Alexander

I'm proud to say that I am now the mum of two very handsome boys, and couldn't be happier. Alexander was born Tues morning at 2.35am, weighing in at a very respectable 6lb 12 and a half oz. He looks a lot like his brother and I must say that I am totally smitten with him. He's really good, and reminds me of a little monkey. His hair feels so soft, he's got a boney little bum and really big feet. I love the little noises he makes, just can't believe how lucky I am to have the family I have. Jeff has been a little apprehensive, but on the 2nd day in hospital he walked straight up to Alex and gave him a big kiss. I knew that Jeff would be a wonderful big brother and he proved me right. Alex is only 6 days old but Jeff is talking about him and saying hello to him all the time. Alex has also been shown Jeff's train, he followed it with his eyes. 

This time last week there were only 3 of us. I was taken straight into labour ward and wasn't induced until 1.30pm. I started having contractions at 3pm and gave the midwives a hard time, convinced my uterus was spasming when it wasn't, and what I was experiencing was normal contractions. I had my clexane at 7.30 and then thought my waters had broken at 8pm when it was actually a blood loss. I was taken straight down to labour and was immediately given gas and air, I gave some to Chris and he said he was surprised by the high it gave him. We were both giggling like a couple of hippies and the midwife didn't quite know what to make of it! I was then given pethadine which sent me into heavy sleep for literally a minute until the next contraction came, then 'd wake up, groan and then go back to sleep. 

It was painful, the midwife helped my cervix dilate along the way and was wonderful to me. I don't think I'd have got better care anywhere else. 

I had to stay in hospital for a few days and was surprised that the afterpains were so strong, and that my milks kicking in would send me into such a state but again, they took great care of me and for that I will be eternally grateful.

Life back at the ranch is trying to get into a routine of normalness. We're all getting to know Alex, and we all love him. Having a baby is overwhelming. Having 2 beautiful boys is a blessing. Having 2 beautiful boys and a fiance I can trust with my life with goes beyond words.