What do you mean birthing process is about to start, it's been going for a while (I guess not that long in the grand scheme of things, just long for us with our comparatively sparky lifespans) already, going to feel rather sorry if the labour lasts too much longer ;D
Your "secret place" looks frighteningly similar to mine though my tree is closer to the cliff edge with more prominent roots, has star flowers around it and no door in as far as I'm aware :)
