February is not a month I usually look forward to as it’s often a cold and dreary end to the winter, but this year it’s been very special indeed, as we welcomed our daughter into the world.
I expected to hate being pregnant but I was lucky to have a straightforward, easy pregnancy. I had a few extra ultrasound scans, and I’ll never forget the first time we saw our baby on the screen at just 8 weeks looking like a little gingerbread man with oversized head, truncated limbs and most importantly a flickering heartbeat. I’ve felt our baby swimming around my tummy like a little mermaid, a squirming fidget tickling me from the inside, and a master of hide and seek who could be so still at times that I was scared our dream was over before it had begun.
Our fair-haired, blue-eyed daughter was born on a cold and stormy Friday evening after a relatively quick 20 hour labour, and I’ll be eternally grateful to the doctors and midwives who helped deliver her safely.
It feels like we’ve waited a long time to meet our baby. Now the wait is over, my husband and I are starting to find our way as parents, we’re already seeing glimpses of our daughter’s temperament and we’re so looking forward to getting to know her properly.
We’ve spent the last week in a cosy, little bubble at home while Storms Ciara and Dennis raged outside, welcoming visitors who braved the winds, sleet, hail and snow to meet the newest addition to our little family, and just enjoying the novelty of it all. Have a lovely week. X
Lovely news. Glad your wait is over. ❤️xx
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Thank you, it was worth the wait. 😊 X
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So happy for you all – and welcome to the world tiny one ♥️xxx
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Thank you, we’re still on cloud 9. 😊 She is very tiny and very lovely. X
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Awwr. I love the tiny knees and elbows on newborns, and the soles of their feet – all new and without any wrinkles or wear! Enjoy these first few days getting to know each other xxx
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I love her little button nose, stroking her silky soft hair and her little feet. 🥰 X
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Congratulations! X
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Thank you! 😊 X
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Congratulations !! I so pleased that all went well and you have safely brought your daughter home xxx
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Thank you. 😊 We’re enjoying lots of cuddles with her. X
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The very best of news. Congratulations one and all.
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Thank you. 😊 X
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Congratulations. February will now become the best month (speaking as an ageing February baby )
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Thank you! I’m looking forward to birthday parties and snow days with the wee one in years to come. 😊 X
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Congratulations!!
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Thank you! 😊 X
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oh, so happy to hear your wonderful news. Many congratulations to you both xx
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Thank you. 😊 It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks. X
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