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STEF - I read that post .....and let me just clarify....I am not sure what the hospital protocol was/is as it varies but usually once you arrive they hook you up get your iv going take blood then once they get the blood work back there is nothing to stop you from getting an epidural.....so there might be a slight delay but there is no really good reason for you to be denied an epidural no matter where you were when you got to your 3-4 and like you uh 4 cm isn't near 10cm give me my epidural or die!!!! lol....try not to worry too much -- it is an exception for a first timer to go so quickly....most 1st timers labor 12-15 hours so that makes for plenty of time to get your epidural....now if in July you get on here and call me a big fat liar cuz you pushed your babies out in less than 4 hours if you are a first timers that is unusual...lol I am right there with you even though this is my 3 baby I get anxiousl thinking I won't get to the hospital in time to get my epidural...both of my boys required some pitocin to get out so I am not to worried and my water didn't break before labor with either of my boys so I don't know what I'd do if my water broke with this one only because once it broke I was pushing less than 1 hr after....so crazy......also girls it's wise to discuss your plan with your doctor and get their input as to what they like to do when a mother is in labor....some doctors might tell you that they won't give you and epi until 4cm and some might say you can have it whenever you want it.....but make sure you let them know what you expect and they tell you what they normally do so there are no surprises when the magic day gets here....oh oh oh ....also find out what your doctors stance is on letting the epi run dry so you can feel at the end to push...I for one never had that happen but some doctors think moms need to be able to feel so they know how to push well I don't think any of us here will forget how to poop and that's how you push...so don't let them pull that c___p on you....I had a top off right before Aidan was born and it was great i didn't feel a thing except pressure and no pain.....I was up and peeing by myself one hour after I delivered my son....

hi crystal welcome!! im gald you found us before we moved. my name is kolleen and im also due july 4. im having a little girl and her name is lylee.

Well - today is moving day, just waiting for Tina to wake up (3 hrs. behind me- no fair) and post on the 3rd tri boards!! I'm really glad I have all of you to talk to, I love each & every one of you. I think finding this forum was a blessing to me because I was sooo scared & nervous about being pregnant. You all have helped me more than I could ever say, and I love love love chatting with you guys!! :) See you over there......

i made the new forum on 3rd tri----go read & enjoy <3

Heather - jump to the third tri - Kendra created the thread and we are already active - any of you ladies who forgot head over to the third tri board