Some Labor Music Choices for Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman and I don't have a lot in common. But that's about to change. As soon as she has her baby, we will share the common bond of childbirth -- one that allows complete strangers to share stories of dilating, labor pains and those blessedly sweet epidurals. Since I've been in that labor and delivery room three times, I feel qualified to help her choose the music that will help ease her pain naturally. She told Britain's Daily Mail that she'll be playing stuff from the flautist Sir James Galway (like his instrumental take of John Denver's "Annie's Song"). And of course, her husband Keith Urban's music made the cut as well. Maybe she'll play his "Used to the Pain" until she truly is. But I hope she hasn't stopped there.
Plenty of songs out there would motivate you push through the pain. If I had to go into labor again tomorrow, here's what I'd pack in my suitcase along with my focal point and Jolly Ranchers:
A few songs that are soothing for the initial pains, like Martina McBride's "Anyway" and the Warren Brothers "Where Did I Go Right?" But when the contractions start coming fast, I would want to hear songs about the rollercoaster ride of motherhood, like Gretchen Wilson's "Full Time Job," Kenny Chesney's "There Goes My Life," and Trace Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This." For a few good laughs, I'd have to throw in Fountains of Wayne's "Stacy's Mom" and Clay Walker's "'Fore She Was Mama."
If I've left out any obvious choices for Nic's delivery, please post them below. Keep in mind, too, that just because she'll have a baby at home doesn't mean everything will change. Ashton Shepherd says so in "I Ain't Dead Yet."
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gloria says:
“What Was I Thinking” by Dierks Bentley! “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead” by Rodney Atkins!! lol!!
audrey says:
“All American Girl” by Carrie Underwood, but only if it is a girl! lol!
Julie says:
“Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney It’s does go by so fast.
Scarlett12 says:
Play Little Big Town’s Novocaine from their new CD A Place To Land!
Victoria says:
“Blessed” by Martina McBride!!!!
Theresa says:
“Its your love” by Tim and Faith
Cougar says:
Hurts So Good by my alltime favorite guy John Cougar Mellencamp…
veda miller says:
hi bother you needno candy you need to push for heer ok love veda miller
veda miller says:
hi bother you need no candy you need to help her push it be ok. you can do it love you veda miller
MiaT says:
The Cowboy in Me by Tim McGraw ! LOL
♥JJ♥ says:
“Laughed Until We Cried” by Jason Aldean and “She’s Gonna Hurt Somebody” by Chuck Wicks
ashley says:
“i can sleep when im dead” is sang by jason michael carroll and kidman should play “tequila makes her clothes fall off”
Jimmy says:
Jason Aldean Song “Laugh Until We Cried”
Jennifer O’Dell says:
Having My Baby - Paul Anka or ” There Goes My Life ” by Kenny Chesney!!!!!!!!
Matthew says:
“I Saw God Today” - George Strait
Carrie says:
Definitely “We Laughed until we cried” by Jason Aldean, “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John and of course ALOT of Keith Songs! So many more should be named lol
scott says:
With Arms Wide Open by Creed
Kimberly says:
“I’ll Do Whatever It Takes” By Kellie Coffee
Stacey B. says:
Being a mother of four I’m a pro at the thing called labor. So,something warm and fuzzy to start things off like Keith’s version of “Can’t stop loving you”,but by the time the pain hits home and if no medication “what was I thinking” will cross her mind if only a fleeting thought due to pain. In all honestly what music do you play? There is a million and one thoughts and things happening that anthing from “I hate everything about you” to “Once in a lifetime love could apply. It is the after glow that will best explain it all when they have one look at the precious baby then “amazing” (Janelle) and “I saw God today”, would best apply because when you see your baby arrive into this big old world it is amazing and you will see God in the eyes of your baby……
I can’t wait to hear what musical masterpiece Keith will create from the birth of his child.
Erin Campbell says:
Keith Urban- Days go by, and Rascalflatts- Mayberry, and Trace Adkins- You’re Gonna Miss This.
kayla mills says:
i think is should be “I saw God today”
Betty Ann Gorecki says:
I myself would pick Kenny Chesney’s There Goes My Life and Don’t Blink. Also, The Oakridge Boys Thank God For Kids. Last but not least, anything she would like to hear from Keith would be just great. Best of Luck to the both of them.
McGraw Fan says:
Why has nobody mentioned “My Little Girl” from Tim McGraw. I think it’s on his Flicka soundtrack. (Or, his song about Johnny’s daddy was taking him fishing, Dont Take The Girl..if it’s a boy!)
BBALL LOVER says:
o think she should play any keith song she wants
bu also “I Saw God Today” and ” Don’t Blink”
mindy says:
i can imagine that she’ll be in a lot of pain so a little comedic relief might do her some good.
rollerskate song–melanie safka (i think that’s who sings it)…i have yet to meet a person who doesn’t at least half smile when they hear that song.
idiot boyfriend–jimmy fallon…for when she starts cursing keith for doing this to her.
trying to stop your leaving–dierks bentley…dierks bentley always makes me happy.
stupid boy–keith urban…again, for when she’s cursing him for doing this to her.
apologize–OneRepublic…it’s too late to apologize, it’s too late.
and of course there are others like mama tried–merle haggard, what was i thinking–dierks bentley, and sexyback–justin timberlake.
Erin says:
my wish by rascal flatts
Tina C says:
I would say that any of Keith’s song would be a comfort to Nicole while in labor. Perhaps an old Crystal Gayle song “You and I” might be nice at first. When labor gets intense ,Craig Morgan’s “Tough” or Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need To Be” would be good. If expecting a daughter they could play Sugarland’s “Baby Girl” and if it is a boy they could play Alan Jackson’s “Little Man”.(I enjoyed this one when I had my second son). After the baby is born they could play Clay Walker’s “Fall” because they will absolutely fall in love with this little person they have created with their love. Nicole may even want to hear Jamie O’neals “Somebody’s Hero”. Hope all goes well with labor and delivery and congratulations on the birth of the Urban-Kidman baby.
underwoodfan!!!!!!!! says:
I think it should All American Girl by Carrie Underwood if it’s a girl and Cleanin This Gun (Come On In Boy) if it’s a boy lol. After she has the baby she should play either Boondocks by Little Big Town or Watching Airplanes by Gary Allan. Congrat’s on the baby.
underwoodfan!!!!!!!! says:
I also think that she should play I Told You So by keith urban and true by George Strait.
Michelle says:
She should play the world by brad paisley
maryanna says:
i think one of the songs should be making memories of us by keith himself. after all,she DID say she wanted to hear music from keith,so,i think she’ll ONLY play keith urban songs in my opinion.
Nancy says:
I think that “These are the Days” would be a good song of Keith’s for Nicole to hear. These are the days we will remember.
maureen says:
I don’t have a song to suggest, there are many great choices posted. I did want to thank you for always tying everything back to country music. Labor pains,,,,,country music. I can’t wait to read what you come up with next!
andy says:
these are the days from keith urban
Rascal Flatts Fan says:
Joe Don is a nicxe man. I would say that any of Keith’s song would be a comfort to Nicole while in labor. Perhaps an old Crystal Gayle song “You and I” might be nice at first. When labor gets intense ,Craig Morgan’s “Tough” or Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need To Be” would be good. If expecting a daughter they could play Sugarland’s “Baby Girl” and if it is a boy they could play Alan Jackson’s “Little Man”.(I enjoyed this one when I had my second son). After the baby is born they could play Clay Walker’s “Fall” because they will absolutely fall in love with this little person they have created with their love. Nicole may even want to hear Jamie O’neals “Somebody’s Hero”. Hope all goes well with labor and delivery and congratulations on the birth of the Urban-Kidman baby.
Underwood fan says:
Carrie is a nice girl. She needs a boyfriend. I would say that any of Keith’s song would be a comfort to Nicole while in labor. Perhaps an old Crystal Gayle song “You and I” might be nice at first. When labor gets intense ,Craig Morgan’s “Tough” or Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need To Be” would be good. If expecting a daughter they could play Sugarland’s “Baby Girl” and if it is a boy they could play Alan Jackson’s “Little Man”.(I enjoyed this one when I had my second son). After the baby is born they could play Clay Walker’s “Fall” because they will absolutely fall in love with this little person they have created with their love. Nicole may even want to hear Jamie O’neals “Somebody’s Hero”. Hope all goes well with labor and delivery and congratulations on the birth of the Urban-Kidman baby.
Sara Evans fan says:
Sara has a better husband. The one she had before was rude to her. I am glad she has a better husband. God will bless you and band write new songs.
Alan Jackson fan says:
Alan has a nice family.