It's Me, Lucy!

19th November 2015 - our first morning at home as a family! We had been discharged quite late the day before and so by the time we got home, had a quick dinner and a cuddle from the grandparents, it was time to settle down for our first night. Now I know most people say they sat up all night watching to make sure their wee ones were breathing etc but I'm almost ashamed to say that as soon as Lucy was asleep, Adam and I were out for the count too!  Waking up a couple of hours later to see her face next to me was amazing! I could hear her wriggle about as she stirred looking for her first feed. As Adam was still off work, he took her and changed her nappy and I settled myself in her nursery ready to feed. It all felt like a dream (and not just because of the sleep deprivation)! I think because we had been in hospital with Lucy for the last 8 days we already knew what to expect with her and had a bit of a routine with night feeds that we settled into it at home quite well an...

"I’ve been through every emotion reading Lynn’s blog “It’s Me, Lucy”. Some of it took me right back to the times when Lynn was breaking her heart at the next (and the next) cruel twist in the journey her and Adam were on to become parents. I was really honoured, and I must admit a bit scared, when Lynn asked me to write about what it was like supporting someone through what must surely be the toughest times in their life. Lynn knows what it’s like supporting someone through the toughest times in their life – she did it for me!! Here goes .... Lynn made no secret of the fact that the minute her and Adam tied the knot they wanted babies, just one would be fine to start with. I can’t remember too clearly the details of when they saw the first Consultant but I can remember Lynn becoming more and more stressed with every month that passed with no sign of a “little Thom” in her tummy. This feels a bit strange to write down but it was difficult being Lynn’s manager and her friend ...