I'm due in November with my 2nd baby and I am giving birth at a birthing center this time around. I was induced the 1st time for no reason, basically for my Doctor's schedule. It was a very painful labor even with the epidural and it went way to quickly too (only 5 hours). I just wanted it to slow down. When I tell people that they think "You're crazy...you should want it to go fast". I'm kind of nervous about doing it this way but I really want to have that expirience. When I was reading your blog I got nervous when you almost gave in and got the epidural but then YOU DID IT with out the epidural. Now I feel better about the whole thing. So when I feel like I can't go on anymore I will know that if I just hang in a little longer I will get there. So...thank you for your blog : )