POST-BIRTH THOUGHTS

- Oh my god, she's here.

- It really does all come back to you.. I feel I actually know what to do.

- In my notes they said David and I were 'confident', which made me feel incredibly proud considering how we felt when Vivienne was born

- It was also amazing seeing how unremarkable my birth was this time. After intervention and mess and a long, long labour last time it felt little bit ridiculous to read that there was so little to report this time. I feel very lucky.

- I got the water-birth that I wanted. It was bloody difficult but wonderful. 

- I can't believe I have a positive birth experience under my belt. *This* is what that feels like.

- That hypno-birthing stuff really does seem to work.

- Sylvie is so tiny, and so big all at once.

- I can't believe she's here.

- She looks like Vivienne, but not exactly. They look like sisters, not twins. It all feels perfect.

- I feel OK. It was so much less traumatic this time. Mentally, too, I feel so much better this time.

- It's possible to hate being pregnant and then miss it too. Every so often I feel like I want to give birth again.. which is crazy I know.

- Did we call her the right name? I loved all our baby name ideas.. Did we pick the right one?

- We did. She looks like a Sylvie. Sylvie seems right for her.

- Will I be able to spend enough time with Vivienne? We need to make sure we give Vivienne enough attention and individual time to make sure she finds all the change as easy as possible.

- I can't believe she's *here*. She could potentially have been born 25 days later..

- Vivienne is already a wonderful big sister. I'm so proud of her.

- You really don't mind the nappies. And the million loads of washing. And being up in the night (for now..) And being so physically tired. It's worth it.

- I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE'S HERE.