We had a long and bumpy ride to pregnancy very nearly giving up all hope, so when the positive news arrived we were filled with both elation and despair at the fear of it all being taken away. Despite the worries, I was lucky and had a very smooth pregnancy and was desperate for this to follow into the birth, hypnobirthing really built my confidence for this and made me so excited for the birthing journey. So, when the 36 week scan showed our baby was predicted to be in the

Thursday 14 th May 2020 5.30AM - today is the day! I’m so excited to meet our baby boy! Crazy to think that this time tomorrow, he’ll be here! I’m so intrigued to know what he’ll look like. I’m feeling really positive about my booked caesarean section. The fact that I’m feeling so relaxed just reiterates that I’ve made the right choice for us. 6AM – I take a tablet to make sure there is no acid in my tummy. I’m not allowed to eat or drink –I’m so thirsty! 7AM – we leave for t