Stefan! (Warning, this post will contain images of a baby as well as words like 'breast', 'labour' and 'nappies')

Since my last post, I have had a baby and am now officially a mum. Paul and I are parents and Stefan has become the number one priority in our lives.

Labour:

Stefan decided to break my waters around 3am on Saturday 30 June but must have got cold feet, as he didn't turn up until 1.58am on Wednesday 3 July. I was at that point on my second epidural because the first one only seemed to work on one side. In my hospital papers it says that my labour took 1 day and 22 hours. My pregnancy was a walk in the park; giving birth wasn't... But hey, it all went well in the end and Stefan's a very energetic bundle of joy and cuteness! 

Feet like drumsticks 

Some of the things I have learnt over the past ten weeks:

Your life can get back to the way it was pre-motherhood IN YOUR DREAMS.

Eating lunch is mostly done standing up in the kitchen in front of the fridge and often consists of what's easy to grab and doesn't have to be prepared. Basically, something that can be eaten between interruptions.

Having an understanding and incredibly helpful husband is a true gift!

Having discussions about the contents of your baby's nappies becomes as natural as talking about the weather.

Breastfeeding is not easy: I would suggest that it's taught at school so one has some knowledge about what to expect before being thrown into it at one's most exhausted end.

One smile from your newborn magically erases all insecurities, frustrations, exhaustion etc. and gives you the strength to continue this exciting ride that's called parenthood.

Hey!

Lots of love,

Karen x