Hi

I was induced at around 8am, they broke my water and found that I was 2cm dilated. I didnt have gel though.

They hooked me up to a drip but that was on very, very low and was not really needed as contractions started to come on virtually straight away.

They came on very gradually, first I felt a little niggle then they grew from there, so I was able to get used to the feeling, I had gas when they started to get quite painful and that got me through until the epidural arrived. If I was game enough I think I could of got through without the epi but i didnt want to feel the actual delivery, my choice. When the epi was put in I was due to push so I practically got through all of it with just gas and I was VERY proud of myself with that as my pain threshold is non-existent!!

My DD arrived at 2.15pm that afternoon, so it was quick in most peoples standards but I loved the fact I didnt have to wait all day for something to happen and by tea time I had showered and eaten and had a beautiful baby girl to show off to visitors who came that night for visiting hours.

I think back to my Induction and labour quite often, I am actually yearning for it again!!! I cant wait till I have another baby and I hope it is as memorable as my first. Next time I will have my partner take video so I can relive it again and again as it will be our last baby.

I wish you all the best and I hope you have a wonderful and memorable birth.

I went in with no expectations as I have true belief that every birth is different so went in with a very open mind, thats the key.