Ailbhe Garrihy has revealed it was incredibly tough being separated from her husband Ruaidhri while in labour with their first son, Sean.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the number of people allowed in the hospital is at an all time low – so until Ailbhe was giving birth, Ruaidhri wasn’t able to be with her.
Speaking of the experience, the new mum said, “Ruaidhrí could only come as far as reception with me and I wouldn’t see him again until I was in the delivery suite.
“There were tears as we said goodbye but I just kept thinking ‘get it together Ailbhe- millions of women have done this before you and millions more will do it yet’. 13 hours later we met our perfect baby boy.”
Ailbhe went on to share her heartfelt appreciation for all the staff who looked after her and baby Sean.
“I’ve had 2 weeks to reflect on what was the most surreal but amazing experience ever,” she said.
“I couldn’t have asked for better care from my consultant and all the incredible midwives and staff at the Rotunda. Shoutout also to women’s bodies- you are f***ing amazing.”
Since returning home, Ailbhe, Ruaidhri and baby Sean have been settling into life as a family of three and things couldn’t be going better for them.
We wish them continued happiness.