Hi Lori,

I've been meaning to add to this thread for ages. My DS's labour was about 2 1/2 hours and my DD's was about 1 hour from waters breaking and 45 minutes from the first contraction.

With DD, for me, it felt like my body was on autopilot and had taken over control of everything. I instinctively dropped to all fours during contractions. I did a little bit of pushing at the end, but pretty much everything else just happened. All I had to do was hold on for dear life. It was the scariest rollercoaster I've ever been on but the most amazing and exhilarating too.

Just one thing, both times, after my waters had broken and we had called the hospital to tell them we were on our way, DH has asked me if it was OK to have a shower before we leave. And for some completely unfathomable reason I have said "Yeah sure darling, of course you can". Ummm, derrr.... If your DH asks you, please just say, "No we have to go NOW". My DH did look nice and fresh for the photos though .

Make sure your camera is in your handbag. My handbag was the only thing that made it out of the car with us both times.

Goodluck darling trust your body and hold on tight, it's awesome