You know how on LOST, they have to go back and re-live the traumatic experience of the plane crash? It was one of the worst things they ever went through, and they have to do it again. They know it will be painful. They know it will hurt like hell. They know there will be carnage. And yet, they know there is no getting around it. So they brace themselves, try deep-breathing, and just hope that this time isn’t as bad as the first time . . .
Yeah, that’s pretty much EXACTLY how I feel about my upcoming labor.
I totally know what you mean about the delivery process! I went through that same feeling. It starts with the IV and blood pressure cuff for me, I had to breath and focus on one step at a time. You’ll do fine. What helped me is I brought a picture of Jay and taped it to the side of my bed so he was “there” with me (along with MIke). I would look over at his picture and it helped me focus and stay calm. 🙂 Julie
awww.
I will cheer you on from afar!
They don’t have a precious new baby to look forward to! One word: epidural! Prayers your way.