On 8th August I started having mild period like cramps which progressively got stronger and more painful. After 13 hours labouring at home I went into hospital to find I was 4cm dilated.  I spent the whole of 9th August in labour in the hospital enjoying the peacefulness and pain relief of a birthing pool. From midnight i was pushing and had a pretty tough time, 3 hours later and helped by ventous cup I gave birth to my gorgeous whopper Ollie weighing a huge 10lb 7oz!! Plenty of stitches and rest for mummy needed but couldn't be prouder of my gorgeous boy xxx