I knew it was going to happen soon enough, especially as my sister Lucie was overdue by a good few days…
What I didn’t know was whether I would make it back to be with her during her labour like I was last time around a couple of years ago! It all felt a bit deja vu with the call in the morning to say that things were beginning to happen, and it was a case of now or never with no further reasonable flights available over the next few days (thanks to German holidays and certain impending football matches)! So, with yet another half an hour’s packing grace, I set off for the airport…
Everything actually went smoothly travel wise, and again I was treated to amazing views of London on the approach.
There are so many evident changes as the city gets ready for a busy summer, what with the Olympics etc. and it was great spotting all the new stuff from the air. Have to say I am not sure about the (almost finished) Shard, it’s one strange looking building…
Expecting queues at immigration, I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of them, and just sailed on through – which was probably just as well…
Around 40 minutes later, I turned up at my sisters flat expecting to accompany her to the hospital. Thankfully we did have a midwife present who had just popped in to see how things were going, but I could tell that we would need to get our acts into gear and get Lucie to the hospital sharpish.
It made for a pretty crowded scene with one sister looking after the two year old in another room (with the TV up loud!), myself and the midwife supporting my labouring sister in the bathroom, and my mother and my sister’s husband frantically searching for clothes she could bear to put on for the journey. With the expectant mother dressed and in the hallway, we were just about to leave when she suddenly announced she needed to push!
Then it was a case of drop everything, grab every towel available in the house, and cheer-lead from the sides as my beautiful new nephew made his rather swift entrance into the world!
I had been in the building for exactly 24 minutes!
What an honour to be there though, I am so grateful that I was able to make it back. I am also grateful to the incredibly calm midwife who kept us all level headed, and of course most of all that the baby was healthy and arrived safely.
Perhaps my most favourite moment was witnessing a newly promoted big brother meet his new sibling for the first time. Having patiently waited for so long, he took one look at him, said “wow” and welcomed the new arrival with a rather cute “honk honk” of his nose….
Updated to add that my Mum’s photograph of this momentous day has been included in a huge exhibition called A Day.org
What an amazing birth story, even more amazing that you got there in time. I love how his big brother welcomed him into the world.
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Oh, tears! How absolutely beautiful and tender. I feel all broody now.
Thanks for entering.
Thank you so much :) x
How wonderful! These stories of ultra quick second births scare me a bit, though – I’m convinced I’m not going to make it to the hospital in time. Having said that, I’m now bound to be in for a 72 hour labour! Congratulations to you all.
Thank you! Not long for you now! Don’t worry, it’s a breeze second time around, I am sure you will be fine :)
Oh my, what a quick delivery that was and just lucky there were no queues at the airport!!
Congrats on being an auntie again xx
So very lucky indeed, and super super quick! Thanks Frankie! xx
Wow, what a wonderful entry to the world. What a blessing
Thanks Jen! I just hope he’s not going to be in a hurry all his life! :)
Congratulations Auntie! You are an awesome sister for being there – what a wonderful experience.x
Thank you, was so lucky to make it! :) x
Wonderful. What am amazing experience. Love that the whole family was in the house – that’s pretty special!
He definitely wanted an audience bless him! Thanks Gemma X
That’s the quickest birth story I’ve read in a long time. So delighted for you all. And what a gorgeous little boy he is xx
Thank you Trish! It was so amazing to be there! :) xx
oh, em
the joy of birth and a new born brings a tear to the eye
the hopes and expectations delivered in a bundle of love
what an experience for you…
i wish the baby all the good things and all the joy that this world has to offer
x
Thanks for the beautiful words Sheonad. An experience I am not likely to forget in a hurry! :) xx
Congratulations on being an auntie again. Glad it all went so smoothly.
Thanks Erica :)
How fantastic! What a privilege to be there. I can’t believe you made it on time all the way from Germany. What a good sister you are. And what a gorgeous baby – that is just a fabulous, fabulous photo, to be treasured. *surreptitiously wipes eyes*
Thanks so much Mary! :)
What a beautiful baby. Have to say, though – I’m SO broody at the moment and pics like this aren’t helping! Glad you made it back on time. My sister was with me when my daughter was born. It wasn’t planned that way, but I’m so glad she was there. x
Thanks Molly, sorry about that :) But he is so cute, even I could be persuaded to feel broody again!! :D
Oh that gave me goosebumps. Beautiful…so beautiful!
Thanks Sharon! It still seems like some kind of surreal dream! :)
Awww what a beautiful baby! Congratulations to your sister and the whole family on their new arrival. How wonderful to have been there x
Thanks Mama S. I still can’t quite believe it :)
Congrats on becoming an aunt again. If there’s one thing to rush home for, that’s it.
And to think I was going to get the next flight as I only had half an hour to get ready!! Thank you :)
Oh Wow indeed! An incredible tale….so glad everything worked out for everyone and that you made it just in time.
xx Jazzy
Thanks Jazzy! He certainly didn’t hang about! :) xx
Congratulations to your sister, and congratulations to you, Auntie Emma – a beautiful baby indeed! So glad you got there on time – that sort of travel story is rare!
Thanks Caroline! It was so amazing to be there, and get back in time!! :)
Oh gosh, how perfect, how fantastic. Much love to everyone xx
Thank you lovely xx
Oh wow what a cutie sounds like baby was waiting for you to turn up before arriving into the world. How amazing you travelled so quickly to be with your sister.
Thanks Helen, I think he was! I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to get back without any delays! :)
Wow, what an experience! And congratualtions on your new nephew.
Thank you Rachel, don’t think I will forget it in a hurry that’s for sure (:
So lovely to read it as it was and the whole event happened with the help of just 2 paracetamol! Mx
I am still in awe of her! So nice we could all be there! xxx