https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 00:03:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1932133 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:00:27 +0000 Cole 1932133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: I am glad I have awhile before I need to worry about it, I hit transition this time within 45 minutes of my first contraction and it was scary because I expected a more gradual lead in. I appreciate you sharing your experience, I do so much better when I can mentally prepare for multiple eventualities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1932053 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 09:18:56 +0000 bushelandapeck 1932053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: it was intense... I had both without pain meds but this one was incredibly painful very quickly and I had a hard time staying calm because of that. With DS, the pain increased gradually so I had time to manage it with breathing, etc. I felt a little out of control this time around and was glad it was over quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931966 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 08:36:09 +0000 Adira 1931966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All these fast labor stories scare me... I labored for 14 hours and I'm okay cutting that time in half, but I really don't want it to be TOO quick! We need time to get my mom to take over for Xander and get to the hospital and stuff!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931941 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 08:16:27 +0000 mrs. bird 1931941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: there's def hope! My mom had to be induced 3 times (first two failed so she would get sent home &amp; have to come back) with my brother &amp; then labored a loooong time. She didn't even realize she was in labor with me, thought dinner wasn't sitting well, and then I was in her arms within ten minutes of pulling in the hospital parking lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931906 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:31:48 +0000 Cole 1931906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: oh my! I just had my first and it was 6.5 hours and I thought that was borderline too fast (and they had me labor down for over an hour) how did you handle a 45 minute labor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931900 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:21:56 +0000 bushelandapeck 1931900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First one was 6.5hr, second one was 45 minutes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931889 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:03:15 +0000 mamimami 1931889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was about the same and one week later. Sooooo... Every baby does what he or she wants ;) Hooe your second wants to come quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931887 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:57:33 +0000 78h2o 1931887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: oh, you give me hope! My first was 36 (or maybe 34?) and I am really hoping this kid comes more quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931883 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:45:55 +0000 woodentulip 1931883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first labour was about 12 hours, with 4 hours of pushing...my second labour was probably about 2 hours from the very first signs of discomfort. Baby was born after 2 pushes about 10 mins after arriving at the hospital! I was barely in the labour &amp; delivery area! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931844 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:12:23 +0000 lamariniere 1931844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was much faster. Baby was born within 45min of contractions starting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931822 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 23:32:06 +0000 anonysquire 1931822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like for most of you it was faster. My first was 7 hrs and she fell out, no pushing. But my water did spontaneously combust like 18 hrs before labor started... so it really could be different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931764 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:11:35 +0000 sera_87 1931764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First one was 9hrs with 20 min of pushing, second was 5ish hours with 4min of pushing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931661 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:50:46 +0000 travelgirl1 1931661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience myself but my sister's second labour was two-and-a-half hours from first contraction to birth. Super fast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931653 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:45:16 +0000 heffalump 1931653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My water broke the second time, so no contractions until I got to the hospital. Labor was super short, but lo had pretty serious issues and went to the nicu quickly so I was very happy to be at the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931606 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:14:24 +0000 Bao 1931606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My labors were about the same length, however the second time around was much easier. I was much more calm, less yelling and she basically fell out. All was great the second time around ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931602 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:12:34 +0000 matador84 1931602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You just never know. My first was 3 hours my second was about 45 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931600 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:11:46 +0000 Canoli 1931600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, my second labor was crazy fast. Probably around 5 ish hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931599 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:10:59 +0000 coopsmama 1931599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first labor was around 36 hours, while my second was less than 4! It can definitely happen. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931591 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:06:19 +0000 cheesetomywhine 1931591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first was 8 hrs with 3 of those pushing. My second was 2 hrs (but that counts beginning contractions 15 minutes apart, real active was only an hour). Pushing lasted less than ten minutes. I hope all future labor's are short! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931570 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:54:46 +0000 Corduroy 1931570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend just had a two hour labor for #2 this week. Her first was 30+. It gives me hope since I had a long labor with #1. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931565 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:49:07 +0000 knittylady 1931565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First was 11 hours after I got to the hospital with 3 hours of pushing. Second was 5 hours after getting to the hospital with half an hour of pushing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931563 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:48:44 +0000 littleblessings 1931563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first labor was 3 hours shorter than my second. First was 11 hours and second was 14 hours. That's not including the time before my water broke. Pushed for an hour and a half the first time around and for an entire min the second time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931558 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:45:13 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1931558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've seen it go both ways! I'm praying for a shorter labor and to avoid induction this time but I'm not placing any bets. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931556 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:43:48 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1931556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second labor was less than half the time of my first. My first labor was 15 hours and my second was 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-time-labor-and-delivery#post-1931553 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:41:46 +0000 anonysquire 1931553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Am I crazy to think I might have a shorter labor and delivery? I kind of just want to birth at home. Last time I didn't have to drive in the car while contracting and that doesn't sound fun!! </p>