https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 08:42:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679764 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:00:29 +0000 erinpye 1679764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First time 12 hours, start to holding baby, pushed for an hour. Second time 5 hours and pushed for 10 mins. Both were inductions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679680 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:51:31 +0000 lamariniere 1679680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've mentioned this on other threads, but YES! Much faster. LO1 was about 12 hours with an epi from the time my water broke to delivery. LO2 was 6 hours total from the time my water broke to delivery, but, my contractions didn't start until I was administered an enema, and once they got started the whole thing was only 45 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679490 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:06:11 +0000 MamaChin 1679490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1 - induction, 9 hours, 1 hour pushing, eventual vacuum assist</p> <p>#2 - 2 hours, 10 minutes pushing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679472 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:56:48 +0000 Chastenet 1679472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsB2012: Wow! That's a pretty fast labor for a first timer! Good luck this time around.<br /> @Running Elley: I'm glad you're coping well with having 2 - I've been a little worried about how I'll adapt. Your age difference is much tighter than ours, so if you can do it, I can do it :)<br /> @Ree723: That's interesting that your Los were both born at about the same gestation. DD was born at exactly 40w, so I'm hoping I don't go longer this time!<br /> @Rainbow Sprinkles: @chopsuey: @Mrs. High Heels: Anywhere between 4-6h for LO2, seems nice and quick to me. I'm so ready to get this started!<br /> @sorrycharlie: Wow, 3.5h is very fast for a first time! My SIL's sister had a 4h labor the 1st time, and less than 1h the 2nd time - she did not make it to the hospital. But, all was well :)<br /> @Dandelion: That's interesting, you're the first person who's second was longer. Here I was getting all excited for a quick labor this time :)<br /> @Rubies: Oh my gosh - 12 to 1.5?! I thought maybe it'd be 6 or 8 this time - but 1.5 - now THAT is fast!!!<br /> @LaurelMae: Yes, I'm thinking I won't be dilly dallying too much either. Although I am only about a 15m walk, 3m drive from the hospital, so I can labor at home for a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679215 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:44:14 +0000 LaurelMae 1679215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure I wanted the answer to this but I'm glad you asked it, @chastenet. ;) My first was born 10 hours start to finish. We're about 35-45 minutes from the hospital this time around so as soon as I feel in any way that I'm in labor, we're heading down the road! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679209 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:37:07 +0000 Rubies 1679209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chastenet: My first was 12 hours, too. My second was 1.5 hours. Suuuuuuper fast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679150 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:01:07 +0000 Dandelion 1679150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1 was 8 hours. #2 was 36 hours, and #3 was super fast (45 min) cause it was a scheduled c section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679148 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:57:13 +0000 Running Elley 1679148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Your first labor was already SO fast! I'd also be terrified! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679147 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:55:27 +0000 sorrycharlie 1679147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These threads scare the crap out of me. LO was 3.5 hour labor (water breaking to fully dilated). Wonder if my OB will consider inducing me this time?! I literally lose sleep over wondering if I'll make it to the hospital in time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679138 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:49:51 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1679138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1 was 9.5 hours, and #2 was 5.5 hours (they purposely stalled it by not breakiing the remainder of my water bag!), so it could've been faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679035 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:02:48 +0000 chopsuey 1679035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>12 hours with my first vs 4 hours with my 2nd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679028 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 17:00:14 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1679028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! 16 hours the first time, 6.5 hours the second time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1679024 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:59:26 +0000 Ree723 1679024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1: About 17 hours total labour (from the time contractions were consistent and painful until she was born) including one hour of pushing. Labour started naturally and she was born on her due date.</p> <p>#2: Labour was 6 hours from start to finish with one hour of pushing! Labour started naturally at 40+1 and LO was born 8.5 hours after her due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678989 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:43:36 +0000 Running Elley 1678989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chastenet: Fingers crossed for you! I was soooo anxious and ready to have #2- it's miserable! I'm doing great! DD is getting to the point where she can sit up and is more interactive and we're having a blast :) We definitely have our "moments" (usually brought on by a stubborn toddler....) but the positives definitely outweigh them by a longshot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678974 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:38:02 +0000 MrsB2012 1678974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm wondering about this too :) I'm only 4.5 weeks pregnant and I'm already nervous about the delivery. With my first I was in labour for less than 6 hours from the time my water broke until she was in my arms. It was even less time counting from contractions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678897 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:08:49 +0000 whodat 1678897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1: 26 hours total, 14 hours in the hospital, c-section </p> <p>#2: 18 hours total, 10 hours in the hospital, 1 hour pushing</p> <p>#3: 8 hours total, 3 hours in the hospital, 20 minutes pushing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678889 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:06:05 +0000 Chastenet 1678889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: I'm hoping for like 8h or less this time :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678886 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:05:51 +0000 Chastenet 1678886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: My SIL's sister had her 2nd baby in less than 1h - she was born at home and caught by her dad! Luckily we're very close to the hospital so if things are that quick, we should still have time to get there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678883 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:04:33 +0000 Chastenet 1678883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Ok, so definitely faster :) I keep hoping things will kick in gear and we'll have a baby today yet. How are you doing with your two LO's still under 2? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678879 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:03:14 +0000 Chastenet 1678879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: Now this I like, 1/2 the time, 2nd time around...But 40+5 - oh man I feel for you. I'm getting anxious here already! Also, DH normally travels for work, he didn't this week in case baby came, but they won't be giving him more time if baby is late, so I hope it's soon so we take advantage of his time at home with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678874 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:01:02 +0000 mrskc 1678874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm interested in this too! My first was 15 hours which is not bad but I'm hoping it will be a little quicker this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678872 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:00:07 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1678872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience myself, but my doula accidentally caught her own (second) baby because she thought she had way more time. Then her third took even longer than her first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678871 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:00:06 +0000 Running Elley 1678871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was technically induced both times with pitocin (my water broke naturally with my first but contractions didn't start on their own). With #1 baby was born 9 hours after pit started, #2 was 5-6 hours after!</p> <p>@Chastenet: SO excited for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678867 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:57:46 +0000 Beebug 1678867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#1. 24 hours early labour, 11 hours active, 3 more for transition and pushing, pushing nearly 2 hours. 38 hours or so total.</p> <p>#2. 2 hours early labour, 9 hours active, 1 transition/pushing, pushing was 9 mins. 12 hours total!</p> <p>Much faster, 3oz difference in their birthweights! Into labour at 40+5 for both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-your-2nd-and-any-consequential-birth-faster-than-the-1st#post-1678804 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:37:43 +0000 Chastenet 1678804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 39w4d here with #2 and keep wondering/hoping it'll go quickly this time. DD was born in about 12h, if it does go faster this time, I'm curious to see just how much.</p> <p>Was your 2nd labor faster than your first? </p>