I found myself nodding and smiling while reading these posts...... I agree that support and encouragement along with a whole lot of concentration and finding the most comfortable position for yourself are really important.
As well as DH, my mum was in the labour suite with me. They both knew that I wanted to try for a natural birth but we all agreed that advice from the OB or midwife should be followed......afterall, that's what we were paying them for!
I found the best position slumped over a beanbag on my belly with my head down and bum up. Of course, I tried other positions before finding this one but found that most others just weren't for me. The feeling of the shower just annoyed me and I pretty much spent 5 or so hours just sitting on the side of the bed leaning forward onto a chair.
DH & mum were very encouraging and kept telling me that I was doing really well and that they love me. Taking my mind off the pain was really helpful and I found myself somewhere else. I caddy for DH quite a bit and he usually plays golf at the same course so in my mind I was walking alongside DH down each fairway. By the time we reached the 18th hole I was 10cm and ready to meet my bub.
I was lucky enough to have an uncomplicated labour and birth and so was able to deliver my son naturally. I hope that I can do this again but I'm keeping an open mind as anything can happen and it might be completely different this time.
Good luck ladies and I hope that no matter how your babies get here, that they get here safe and sound.
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