Last night we had our first hypnobabies class. I was really nervous as to what to expect but it turned out to be a great first class. I felt very comfortable and safe and am just super excited to learn everything I can. There are 4 other couples in the class, all except one couple are new to hypnobabies. One couple has used it a few times and they love it. Its actually amazing having them in the class to hear the stories and to make it more real. I thought it would be silly and the hypnosis would make me giggle but I actually really enjoy it and I feel that it is going to work for me. It helps that Blake is 100% into it too. Sounds like the key is to practice a ton for it to be the most effective which means time. I have all the time in the world but Blake has been so busy working his ass off that I'm worried about finding that time.
There were a billion interesting things that we learned but something that stuck out to me and something that I want to make sure I stay strong with is ignoring peoples shitty birth stories. I have had more strangers come up to me and talk about birth and everyone wants to tell you their horror story, how they were in labor for 2 days and how bad it hurt and how awful it was. Its not even strangers its friends too. I have had more than my fair share of friends tell me I am nuts for wanting to do it natural or that I have no idea how much it will hurt and that I should just get an epidural. I respect them but this is my experience and it will be totally different. None of my friends have birthed in a birthing center with a midwife and doula so I think its hard to make a fair comparison. Ya a HUGE baby is gonna come outta my Vag, its going to be uncomfortable but why can't it be enjoyable and beautiful at the same time? So from now on I have to ignore these people. It was just nice that she touched on that in class because now I know how important it is to zone those people out. Also no more shitty tv shows. 16 and pregnant is officially not allowed on my tv.
16 and pregnant always pisses me off!! A big difference between you and other birth stories? You'll be informed, and have your own choices to make. You can do it.
ReplyDeletePS... I had a 9lb 5oz baby boy, in my living room, using a birth stool. No tears, and he was my EASIEST birth!!
I've also had a hospital induced birth at 35 weeks for low fluids.(with my third). I used my Hypnobabies for 36 hours on pitocin before deciding I was too tired and needed help to get some sleep. The goal at this point being a vaginal birth (not just a drug free one). Not to mention I had been in the hospital for a day prior and had no sleep for 3 days.
If I could do that, I have faith that I can do most anything now!! lol It was a unique and amazing birth. I was surrounded by my big supporters (mom and doula). I had the confidence to tell hospital staff "no" and make my own decisions. Hypnobabies taught me a lot, and boy I used all my knowledge.
I also had Angel nurses who helped keep baby on the monitor (by hand, for hours at a time) in order to keep the doctors out of the room.
And my last nurse, didn't push the call button until her head was already out!