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BIP BOP BLOG Hi D L Readers! So September saw the arrival of our little baby girl! Life as a family of 4 has been busy to say the least. 4 months on and I think it’s safe to say that I’ve completely forgotten what life was like with just 1 child. People say that you’re more chilled out with your second because you’ve done it all before, but you definitely have to be more organised! It takes a small miracle for us to get out the door on time most mornings! I’m still shocked that we had a little girl to be honest. As we didn’t find out what we were having, I did a little poll on Instagram with my scan picture to see what others thought. The majority voted for a boy, so when she arrived I was completely surprised! Buying pink girly things still seems very alien to me considering I’ve been in the boy aisle for the last 4 years! My birth story was far less dramatic than when little man was born. No multiple blood transfusions, no panic, no general anaesthetic! My waters broke late at night under a full moon and I was admitted into hospital as a precaution as I wasn’t fully in labour. The following day it was suggested I go home and good job I didn’t because 45 minutes later she was born!
Whilst in hospital, I really got a chance to see the incredible job that the midwives do. They work 12 hour shifts, they’re on their feet the majority of the time, they have women shouting at them for pain relief; I think I almost broke my midwife’s hand at one point trying to get through a contraction! They put up with a lot! The delivery suite was incredibly busy too when we were there (maybe because of the full moon) but it was organised chaos. The doctors and midwives weren’t flustered at all. Hubby said that our midwife was so calm, nothing seemed to phase her - she seemed prepared for anything. A few weeks later we went back to the hospital to give some gifts to the midwives as a thank you. But nothing will ever be enough in my opinion. What can you give for the greatest gift of all? So if any midwives just happen to read this, please know that you’re appreciated. Often us mums don’t get a chance to thank you properly and so I’d just like to put it out there that we’re so grateful for the job you do. Until next time Charlotte x
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