Yesterday was amazing, our girls here. Olivia and Brynlie they're beautiful, perfect. Today is my birthday, the big 18..officially an adult. Legally I can drink here in England but I won't be doing much of that. Taylor said she's bringing a cake so we can have a small party in my room. My parents, grandparents, brother and Niall's parents and brother are supposed to be here today too. I can't wait to see them.

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6:00pm January 13

I slept pretty much all day. Harry was with me all day today because Niall had to get things ready at the house and get our family from the airport.

" Miss McGavin would you like to go up and see your girls?" The nurse asks me

"Yes I would."

"Harry could you help me? I ask

"Sure love do you want to walk or go in a wheelchair? " he asked

"I can walk" I say

Harry helps me slowly out of bed. My gut hurts so bad. I ended up with 80 stiches and 18 staples from my c-section. Harry is letting me lean on him for support to walk and he's dragging the IV pole for me too. I didn't realize how far the NICU was, I'm not too sure I can make it.

"Harry?" I say shakily

"Yea Cass"

"I need a wheelchair" I say tears forming in my eyes.

"Ok we're almost to the nurses station then I can get you a chair" Harry says "Don't cry love"

"It hurts Harry" is all I can manage to say.

We finally make it up to the NICU. The nurse gets me situated in the chair and Harry sits on the couch.

"Would you like to do koala time?" She asks

"What's that?" Harry says

"Well its when you sit with the baby skin to skin. It's great for bonding and dads can do it too" she explains

"Alright sounds great" I say

The nurse gets Brynlie out first and brings herShe strips her to me. She strips her down to her diaper and places her on my bare chest. She asks Harry if he'd like to do the same with Olivia. He hesitates for a moment before agreeing. Harry removed his shirt so the nurse could place Olivia on his chest as well. She wraps a blanket over Harry and Olivia and leaves the room.

"She's beautiful" Harry says

"Yes she is. I have a feeling both of them are going to look like their dad. And be the biggest daddy's girls ever." I say

Harry and both doze off holding the gIrls. when I wake up Niall is standing in front of me aling along with our families.

"Hey gorgeous" Niall says

"Hi guys.. Hurry come look" I say

Dad and Tessa hold the girls for a while before passing them to my grandparents and Niall's parents.

"You did a wonderful job honey" grandpa says

"Thank you but I had help" I say

After spending an hour conversing with everyone Niall asked if we're ready to head downstairs.

"What are we going downstairs for?" I ask

"It's a surprise" Niall says kissing my head

Niall wheels me down to a dark conference room. Everyone goes inside while Niall helps me to the bathroom. When we get back to the room Niall flips on the light and I hear a roar of "Happy Birthday" Taylor did a great job putting together this small surprise party. We have a great time eating dinner and having cake and just chilling out together. Today turned out to be pretty great even though i spent mu 18th birthday i. The hospital.

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