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28th - 31st March

Mike and Sarah Littleton. And bump.

Friday:

What a beautiful cottage. I love the log burner. I definitely want to come back in the winter and sit by a big fire whilst the wind is roaring outside. Of course, we’ll be a threesome then. Our bump, getting bigger by the day, is due in four weeks. Mike is sure it will be a boy, I have a feeling it’s a boy too but I wind him up that’s it’s definitely a girl. He kicks a lot, so he’ll probably be a footballer. Or an Irish dancer.

Sarah.

Ha, I knew it was a boy, for the last nine months I’ve felt sure it was a boy. Just from the way you are carrying our bump and your cravings, the books say it’s probably a boy too. That’s it then, when we get back, I’m painting the nursery blue.

Annie do you have a hot water bottle by any chance, Sarah’s back is hurting. We’re going down the beach now, if you read this before we get back and you have one, just leave it in the kitchen. By the way, the phone reception from the house is not great, any ideas where I can put a call through.

Thanks Mike.

I’ve left you a hot water bottle in the kitchen and a bottle of my favourite bubble bath, a good soak might help to ease the aches a bit. Go to the bottom of the garden to make calls, phone reception is good there.

Annie

The beach is lovely. Shame I had to cut our walk short, bloomin Braxton Hicks. I’ve had them for the last two weeks now and they’re getting closer and more painful. Perfectly normal says my nineteen year old male doctor when I went to see him last week. He even told me they weren’t that uncomfortable. How the heck would he know? I felt like kicking him in the balls and asking him whether that was uncomfortable. Thanks for the hot water bottle Annie. I’m off for a bath and then an early night.

Sarah.

Saturday:

Braxton Hicks continues. According to my prepubescent doctor walking is good for it. So we’re going down to the beach today. I’m determined not to spoil our last holiday together by sitting around the house moaning. The weather is beautiful so I’m going to make the most of it.

Personally, I would prefer her to take it easy, but there’s no persuading her to sit still.

Managed to persuade her to sit on the beach today rather than walking too far. She’s so uncomfortable bless her. Another early night, but she’s not sleeping well either.

Shit, Shit, Shit!

SUNDAY:

AS VISITORS TO WILLOW COTTAGE WE FEEL COMPELLED TO WRITE IN THE GUESTBOOK. BABY LITTLETON WAS BORN THIS MORNING AT 2.27AM. BABY WEIGHED IN AT 7LBS 2OZ. MOTHER AND BABY DOING WELL.

JIM AND KATIE, PARAMEDICS.

We would like to welcome into the world our new baby. Willow Rose took us quite by surprise a little after midnight. By the time the paramedics got here the head was already out. She was delivered shortly after. She is quite possibly the most beautiful baby I have ever seen in my whole life. I know all Mums say that, but she really is stunning. Mike was amazing, so calm and together. Though reading his previous comment maybe he was panicking under the surface just like I was. Although mine was more on the surface panicking.

Sarah

How can I fall in love with her so quickly, so immediately? I cannot stop staring at her. She is perfect in every way. We didn’t have a girl’s name; we were both so sure it was going to be a boy. But Willow, after the cottage seems to fit perfectly. Sarah was fantastic, so brave.

Mike

I can agree. Willow Rose is the most beautiful baby in the world. A first for Willow Cottage. We’ve not had babies stay here before, let alone be born here. What a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning.

Annie x

Just came round to check on the mother and baby. Both seem to be doing well. Willow Rose is a good weight and is responding well to breast milk.

Sally Jenkins - Midwife.

PS Annie, the house looks amazing x

Monday:

We’re extending our stay by a few days. We need to get a car seat to take Willow home and Mike is not willing to leave us alone just yet to go and buy one. My parents are driving up from Cambridge and are going to stay in the other room. They are bringing all the things we need and we may go home Wednesday or Thursday. Luckily Annie doesn’t have any other guests coming until the weekend.

Our baby Granddaughter is beautiful and what a lovely place for her to be born. Thank you Annie for accommodating us at such short notice.

Mr and Mrs Baxter (Sarah’s parents)

Tuesday:

Annie, thanks so much for the rubber ring. It is painful to sit down at the moment, how very thoughtful.

Sarah

Thursday:

We’re going home today. Thanks so much for having us. I can’t believe how our life has changed so much over the last few days.

Love Sarah, Mike and Willow Littleton

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