Greatest Invention Ever

I used to think that Tivo was the greatest invention of all time. I now stand corrected. Tivo is the second greatest invention ever...next to the epidural. I honestly don't know how I would have survived labor and delivery without the help of the epidural. I think I would have ended up having a c-section.

I know there are a lot of opinions out there regarding the use of medication during labor, however, I feel that everyone is entitled to their own birthing process. The epidural was part of my birthing process. I knew before I went into labor that I was going to get the epidural. The epidural allowed me to *enjoy* the process and I am thankful for that.

The pain was unbearable; indescribable. I couldn't stand the pain and I started breaking down mentally. As soon as the epidural was administered I felt instant relief and I was able to focus on the joy of Cayden being born rather than the pain associated with his birth.

The epidural allowed me to rest and gain strength for the delivery. My delivery started at night and I didn't actually deliver until the following morning. I can't imagine having been up for over 24 hours, several of them being in dire pain and then try to push baby Cayden out.

I respect every one's right to their own personal labor plan, this was *my* plan. All I can say is this: Cayden certainly did not appear to be all drugged up when he was born. He was wide eyed and alert; extremely interactive.

Also, Cayden had *zero* trouble latching on. Some people believe that babies have a difficult time latching on if their mothers had an epidural. Cayden latched on the first time they brought him to my breast. I haven't had one problem getting him to stay latched either.