I was unsure about posting it as I thought she might want to let us know herself, but I know that a few people have been concerned with the lack of news. I’m sorry if I’ve stolen your thunder, Bianca. I hope you’re getting over the birth-I had a similar experience to you. Congratulations and welcome little Toby! xx
Thanks for doing that hazlenut. Such good news and welcome to wee Toby, he is beautiful. Congratulations to Bianca and Ciaran - and i wish them joy with their new son, they will be fabulous parents. Having a baby is so much more than just the birth, and I hope Bianca can move on quickly from that.
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My lovely virtual friends, just turned my computer on as I had to quickly send an email, and found your message as of course I couldn’t not check GP. I’m currenly typing with one hand. We’re doing well, and Toby is really lovely. Sorry, been so quiet, meaning to come online for the last few days, but still not managing. We’re still catching up with giving the news to relatives, and my hubby finally managed to finish the letter etc. I’ll update you hopefully this afternoon. Thanks so much for all your support etc. Lots of love, Bianca, Ciaran and Toby
So glad it’s all worked out, you had us all a bit worried there!
Congratulations on the birth of Toby! He is truly beautiful and a lucky wee boy to have such a lovely mummy and daddy!
My first born was a very similar experience - a shocking c-section. Left me reeling for a long time, never in my wildest dreams had I thought I ever have a c-section.
I saw your couple of pics and I do hope you post masses more So many wonderful congratulations on such a very beautiful little baby boy. Peaceful and speedy healing/recovering to you and I do hope you have a relaxing baby moon with your truly lovely baby,
I am so, so sorry your home birth was not possible and that you required a C-section, it sounds like the medical team around you were excellent, so lovely to hear that they trusted in a mother’s love and bond to help Toby’s vitals come back to normal.
Congratulations, Bianca and Ciaran, and welcome to the world, little Toby! He’s just gorgeous.
Bianca, I had a C-section too and was very disappointed at the time, but like you I felt that breastfeeding and co-sleeping helped me immensely. I never had any doubts about my bond with my daughter—I know there will be people who will tell you that you can’t bond with your baby unless you have a natural, drug-free birth, but honestly, I think that claim is inaccurate. I think having drugs or a C-section *may* interfere with bonding, but there is no evidence to suggest that it always does. If you ever want to talk about your C-section/recovery (physical and emotional), feel free to PM me.
Congratulations, Bianca and Ciaran, and welcome to the world, little Toby! He’s just gorgeous.
Bianca, I had a C-section too and was very disappointed at the time, but like you I felt that breastfeeding and co-sleeping helped me immensely. I never had any doubts about my bond with my daughter—I know there will be people who will tell you that you can’t bond with your baby unless you have a natural, drug-free birth, but honestly, I think that claim is inaccurate. I think having drugs or a C-section *may* interfere with bonding, but there is no evidence to suggest that it always does. If you ever want to talk about your C-section/recovery (physical and emotional), feel free to PM me.
Same goes for me, Bianca. It took me a LONG time to emotionally get over having a c-section, so if you want to chat PM me too (when you have time, lol!)
) and hope to hear your birth story and so on soon x
congratulations to both of you and welcome toby 
