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My turn...
Ok - I had both boys wth a epidural. It's better to let them know you will want it and then say never mind if you think you can handle it. That was they are ready for you (if it's not too late. LOL)
I do remember being very VERY iritable (sp) with everyone before it and then after I was laughing and we were all making jokes.
The boys were both very alert (i was worried they wouldn't be) and it was a much more calm situation.
I also had an episiotiomy on both and the drugs helped me not notice the "issue".
The shot was done very nicely for both and the nurse was there to make sure I was in the correct position. She had me kind of lay my arms on her shoulders and it only stung for a short breath. Well worth it for the enjoyment of the rest of the time.
I could still feel the contractions even before they were registering on the monitor and could thell the Dr. when I was ready to push.
I just wanted to share my experiance w/you since my boys were born so recently. They are 1 and 2 now. And their ittle sister will be joinin us within a month. I will deff. be doing the epidural again.
Good luck with your decision!!
Blessings,