My labor started at 11 pm, with steady surges, but I wasn't sure if I was in real labour because I was able to breath through them with such ease.  I downloaded an app for my phone and I spent the next 2 hours lying in bed timing out the surges and they lasted 50 sec 5 min apart and remained that way until I woke David around 1 am.  I started to feel a bit nauseous and the surges were getting stronger.  I finally gave Dave the OK to call the midwife after I vomited! This was the sign that told me this was for real! 

 

By the time our midwife arrived to our place it was 3:15 am.  She quickly checked my cervix and to my surprise I was already 9 cm open!  David was scrambling to fill the kiddie pool with hot water, (which we ran out of), half awake and not fully realizing that I was ready to push!  Our doula Lani arrived shortly before I went back into bed to push the baby down the birth path.  During that time, I felt very comfortable, and totally in control.  I had the loving support I needed.  I was able to birth our baby with no pain, no injury and feeling energized.  I did this with extreme focus and trusting my body while breathing through the surges.  Our baby was born after 7 hours of labour.  It was the most beautiful experience of my life!

 

I wanted to thank you again for passing on your knowledge. It has really helped me with my birth experience, and even beyond that...  I feel these tools are applicable to many aspects of life.  

 

You have many gifts that you share so well!

 

One happy mama, Jen