On the 15th July at 5:27pm I gave birth to a little girl. She was a healthy 8Ib 6oz and we have called her Roisin – pronounced Rosheen.

After all the waiting, and eventually getting my head around the fact that I was going to have to be induced, my labour started naturally the day before I was due to be admitted to hospital. When my contractions were five minutes apart we set off for the hospital, only for them to slow down slightly! At 3:25pm the midwife broke my waters and two hours later I had my little girl!

Even though it is only a year since I had Trent I’d managed to put the experience out of my mind… as soon as the contractions started I realised what I’d let myself in for. Fortunately I only had to have gas and air for the last hour or so when the contractions were really intense. Most of my friends say the most painful part is when you have to push, but for me this means the end is near and I’m then in a position to help myself – it’s my favourite stage of labour. During the birth I tried to do everything the midwife suggested, like breathing as she instructed to stop any tearing – thankfully it worked and I feel really good now, a lot better than after I had Trent. We came home the following day and Roisin has settled in well. Trent’s a bit nervous of his sister but I will update you on that relationship as it develops. Dad is also finding it a bit different with a girl – he keeps saying he is scared he will hurt her but I keep reminding him she’s a pound heavier than Trent was!

So far so good, I’m managing well and really happy. I’m breastfeeding her myself, and last night she only woke once for a feed. I’m sure there are going to be some really hard times ahead but we’re doing fine at the minute.

My gorgeous girl: