My son Joseph was born July 20, 2010. I had cramping all the previous day that night I had my bloody show at 2:30am, followed by cramping. When I called Nicole to tell her I didn't sleep much she decided to come over. When she checked me I was shocked to find out that I was 10cm. I took a shower and did my hair and makeup. 2hrs later we decided I was getting tired and broke my water. 8hrs later Joseph was born 9lbs 8oz! It was long and slow. The hospital would have given me no more than 3 hrs according to ACOG and the fact that he was 9.8. I'm positive I would have had a C-section. I didn't even tear! My experience was amazing.