I LOVE hearing from you Missy and you know that I will talk pregnancy, labor & delivery anytime!!

Debbie - the water can break in various ways depending on WHERE (physically) the leak is. If it is up high - mom might have a trickle - rather like a slightly leaky bladder - and this often seals back up. Oh and no such thing as "dry birth" either - since fresh fluid is made constantly. A lower tear is more likely to make a soggy situation Only about 20% of women experience the water breaking as the herald of labor - though it always breaks or is broken eventually. One of my kids - my water did break just like you asked - all in one gush like I had completely wet my pants!!! Labor soon began and a few hours later and I had my Jason.