I am the oldest of 3.

Me, 1981, RNSH. PROM at 5 days prior to EDD, then 72 hours of synto failed to produce sufficient contractions, so c/s deadline was set. Established labour began 40 minutes before the looming deadline. 7 hours of active labour, and then I was born on the ob's lunch break. Second degree tearing, gas for pain relief. First birth the m/w ever solo attended, and my middle name was chosen after her.

Sister, 1984, Hornsby Hospital. Placenta praevia diagnosed at 8 weeks, but it moved at 41. Labour began spontaneously at 42 + 3 in the middle of the night. No pain relief, no tearing. Mum in squat position. Smallest of the three kids at 2.8kg, placenta looked a bit dodgy.

Brother, 1986, same hospy. 48 hours of early labour - enough to convince mum and the midwives it was the real thing. AROM on day 3 brought on established labour. 4kg baby, 3rd degree tearing, hospital for 9 days post partum.