DEATH’S DOOR

Finishing up my shift, I gave my colleagues one final squeeze.

‘Good luck!’ they beamed as I left.

Waddling out of the building, a huge grin spread across my face.

In just two weeks, I was going to start a new journey – motherhood.

A single mum, it was going to be tough, but I was so excited.

I’d had the perfect pregnancy. My girl had been moving loads and I didn’t even get any morning sickness!

Isla was born on 30 September 2019, weighing 9lb 5oz.

‘Hello you,’ I cooed.

Staring at her little face, I knew we were going to be the best of friends.

My mum, Doreen, 63, and dad, Charles, 54, came to meet her and we were all