After nine full months of pregnancy you were exhausted. Simultaneously wanting to finally give birth and also being terrified at the idea. Your pregnancy was actually very smooth sailing, yet nonetheless having a child grow inside of you was painful and tiring for anyone.

This was your first, and likely only baby, with Simon. A little girl. You had spent so much money on decorating the nursery to be perfect. Some would say it’s a waste of money but you and Simon wanted to make the memory of it.

Yet now you were laying in the hospital bed, clutching the gas and air, in labour, a feeling of excitement and dread. Simon was sat beside you trying to cheer you up. Though truth be told part of you just wanted him to be silent.