INTERESTING BIT OF TRIVIA....
MEL WAS BORN AT PINDARA
AND SO WAS HER OBSTETRICIAN
DR DREW MOFFREY.
Did you redecorate a room for the baby’s nursery? Have you added any
special touches or received any special gifts that have found a home in
the nursery?
I decorated a nursery for Caitlin and had a special wall sticker made with her
name on it. This became a challenge as I only told my family the name I had
selected, so some friends were trying to get in there to see it! Leading up to
the birth and after, I received so many gifts from friends and family. Caitlin
is one spoilt little lady with a lot of people around her who love her.
What is one of the most important lessons you have learned through
your journey?
The support and love from family and friends is the most important thing in
your life; especially when they ride the roller coaster with you.
How has your relationship with your own mother changed now that you
are one also?
I feel that my relationship with my mother has definitely changed. I have
been doing this on my own and my mother has been a great help. I was also
able to bring her into the birth as my support person and she got to cut the
umbilical cord. My mother was extremely overjoyed that she got to witness
the birth of her third grandchild and assist in the way she did.
Is there anything else you would like to say about pregnancy, birth and
becoming a mum? Do you have any advice for other women wanting to
have a baby on their own?
For other women wishing to do this, I would like to say that it can be done
and is well worth it for your dreams to come true. I know that being a single
parent is twice the work, but in the long run will be twice the hugs, pride and
love. Just make sure you surround yourself with a great support network of
family and friends.
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