That was pretty much my plan too. Knowing what I know, I'll give you the advice I wish I'd followed.
Avoid Stadol if possible. I had another woman tell me this and I ignored her because I was in pain and wanted to avoid the epidural. They told me it would "take the edge off the pain." What they meant was that it would make me high as a kite and do NOTHING for the pain. I talked to the paintings on the wall. I got up and tried to leave. Part of my memories of my first labor are just smears of color and a tide of pain for every contraction.
I was in labor for while and it was enhanced with Pitocen and it was too much pain for me. I ended up finally, thanks to my mother in law and husband, agreeing to the epidural and it was amazing.
For my second I basically asked for the epidural as soon as I arrived at the hospital and it was glorious. Of course, for my second one I went into labor on my own and was not induced and that was also much better. That said, I have a ridiculously low pain tolerance.
Many women do it without an epidural and love it, so totally plan to avoid if possible. But I highly recommend signing the paperwork giving permission for one before you go into labor, or as soon as you get to the hospital. In case you change your mind.
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Date: 2016-08-28 11:17 pm (UTC)Avoid Stadol if possible. I had another woman tell me this and I ignored her because I was in pain and wanted to avoid the epidural. They told me it would "take the edge off the pain." What they meant was that it would make me high as a kite and do NOTHING for the pain. I talked to the paintings on the wall. I got up and tried to leave. Part of my memories of my first labor are just smears of color and a tide of pain for every contraction.
I was in labor for while and it was enhanced with Pitocen and it was too much pain for me. I ended up finally, thanks to my mother in law and husband, agreeing to the epidural and it was amazing.
For my second I basically asked for the epidural as soon as I arrived at the hospital and it was glorious. Of course, for my second one I went into labor on my own and was not induced and that was also much better. That said, I have a ridiculously low pain tolerance.
Many women do it without an epidural and love it, so totally plan to avoid if possible. But I highly recommend signing the paperwork giving permission for one before you go into labor, or as soon as you get to the hospital. In case you change your mind.
Lots of love and support to you!!!!