we are on the last stretch! which is good because i can't see how the tummy can stretch any much more.
the experienced folks that we have been speaking with recently are all recommending getting an epi from the start of labour. have always said that i was not "hero" material and would take pain meds if i needed to. but was actually thinking of testing my limits before screaming for the epi. now i am more convinced of taking the epi earlier ... firstly there is no guarantee that the anaesthetist will be immediately available to administer the drugs when i need it and it may be too late afterwards. secondly, it is likely that we will be in for a long labour given this is the first baby. finally (and i think this makes sense) i would rather conserve energy for the pushing later rather than to be all worn out from the crazy pain before that.
as a friend said, this kind of hero gets no medal. another friend who is a doc said i could fulfil my hero aspirations for the second kid. so now i am almost convinced that i will be asking for that needle in my back from early on ... :p
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