Willow is a Sister....to a little brother.
Alfie, born yesterday evening just after 11 p.m.
It was quite a day yesterday, Claire who was almost 2 weeks late, went to hospital to be induced at 9.30 a.m. She had to wait on a ward because there was no staff available to see her. She was eventually induced at 10.00 pm, having to be rushed to a delivery suite when things started happening rather quickly. In fact they didn't have time to fill the birthing pool.
Mum, Dad and Alfie eventually left hospital this afternoon, having to wait for confirmation from a paediatrician that everything was OK for Alfie , as he arrived rather quickly !
Pictures to follow.
This is Willow after lunch today, face still full of yoghurt and eating a bit of Papa's cake. The "sister" T-shirt ready for her first meeting with Alfie
Claire , Matt, Willow, Nana and Papa are all excited to welcome Alfie to the world
@carole_sandford Thank you Carole, this was the City Hospital, according to Claire and Matt, they seemed very short staffed , both pre birth and post birth, Claire had to wait 17 hours form birth for a visit from a doctor (or specialist midwife) before being discharged (none were available).
@allie912 Allison, at this time Willow didn't know about being a sister, she stayed with us Friday and Saturday, we wanted her mum and dad to tell her , we were privileged to be there when that happened
@phil_howcroft I think they are all the same Phil! It’s very scary, but I don’t think our hospitals are very safe places these days! Glad all was well in the end.
Firstly this is a lovely image of Willow. I can't imagine how stressful yesterday must have been for you all, but so happy to know that Alfie and mum and doing fine. Congratulations to all!
Oh wow how wonderful Phil….such happy news & a little boy too….always lovely to have one of each! Willow will be such a proud big sister. I hope Claire is alright, not easy being induced & a quick birth like that.
Congratulations to you all & look forward to the photos!
How exciting. Congratulations Phil! Glad that all is well. Look forward to seeing Alfie but I am sure Willow will continue to be in the frame. She looks so pleased.
@happypat thanks Pat, Claire is doing well , Willow was a quick arrival too. Things happened so quickly, she had no pain relief ! Claire , Matt, Willow and Alfie are all settled back home now
@carole_sandford thanks Carole , unfortunately I think you are right
Congratulations to all on the safe arrival of Alfie.
Congratulations to you all & look forward to the photos!
Thanks everyone for your beautiful words and support, very much appreciated
Congratulations to you and the family!!