hands and i rocked on the bed with every contractions. Abd keep in mind that with every contractions ur one step closer to seeing ur baby. I also had the laughing gas, it takes the edge of the contractions but be careful! Makes u dizzy so make sure ur sitting down or someone has a hold on you

[caylas10]

I'm sure everyone feels like that hon. I'm on my third and I'm only 14w and stressing about it already lol. Good luck to you mama! :)

[beccak12]

I know how you feel! I was 4cm dilated at 34 weeks. They stopped labor though. I'm now 36 weeks and Stoll 4 :( my doctor even thought I was going to have him by now but I'm scheduled for an induction on the 25th. Waiting just *****

[shyloveskai]

You can do it! Dont stress. Best thing ive heard is to calmly breathe through each contraction. Dont fight it. Let each one come and ride it  like a wave.

[roni00]

I have low blood platelets and if I was to get the epidural I could have bleeding to my spine so dr told me the epidural is not a option for me and if I was to need a csection they will put me to sleep completely

[chickenlittle13]

Y cant u have an epudural