1.) for those that have done it..can I have your story?
Here's my DD birth story, it was truly an amazing experience and I can't wait to do it again.
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...around-156727/

2.) Was there a point that you wanted to turn back and what made you change your mind?
No, I was a little disheartened when I was told at one stage I probably had another 10hrs to go but the MW had no clue and I'm glad I stuck it out and got the birth I had dreamed of. I was determined to experience birth without drugs.

3.) Any good books you recommend? Birth Skills by Juju Sundin and Sarah Murdoch. I learnt some great skills on pushing, breathing, learnt about pain relieving hormones in the body, how to utilise them and how stress affects them.

4.) Is the pushing stage so horrible or do you have adrenaline to push past it?

Pushing stage is not horrible at all. It's painful when bub is crowning and you are waiting for the next contraction but honestly I expected it to be much worse. I didn't feel the need to scream or cry out, I was completely focused during pushing. I found the Contractions before pushing (the ones that are on top of each other without relief) to be the hardest part of the whole experience.

5.) In your opinion, which is worse? Transition or pushing?

See above

I loved my DD's birth, it made me feel such a sense of accomplishment. I felt amazing after the birth, recovered quickly and was up and about within a few hrs. I can't wait to do it again.

Good luck, you can do it!