I know I'm not bu, and I know that lots of people will be going through all sorts and not necessarily want to hear about my happiness. But.
We had a missed miscarriage almost 2 years ago now.
We are both 41 and continued trying but really without too much hope.
Found out I was pregnant in October last year. Pregnancy was so hard. Anxiety, Gestational Diabetes all sorts.
Had my little girl last Monday elective c section. She is bloody perfect. I love every poo, every gurgle, every really bloody hard witching hour where we can't settle her! (And all the good things too!) She is like a delicate little doll, and I don't think I've ever felt this much joy. And on top of it all, my husband, who I always suspected was a good egg, has been truly brilliant not like pretend brilliant like some men, but doing everything whilst I recover, plus supporting me breastfeeding, plus looking after my son (who is not his biologically,)
I just want to a) share because when you're in the hard parts it's hard to see that these beautiful happy days might come and b) make sure everyone knows that there are men out there who will properly be involved in baby times even when the main job is breastfeeding!