TINA Harvey's first baby was born three months early weighing just 2lb 12oz.

But her latest baby arrived two days late at a whopping 9lb 2oz.

Now Tina and husband Martin, 34, of Lincoln Road, Weymouth, are full of praise for the team of paramedics and midwives who rushed to her help when her express delivery prevented her from getting to hospital.

Tina, 32, said: "I had my eyes shut the whole time so I barely got to see the paramedics, but they were great.

"After the complications with my first pregnancy the doctors would never have allowed me to have a home birth because of the risks.

"But in the end they didn't have a choice!"

Tina's second baby was two days overdue when she woke with stomach pains in the middle of the night.

She said: "When my waters broke I just couldn't move."

Martin said: "I tried to get her dressed but there was no way she could get downstairs and into the car."

He called the emergency services and was advised to get clean towels and wait for help.

He said: "The paramedic arrived within 10 minutes, did a quick assessment and told us we were staying put."

Two more paramedics were sent to the Harveys' home and because of concerns about the delivery two midwives were called.

Thirty minutes later Tina gave birth to a daughter, 9lb 2oz Tilly May.

Tina said: "We are so grateful to the paramedics for arriving so quickly and for all their help. I must say a special thank-you to the two midwives who were incredibly supportive." Martin added: "The midwives said they had been concerned about possible complications, but they are just so pleased for us now."

Tina experienced a difficult pregnancy five years ago when her son, Mitchel, was born prematurely.

Mitchel spent three months in hospital following a complicated delivery by

caesarean section. He suffered a brain haemorrhage, leaving him unable to walk or use his right arm.

Tina and Martin said five-year-old Mitchel was delighted to wake up to a baby sister.

Tina added: "Martin and I have talked about having another child, but after the last two births, who knows what could happen next time?"