First few weeks as a new mum
Showered and baby in arms I am wheeled to the ward where we will stay until the following day. I wave goodbye to hubby and my mum who are both tired after not having any time to sit down since teatime the night before. When I got to the ward I realised this was it, eek I was a mum and I had a baby that needed me! I also realised I had no idea where anything was in my bags, including my phone and I was still sore. Luckily within 30 mins hubby and my mum returned, begging to come in (it wasn't visiting hours) as hubby had my phone (oh my!) and they came armed with coffee, a sandwich and a bun. First day as a mum in hospital After that, I started to relax. Wow I was tired and I couldn't stop looking at this less than 7 pound bundle. I wish then I had slept as she was so tired after the birth she slept for a few hours. Little did I know that she wouldn't sleep on her own later on! So take my advice if baby is sleeping after the birth, other than to feed them etc get som...