Heard a funny comment today

[~Hestia~]

I had some family around today for my son's birthday and was chatting about my upcoming birth. Someone asked if I was scared. I answered honestly that I'm actually really looking forward to it and truly can't wait Their answer was "Are you just telling yourself that to talk yourself into not being scared?"

That answer is no but I guess it just took me by surprise. I know not everyone feels as positive about birth, I know myself when I was pregnant with Moo I was absolutely terrified of this great unknown! My labour turned out to be very long, his head was in the wrong position, so it was extremely exhausting but I'm still really excited.

Anyway, am I the only one who is looking forward to going through it again?

[beansbeans!]

no Im looking forward to it too, and thats even after I get over my fear of birthing in a hostpital I really dont want to go to!

Must admit Ive had a few comments along those lines too when I tell people Im looking forward to it, and not fearing it

[Arimeh]

LOL I was looking forward to it until I reached my due dates then I crapped my pants until I went into labour...lol

I think its awesome you have that attitude!!

[*Ash*]

I can relate to your feelings about this.
I will be giving birth for the fourth time soon- and I look forward to it.
I look forward to the challenge, the feeling of unshakeable empowerment and the deep, blissful love that follows. I choose to focus on those positive aspects rather than any fears or insecurities that I could conjure up.
I have always been supported and loved in labour, and I expect that it will be the same next time.
And I can't wait to meet my precious bub, and introduce him/her to my other children.

[~Hestia~]

Beans - nice to hear you're also looking forward to it

Mrs Nerd Burger - LOL thanks, maybe I'll be eating my words in December too

Ash - that's gorgeous!

[peanutter]

I don't share your feelings at all, based on my own experiences, but I do not think you're alone, and I do not think you're delusional.

I think plenty of women would feel as you do, and I hope that the person who raised it will see that your perspective is honest, transparent and valid. And to be commended!

[~Hestia~]

Peanutter - thanks hun Don't blame you one bit for not feeling the same.

Hmmm... now having a newborn again, that's scary!

[MrsFabuloso]

No. I actually don't mind the labour and birth bit. To me, that's actually the easy part. Crazy, maybe, but at least I know I'm at the end of it all and I will meet my baby soon. I don't really like the whole pregnancy thing!

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

I am really looking forward to giving birth in a few years' time. I love pregnancy and was looking forward ot birthing Liebling. Can't wait to actually give birth my way, I really didn't find it scary or painful when I was with supportive people.

[zap]

Now that I have already experienced my VBAC I am really excited to see how this next birth will pan out. Although still not sure if I am all that excited about the pushing!

[Catastrophic]

LOL. I have the same positive thoughts about Birth. I would much rather give birth again then be pregnant I actually LOVED that part !

[~Hestia~]

3littlemonkeys - makes sense, kinda how I feel about having a newborn in the house again!

FB - hope you get the birth you want

zap - good luck!

MN -

Good to hear I'm not alone, was starting to doubt myself after thinking about the whole conversation later!

[onthefly]

I still look forward to giving birth. I hope that I will get to

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Honestly when i found out i was expecting number 2 i was more scared of going through morning sickness again than labour. I would happily go through all that pain again than deal with 12+ weeks of feeling crappy.

I think because we know what its like we will know how to fully prepare ourselves and we know how awesome that feeling is of seeing your baby for the first time. I wish they could bottle that feeling.

[human bean]

I was so fortunate to have an awesome birth with DD, but in the lead up I did have a lot of fear. I can't wait to birth again as it's less of an unknown and I don't feel the fear (or as much of it) will be there. The intensity will still be full on, but I really aim to embrace it more next time, if that makes sense?

[~Hestia~]

MadB -

LMS - you know I was so exhausted with Moo that I didn't bond with him for days, hope I get that feeling this time though! Sounds wonderful!

humanbean - that's probably a good way to describe it actually. Although my birth was a big shock, I feel similar to you.

[PumpkinZulu]

As soon as DD was born I wanted to do it again lol!! And the feeling only increases the more time goes on. I got the same comments..."omg aren't you scared, will you be having the needle straight away (meaning epidural)" etc etc. Older women (mums age) would laugh in a condescending way when I was pregnant and said I couldn't wait to go through labour, told me I would be begging for a section and all the rest...well I showed all of them, because as huge and painful as it was, looking back I loved labour and ESPECIALLY giving birth and I truly cannot wait to do it again.

[Sagres]

I would say I have some feelings of looking forward to it, but no, I'm not totally 100% with you!
I think human bean described it really well, so much is the great unknown first time around and just knowing what to expect puts a very different perspective on things. I had a quick birth first time around and my head just didn't move at the same pace as my body (body was on the 2 hour schedule, head was still thinking it was in for the 24 hour deal!) so there was definitely some shock involved. I think just knowing that sub 2 hours is a very real possibility will help me immensely - and some parts of me are looking forward to finding out if that is true.