26 February 2010

When The Unexpected Happens ....

Three weeks ago we decided that we'd had enough of the cold and that a short break somewhere further South would do us good. As always thanks to the internet, flights and holiday home were quickly found, and last Tuesday we were on our way to the Costa Tropical in the South of Spain for a week. My pregnancy, then at 26 weeks, was without complications so off we went ....  And then it happened on Sunday morning: my waters broke. Dash to the first hospital, referral to the second, and here I am now 5 days later flat out on my hospital bed in Malaga. Luckily so far baby decided that it was better to stay put but we will now be here until further notice. If all goes well and no complications, labour will be induced at 34 weeks so another 7 weeks to go of keeping my legs well crossed.

To say that this was a shock is an understatement, but we are slowly building a little life here - well when I say we it's really my other half who has been absolutely amazing rushing around organising thing whilst always being here by my side when it mattered. Luckily he can do his work from here so doesn't have to go back home, and we've now also found a nursery for the little man that he'll go to for a few hours every day as from next week. He'll be fluent in Spanish soon ....!

So the frogs+sprogs shop is taking a break until further notice, I'll still update the blog because I have a feeling it'll do me good to write a little bit from time to time. But the focus will have changed a little. And I finally have time to read up on everyone else's blog!


4 comments:

Sew Scrumptious said...

Oh my goodness! What a shock. Hope you are ok? What a scary horrible thing to happen. Keep those legs crossed!! Thank goodness you have a lovely husband. Sending lots of good vibes and best wishes. Just try and relax and rest and be positive and keep us updated please. x

Not From Lapland said...

oh my, that is a big shock. I hope you are both coping ok and keeping as well and calm as possible. good luck, thinking of you.

frogs+sprogs said...

Thanks guys, your good vibes and thoughts are very much appreciated x

angharad handmade said...

Oh my goodness - how stressful! I hope you are being well looked after and that baby stays put as long as possible. Wishing you well with it all. x