me!

My hubby was there and I was glad he was, just because and so i could get him to get me drinks etc,
he's a good guy, and he means well, but really he doesn't quite get the best spot to rub etc, and it's hard to explain when your transitioning.
the midwives were good too because my hubby is a big enabler and spoke to softly and gently to encourage me, I need a firm hand and the midwives loudly and strongly telling me to slow my breathing actually got through to me.

drgs, I wanted to do it with as few as possible. first time I used the gas properly and as directed, second time I couldn't concentrate on the gas and used it to bite the tube instead, so less drugs

But in the end, it was me!! I did it! little old me had a natural labour that is not a task everyone achieves without assistance. I don't have many talents, but when i'm feeling crap I just remind myself how good I am at having babies