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With my prior deliveries, I have routinely gone into labor and given birth on my due dates, with the exception of Skyler when I was induced 5 days early because of Taylor’s schedule. So of course I was hoping to come early with this little one, but I didn’t get my hopes up. Sure enough, the night before my due date, Taylor pleaded with me to go into labor that night so he could have a day off from his (8a.m.-5 p.m.) church meetings. His wish was granted. I started cramping about 3 a.m. and awoke Taylor at 6 a.m. We told the kids we were leaving for the hospital and had Noelle come stay with them. They were so excited, there was no going back to sleep that morning. I was a little disappointed when we got there only to be told my contractions were irregular and I was most likely not in labor. I have had 3 other labors, and I told Taylor if they sent us away, I would just have to pace around the hospital. I knew I was in labor. Sure enough, after 2 hours of walking the halls, they said I was definitely in labor and was able to get my epidural. Ahhh, Relief!!! She was born 3 hours later, at 3:04 p.m. I honestly thought it would have been a faster labor due to it being my 4th, but just relieved I didn’t have to go over my due date!!!