At the Salon
"I was getting my hair highlighted, and my hairdresser was about five foils away from being done. I felt a gentle 'pop,' and everything came gushing out over the floor! She washed my hair out and put a trash bag over the driver's seat in my car, and I drove to the hospital." —JhawkCE
ON THE BUMP: Shocking Delivery Room Confessions
In a Restaurant
“We were at a Mexican restaurant when I went into labor. I was in denial that it was even happening, so I insisted that we wait for our food. I finally agreed to go to the hospital when I couldn’t eat or walk and talk at the same time.” — Brittany N.
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At Church
“My water broke while I was on my way to church. I actually stayed for the whole service, while in labor, and then went straight to the hospital!” — Carrie B.
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During a Major Holiday Event
“I went into labor on New Year’s Eve just as the ball was dropping. Luckily, I was at home!” — Heather H.
“I was at a fireworks show on the Fourth of July. My water broke during the ‘finale’ when they shoot off massive amounts of fireworks at once. Guess my son wanted to know what was going on out there!” — Jessica M.
ON THE BUMP: Surprising Post-Delivery Practices
At the Grocery Store
“My water broke when I was standing in front of the deli counter at the grocery store.” — Miranda S.
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At the Mall
“I went into labor while I was shopping at American Eagle Outfitters in the mall!” – Aleasha
“I was at Sears picking up a washer that I’d ordered when I went into labor.” — Ryan P.
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On the Bus
“I was on the bus, coming home from a doctor’s appointment, when I gave birth.” – Rae
