Hi Yael, I've been waiting for this!

We had our baby boy, Logan, at 12.44am on 1st November, so we only just made November!

We were also overdue, by 10 days and beat our induction date which was set for 3rd November. This labour was very different from my first, was a bit fast and furious, only 5 hours from start to finish. Was a bit shell shocked at first but am recovering well.

I also have a toddler at home, she turns 3 in January and I have to say I've found it difficult getting settled with a newborn this time. I'd forgotten just how much hard work it is! Plus the added worry of my DD missing out on all my attention. Logan has been very unsettled in the mornings but seems to be improving (touch wood!!) and this has caused me a bit of stress. Our nights are generally fairly good, although he does have his unsettled nights occasionally. He is breastfed and feeds generally every 3 hours.

I've had the baby blues for about a week now, lots of tears but I am not concerned it is anything more than the normal reaction. We lost a baby last year and had to go through IVF to concieve Logan so it's been a long journey and after speaking to our MCHN yesterday, she thinks my feelings and reactions are perfectly normal which was reassuring. I am going to speak to one of their counsellors just to have a chat, we figured it couldn't hurt.

We are having our son circumcised next week and I am very anxious about it (please no judgments, this has been a very emotional and difficult decision for my DH and I). I hope all goes well and I can't wait till it's over and done with.

They say the first 12 weeks is the hardest, so here's hoping we all survive with flying colours and happy babies!