How long were you in labour for??

[esunny]

Hellooo,

I have 12 weeks to go and I am wondering how long you were in hospital for before pushing? And how long your labours were (the very painful part haha) I have no idea what to expect! Any tips please help haha x

DD1 - 5 hours 17 mins from the first contraction to her being born, pushed for just under 2 hours

DD2 - 5 hours from waters being broken and drip starting, not sure how long I was pushing for on that one, it felt like ages

Exactly 24 hours.

Contractions started at 11pm Friday. I slept through them but was aware of them all night and then had them throughout the whole day.

I went to hospital at about 8pm to be checked.
I was fully dilated.
She was born at 11pm.

Haha here's hoping! My mum had quick labours so seem to follow in her footsteps. I think even the midwife was a bit surprised with how fast ds2 decided to come. I was only 1cm on arrival but regular contractions (not painful ones) and thought best go in as ds1 was quick. She said I could go home but glad I decided to stay as 45 mins later he was there 🤣