Well...
Had a few twinges on Friday night. Just a couple of short contractions, not at all close together. Managed to sleep okay, had some paracetamol, all fine. Up yesterday morning, and still having them, but over ten minutes apart, so thought we'd be there for a day or so.
Late morning, down to maybe 7 minutes between contractions, called triage and they said to wait til 4 minutes, so had lunch. And then it all got a bit more serious... luckily my mum was there, so left the boys and ran. In the 45 minute car journey, down from 6 minutes to 3, with the occasional 1 minuter. Only just got to the hospital in time.
Straight into triage (should probably have gone straight to labour ward...) where I demanded gas and air. They tried to examine me - "just tell us when there's a break in contractions" - there was no break. They cleared everyone else out of triage, as they thought I was going to have her there and then (saw a head). Managed to get me through to labour ward, very nearly had her in the corridor. And god they need to have a system where you can take the gas and air WITH you for the transfer!
Born pretty bloody quickly, a little tear but not too bad. And she's pretty perfect! Feeding well, 3290g. Home in time for bed, just introduced her to the boys, and all good! Finding having a girl VERY odd, lovely though. I did spot what I thought was a pair of balls and say "ooh, another boy" 🫢
Thank you all for your kind wishes, hope everyone's doing well. X