Hey guys & girls,
It has been absolutely ages since I’ve written a catchup post. A lot has happened in the past couple of months as you will know from recent post and numerous tweets on Twitter.
Jack was finally born, ten days late, on the 4th of December, weighing just over 7lb. He actually arrived the morning I was due in for an induction! We arrived at the hospital at 3.30am and since I was due for my induction at 8am the same morning and was almost in established labour, they kept me in.
For pain relief, I had gas and air. Then pethidine. Then an epidural. None of them really worked, although they almost had to prise the gas and air out of my hands once it was all over, I was definitely using it as a comfort thing aha!
Unfortunately, I caught an infection and had to go on antibiotics for a week, which would have made my blog posts non-existent had I not scheduled some posts! I had to stay in overnight (for someone who hates hospitals like I do, this wasn’t easy) and was so glad to make it home the next day.
The rest of this month has been spent establishing a routine with Jack – or at least trying to – and attending various postnatal appointments. We also visited our caravan in Camber Sands, spending Christmas down there – and we’re also moving out again.
We get the keys on the 4th of January and are moving in on the 6th – once our furniture and Virgin Media has been set up, of course.
Looking to the year ahead, I’m hoping to shift this baby weight, commit to making this blog the best it can be and generally enjoying Jack’s milestones…he’s already started smiling, and can support his own head for a few seconds which is quite unusual (but not unheard of) at this young.
What have been happening in your lives of late?
xo
You've definitely had a memorable December, Bex!
It's been a rather fraught 6 months what with my Dad's failing health. I'll be glad to just get to India and chill for a few weeks! x
What a month! x
Aww congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! I'm sure December 2011 will be a great one to look back on.
Have a brilliant New Years Eve tomorrow!
xxx
I just awarded your blog 🙂
This is such a lovely post! Hope you're looking forward to a new start and a new year. lots of love xxxxx