"Care of our son"

My son was born in Stornoway and quickly became unwell with breathing difficulties.  He was transferred to Wishaw General that night and we flew as soon as we could the following day.  

We stayed in Ward 22 for the first few days and we couldn't have been in a better place.  MCA's Alyson & Fiona were absolutely AMAZING, as a first time mum I had no clue what I was doing and they were so helpful, supportive, friendly and kind. We will never ever forget you both! 

Eilidh, student midwife, was also lovely and suspected my iron may be low so gave me a blood test and turned out to be right. We were worried that our little boy's breathing still wasn't quite right when he was brought back to us, and she really stood her ground and made sure we were listened to. I can't remember her name unfortunately but we appreciated you so much. 

My husband was able to stay in hospital with me which made everything so much easier at such a difficult time.  We were soon moved to the transitional care unit, Lyn helped us bath him for the first time and was lovely, Nicola sorted out all our stuff for going home and was so diligent and professional. 

Another lady in transitional care explained all of our little boys tests and results to us in a way nobody had since we arrived, I'm sorry I've forgotten her name too, I think she came from the SCBU.  Finally, there was a midwife/nurse working in Transitional Care but I believe she came from Ward 22 or 23.  Her name was Mary or Margaret.  On day 5 of being in hospital, my hormones really kicked in as did the possibility of being there for several more days, we were all dying to get home, it was July and we were so hot and confined to the hospital, everything got on top of me and to top it all off we had run out of clean clothes and babygrows.  My husband planned to leave in the morning to find a laundrette.  However, that day, Margaret insisted that she take our washing home, and came back the next day with a bag full of fresh washing. 

It sounds like a simple thing but it is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me, and the way I felt that day, nothing could have been better than being able to wear fresh clothes.  I will never ever forget you and your kindness, you are an angel!! I'm so sorry if I've forgotten anyone, everyone we came across in the nursing/MCA/midwifery staff were amazing...almost :)

Overall, our stay in Wishaw General was absolutely amazing.  All three of us were so well looked after. 

Thank you.