Reading this morning's Metro I was shocked this morning to see the birth announcement of the newest royal! The countess of Wessex gave birth last night to a boy by Caesarean section weighing 2.8kg (6lb 2oz). Sophie and Edward's first child Lady Louise Windsor was the first of the Queens grandchildren to be born on the NHS. (Bet she didn't have to change her own bed sheets like I did three days after The Bean was born, when I could hardly move from the C-section scar!) My shock was purely because I hadn't realised she was pregnant. What happened to big royal announcements? Shouldn't we all be having the day off work today? Oh yeah, no one really cares about Sophie and Edward! (except me, congratulations!)
Because we don't all have royal connections and people to pack our bags for us, read our features on
what to pack in your hospital bag before the birth and watch our videos
Breathing techniques in labour and
Delivery positions for birth. And for those who are wondering about what will happen to your relationship after your bundle of joy arrives read our feature on
the impact of a new baby on your relationship.
This time next week, we'll be opening that big box of Quality Street for breakfast around now!