NZMummyof2girls

Not sure if you have an introductions forum or not? Maybe my eyes just aren't working today LOL I'm from New Zealand. Married in February last year and we have 2 wonderful girls. Oldest is 2 1/2 youngest is 4 months. I don't have a lot of time anymore to really be an active member so please forgive me if I am not around much. I will try to find at least 15-30 minutes each day but some days I just don't get a break. I know you can relate!

Hi I'm new here. I have had two kids so far and I have decided that an epidural wouldn't have been necessary in my situation. My midwife tried to tell me second time around that I would need an epidural but I did it without. I did have Pethidine though. And I used the gas mask the second time round. But I think we all handle pain differently. I've only heard bad things about epidurals so I never wanted one ... and I am terrified of having a needle stuck in my spine! There wasn't really an option for me on the poll so I went with the second one. I think the only time I'll ever have an epidural is if they have to do a C Section. In the end I think every mother has the right to decide what she wants since she is the one delivering the baby!