Since we can't eat during labor.....

Rissalee7Rissalee7
edited May 2011 in Giving birth
does anyone plan on going out to eat when they start labor just so they get a good last meal? if so where are u gunna go? i was cramping yesterday and told my bf if this is the real deal i want to eat a real meal before heading in. So we went to culvers for a burger fries and concrete mixer. cramps quit so next time im goin to a chinese restuarant or applebees....

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  • MrsWilliamsMrsWilliams
    The only thing about that is I'm afraid to poop on the delivery table and I hear it happens very often. Due to eating when starting labor.
  • jellybelly1015jellybelly1015
    Oh!!! Good idea!!! I'm going to have to convince hubby!!!
  • jellybelly1015jellybelly1015
    Oh... After mrswilliams post... I might reconsider... :/
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    edited May 2011
    My doctor told me if I can to eat before I go in, just so im not starving during. Lol I was induced so I had a huge breakfast at 4am, in labor for 21 hours, I never pooped. Afterwards they fed me like a king! I got this huge tray of specialty food for after you have the baby and it was yummy! Turkey and cheese cresant, chips, pickles, soup, ice cream, pop, juice, coffee, jello, sherbet, and italian ice! It was amazing! Lol I scarfed it right when my daughter went to the nursery for testing, then I went in myself after I was done. I agree, you should eat before if you get the chance!
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    I figure pooping cant be any worse than the afterbirth coming out so might as well eat especially since labor can be anywhere from 1 to 48 hours @MrsWilliams
  • MrsWilliamsMrsWilliams
    Lol I feel ya on that.lol @Rissalee7
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    Ya plus my bf has been thru me having to have a colonoscopy so he sat there and held my hand while i cried cuz i couldnt stop going and just wanted to sleep. and my mom use to change my diapers so they have seen some of the worse things ive done and still love me. Plus with pregnancy constipation my bf has come in on me crying cuz it hurts to go all he does is ask if i want him to run me a warm bath. @MrsWilliams
  • momof5momof5
    Eat all that you can. I went in to be induced at 6 in the morning and was starving but doc would only let me eat crackers until I delivered. I didn't deliver till 8:35 that night. :( it was hell cause I was so hungry. But my family was there and they ordered pizza hut and told me how good it was. Ugh. Lol.
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    ya i figure its gunna be my last pregnancy meal so i might as well eat up adn enjoy @momof5
  • kritten_octoberbbykritten_octoberbby
    My mom said itll slow labor and make you sick if you eat a big meal before labor..?
  • survivormommie3survivormommie3
    Man. With my first I didn't eat much of a dinner so I was literally rolling out of bed at 10p when my waters broke. I had placenta previa so the dr said get ur bag and get to hospital before I do anything. 20 hrs later, a baby, and puking myself they sedated me.
    My second: I was taking my bowl out to kitche from eating ice cream. Ironically it was 10p (again!) I was high risk and needed blood transfusions before baby born. 9hrs later baby! And then i had the greatest hot bdog ever!
    This time, I just might tell hubby to stop and get me some food.
  • momof5momof5
    @rissalee7. Got that right. My motto when I was pregnant was eat what I want when I want. Lose the weight later. Lol.
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    @kritten_octoberbby hmm gunna have to do some research on that... I wonder if a regular sized meal would be ok....like just a burger and frappe?? i just kno if i dont eat i get all pukey and morning sicknessy
  • ashleyzashleyz
    Throwing up is very common during labor, I threw up a lot. The nurse said that it can happen from pushing, as you're using all those muscles. I'm not sure if I'll eat before this labor...
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    hmm so i either throw up from eating or not eating lol o well....my princess is worth it
  • BkE913BkE913
    Labor isn't the prettiest thing in the world lol. Pooping is normal during delivery, and it's not like you're taking a massive dump on the bed lol, it is like little rabbit turds, at least it was for me. Honestly, you won't even notice if you do, the nurses and doctors are so used to seeing it, it doesn't bother them. Also, you'll be too focused to even think about it. When I had my son, my 2nd biggest worry was pooping during birth and once I was in labor, all I could focus on was getting my baby here. So, I say eat up and don't worry about pooping haha. You'll need the energy for all that labor!
  • Proudmommy8789Proudmommy8789
    im going to be getting a large Big Mac meal with some Dr. Pepper!! and a McFlurry!
  • YAYAYAYA
    I'm too scared of pooping while delivering that I don't even want to eat much the day before.
  • LillieBugLillieBug
    With my first I had chicken nuggets and fries. Not too big of a meal but it was over 15hrs before I ate again. I didn't poop either
  • MLK619MLK619
    I haven't asked my dr but I am planning on eating something. I mean u can b in labor for hours specially when its ur first so I will eat something not too heavy. I think regardless of u eating there is still a chance of u pooping since u r pushing w such force. I also get very very cranky when I am hungry so I want to b in a good mood while I'm there
  • baby2dec14yayybaby2dec14yayy
    edited May 2011
    When I went into labor I was on my way to my bday dinner at outback steak house and I was so excited because I had been on bed rest and trying to eat super healthy so I wouldn't gain too much weight just laying there. Before I left the house my mom made me laughter about something and I thought I'd peed myself a little. So I went to the bathroom tried to pee but nothing. Changes my clothes and we left. My parents house is about an hour away from the steak house. The whole way there everytime I would laugh I would feel as if I had peed a little. We finally got there and I stood up out of my moms suv and bam! My water broke at 645pm! Our reservation was at 650pm! I WA do pissed because I had been looking forward to that dinner all day that I didn't eat anything all day because I was gonna order the biggest steak and baked potatoe and appetizer and salad! It was the second time I was allowed out of bed in 4 months! So I wanted a bigggg dinner LOL but we had to get right back in the car and go to the hospital! We got there and I asked the nurse if I could have something to eat because I was literally starving. She said no and brought me crackers! Thank God they were switching shifts I asked my new nurse if I could hce something small she said I might as well get something that will fill me up because labor will be long. So I got a Burger French fries and a milkshake! My bestfriend brought it on her way to the hospital.. I never puked or pooped and I ate like 6 hours before I started to push! Pooping IA nothing to be scared of they clean you up so quickly no one even knows you did. So don't worry! Eat before and don't worry! There are bigger things to worry about during labor than puking or pooping. I had my son the day before my birthday and he was the best bday gift ever! Glad I got him instead of the steak lol
  • FaithywpFaithywp
    Don't eat a huge meal before hand.. ull end up throwing it all up!! I made that mistake last time, make it light. This time I'm bringing jelly ranchers and lollipops to help the dry mouth and food cravings.
  • MrsWilliamsMrsWilliams
    @Rissalee7 Awww that's sweet.lol My mom keeps telling me that popping on the table won't even be all that important to me at the moment.
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  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    knowing my luck ill go to labor and the onlything that will be open is kwik trip lol
  • oavalos06oavalos06
    heck no! I'm too worried about pooping on everyone. Forcing a baby out is hard I can only imagine what will happen with poop. LOL.
    The only thing on my mind with my 1st was the pain.
  • Rissalee7Rissalee7
    @nova ive heard good things about them but just decided with my first ill see a regular dr maybe next time around ill see a midwife. my bf wanted me to do an at home water birth. I was like ill be too stressed to do it at home. but when yuo carry a baby for 9 months and deliver him or her u can chose how u do it
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