How long did you wait for your epidural?

[shellbell3]

I had an epidural with both and I have absolutely no clue how long I waited! I felt pretty out of it, I just remember the pain and telling myself soon I'll have it ease.
I guess the anethetists have more important places to be then rushing to a woman in pain in labour. I'm sure it wasnt their highest priority. Plus take into consideration the hospital and how many the have on, if theatre is on etc.

[jesses_girl]

I think i only waited about 15 mins, thats what it felt like anyway. I thought i was only pushing for 5 mins but it was 2 and a half hrs! So god knows haha I think i asked at about 1am.