Jaiden's Due date was August 6th 2010. I started getting anxious when he had still not decided to grace us at 3 days past.....6 days past... then 9 days passed.... on the morning of Aug 16th (after previously having my membranes swiped) I had another past due checkup. I went in and found I was still about 4 cm and 90% effaced, having light contractions that I didn't know I was having and that there was plenty of fluid in there for him still. She did not swipe my membranes again because I was already really thin.

On our way home I had said " Wouldn't it be a kicker if this little guy decided to come after my appointmentnt? Make me get up and come to my 8 am apt to just pop out later."

At home, 1pm rolled around. I was sitting at the kitchen table and felt a quarter sized wet spot. I really didnt think anything of it because my mucus plug had been leaking for weeks. I decided to go pump to help bring on contractions (which I had been doing for a few days prior) I sit down put the pump on my breast and before I could even turn it on I was sitting in a HUGE puddle of water. I just started laughing and to the bathroom I went.

I called my MW Ashley and let her know and she said to just try and start contractions now. I had some pizza, just kind of relaxed and about 4:30 pm I started to feel contractions. I decided to go lay down for a bit because I was tired. When I did so my contractions were about 20 min apart. NO longer then an hour and I woke up because contractions were so strong. I sat up and felt a huge POP/rip down there. I went to the bathroom ... crying because they were getting strong fast. Chris came in to start timing them so we could see when to go. About 10-15 min of timing my contractions they went from 10 min apart to 4 min. WE HAD TO LEAVE! We arrived at Best Start around 6:40 ish and in no time I was in hard labor. I honestly did a majority of my labor on the toilet. I just could not move and when I did it was fast and swift. I ended up getting back in the tub. About 20 min in I felt a huge rip ( a inner muscle ripped), let out a scream and knew his head was out. Ashley was in the middle of delivering another baby. Before you knew it Jaiden's head was out for about three minutes... as soon as she came in I had to push . She shoved her bare hands in the water and out he came. So smooth and the pain was relieved!! He fully arrived at 8:58 pm @ 8lbs 0oz. With a Healthy Natural water birth, Jaiden was peaceful when he was out.

Labor was interesting. I had no breathing time because contractions were so close pretty much the whole time. I threatened everyone to get me pain killers. Its quit funny now, at the time... not so much. The had to bring in a Dula (Nat) because it was SOO intense. I don't know what O would have done without her! And knowing what I know would I do it again ??? Heck YES I would!!! Thank you Ashley!!

- Ashley, Chris & Jaiden