Please welcome the latest Stancombe, Megan Grace

A week after being taken into hospital I was there again only this time I was having Megan 3 days early. My reflexologist had played a part I believe as she used a technique that would bring on the labour. It wasn't a straight forward labour. My waters broke and there was meconium in there - baby had got stressed and pooed herself in me! I was induced and wasn't allowed to eat incase they had to do emergency surgery. I was bed ridden for the whole 16 hours. The aneasthetist took 7 attempts to put the epidural needle in me. The baby's heart rate dropped suddenly and I had to have a ventouse delivery. But I would do it all over again, without hesitation. She is beautiful, placid and easy to look after. She and I have taken to breast feeding well. She hardly cries accept when she needs something and I know to deal with that straight away.

So here are a few gorgeous photos of the proud family of Stancombes and co.

Me and Megan Grace half an hour after giving birth.

This is the midwife, Sue who got me through the last part of labour. Such a strong lady.

Megan, two days old.

One proud daddy. First day at home.

My wonderful sister and her husband came up to see us on the 4th day. She took Megan in her arms and just birst into tears. No one in my family ever thought I would have a child!

One proud great grand Nan

Proud grand parents - The Pickups

Proud Grand parents - The Stancombes

Three weeks later and Megan has grown considerably. This is a rare picture of her mother with daughter.... I am usually in a bra constantly breast feeding!

So there you go - One happy new family. We are all doing really well. And thank you Jessica for keeping in touch...it was you who has made me write this sooner than later!

Take care y'all.

S