Mama and baby girl are fine, interventions happened (which I though were not necessary, fortunately it's none of my business) which meant I was unable to be there for delivery. I spent the night grieving for the lost experience, but have come through alright. Spent several hours with the new parents this morning, they are exhausted but happy, and sweet baby Lyra is in perfect health.
And yes, it did make me think a LOT about my own labour, mostly grieving for the circumstances that may occur that I will have no control over. I think that scares me more than knowing I'll be in pain - knowing that at some point, the decision making could be taken out of my hands and given to someone else!
Baby Lyra Joy, born at 4:30 this morning, just over 4 kg, and already a song in her parents heart.
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