Very fast, intense birth

Very fast, intense birth. Had contractions for a few days but they weren't consistent. The morning she was born, work up about 5 a.m. with contractions very close together. Got up and woke up husband about an hour later, called my mom to come and take care of my son, and got ready to go. All this time contractions 2-3 minutes apart although not particularly long. Arrived at hospital about 7:30 a.m., got checked and was 8 cm dialated. Labored for about an hour, was checked again, now at 9.5 cm. Midwife suggested breaking the water to start pushing, which we did. Had a couple more contractions then felt the urge to push. Got on hands and knees on the bed, had two more stong pushing contractions, and baby was out! 4 minutes of pushing compared with nearly two hours with my first; more painful but worth it because I knew it would be over fast. Unmedicated, no interventions necessary. Very happy with my experience, and very relieved not to be pregnant anymore!