tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post3134655945042260086..comments2023-10-16T01:17:18.983-07:00Comments on holdmama: ode to epi... i mean eliHollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05398176836338370366noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-53503037060205555822008-05-17T07:57:00.000-07:002008-05-17T07:57:00.000-07:00Hey Holly! I love your blog, so real. I'm chiming ...Hey Holly! I love your blog, so real. <BR/><BR/>I'm chiming in late... I've got mixed feelings about the epi. I got one after a day of crazy pitocin induced contractions and while the pain stopped the mental trauma could not be abated and ended with 4 hours of pushing and some nasty tearing. If I ever have to be induced again I'd opt for it in a second. Like Jenn said everyone's body is different and you just never know!<BR/><BR/>On a different note, Shawn's brother Trevor said he got to hang out with you guys. Awesome.<BR/><BR/>Take care...Sarah ForzettingSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068038786049237319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-52770817658233019242008-05-13T16:05:00.000-07:002008-05-13T16:05:00.000-07:00this is funny. ugh... not a mama. i kinda like pai...this is funny. ugh... not a mama. i kinda like pain in a sick way. everyone's body is different- I think after seeing my sister labor 28 hours naturally and dialate to a 3- get the epi. seriously however you had a baby- you gave birth...Jenny Schlenkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731578833077894384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-82810907647619474192008-05-13T15:34:00.000-07:002008-05-13T15:34:00.000-07:00ok, i know how to spell Lily! still waiting holly....ok, i know how to spell Lily! still waiting holly. turn off ellen or oprah for that matter and get bloggin!!Soderin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637597593907498732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-65671260866377347222008-05-11T20:48:00.000-07:002008-05-11T20:48:00.000-07:00shell-- you don't want to know. scroll back to my...shell-- you don't want to know. scroll back to my previous post if you want to get mad!Hollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398176836338370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-11420523293268489372008-05-09T22:52:00.000-07:002008-05-09T22:52:00.000-07:00Tell Jess that I love the name! In regards to the ...Tell Jess that I love the name! In regards to the epi thing... my labors have been so fast I don't think I could get an epidural even if I wanted one. I hope that continues to be the case if we ever decide to have more kids. Especially here in Mexico... the incidence of C-sections is even greater than in the U.S. <BR/><BR/>ON a different note... what's your take on the whole Obama - Clinton race?Shelley Blackwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846426135519656585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-24253188280191452892008-05-09T14:24:00.000-07:002008-05-09T14:24:00.000-07:00oh its a brewin..thanks for the push drea!oh its a brewin..<BR/>thanks for the push drea!Hollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398176836338370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-48084545598155516872008-05-07T08:52:00.000-07:002008-05-07T08:52:00.000-07:00ok...where's the tribute to miss liliy pearl. i'm ...ok...where's the tribute to miss liliy pearl. i'm waiting!!!Soderin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637597593907498732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-57842276364580573962008-05-04T08:54:00.000-07:002008-05-04T08:54:00.000-07:00yahoo for the epidural. i had to be induced with ...yahoo for the epidural. i had to be induced with max because he didn't want to come out either...so i finally opted for the epi. it didn't take the first time so they had to do it again, which was a little intense. but once it finally kicked in, it was totally enjoyable. so with milo it wasn't even a dilemma. in our birth classes they said that at the women's hospital where i gave birth, like 93% or something get an epidual. that was comforting to me- so i never really worried about getting one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-36061133084464806492008-05-03T08:05:00.000-07:002008-05-03T08:05:00.000-07:00let me sum up my birthing experience (in the words...let me sum up my birthing experience (in the words of amy poehler).. "I feel like i'm shitting a knife!!! bitches get me some drugs!"<BR/>-sorry for the profanity, but y'all know its acurate<BR/>-thanks for the comments... please keep em comin!Hollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398176836338370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-158156899897673272008-05-02T22:58:00.000-07:002008-05-02T22:58:00.000-07:00My preferred approach to the situation is to walk ...My preferred approach to the situation is to walk into the hospital with a giant red target on my back. I am even sure to mention to every nurse in sight, as I am being wheeled down the hall of the birthing center, that I indeed intend to be shot up and to let any and every anasthesiologist know in effort to ensure that one is available at the precise moment I need him. <BR/>Seriously though, both my labors were very enjoyable. I still felt my contractions so I was still very connected to what was going on and I knew when to push (my hospital only gives interthecals not epidurals so I was slightly less medicated). Both kids were alert as ever and I could easily walk with in a hour or so. I highly recommend it.We are the Ganyos....https://www.blogger.com/profile/04968519005467656823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-13162247145359215482008-05-02T15:03:00.000-07:002008-05-02T15:03:00.000-07:00yes i am nursing my four day old as i write this s...yes i am nursing my four day old as i write this so excuse the typos. thanks hols for the shout out. i was really happy you invited yourself to be there...just kidding. i was all about being all natural but i've always described labor as the most horrible thing i've ever been through. I'm so pumped I got to experience a pain free childbirth. it was amazing and I don't feel so mentally traumitized as i did with the other too. and my son seems pretty normal...no third eye yet!zaiahbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519454804809625087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-43442105262039442852008-05-02T07:53:00.000-07:002008-05-02T07:53:00.000-07:00seriously, i've always wanted a c-section as stran...seriously, i've always wanted a c-section as strange as it sounds. i used to say sign me up for a c-section, give me a coke and call it a day. i even like the old days where they put you out entirely. in any event, i can understand the desire to want to feel it- its natural- its the way god created it. however with extenuating circumstances like super long labors, inducement or both drugs are def the answer.Hollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398176836338370366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-47966167977348000252008-05-02T07:02:00.000-07:002008-05-02T07:02:00.000-07:00Having had a planned C-Section with Judah, I have ...Having had a planned C-Section with Judah, I have some sick curiosity to really feel what labor is like. All you moms are probably thinking I'm crazy, but it seems so weird to have a kid and not gone into labor at all. So yes I will try for a VBAC, but I'm definitely into drugs! But hey, if I'm screaming for another C-Section after my first real contraction I won't be surprised.Joey, Katie, Judah and Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15225530409095643649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-62991016782255097342008-04-30T09:31:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:31:00.000-07:00Finally that baby came out. Poor Jess. I am just ...Finally that baby came out. Poor Jess. I am just glad that everything went well, and you even got in an episode of Oprah. <BR/><BR/>Of course, I am all for the epidural. I actually get a little peaved when ladies look down on you for getting one. LISTEN...you are a hero whether you get an epidural or you don't. Nine months of sacrificing your body should be enough to get you the medal of honor. I personally get sick of people making you feel like you took the easy way out..or that you have to justify getting a shot. I LOVED IT...(can you tell this is personal for me?)<BR/><BR/>I hope you get to have one next time around Holls. Afterall, you have done enough tearing for a lifetime! I would recommend just getting a self-kit for home because you never have enough time!:)<BR/><BR/>JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497060880994230566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-47256232094962450642008-04-29T22:27:00.000-07:002008-04-29T22:27:00.000-07:00I got an epidural shortly before Jenn. Needless to...I got an epidural shortly before Jenn. Needless to say, we're supporters.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497060880994230566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-54530558114190916602008-04-29T21:18:00.000-07:002008-04-29T21:18:00.000-07:00Pitocin sucks and so does being induced. I labored...Pitocin sucks and so does being induced. I labored a day and a half and then ahhhhhhh the epidural came and the rest was bliss. Seriously, I loved every minute of my labor and I cannot wait to do it again. I hope to go into labor naturally this time and I will probably TRY to do it again without any drugs. They better let me in the hot tub this time,(couldn't cuz of my high bood pressure) or someone will get hurt.Soderin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637597593907498732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8250039620441605273.post-1148594495802407492008-04-29T19:12:00.000-07:002008-04-29T19:12:00.000-07:00I like the idea of forgoing all that pain... but t...I like the idea of forgoing all that pain... but to be honest I think I'm more afraid of the epidural than going thru it natural again.nicole aka gidgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704492735302017442noreply@blogger.com