BEAT IT!

Stepping down the ladder, my body hit the water.

Swimming a few lengths, I waited for my friends to join me.

Giving them a wave, we soon had our usual catch-up.

However, I felt butterflies in my stomach as I paddled along.

Turning to my friends, I couldn’t contain my excitement.

‘I’m pregnant,’ I smiled.

Their faces lit up and we all splashed water around in joy.

Finally telling people I was going to be a mum was an exciting feeling.

Me and my husband, Tim, 53, were both on our second marriages.

Although I loved being a step mum to Gabriella, then 20, and Annabelle, then 14, having a family of my own was always something I really wanted.

So, our little baby was definitely a long time coming.

Being pregnant was certainly a magical