08/03/2023
Mum asked me before we went up to the hospital if I was feeling emotional? my response was that I was just excited and didn’t think I’d cry, although by all accounts that totally goes against my track record.
As soon as we peered through the long glass window on the hospital door tears began filling my eyes, I was totally unable to control my emotions as secretly predicted. My sister Kirsty, Mum and I walked in and gave Hannah a big cuddle through all our tears. We were all one big puddle!
She had just brought her baby into the world, what an incredible achievement, I felt SO proud of her and how she managed her pregnancy with HG and the way she was in her first few days of motherhood. I was in awe of her and all the changes and new things she was learning. Taking it all in her stride.
We spent the day in hospital with Hannah while her husband headed home for a bit. I’ll never forget the precious memories I shared with my sisters and Mum that day, the joy of welcoming my nephew and the sheer love and pride I felt in my little sister for everything she was in those hours after his birth. She genuinely amazed me in those moments. My perspective on birth and motherhood was changed following those days - I can’t believe women go through this and just do it, it is truly incredible. This was a beautiful, vulnerable and emotional time for her and for all of us too. The memories we shared together will be with me forever.
Here are a few snippets from that day, I’m sure the emotions will come back to lots of Mums and Dads remembering the first few days after becoming parents🤍