Ali Bastian Instagram – It’s #csectionawarenessmonth I thought I would share my story again. The moment that changed my life forever ❤️ *We managed to get some incredible photos of Isla’s birth, courtesy of the operating theatre staff but this is one of my absolute favourites. This was moments before she was born. David is right by my side supporting me as always, but what I didn’t anticipate was that I would also have a right hand woman. Those blue gloved hands that are holding mine belong to her. Georgie, my anaesthetist. I was blown away by the kindness I experienced from all of the doctors, nurses and consultants… but this beautiful soul sticks firmly in my mind. As well as monitoring every aspect of my physical health and wellbeing, she somehow had the capacity to support me emotionally and mentally, talking me through every aspect of what was happening… Excitedly letting me know when it was nearly time to meet my baby and most memorably… holding my hand when I was scared. I was such a heady mix of excitement and anticipation… but also more nervous than I think I had ever been about anything. I had never experienced such a large medical procedure and when I arrived in the theatre, my teeth were chattering with adrenaline! My blood pressure dropped a couple of time during the op and she calmly and proficiently adjusted my sails and then held my hand to steady me. She made me laugh with her dry, razor sharp wit and showed me kindness and compassion when I cried and was overwhelmed with emotion. Thank you Georgie, I will never forget you. I’m so grateful to you and everyone at @chelwestft … there are so many people that left such a lasting impression on me, I will definitely tell you about some of the others. I think about them all the time and pray they are keeping safe and well Xxxxx *