tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402831902569106517.post2089443198702100911..comments2023-05-06T05:22:17.802-04:00Comments on Da Eads: To cut or not to cut?Stephaine Eadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12524978227195713800noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402831902569106517.post-57843903053393408692008-06-07T11:17:00.000-04:002008-06-07T11:17:00.000-04:00Oh gosh! False labor does not sound like fun. I ...Oh gosh! False labor does not sound like fun. I was afraid of that happening & wouldn't say for sure that it was true labor until I was really sure. In my case it was really labor though. I did not tear, though Jaxon was only 7lbs 7oz. I think what really helped me the most (to avoid tearing) was the perinal massages. The labor nurse massaged me pretty much the whole time I was pushing. I've also heard that pushing too fast can cause tears though I think at the end I didn't care. I was pushing as hard & as often as I could, lol. I know it's hard to beleive know, but in the end, you won't care how it happened - just that you have that healthy baby in your arms. <BR/><BR/>And I wouldn't worry about the inital bonding. I know they gave me time to hold Jaxon (cuz there are pictures of it). But I barely remember holding him then. I was just too exhausted. There's plenty of time for you to bond.. it's not instantaneous for either of you. Believe me, she'll know who's her mommy! Can't wait to see her!!Mickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145585669821100004noreply@blogger.com