A week to remember..

A week ago today we were sat by the outside pool, watching the kids go down the water slides in the baking hot sun. I had a very big pregnant belly and mum and mick were settling down for the night at nanas house, before their big flight.
I couldn't get to sleep as i was so excited to see mum and mick. I was clock watching and going through the motions of what needed to be done that day, take gizmo to the groomers, tidy the house, go shopping, pick them up from airport.
4.30am our time, (9.30am UK) time, mum and mick boarded the plane and my contractions started! I sent a little text to mum (knowing she wouldn't receive the message until she landed) saying "just to let you know, i've been having some twinges. Nothing major and is manageable. See you soon." The next text i sent was to to one of my best friends Carly and a message to my other lovely friend who first knew about the pregnancy Charlie! By 7.30am the pain was getting worse but i still had to make the packed lunches and get the boys breakfast, so the pain would just have to go away!!
8.30am the boys were on the school bus, and i was screaming in pain. I was adamant that i wasn't going to hospital until the afternoon when mum arrived. By 8.45 i caved in and said to dave "ok, ok i'll go, but it will be a waste of time, they will just send me home"
After stopping at the petrol station to fill up the tank, we arrived at the massive hospital where i was wheeled in on a wheelchair by the valet ,through the centre of the hospital (in front of everyone!!)
We arrived on the ward to be checked out by the nurse at 9.30am, who asked what pain relief i wanted, either an IV Drip or a epidural. I said i would like gas and air, which she was confused by. They don't do gas and air!!! So i said the IV drip! She then checked me over and said  you are having the baby right now. 9.46am Finlay David Wallace was born, the room was full of random people and after he was born they put the IV drip in!!! I was completely stumped that i had just had a baby! The next thought was that mum and mick were still in the air!!!
Throughout all of this, i was able to keep in touch with my girls back in England, and it was so relieving to be able to have them with me through it all. But it made me miss them more too!
After staying on the ward for 2 hours and dave going to the airport to fetch mum, i went into a private room with a sofa bed, a tv and own private bathroom.

During my pregnancy, over here they diagnosed me with gestational diabetes. So when Finlay was born they prodded him with lots of different tests to make sure he was ok. I also was diagnosed with a blood condition called dysfibrinogenemia which is a blood clotting problem, that put me at high risk. Thankfully, there were no problems with it and all the worry during the pregnancy was gone!
Overall, the staff were pleasant, the room was good, and they had amazing pancakes for breakfast. They needlessly kept me in for a second night as they were worried about Finlays slight jaundice, but it certainly was a new experience.
Mum found out about Finlay when she landed, she looked for my location on an app and sussed straight away! It was so nice to see them come through the door!

It was a natural high that day. Until i read on facebook about a lovely friend that had passed away that same day. Lindsay was my old boss at natwest who, was ridiculously tall and full of energy that i could never possess. We were pregnant with our two at the same time, and it was heartbreaking. Especially as it was the same day Finlay came into the world. It made me reflect on everything and during my most emotional time it set me off!

This week has flown, after getting home on Wednesday it's felt like i've missed a few days. Having mum and mick here is amazing and i don't know how i could cope without them!
Finlay is as cool as a cucumber, super chilled and just goes with the flow! I'm waiting for that to change, but i'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't!
The boys have been amazing with him and are so excited every time Finn opens his eyes. I can't wait to see what the bond will be like.

This is the last week of freedom before the boys break up for 10 weeks! It feels quite scary but, i'm excited to have a proper summer and go explore everywhere.

Overall we are all fine, coping well and although a little sleep deprived. Love having a baby in the house.

If this week has taught me anything, its to embrace the new and tell your loved ones how special they are.


Thanks for all the messages, i'm sorry if i didn't reply to you! But your love is gratefully received!

Lots of love

xxx