Morgan Guthrie, 23, has a healthy and happy son called Navy but this was not the delivery she had expected.
She said: “I was at hospital in the morning because I was in labour but they sent me home.
“We were at home for a few hours and I was in the bath. I got out of the bath and felt something below.
FAMILY: The combined efforts of grandmother Sarah and auntie Kati-Leigh helped Morgan deliver Navy at home. (Image: Sarah Guthrie) “I shouted on my mum because I couldn’t see because of my bump and his head was basically coming out.”
Morgan was joined by her mum Sarah, who called the ambulance straight away, and her younger sister Kati-Leigh.
The 23-year-old continued: “I was in pure panic, I didn’t know what to do, my mum didn’t know what to do – my wee sister came in and got me lying on the floor.
“My mum was in pure panic mode but my wee sister was quite good, she was helping me deliver the baby and get towels.
“She was more on board with getting the baby out.”
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Sarah recalled her moment of panic once she realised what was happening.
“It was all a bit of a blur,” she said. “I did panic but I phoned 999 right away and all I could keep saying was ‘when is the ambulance coming?’
“It felt like forever, it was quite a short time but it felt like a fortnight.
“More so, because it’s my daughter and I was worried about her and the baby but the woman on the 999 call was talking me through it.
FESTIVE: Navy enhoyed his first Christmas at home surrounded by his family. (Image: Sarah Guthrie) “I was very panicked, a lot of swearing. I don’t think we’ll want to live that experience again.
“Now, we can laugh about it but at the time I was running around like a headless chicken.”
Two paramedics, Dave and Graham, arrived at the house on Linburn Road, assisting the new mum in finishing her childbirth.
Morgan continued: “The head was stuck but then the ambulance came and he helped deliver the baby. It felt like ages but they took 12 minutes to arrive.
“The head went back in, came back out and was stuck, then they got me on all fours and that’s when he finally came out.
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“The two ambulance guys said I should name the baby after them and they were having a laugh with the family.”
The family were keen to stress their gratitude towards the paramedics, fearing the worst had they not arrived in time.
Sarah said: “They were so surprised at how well she did.
“Morgan remained quite calm, she did amazing and we are all very proud of her.
“The two paramedics were so good, they knew what they were doing. Without the ambulance team…
“They made her feel very comfortable and safe, they were lovely guys, remained professional at all times but also made everyone feel very at ease and we all had a laugh in the end.
“They couldn’t have been better.”
Navy was due to be born on Christmas Day but arrived early on December 16.
“I was glad he came early,” she said. “It meant I could enjoy Christmas at home with everyone.
“I’ve liked the name for ages. Before I was even pregnant, I heard of someone else called it.
“A lot of people didn’t like it, my dad said I wasn’t allowed to name a boy that but I liked it so I did.”
Navy spent his first Christmas surrounded by all his family, with the events on the bathroom floor a funny story to tell him when he’s older.
Sarah added: “I’m a big believer of what is meant to happen will happen but she’s safe and he’s safe so that’s all that matters.
“All the other kids were running around trying to have a good nose in so in a way, everyone got to meet him really quickly.
“It is a funny story now.“