tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post412154959922190975..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: Z looks backZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-77973885741875129152008-05-22T22:53:00.000+01:002008-05-22T22:53:00.000+01:00Thanks, LZM.Thanks, LZM.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-84886697231964763012008-05-22T22:33:00.000+01:002008-05-22T22:33:00.000+01:00The memories of both births of my children are sti...The memories of both births of my children are still so vivid almost 38 and 30 years later. I am plesantly glowing with the thought.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.luckyzmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176703683321469118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-79174102501715106012008-05-21T20:26:00.000+01:002008-05-21T20:26:00.000+01:00Honey, I'm not even telling you about the home bir...Honey, I'm not even telling you about the home birth, when the Sage suddenly produced a bucket to receive the placenta....Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-26071323322514649612008-05-21T20:03:00.000+01:002008-05-21T20:03:00.000+01:00hi, what a lovely uplifting story. I get to hold a...hi, what a lovely uplifting story. I get to hold a brand new born in my arms tomorrow, my friend's in a hospital so it's all rather of the moment.<BR/>My first was a home birth, which was fine until husband realsied he HAD to be there. He was always rather in favour of dads being absent at the birth. Just goes to show really.Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662439151558495496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-62341074468244952282008-05-21T16:28:00.000+01:002008-05-21T16:28:00.000+01:00Sandy, they offered me gas and air second time rou...Sandy, they offered me gas and air second time round (when I was at home), but I hated that too - it was cold and I didn't like it, but was too polite to say so, so I pretended to breathe it in, but kept my face mostly averted! I really was better left to myself, though I'd have asked if I'd wanted anything. But if you don't try, you don't know if you can do it.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-52271501053546387412008-05-21T16:24:00.000+01:002008-05-21T16:24:00.000+01:00Hello, Lucidity Heights - I suppose that's margina...Hello, Lucidity Heights - I suppose that's marginally better than getting out their sandwich boxes and taking a break in front of her, but only marginally.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-64069175921899256792008-05-21T16:23:00.000+01:002008-05-21T16:23:00.000+01:00Ooer - no pain relief at all? I think there should...Ooer - no pain relief at all? I think there should always be something on hand. My first was relatively painless so I went for the second full of bravado. The cord was twisted round his neck so I was soon asking for the gas and air. . . .<BR/>Loved reading about your experience. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-29455843113969091272008-05-21T12:56:00.000+01:002008-05-21T12:56:00.000+01:00My mother always recounts the tale that in mid-del...My mother always recounts the tale that in mid-delivery of my twin brothers (7lb and 6lb a piece!), the delivery room suddenly emptied of all medical staff and my father to boot. It emerged later that they had all popped out for a sandwich...<BR/><BR/>Gawd bless the mighty Norfolk and Norwich :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-89484587772625616652008-05-21T11:07:00.000+01:002008-05-21T11:07:00.000+01:00Hi, Unpretentious, welcome - you are in Chennai! ...Hi, Unpretentious, welcome - you are in Chennai! I have several friends there and have visited them a few times, and been a guest at two weddings.<BR/><BR/>Yes, although my reaction at the time was rather like the Boy - 'He went home to feed the dog?' He did cut it a bit fine on his return, though unintentionally.<BR/><BR/>Boy, it's what I like about him - he's a bit unpredictable. Reliable, but not always in quite the way one expects. And what could be more important than feeding the dog?<BR/><BR/>Girl, indeed - all I can say is that it's worth it, because 30 years on, you get grandchildren. <BR/><BR/>No, really, I finally found that embracing the pain, as it were, was the best way of managing it. Each contraction was one I wouldn't have again; it brought the birth of my lovely baby closer and I looked on it as purposeful and productive. I preferred to stay in control by not having drugs, but some people find they control themselves better without the pain - the thing is, afterwards, it is completely over, ceases the moment the baby is born, and it doesn't matter any more.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-88905307125580004622008-05-21T10:37:00.000+01:002008-05-21T10:37:00.000+01:00He went home to feed the dog? I don't know if my ...He went home to feed the dog? I don't know if my good opinion of the Sage is hightened or diminished!<BR/><BR/>Pain is absolutely a thing of the mind. Though I'd agree with you that childbirth "au natural and ancient" was never a pain free thing, I think we're a bit too pain free in this society. Don't really know how to handle it.The Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052411992134880131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-86623995183973257542008-05-21T10:24:00.000+01:002008-05-21T10:24:00.000+01:00You see, I am less reassured by that the scared s*...You see, I am less reassured by that the scared s***less. The pro's and con's of childbirth are still an ongoing debate for me. Hmmmm.Laura Jane Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483166722690608208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-68874113198082059442008-05-21T10:10:00.000+01:002008-05-21T10:10:00.000+01:00Hi:). beautful post. when there is perpetual happi...Hi:). beautful post. when there is perpetual happiness then the meaning and value of happiness maybe lost. could it be that we have ups and downs in our lives to give us a break from the monotony of happiness?<BR/><BR/>if ur husband had been with u thru out mayb u wouldnt have remembered this moment or cherished it so much. his short absence and his come back when u most needed him is what has made u write this and feel grateful aout it is what i thinkunpretentioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991479740058926726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-4055706110107011802008-05-21T09:29:00.000+01:002008-05-21T09:29:00.000+01:00Like you, Deena, I find it's best to focus on the ...Like you, Deena, I find it's best to focus on the positive.<BR/><BR/>So do I, Eddie, I'm as proud of my sons as you are of yours.<BR/><BR/>Nor does Eddie, Dave.<BR/><BR/>I huffed, Weeza? I? Huffed? I think you exaggerate. I may have rested my eyes a little and sighed once or twice.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-641901219793141932008-05-21T08:35:00.000+01:002008-05-21T08:35:00.000+01:00I remember you sitting on the stairs, holding on t...I remember you sitting on the stairs, holding on to the bannister and huffing with your eyes shut tight. I think we both behaved immaculately because we knew "now was Not the time!". Then I remember the phone ringing at grandma's and the long drive to the hospital - the traffic was still terrible - and little bro's fabulous alien skull and purple tootsies! Of course we were proud ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-38721817200654903682008-05-21T06:45:00.000+01:002008-05-21T06:45:00.000+01:00It appears I don't do comments on baby stories.It appears I don't do comments on baby stories.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-8290523184061038302008-05-21T05:46:00.000+01:002008-05-21T05:46:00.000+01:00Completely off topic, but I do like The Green Gree...Completely off topic, but I do like The Green Greengrocer's website!Eddie 2-Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663438334446202114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-89361157888079026392008-05-21T01:09:00.000+01:002008-05-21T01:09:00.000+01:00it is a good day..and grand memories.Smiles, Deena...it is a good day..<BR/>and grand memories.<BR/>Smiles, DeenaSweetAnneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707990672213846323noreply@blogger.com