How come I missed this thread? Great one, AJP!

My labour was looong, 30 hours... I laboured at home with my DH, mum and sister - great. Got to hosp, was mostly left alone until I asked for some gas. Had an awesome midwife, an EXCELLENT Obs, a very patient team of supporters - DH, mum and sis all ended up in the room with me. 14 hours in the delivery room - eventually an assisted delivery (vacuum plus episiotomy) but I was surrounded by people I loved and trusted and together we all brought my DD into the room.

I might have done the hard work but I couldn't have done it without all them telling me I could!

It was very emotional and draining but so fantastic. Tears in my eyes now thinking back on it.

Can't wait to do it again.