Gwen

I feel so much better knowing that I am not the only one having trouble with bonding! Hayley was taken from me as soon as she was born, I saw her for about 2 minutes 7 hours after birth and then she was transferred to NICU at a hospital in the city! The only thing I got was a polaroid photo when she was 4 hours old, that was on Thursday and I didnt see her again until Saturday night at 9pm, which is when I officially had my first 3 minute cuddle. Hayley was kept in special care for the next 2 1/2 weeks, until I was finally allowed to bring her home.

I have to say that I still have a lot of issues with the bonding and also the way that they staff treated me while she was in special care. Hayley wasnt allowed out of the nursery and only 2 visitors at a time, which made it really hard for her older sisters, but they at least got a cuddle before me when they went to visit in NICU.

Jess - I hope that they can give you a decent date and time, the first day of school is so special, although the kids just dont seem to care, I always get teary.

Becc - How are you doing?

Tiff - I hope that you are doing okay and managing to rest a little, although I know how hard it is to do that. Huge hugs to you and I hope that Noah and Ivy will be allowed home with you soon. How is your Dad doing?