Katie Burton

Mary’s Birthday was Thursday and so booked for Wednesday instead, and then booked to go home Monday because it was cheaper than Sunday (sorry Mary!) That afternoon we took a trip to IKEA – the greatest place on earth – before going for a drink with Mary’s sister Kathryn when she got out of work. Needless to say that four hours later we started to source food and headed back to Mary’s – laughing and joking about the bartender thinking Nuala wanted a picture of him when she asked for a pitcher of a cocktail between us all! Chinese food was ordered, and we’d a great night back at Mary’s grandparents’ house to end the day.

As he was incubated, I found it incredibly challenging not being able to hold him or cuddle him, and trying to establish breastfeeding was a nightmare, but the Midwives on the wards were simply wonderful in the support offered to me – both inside and outside the hospital. If you’ve enjoyed reading this, or would like to find Gemma elsewhere, her links can be found below. If you’ve enjoyed reading this, or would like to find Theo elsewhere, his links can be found below. If you’ve enjoyed reading this, or would like to find Theo elsewhere, his links can be found below.