Jess, i was booked to be induced on the day Sarah decided to come naturally. thankfully too, coz the hospy ended up saying that morning when i rang them to find out when to come in 'we dont know, we are full' !!!!!

With em we had just had the appointment for booking the induction and i started having mild contractions and they intensified after DH got home from work (5 hours later!) but i wasn't in established labour for ages after that. my contractions started at lunch time and i reached established labour at 11pm. but Em was born 5 hours later. not bad for posterior!

I have done it drug free both times. you can do it however you like and it is your choice. i had water births and the gas did nothing for me. not everyone has a horror story to tell. even though i had menconium with both girls, they were fine and because of the speed of my labours i did not need intervention.

remember pg girls, not everyone has a horror story and i know you can do it. you will have wonderful, empowering births and your mums will envy you