Birth stories

First time mum here! Mucus plug came out 2 nights before. First contraction happened on that night too. Still went to work as interval between contractions was hours apart. And i wasnt sure it was real contractions. Mucus plug came out night before again, called delivery suite, to continue monitor at home. Had regular contractions at 7am the next day, started to count using some apps. 9 mins apart. Husband was still sleeping beside me, didn’t wake him yet till 11am. Called delivery suite, advised to go to hospital. Had lunch first then went at 1pm Stayed at A&E while waiting for delivery suite vacancy. Was 6cm dilated upon arrival. One hour later, got into delivery suite. 7cm dilated. No water bag burst. Waited for another hour before deciding to induce labour by popping water bag because i am lazy to wait any longer. Husband had to fan me everytime my contractions start. Active labour started soon after, 9cm dilated. nurse gave me laughing gas which i only use for awhile because it is time to push. Baby came out after 4 pushes, with the help of midwives. They literally carried my legs up with knee bent. Baby is out at 5pm. So it was about 10hours of labour. Please train to keep your legs wide open haha Practise deep breathing during your contractions. Contractions will last 1min at most. Breathe through it if you prefer no epi. Stitching and removing blood clots was the worst painful experience i had. Had hourly abdomen inspection by doctors as i kept bleeding after. It is painful when they pressed your tummy after delivery. Opted for no epi as i wanted the full experience of childbirth and I don’t have bad menses cramp, thankfully. Each to their own decisions, dont get frightened hearing people’s experience of labour. Good luck and hope you and little one will be safe!