had to be induced due to gestational preeclampsia. started on pitocin around 4:45 am, with contractions very heavy. went six and a half hours before getting the epidural. around five I started pushing and my beautiful daughter was born September 5th @ 6:00pm. weighing 6 pounds, 3 and 1/2 ounces, 19 in long!! best of luck to moms due soon! :)