I chose an un-medicated birth plan. It was a powerful experience. I’m not really sure how to express or even tell about it. Sure, I could give you the details about when I lost my mucus plug at what time I hit 6,8, and 10 cm dilation, when my water broke. What positions and mental exercises helped keep me moving forward. What support measures were successful and which were not. However, when I look back, my thoughts are consumed mainly by an overwhelming feeling of self assurance, empowerment, and contentment. I tried something hard, and I succeeded. I had prepared for months and I wasn’t afraid. I had two wonderful supports, Tom and Sabina, both of whom were invaluable. It was one of the most intense exercises in mental focus I have ever experienced. Would I do it again? absolutely, how could I say differently when the results were so sublime!