1.) for those that have done it..can I have your story?

DDI had DD vaginally, but not naturally. With her, I was induced due to what the doc's thought were leaking fore waters (it was my hind waters leaking and I didn't need to be induced at all), I had AROM and I had gas and two pethadine shots.
I also had AROM with both of my boys births, but the intervention in the actual birth stops there, after baby was here, again with both boys, I had interventions also (synto, stitching, 'help' birthing the placenta...)
DS1
DS2

2.) Was there a point that you wanted to turn back and what made you change your mind?

No, not really. Call me crazy, but I kind of enjoy birthing. The vomiting, every time, I could really have done without, but it didn't really make me want to go back.

3.) Any good books you recommend?

Nope, I got all of my baby/birth/labour knowledge from BB, friends and first hand experience!

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

When I get to the pushing stage, I know the end is close and my body pushes involuntarily. Pushing gives you something to really focus on other than the pain of the contractions. For me, it's a bit of a relief to be pushing because I know within a few moments (usually!), it will be over.

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

I think, if you're not aware of what it is, transition is the worst, because it makes you a little crazy! I panicked a bit when having DD because I was SO tired, I was under pressure from the OB and midwives to have baby soon, or C/S which I was more petrified of than giving birth and I just wanted it over and it so was painful. For me I panicked a little and lost faith for a while with DD's birth, but with the knowledge of what transition was during both of the boys births, and a little guidance from my gorgeous Doula, I realised what was happening and got through it without going too batty! Once I realised it meant baby would be here soon, all was well, lol!