Alyson Hannigan & Alexis Denisof Answer Your Questions

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Permalink Reply by Kayla seneca on November 23, 2009 at 7:23am

was the pain as bad as you thought it was going to be?

Permalink Reply by Katie on November 23, 2009 at 8:12am

My question follows the sentiment of Kayla's...I've heard many women say that the pain of labor was incredible, but that the process, as one woman stated, "was entirely doable". Do you agree with this as well, based on your own experience?
Best to you,
Katie

p.s. -Thanks for the great interview. I'm looking forward to the DVD!

Permalink Reply by Alyson & Alexis on November 25, 2009 at 8:03pm

Hi, this is in reply to Kayla and Katie. The best analogy I can give is: it's not like "broken arm" pain. It's like "running in a marathon" pain. I haven't done either of those things, btw, but it sounds fitting. As for being "entirely doable"? Yes. I completely agree. It's a primal experience! I just needed to give into the experience and let my body do the work.

Permalink Reply by Alyson & Alexis on November 25, 2009 at 8:08pm

We found another Doctor that would be our back up. The original OB would not even be our back up because he was SO against home births. Not that we really wanted him after that anyway.

Permalink Reply by leah on November 23, 2009 at 1:42pm

did you have any complications or did satyana? did your midwife give you any good advice on how to push effectively? btw that kangaroo photo was ADORABLE :)

Permalink Reply by Alyson & Alexis on November 25, 2009 at 8:12pm

Happy to say there weren't ANY complications with either one of us. The Midwife was very helpful with suggestions on positions that helped me push effectively.

Permalink Reply by Rand MC NALLY on November 23, 2009 at 5:56pm

Hi Alyson and Alexis,
I am eagerly waiting for the DVD. as a guy I will ask two questions one for alyson and one for alexis.
Alyson, were you able to breastfeed right away after Satyana was born?. Alexis, were you able to cut the umbilical cord? I think new dad's should be able to do that. I also heard that some women feel ecstatic as the baby slips out. Alyson did that happen to you? sorry that was 3 questions not 2.

Permalink Reply by Alyson & Alexis on November 25, 2009 at 8:18pm

Yes, the midwife always stays after to make sure has latched on successfully. And luckily we had no issues. Alexis here: Yes, I did get to cut the cord. It was fantastic! I highly recommend it.

Permalink Reply by Vicki Beauchamp on November 23, 2009 at 7:17pm

My husband and I are HUGE Joss Whedon fans so I just had to come and ask you two a question (still a little weird seeing you together, I must admit! Sorry! Hard to separate the person from the character sometimes!).

When I had my daughter (River Jayne Faith) at home 7.5 months ago, I escaped into my own space. I tuned everything out as best I could and I was wondering if you did that during your baby's birth?

Can't wait to see/hear the rest of the story!

If you are interested in seeing my baby's birth, I put it up on youtube. Just search "River's birth" :)

Permalink Reply by Alyson & Alexis on November 25, 2009 at 8:20pm

Yes, I did too. And we stayed in that space for many weeks after. One of the many great things about home birth is you stay in the birth space for a long time after.

Permalink Reply by Vicki Beauchamp on November 30, 2009 at 9:34am

Ahh, I should have worded my question better. I think I was a little starstruck. I meant your own 'happy place' (you know, with grandma, a midget and some cool drinks lol) so that you could get through labor with less pain and annoyance. I know my husband didn't shut up while I was in labor so I had two choices, tune him out or punch him in the face :P

Permalink Reply by sarah black on November 28, 2009 at 2:49am

hi

what made you decide to have a home birth instead of going into the hospital. hoe did your folks take it. as I'm pregnant and unsure of what to do.

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