I think my water just broke. I felt like things really intensify. She was right there and

she was coming. It was it was an amazing feeling. I'm gonna cry just thinking about it. I could

feel her head. We heard her cry. We were squeezing hands and she was screaming. I'm

Brynn Hunt Palmer and you're listening to The Birth Hour. This podcast is designed as a safe place

to come together and share childbirth stories. Stick around and join us to hear informative and

empowering birth journeys from all over the world.

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