24th October- The day I found out what real love is
For those that don't follow me on Twitter or Instagram, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy into the world on Saturday 24th October at 3.42pm.
We named him Harrison James Marshall.
He is our world and could not be happier that he's now here.
It all started at 2.30am on saturday morning, after lasting at home till 6am I knew it was time to take the drive to the hospital before it got too late (which was a good job as I was 6cm dilated by the time we got there and I was checked over)
I opted for a water birth but due to our stubborn boy not being in the right position they had to take me out. After what seemed like a lifetime I was given the words I was both dreading and looking forward too "Its time, start pushing when you need too".
Again we had a stubborn boy who just wasn't ready to come into the world, at around half 2 we were told any time..he had other plans. An hour later and feeling exhausted we were finally getting somewhere. However he was becoming more distressed and they had to call the medical team.
After being spoken too in between each contraction by the medical team, We were informed that they may have to take him straight away. Although absolutely exhausted, I was so scared for him and knew I had to give it my all before they intervened.
He arrived with us looking a little unhappy but screaming and with colour at 3.42pm and the minute he was placed on me I knew he was safe.
It is honestly the most amazing feeling when your baby is placed on you. Its true what they say, the pain you've been in for the past hour just seems to go as though it never happened. I couldn't stop staring at him taking in every feature and counting his fingers and toes. For 9 months you are wondering what they are like and then to see him in front of you is amazing.
I was told when pregnant that if the radio is playing you remember the songs during and after. This is true! Throughout the final moments and then the delivery (with my eyes closed and concentrating) Adele's new song 'Hello'. It was the perfect song to see our baby boy and I'm sure made it feel that extra special (I admit i get a little teary whenever it comes on the radio now)
Whilst he was sat on my chest after, See You Again ft Charlie Puth came on. As soon as it played I whispered that this was his song as when I was pregnant whenever it came on the radio in the car or at work he used to have a little move about.
He's only 12 days old but already I see changes in him. I love his facial expressions and the way he stares at me and cuddles into me. It really is a bond that cant be broken and I hope that when he's a little bit older he'll still be a bit of a mummy's boy.
The love that I feel for him is a love that is indescribable.
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