Baby Monty decided he wanted to come into the world on Wed 19th April (at 34.5 weeks) - apparently he couldn't wait until May 28th! My waters broke at about 2pm and we got to hospital (John Radcliffe in Oxford) at about 3pm; finally gave birth at 9.15pm so nice and short as far as I'm concerned.
I have to say that I had a fantastic experience. The midwife who delivered me was a real sweetie. And all the other staff that were involved were great. I managed to get most of the way through labour on gas and air but towards the end I decided that I wanted an epidural. I don't remember it but apparently I then had a bit of a rest and a snooze for a couple of hours (!) and then I got on with the business at hand and pushed him out in about 20 mins. Had a 2nd degree tear but the midwife who stitched me up did a really good job and I was sitting down fairly comfortably in a couple of days.
Monty went into intensive care as he was so premature but he was moved into the special care baby unit ('fattening' room rather than needing intensive care). He managed to regain and pass his birth weight in about 12 days when he was allowed home a day after my birthday. The best birthday present I could wish for :)