Falkirk mum thanks NHS staff for all their care delivering her twin sons in midst of coronavirus

Despite being in the middle of the coronavirus crisis, Vicky Redding said the care she received from all the medical professionals when her twins were delivered was first-class.

The 35-year-old from Falkirk was due to give birth on April 1 but on Friday, March 27 the babies decided they wanted to make an early appearance.

Vicky said: “I woke with labour pains about 2am and eventually decided at 6am it was time to go to the hospital.

“I was really nervous about going in to hospital with everything that was going on. Originally my partner, Paul Ure, and my mum, Anne Redding, were going to be there but because of the circumstances, only one birthing partner was allowed.

“But I was really glad he was allowed in. I was dreading that they would say no-one because that would have been horrific.”

First to make his arrival was Franky at 3.45pm and weighing 6lbs, followed half an hour later by Harry, who weighed 6lbs 11oz.

“When we were waiting on Harry to be born there were about six or seven midwives and doctors in the room,” explained Vicky. “If Paul hadn’t been there it would have been very scary.”

“However, they told him that if he left at any point then he couldn’t get back in. But they took wonderful care of all four of us.

“They made me feel very relaxed even though it probably wasn’t.

“The midwives were fantastic at what must be a very worrying time for everyone working in the hospital but they were stars and I will never be able to thank them enough.”

Vicky, who is the premises manager for the Star Inn in Falkirk, and Paul (36), a call handler in Larbert, left the hospital with their two precious little bundles at 4pm the day after they were born.

Mum wanted to introduce them properly to big sister Samantha (14), a pupil at St Mungo’s High.

They are now safely back at the Ladysmill home they share with Vicky’s mum and step-dad Stewart Simpson.

“It’s great having them all here to help at the moment, but Paul and I both come from big families and it is very difficult not being able to introduce the boys to everyone.

“We cannot even take them further than the garden.

“But there will be plenty of time for everyone to have lots of cuddles when this is all over. The important thing now is that everyone, particularly the boys, stay safe.

“And thanks to all those nurses they’ve had a great start.”

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