Well, taking a break from my marathon labor (21.5 so far!) to say that birth plans don't survive first contact with the enemy! Started as one of the ten whose water breaks first, and conditions required an immediate trip to the hospital. Finally gave in for an epidural at 18 hours and stalling at 8cm. Let me tell you how excited I am to have adjusted accordingly. Getting a nap and chance to rest has been amazing and will set me up for the final push to delivery.