The Beauty of Childbirth

[JaniceM]

don't forget the Push Present...

and of course that needs to be explained for those of us who have never heard of it... ??

 

[hollydolly]

and of course that needs to be explained for those of us who have never heard of it... ??

oh it's a new thing where women now demand a ''Push present''... for giving birth ..usually Jewellery...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push_present

 

[JaniceM]

oh it's a new thing where women now demand a ''Push present''... for giving birth ..usually Jewellery...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push_present

You've gotta be kidding!!!

 

[hollydolly]

You've gotta be kidding!!!

No it's very real... lots of websites offering Push Present gifts...

https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/lifestyle/reviews-and-shopping/maternity/ten-of-the-best-push-presents

 

[JaniceM]

No it's very real... lots of websites offering Push Present gifts...

https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/lifestyle/reviews-and-shopping/maternity/ten-of-the-best-push-presents

Well, I think a newly-arrived baby is enough of a gift.

 

[hollydolly]

Well, I think a newly-arrived baby is enough of a gift.

yes.. I somewhat agree.. but having been in natural agonizing labour for 3 days myself ending in an episiotomy.. an all by myself while my husband was at sea with the Royal Navy... I think I should have got a Gold Medal.. as well as my gorgeous baby

 

[Pepper]

My mother was three days in labor for my sister & never let her forget it!

 

[perChance]

I don't really remember the pain - although I did have natural childbirth both times - all I remember is that beautiful, peaceful feeling when I held my son and daughter.

 

[hollydolly]

My mother was three days in labor for my sister & never let her forget it!

I don't think I;ve ever even told my daughter...

 

[Pepper]

I don't think I;ve ever even told my daughter...

That's because you're nice!

 

[JaniceM]

yes.. I soemwhat agree.. but having been in natural agonizing labour for 3 days myself ending in an episiotomy.. an all by myself while my husband was at sea with the Royal Navy... I think I should have got a Gold Medal.. as well as my gorgeous baby

My second child was natural too, but not nearly the length of time you mentioned, only 17 hours, also at home.
After first experience, in hospital, I wasn't about to go through THAT again.

 

[hollydolly]

My second child was natural too, but not nearly the length of time you mentioned, only 17 hours, also at home.
After first experience, in hospital, I wasn't about to go through THAT again.

it's always been something that's played on my mind as to why the hospital allowed me to go so long...the whole thing which..don't panic folks I'm not about to tell the story ''.. from start to finish was an absolute nightmare ..a horror show

 

[JaniceM]

it's always been something that's played on my mind as to why the hospital allowed me to go so long...the whole thing which..don't panic folks''.. from start to finish was an absolute nightmare ..a horror show

That really sucks... I'm sorry you had such an awful experience.

 

[hollydolly]

That really sucks... I'm sorry you had such an awful experience.

Believe me so am I... ?.. who knows my daughter might never have been an only child...

 

[SandyR]

..and me ...3 whole days of agony... in which I never ate anything... 57 hours in Labour... 52 stitches...

I was only in labor 21 hours...

 

[hollydolly]

I was only in labor 21 hours...

One of my sisters was in labour 4 hours...