Choosing The "No Pain" Route

In my last post here, I wrote about how, like most women, I feared the pains of labor. My attempt at humor must have not gone over very well because out of the very few comments I did receive, one of them was extremely negative, and I'd like to address that very craptastic comment from the "born-again crazy".

Even though my post was supposed to be funny (apparently I'm not good at humor) it's still a very accurate depiction of how I currently feel. During the birth of both of my boys, I openly asked for an epidural as soon as I could get one. I'm definitely not on the drug-free childbirth bandwagon. Sure, I'm happy for those women who want to do the natural thing but I'm not one of them. Instead, I chose the "no-pain" route.

With that being said, I'd really like to hear from each of my readers. Did you opt for an epidural or other drugs during the birth of your child? If so, do you feel less of a Mother for doing so? Because, honestly, feeling like we're not good Mothers because we chose to use an epidural is absurd. In fact, it's downright ridiculous! Choosing to use drugs or no drugs during the birth of your child has absolutely nothing to do with what kind of Mother you are going to be.

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And There Was Fear!

My BIL welcomed his first child into the world yesterday. Normally with this special event there are tears of joy,happiness, and pure excitement. Don't get me wrong that did exist very much so but, if I may be honest, for me there was pure fear!

Fear of the "OMG! - I- don't - ever - want - to - experience - labor - again - the - hubz - is getting - a - vasectomy - STAT" variety!

Really though, I'm so happy for my BIL & his wife as they start their journey as parents together. And their baby, the first girl in the family, is too cute for words. But that cuteness did not give me baby fever this time around as it usually does when I see new babies. I think I'm finally ready to close up the baby making chapter of my life and move on.

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Update: Day #2,156 of Renovation

Hello Dear Readers ,

We're still at the in-laws. Sheesh, it's a good thing we get along except for those so-called hot issues like gun control, presidential candidates, religion, education, and so on. ;) I just try to keep my mouth shut considering the in-laws are feeding and housing us for the next few days. My iPod has been my one saving grace these past few weeks. That and TV. Speaking of TV, Did you watch Lost and Grey's Anatomy last night? It gets better yet more confusing every week.

Yes, I know I promised beautiful wildlife pictures on my next post. However, if you've been reading for a while you know that I'm not good at keeping promises.

But, hey, I've got lots of contests going on at ContestForMoms for Mother's Day where you can win free stuff like oh, a $300 Target gift card in our Jig-A-loo contest. Who couldn't use a $300 Target gift card or some free Jig-A-loo for that matter? I know I could use both right about now with all these home projects and stuff but one of you are going to win instead! You can also win an LTD Chix t-shirt on our NEW Baby Contest Buzz blog. Check IT out And, as if that isn't enough, if you think your baby is the cutest enter our free baby photo contest for your chance to win a prize package from Your Baby Can Read during the month of May.

I'm going to go renovate now. ;) Keep up with my latest complaints/projects/life on twitter. You are twittering, aren't you?

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