did you enjoy your labour?

[visitor1]

My first was ok, not something i rave about
My second was pretty good and enjoyed it
My third i could talk about for hours and loved it soooo much. Was the best day of my life and one ill treasure forever

[Rouge]

I didn't really labour the first time, but I did enjoy it up until the c/s.

Second birth I didn't just enjoy it I LOVED it. I have nothing but great memories. Absolutely awesome.

[Trillian]

I loved my first one and thought it was a great 'first' birth, gradual build up of contractions so there was no panic kwim? I had time to get the hang of it by the time they started getting closer together. I did have a 'I'm sh it scared' moment, but I was able to moved past it.

Second one was awesome - man if I could guarantee that every birth would be like hers I would never stop having babies I reckon. It did start off very intense so no build up, but I felt in total control the entire time.

Third one was a write off - awful induction ending in a trip to theatre to have the placenta removed.

Fourth one I really enjoyed, but OMG it was hard work, especially knowing that he was OP and probably very large and I am grateful for the fact that I completely withdrew and blocked out everything and everyone and just let myself get on with it or I don't think I would have had such a great birth. To be told at the end of it when the Dr holds up a steaming warm baby "OMG he's at least 12pounds' makes you feel pretty damn awesome that you just pushed that out LOL. And no, he wasn't that big but he sure did look it LOL.

[chocolatecatty]

Hmmm. Great question Jolsy!

First labour was not lovey dovey enjoyable but it was quite (self) controlled, peaceful and satisfying from whoa (4am) to go (11.57pm). Sat there afterwards absolutely thrilled due to my own happy hormones buzzing around my body! Actually thought it wasn't too bad, I could do it again tomorrow.

Second labour much quicker (4 hours) but I was wishing for another long one so my body could work up my pain threshold properly instead of feeling like I went straight into transition after an hour! Didn't enjoy this one at all, nearly had Ceri in the car and waterbirthed her 12 min after arriving at the hossy.

Give me a long labour anyday!

[Reborn]

My water broke wed night at 10.30pm and I went to hospital. Started pushing at 2.30pm and by 3.00pm my lo was out. It was painful and natural and worth it and horrible all at once. Next time I want a natural birth with an epidural!!!!! No not really. I did it once I can do it again