https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 16:43:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2011782 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:56:40 +0000 FaithFertility 2011782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: Water broke at 1 a.m. I was 5 cm already....... had contractions and walked through most of them...I asked for the EPI around 8 a.m. I was almost 8cm ........I also started Pitocin then as well as I was stalled at 8 for awhile! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2011611 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:54:23 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2011611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I was 4 cm and puking. Then I got the epidural and had a blissful night of sleep and woke up fully dilated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2011562 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:33:32 +0000 .twist. 2011562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure how long I was in labour for at that point, but I was 2cm when I received my epidural. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2011526 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:17:59 +0000 lamariniere 2011526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With LO1, I went to the hospital after my water broke but I hadn't had any contractions (and at my OB's the day before I was a loose 3 cm). My contractions started within 2 hours of my water breaking and they were very hard and 2 minutes apart. I wanted the epi ASAP, but had to wait (because the drs were busy). I was 7 cm by the time I got an epi. It slowed down my labor, but I was fully dilated within 5 hours and pushed for an hour before DS was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2011466 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:44:50 +0000 getjazzy 2011466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I was trying to do it naturally but after that many hours and 2 days of no sleeping or eating, I couldn't go any longer without it. Insanity though because I was JUST at their cut off to get one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010996 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:18:56 +0000 travellingbee 2010996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one around 4cm after about 6-7 hours of labor. My contractions were one on top of the other for over 2 hours though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010953 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:54:47 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 2010953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one at 5 cm after 15 hours of labor. 1.5 hours later I was at 10 cm and ready to push - 15 minutes later he was born. I'm asking for one earlier this time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010923 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:41:31 +0000 catlady 2010923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: Almost exactly the same as you! 4cm, after water broke and contractions were 1-2 min apart almost immediately. I was stuck in triage for several hours but got the epi almost as soon as I could. Best decision ever. I was ready to push within an hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010908 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:33:44 +0000 yellowbird 2010908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Got to the hospital and I was 4cm. It took them about two hours before I could get one and if ally got it at 5cm. 3 hours later I was ready to push! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010903 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:31:01 +0000 QBbride 2010903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced because my water broke and contractions didn't start overnight on their own. The induction started at 8am and I held out till 2pm and I was only 4cm. I couldn't relax which was stopping me from dilating further... my midwife suggested the epidural and I went from 4cm-10cm pretty quickly. Next time I wouldn't wait so long, I wasn't doing myself any favours :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010895 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:25:59 +0000 cat620 2010895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I planned to give birth naturally, but I eventually ran out of energy and strength to continue. I was at 9ish cm and went through 28 hours of labor. I wasn't progressing at that point, so they wanted to give me pitocin. I told them if they were going to that, I needed the epidural first. I heard contractions are killer on pitocin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010882 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:18:37 +0000 ktdid23 2010882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>10cm</p> <p>I asked for it when I thought I couldn't handle the contractions any more (looking back, I was probably in transition) and it took about 2 hours for the epidural to arrive at my room (he was in an emergency and couldn't get to me quicker). When he got there, they just went ahead and placed it..... and THEN checked me to see how far I was. The nurse said "You're going to hate this, you are at a 10 and ready to push" </p> <p>LOL. I got an hour of rest, pushed for 4 hours... and then needed an emergency c-section :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural/page/2#post-2010879 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:17:05 +0000 Tanjowen 2010879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was at 9 cm and had just arrived at the hospital. I think they did it just because I was freaking the hell out. It didn't work at all, and I kind of wanted to write and ask for my money back :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010836 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:39:16 +0000 Ms.Badger 2010836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I went into labor with an open mind regarding whether I would get an epidural or not so I labored without until contractions starting coming one on top of the next and it was a lot to handle. I feel like it was the right plan for me and after the epidural I was able to sleep, but I definitely think it stalled my labor a bit. I plan to do the same this time, wait for the epidural until it seems too much and maybe with a faster labor, I won't need it at all. We'll see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010833 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:38:41 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2010833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induction started at 1am due to a water leak. Got an epidural at 9am after staying at 5cm for over 5 hours. Had a wonderful liquid breakfast and nap before pushing at 2pm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010807 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:23:02 +0000 xInfinity 2010807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: My whole situation was very out of the ordinary but I'm from a small town and the OR at my hospital was shut down for a week for renovations/upgrades and the 2 anesthesiologists were on vacation because of it, so no option for an epidural while there. They also couldn't give me Pitocin to get things moving because it increases the chance of a csection which they couldn't do there without the OR. So after 36 hours at 4 cms I finally got transferred 1.5 hours away to the next town. Once I got there I got the epidural immediately (sweet, sweet relief). But in the meantime the bumpy ambulance ride and/or time had done its job and I was at 9 cms and was pushing within an hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010796 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:18:27 +0000 meredithNYC 2010796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was at 6 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010794 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:15:22 +0000 pinkb 2010794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8cm and I think around 2 hours after we got to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010789 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:10:45 +0000 Kezzeranne 2010789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: after 24 hours on pitocin and stalling at 7 cm for 2 hours. 15 minutes later was 9.5 cm, took 1.5 hr nap then pushed. Best decision ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010782 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:06:36 +0000 getjazzy 2010782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>37 hours, I was 3cm </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010778 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:03:59 +0000 simplyfelicity 2010778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe how long everyone had to wait! Is there a reason why it takes so long to get one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010774 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:58:30 +0000 lovehoneybee 2010774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5cm, but after 20 hrs of back contractions. I was desperate for the rest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010772 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:57:33 +0000 xInfinity 2010772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in labor at 4 cms with noticeable contractions for over 36 hours and super painful (stop and breathe through contractions) labor for another 12 hours before I got mine. They hadn't checked me for awhile and checked me right after the epi and realised I was at 9 cms already. Probably wouldn't have gotten it if I knew that before. </p> <p>Her head was turned just a bit which kept her from dropping for such a long time. Next labor can only be better and easier then that right??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010761 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:46:23 +0000 sorrycharlie 2010761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one as soon as I got to my L&amp;D room..I was 10 cm and +3 station, ha. It was heaveeeen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010695 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:02:12 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2010695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8cm. I wish I hadn't got it. I was so close! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010692 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:01:46 +0000 Charm54 2010692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was stuck at 3cm for 20 hours. They wanted me to get to 4 before the epi, but when it was clear I was stalled they gave it to me. </p> <p>5 hours later (and a glorious relaxing nap) I was compete and ready to push! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010688 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:58:36 +0000 KT326 2010688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Got to the hospital around 4:30am after my water sprung a leak and contractions started. I never timed my contractions while at home, I just knew they were getting closer together. When I got to the hospital and got hooked up they were coming every 2-3 minutes and lasting 1 min. Asked for the epidural at around 7:30 but the anesthesiologist was in a c-section so I had to wait (got some IV meds in the meantime that worked for maybe 10 min?). Finally got the epi at 9am and when they checked me right after I was 7cm. By 11am I was 10cm, labored down for an hour and then pushed for 3 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010660 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:31:44 +0000 photojane 2010660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an induction. The induction started at 8ish. I got the epidural at noon. I was 5cm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010655 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:30:40 +0000 skipra 2010655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced and was a 6 when they checked right after I got it. Second time I begged for it as soon as I got to the hospital but was ready to push so they wouldn't give it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-what-point-did-you-get-an-epidural#post-2010654 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:30:31 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2010654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8cm. Probably 3.5 hours of active, actually painful labor. I was induced, so I was starving, and coming off my "high" of the IV med I decided to try first...so I was shaking horribly and then my dad and DH started cracking jokes about how long and intense the contractions were on the monitor and I couldn't take any more. I could barely even ask for it I was in such bad shape! </p>