Paisley Elizabeth Casey Parkinson has arrived safely at last.

Born at 12.02pm, 7lb 7, 52.5cm long.

Successful VBAC with the help of an epi and forceps.

Huge thanks to all who encouraged me to aim for my VBAC, and also huge thanks to Dr Danielle Wilkins (Clayton, Melbourne) who also insisted I could do it.

I can't recommend Danielle highly enough. I arrived at Hosp at about 7am and she stayed with me (except for about 45mins whilst she put her son to sleep, Danielle doesn't work Wednesdays!) the entire time until Pailsey was born at 12.02.

I feel great. I'll write a birth story after we settle in a bit more at home.