We just talked with the anesthesiologist, and the news wasn't terribly good. In a nutshell, Laura's back surgery will severely limit, if not completely negate, the effectiveness of an epideral. The science behind it was pretty fascinating, but the sad reality is that Laura will likely have to be limited to IV pain medication. She will, possibly, be able to get some sort of 1 shot that will give her an hour of relief if things get desperate, but that's the limit.
Additionally, he explained the serious risk of infection should they hit the hardware/metal when administering the shot, so he advised trying to avoid resorting to that shot if at all possible.
The IV meds and pitocin will be starting shortly.
posted by hadjare @ 2:47 PM
2 Comments:
*shiver* Good luck! Why is the epidural situation different this time around?
-SECP
Press against the base of her spine with your fists during contractions if it provides some relief. Encourage her to move in any way that brings relief. Some women find it brings them comfort to stare into their man's eyes during the contractions. It transforms the pain a bit. But above all, and as hard as it may sound, tell her not to resist the pain. To relax during the contractions, even though it will hurt more, it will make the whole thing take less time and that's better for both Laura and Crouton. I'll be praying for you guys.
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