1.20am – Start getting mild contractions. About 10 minutes apart. 1.45am – Contractions getting stronger. About 7 minutes apart now. Call in-laws to come round to look after Zack. 2.30am – Call my mum in Edinburgh to let her know what is going on. 2.45am - Call my dad in Edinburgh to let him know what is going on. Contractions are now about every 2 or 3 minutes. In-laws arrive to look after Zack Get in brother-in-laws car for drive to hospital at 2.55am. 3am – Arrive at hospital. Get examined. 7cm dilated. Too late for epidural. 3.05am – Decide I want to push. Midwife has a quick look and says I am now 10cm so I can if I want to. 3.10am – Katie Grace born weighing 8lbs 13oz. Discharged from hospital at 5pm after speaking to consultant pediatrician who says I will get a letter in mail with appointment for an ultrasound for Katie and an appointment to see a pediatrician in the children’s out-patient department. |
