And I just made the connection that these two don't really make sense together... and usually, I am insistent that everything is logical and consistent. Well, okay... here are my reasons for each:
Pain-Killer-PopperYes, yes, I may change my mind in the moment, but obviously I'm not there yet, so this is where I currently stand on the subject... and they still don't sound like they mesh well except for the fact that I am always more careful when caring for others than for myself. I'll drink Diet Coke up to wazzoo, but as soon as what I do or eat effects someone else... insane health consciousness, self-control, and diligence takes over...
- I have bad knees and wrists. They get enflamed easily and I always load up on Ibuprophen if I know I'm going to be doing something that will irritate them.
- There are other womanly things that just sort of get in the way of life... and I hate being uncomfortable, so I always take drugs when I know I'm about to be in pain... so my life won't be interrupted.
Ixnay on the Epiduralay
- I know that there's new technology and everything and most of the time even if the epidural does get into the baby's blood stream it doesn't harm them... but... it still bothers me. Childbirth is a natural part of life (but, then again, so are other womanly things), and all the other medical precautions seem more necessary to me.
- And even though I hate pain, I think I'll be able to handle it: here's why. My mom faints at the feelings of pain and the sight of blood. She fainted all the time as a kid and young adult. And she didn't take an epidural (it was advised against then, I think)... but she was totally fine. I mean, obviously, she wasn't on vacation or anything, but she didn't faint... so I think it will be okay.
2 comments:
Michal, I have the easy answer for you. Just don't have kids. There, see? Easy. :D
Good thinking, Ellen! An excellent strategy that I plan on adhering to myself. :)
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