Cassiesmom, my water was leaking and I didn't even know it, found out at a scheduled checkup and I was sent straight to the hospital. When I asked why they said this baby will be born today, so yes things are very different.

Being induced labor was relatively quick but painful. Epidural was a godsend. Pushing was awful, 2 and 1/2 hours until vacuum forceps (the suction thing) helped her out. That was in June and I am still in therapy for my hip but as stated by angelbow20 it was so worth it.

Leslie, you are so lucky you enjoyed it! I do hear the 2nd is easier so as long as I am not induced I will try natural - in a hospital, if I do end up wanting an epidural!!