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My birth story...

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I have told many people my birth story, but I have never written any of it down. Every second is etched into my memory, and although I don't think I will ever forget it, I want to write it down to make sure there's never any chance I can! Also, who doesn't love to read a birth story?! So i'll start by saying ... I was one of the lucky ones (although, I prefer to use the word blessed!). Luna's birth was a magical, natural, powerful (albeit quick and extremely painful!) experience that was everything I ever wished it to be and more.  It all started on the 29th of April 2018. I was 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant and I was CONVINCED I was going to go at least a week overdue. I was suffering with really bad SPD and every movement was agonising. I felt so blessed to be growing our daughter inside of me but to say I was ready for her to come out is an understatement!  I started to leak the tiniest bit of fluid that morning, but I didn't think much of it. A few