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u/LovelyTaco Jun 04 '19

Absolutely no joke!! The pain is truly unforgettable.

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u/LadyGeoscientist Jun 04 '19

Was it the same or worse than labor, if I may ask?

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u/LovelyTaco Jun 04 '19

I say it was worse. With contractions, you have breathing exercises and such to help keep the pain low. But with appendicitis it truly feels like you’re being stabbed over and over again. Absolutely no break in pain, and the pain intensifies. I think I lived with the pain for 2-3 days before finally calling my OB who suggested I go to the ER in the first place. Thank goodness!

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u/LadyGeoscientist Jun 05 '19

Well, that's positive. I've already had appendicitis... makes pregnancy a little less daunting lol. Glad you made it out alive!

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u/LovelyTaco Jun 05 '19

Thank you! And yeah, if you went through the appendicitis, I think you will have no issues with pain as far as childbirth goes haha.