So, I’ve been reading three pregnancy books at once, and I recently finished them. I read the chapters on labor last, and, honestly, I really freaked myself out by reading them! It is bad, people, even when it is considered easy! But there are a lot of grisly, physical events (before, during, and after) that you might not know of. I’m not going into details, but say goodbye to your dignity, your muscle tone, and your ability to hold it until the next rest stop…
And just as I was getting over the books, I attended a party where all of the women had already enjoyed the fluid-filled route to motherhood. They had a lot of fun describing their individual labors, while I sat with my teenage nephew, playing Jenga and both trying so hard not to hear their conversation.
That said, they were full of other good information; very kind and helpful. But yikes, nobody wants to know that the water that breaks isn’t just clear water, and about your mucus plug. Eww.
BTW, we played a great game at the party called Curses. I haven’t laughed so hard in years, and I was completely sober!
