So I am in hospital tonight. I've been here since 1pm. They have started the induction process which, I am sure many know, isn't the most pleasant thing (sweep included). The midwives have been fantastic. The lady serving dinner was great. The problem is that I am stuck on a ward with three others. One has her text alerts turned up to full volume. The other has been making and receiving voice calls on speakerphone. All fucking day. The latest finished a couple of minutes ago. Visiting time stops at 9. To me, having my husband in a chair next to my bed, with curtains round and quiet, is much less invasive and disruptive than these ignorant people. Aaaand...there goes another text message alert. And another. Give me strength. Sorry, just needed to vent.