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

It was an amazing feeling.

I'm going to cry just thinking about it.

I could feel her head.

We heard her cry.

We were squeezing hands and she was screaming.

I'm Bren 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.

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