My DH was so wonderful and supportive, he stayed by my side the whole time. Including the first few days at home while I was labouring. Then in hospital, he let me squeeze the crap out of his hand, he gave me drinks, he organised the room with essential oils and calm music playing. He helped me voice my opinions to the midwife, like when I wanted an epidural and when I wanted to see the ob NOW!

He didn't disagree with anything and let me decide what pain relief I wanted and when.

He told me that he loved me and thanks for going through all this for us to met our son... he was the best and I could not have asked for more from him.

He was also amazing after Matthew was born and I was recovering. Matthew didn't sleep that first night and he stayed up with him all night so I could rest. He changed his nappy without me asking, I didn't have to change a nappy for 3 days!

I couldn't have done it without him in those first couple of days, he helped me have a shower and dried me, he helped me go to the toilet, helped me get dressed, he did all this without questions or fuss.

He really was amazing. (and still is )