The entire third trimester I worried over the possibility of cord prolapse, early delivery, breech presentation, etc. Then at my last ultrasound, they said my AFI was somehow down to only 7cm! 

I was thrilled.

Well, when my water broke at 41+2 weeks before labor began I knew that wasn’t accurate… It was a waterfall! My water gushed for 19 hours before I finally went in to the hospital for Pitocin to help jumpstart contractions. It didn’t take much to get it going so the midwife turned the Pitocin back off and let me ride it out. 

I managed a beautiful pain med-free water birth. 

I am so happy.

I was sure my labor was gonna be some big catastrophe but it wasn’t. It turned out beautiful and I am so thankful. I’ve loved reading all of your [poly support group] birth stories during my pregnancy to prepare me for all possibilities, so thank you all.