Induce labour

I'm FTM, had induced labor one day after my EDD. Checked in to observation ward at 11pm and started to monitor the contractions (approx 4 hours). The pain was bearable. Then given pill to dilate cervix and also clear bowel. Pushed to labour ward for simple breakfast while waiting for cervix to open up. Administered epidural at 10am+ and continue to wait for cervix to open up. Asked to start pushing at 3pm+ and gave birth close to 5pm. With epidural, pain is minimal/ bearable for me.