Started pitocin at 9:00am. In 5 hours I was only dilated to 4cm 70% and -2. The nurse came in with a peanut ball and laid me on my side with my leg propped up and a heat pack on my back. I was so close to giving into getting the epidural (birth plan was for a natural birth) but after 2 strong and close contractions I felt him right there and I was ready to push. I yelled for the nurse and told her I couldn't help but push because he was ready. She informed me that my doctor wasn't at the hospital and I needed to pant instead of push because we needed to wait for the Dr. she was desperately holding my legs together speaking amazing words of encouragement and 15 minutes later my Dr. comes in and and said he was in the middle of garden shopping at home depot and he had to leave his cart full of stuff there. (my Dr. is the funniest jokester) poor guy didn't even have time to put on scrubs and was in his lounge clothes. I had went from 4cm to 10cm and pushing within an hour. the only thing I could think of to say after my final push was "forgive me if I messed up your clothes" he laughed and said he would be there for me again whenever I have my next baby. I am so proud and thankful I had a natural birth no matter how bad I wanted the epidural. looking back to my first pregnancy when I got the epidural and comparing it to this natural birth I am so glad I pushed myself through it. Thank you to the few ladies on here who took the time to send me advice and encouraging words. God is good.