What I gave Fin for our anniversary

Thursday, July 24, 2014


I think Fin likes his anniversary present. Funnily enough, he gave me exactly the same thing.

Our baby girl arrived on Friday morning, just over six weeks early thanks to complications from the appendicitis. She's still being cared for in hospital but doing so well. I'm home and healing.

When Fin and I got married, my heart was light as air. Today it is full, heavy, bound completely to another tiny fluttering heart that is beating a couple of miles away from me. The last few weeks and days have been overwhelming in every way and I have no doubt I would have crumbled long ago if it weren't for Fin. After exactly four years of marriage, I have never felt as grateful to have him as my husband as I do at this moment. My daughter and I are two lucky girls.


MY DAUGHTER.


I think my heart just popped.

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  1. domestikate24 July 2014 at 08:17

    Oh my goodness! So many congratulations to you and Fin! She is beautiful (actually beautiful, not just saying that because she's a baby and that's what you're supposed to say). I hope you are all doing ok and that she's home with you soon xx

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  2. Lisa-Marie24 July 2014 at 08:19

    She's beautiful Kirsty! Glad you and she a well! Xxx

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  3. Frances24 July 2014 at 08:24

    Happy anniversary and happy birthday to your gorgeous daughter! I'm glad she's doing well so far and hope you'll get to bring her home very soon xx

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  4. Spare Thoughts24 July 2014 at 08:26

    Hi anniversary twin. I was thinking about you this morning. You've certainly surpassed me in anniversary gifts. I didn't even get him a card and you got each other a daughter! A freaking beautiful daughter!

    Congratulations to you both. I hope you are all home together soon.

    xx

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  5. E.24 July 2014 at 08:27

    My heart swelled for you reading this post. I hope you get to bring her home soon - she looks like she is doing just great!

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  6. Anonymous24 July 2014 at 08:33

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Glad you are both well. xxx

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  7. ellebougies24 July 2014 at 08:36

    Your DAUGHTER. <3 <3 <3

    She's a beauty! And what a spectacular anniversary present you both got this year! Much love to all three of you, and I hope she's home with you very, very soon. xxxx

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  8. Rebecca24 July 2014 at 08:45

    Oh Kirsty THOSE EYES!! Congratulations, how wonderful :) xx

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  9. Unknown24 July 2014 at 08:48

    Best. News. She is beautiful. Many congratulations xxx

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  10. Unknown24 July 2014 at 09:06

    Congratulations Kirsty and Fin! She is so beautiful, that picture is adorable. Totally with you on the heart thing! Hope you are doing well and you all get home as a family very soon xxx

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  11. Bex24 July 2014 at 09:07

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Huge congratulations to you both on your anniversary and the birth of this little cutie! I hope she continues to do well so you can all be home in your new family bubble ASAP! :) xxxxx

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  12. Linsey24 July 2014 at 09:15

    Huge congratulations to you both, she's beautiful. I hope you all get to be at home together very soon xx

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  13. steff24 July 2014 at 09:23

    Oh my goodness, Kirsty, she's too precious for words!! Congratulations. And happy anniversary! xx

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  14. Frances24 July 2014 at 09:29

    Oh Kirsty!!! Congratulations. I've thought of you often while you've been gone. XxX

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  15. Amanda M24 July 2014 at 09:33

    CONGRATULATIONS! What an anniversary present! Do let us know her name when you have one and hope she's home soon.

    Ax

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  16. Gwen - TheFoodieHistorian24 July 2014 at 10:10

    She is so beautiful! Hope you are all doing well and that she is home soon xx

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  17. Amanda24 July 2014 at 10:14

    She is so beautiful, we are so, so happy for you.
    If you have any questions about a NICU stay, or need any help, or need to vent, or ask questions, or talk, please just let me know, we were there, and I know it is hard, but also, time flies and she will be home with you before you realize.

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  18. Amy24 July 2014 at 10:32

    Oh Kirsty, she is beautiful.
    That love, that wham in your face, fill your heart love....use it, let it help you to heal, physically and mentally. Be sad and recognise the pain I know you are feeling...but use this amazing feeling to heal, to love her back.
    Hope she is home with you soon.
    You don't need me, a stranger, to say it but Kirsty your mum would be so proud of you and your beautiful girl xxxx

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  19. Annie24 July 2014 at 10:43

    AW, congratulations and happy anniversary - such a great gift! V.happy for you both, she's amazing :)

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  20. Moz24 July 2014 at 10:58

    Oh Kirsty, I'm just so happy for you and for Fin. I hope she gets to come home soon and you can all be together.

    All the love in the world xxx

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  21. Unknown24 July 2014 at 11:27

    Ah wow congratulations! Hope she gets home soon. Sending you all the love xox

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  22. Lauren24 July 2014 at 11:36

    That's a lovely picture, & look at all of those hairs! Congratulations mama! She looks amazing! xxx

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  23. Laura24 July 2014 at 11:49

    If I could like this over and over again, I would xx

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  24. jacqueline | the hourglass files24 July 2014 at 12:16

    Congratulations to you and Fin! She's adorable, and I hope she comes home soon.

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  25. Nina24 July 2014 at 12:57

    Such an amazing anniversary present. Hope she gets to join you at home soon!!

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  26. Peabody_bites24 July 2014 at 13:12

    Kirsty she is gorgeous - wonderful eyes. So many congratulations to you and Fin (and happy anniversary!). I hope she is home with you soon.

    Our daughter is 4 weeks old on Sunday - it is a joy!

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  27. Maggie24 July 2014 at 14:03

    Oh, wow! Congratulations!! Glad to hear that you are both doing well. What a sweetheart! Hope you can all be at home together very soon.

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  28. Anonymous24 July 2014 at 14:13

    Congratulations on an incredible anniversary present :-)

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  29. Erin24 July 2014 at 14:13

    So glad to hear you're doing well! Hope she grows strong and healthy fast, and that you all are home together soon!

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  30. Sarah24 July 2014 at 14:20

    Congratulations!! She's gorgeous!

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  31. ~Christy24 July 2014 at 14:41

    Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful and so lucky to have you two for parents!!! xoxo

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  32. LifeSheWrote24 July 2014 at 15:07

    Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, Kirsty!

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  33. Sarah24 July 2014 at 15:30

    Oh, Kirsty!!!!! Congratulations to you all!

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  34. WeeHermione24 July 2014 at 17:56

    Your daughter! Such wonderful words. <3

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  35. Meghan24 July 2014 at 18:17

    oh how sweet and wonderful! congratulations. and best wishes to all of you!

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  36. Anonymous24 July 2014 at 19:39

    <3 You're a dear!!! Happy anniversary, and all the many more years to you and Fin.--Jo

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  37. Unknown24 July 2014 at 23:22

    Aww congratulations honey, she's beautiful

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  38. Heiress Emma25 July 2014 at 13:41

    Oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!! Kirsty! She is the most divine thing, what a little precious!! Too many exclamation marks. Well done. I am so pleased and proud, I feel like what I imagine an auntie is supposed to feel.

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  39. shine little light*26 July 2014 at 02:23

    Huzzah!!!! She is perfecto! Much love and I hope you have her home soon. xsx

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  40. Unknown27 July 2014 at 14:21

    Woop woo! Contratulations to all 4 of you (you, Fin, Smidge and Babykin) and hope you're recovering smoothly and will have your little lady home soon xx

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  41. Anonymous28 July 2014 at 12:44

    Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl - Happy Anniversary!

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  42. Helen31 July 2014 at 10:36

    Congratulations Kirsty and Fin! She's gorgeous, hope she's back home with you soon.

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  43. Kat1 August 2014 at 03:05

    MORE FEELS. ALL THE FEELS.

    I'm so, so happy for you and Fin. Congratulations times a million and a half.

    <3 <3 <3

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  44. meg@apracticalwedding.com12 August 2014 at 05:29

    OH LOOK YOU HAD HER. Six weeks early, I hope you guys are doing ok now. Having your baby away from you is so hard, but having your heart moored (see what I did there) GOD, nothing else like it, right?

    xoxoxoxo They do start sleeping more and screaming less.

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  45. Lara31 August 2014 at 12:14

    Oh wow Kirsty, she is beautiful! Congratulations to you & Fin! Wishing you 3 lots and lots of happiness xxx

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