How do you know when you're done?!
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If you don’t feel done then you probably aren’t, yes an epidural helps but if you want another there’s soo many ways to prepare to not take one, and you can always look for something part time that works for your schedule or WFH. I was a server in between babies to keep up my resume and worked night shift after my husband was home so we didn’t need childcare
I don’t feel done with my 2 but 3 feels daunting at this point so I feel this!
I had spinal fusion to correct my scoliosis as a child. The risk of nerve damage during an epidural was too high, so for me it wasn't an option. I was terrified of how painful it might be to give birth naturally because that is all you hear. But I gave birth 6 weeks ago and afterwards I didn't understand why it is such a common thing to get an epidural. My pain tolerance is low and I laboured on my own at home until I was groaning through the contractions the whole way through. At that point my body told me it was time to go to the hospital and give birth. I was 9cm when I got there. The rest of the process was fast and as soon as I gave birth I immediately told my partner I would do it again. Don't let the fear hold you back from doing it on your own. It wasn't the most pain I've ever felt in my life, nor the hardest thing I've done. Surgical intervention is a way more difficult, painful and traumatic route in my opinion. I'm 30, not very active, did nothing physically or mentally to prepare and have anxiety
I want another but I'm in my mid to early 40s and financially don't think I can afford another mouth to feed. But always a thought. I don't care about the age gap for the kids. But my age yes