I've recently realized that my family tends to have quick labors. I say that because I always knew the amount of time my mom spent at the hospital etc. I just didn't know how long most people spent there.
My mom's first baby was born three and a half hours after her water broke. She didn't know she was in labor before then. Her second baby was born before my dad could make it to the hospital and I was born after 5-7 contractions. I must say, my mom is a bit of a superwoman because my youngest brother was born breech without any pain medication. Yeah, she rocks.
My sister went to her routine appointment at 37 weeks and found out she was dilated to a six already, didn't even know she was in labor and proceeded to dilate and have the baby a few hours later. Yes, it's true. *Don't read the above as painless. She did eventually have lots and lots of pain.
I don't know exactly what my expectation should be, but I have heard that labor length is somewhat genetic. I'm actually thrilled to hear this. I've heard it's more painful to be quick but it sounds nice to be done in a few hours. Maybe I'm just an impatient dork, but for what it's worth, I am now looking forward to seeing what happens. Just 16 weeks to go!
I start Bradley birthing classes on Tuesday. I'm a bit nervous but mostly excited. We have to attend two classes each week for three weeks so we can fit them all in before going back to Chicago. It will definitely be worth it.
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ooh, I think it would be great to inheret that genetic trait!! I hope your labor goes fast. I'm praying mine does. :)
This is non-birthing related, since I had to have a c-section. But, on a birthing related note, I also did not realize that I was in labor until my water broke, because of the many many braxton-hicks contractions that I had for almost half of my pregnancy!
On the non-birthing related note, thanks for the design advice! I knew I could count on you!
You are so so lucky!!!!!!!! Good luck with a great birth : )
16 hours got me a whopping 7 cm and with nicholas and 12 hours got me 5 cm and no more with sophia. good thing they didn't even make me try with naomi. i hope it all goes quickly for you!
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