Long time no blog!

Hey there,
Well it has been a while - was going to apologise but meh! I have lots of reasons/explanations/excuses for not blogging!! The main one being my 2 lovely boys :o)
Speaking of which,

Mitchell is growing up so so so fast!!

First time forwards in the car -
Greg and you love holding hands in the car!

Sitting on the lounge :o)
(from quite some time ago)

Teeth: Yesterday he got teeth number 3 and 4 - haven't ventured into your mouth today to see if any of the others had 'popped' through. There are about 4 more that could come through at any time.

Moving: You are able to belly crawl/commando style without a problem - although Gregory is seeing it as a problem as you seem to head towards whatever he is playing with! In the last two or three days you have started knee crawling - and getting very good at it! This morning you came over to me and pulled yourself up on my knee to kneeling before I held your hands and you stood yourself right up..... oh dear - the days of getting things away from you by putting them on the lounge are nearly over!! You have nearly mastered the 'art' of sitting up by yourself. You even manage to get yourself into the sitting position by yourself. You topple every now and then *ouch*. When Gregory watched Wiggles you are can't take your eyes off his dancing, you'll often wiggle your bottom as if to join in. Its lovely!

Water: You seem to be a real water baby!! Bath times are a favourite for you and Gregory - You have learned to sit up, splash, roll onto your tummy so you can crawl over to Gregory and take his toys! He isn't impressed too much by this. You loved your first 'swim' when we went to U.Grum and A.Lynda's. We put you in a floaty ring and you were all smiles - even more so when Gregory was in the other floaty ring and bumped into you!! It was great seeing you have fun together. You continue to smile at everyone - 2 'especially's 1. When given kisses or touched on the cheek. 2. When you see Gregory/mum/dad again (mainly after you wake from a nap). I just love your smiles. You also smile lots when you wave - if you hear someone say 'leaving' or 'go' or 'bye' you hold your arm out straight and clench a fist 2 or 3 times (waving!). You have started babbling lots and lots! It is lovely to hear you "chatting away". Often in the car Gregory will be talking, you babbling/singing and the radio is going... it does all get a bit much after a while.
Well my little munchkin, I'm proud of you and hope you have a wonderful 1st Christmas!! I can just imagine you and all the paper! *oh dear!*

Would you like some apple custard?

1st tooth, & crawling

Hey Mr Mitchie Moooo,
Our little boy has grown up soo much!
We've been so busy the few months - so many new things that you've been up to.

Here are some of them (in no particular order!)
You went to your first Bathurst 1000 - you must be your fathers son as you slept as the top ten shoot out drove past!! You also stayed with Julie for a day while dad & I went the next day.

Been to your first bonfire night :o)
Started on solids - now having 3 meals + bottles a day!! wow! my goodness :o)
You have another cousin - Stephanie :o)
Met Emma & Lee (finally!)
You went to your brother & dads birthday party.

Enjoying having your brother Greg - for hugs, chats and tumbles. Only tonight you guys had a rumble after the bath and I am starting to think you have the upper hand! lol! silly Greggie! Your cuddles are lovely - and if Greg hurts you he comes and says sorry by patting you on the head. He will bring toys to you - and more often than not will take them from you!!

The biggest bits of news is that
- You got your first tooth today!!! It wasnt there at 4 this morning when you woke up all upset, but when you woke later, there it was!! yayay!!

-You have also started crawling! You use those little feet and legs and push with all your might, it takes some effort but boy you are getting there. It wont be long before we can't catch you!

- In the process of mastering the skill of sitting up. You seem to manage this for a maybe a minute and the usually gracefully put your head on the floor and bring your legs around behind you! Mr FLEXIBILITY!

- You also enjoy the jolly jumper and have started standing holding things - you aren't pulling yourself up yet but you can hold and stand. If you are standing holding my hands you take lots of steps. I sat you on the lounge on the weekend while i was on the floor looking at you and you decided to roll onto your tummy and wiggle off the lounge onto your feet and stand there holding the lounge and staring at me as if to say "is that what you wanted me to do? huh?"

Mitchie mooo you are growing up soooooo fast. It's great to see your personality growing as you turn into a real little boy. I know that your dad has enjoyed being around you a lot while he has had some well deserved time out from working. You show off and grin and giggle and even babble lots. We're in the process of teaching you to say mum (seeing as Gregory HARDLY ever says it.... although says dad millions of times a day!).
Love you lots my not-so-toothless-terror!!
Mummy
xox
(will try to add photos again later grrrrrrrrr!)

On the move

Hey Little Mitchie-moo!!
My goodness you are growing up waaaaay toooo fast!! It seems like only yesterday you fitted in my arms all little and snug!

You've been enjoying the jolly jumper - you smile and giggle and turn around and bounce up and down! It's all good until Gregory comes and tries to 'help'! He spins you around - although he isnt continuing this quite as much lately :o)

You were sitting on my lap last night and grabbed my thumb and started gnawing on it. You really enjoyed it - there was drool everywhere and my thumb went quite numb.... I put you on the floor and your dad and I saw your toothy pegs every so close!! aw! gooodness!

BUT!!!!! The biggest news I have yet is that you managed to make your way across the rug yesterday. I put you on your belly and the toys were out of reach. You pushed yourself forward until you got to the toys... you pulled with your arms and pushed with your feet - it was more a commando type crawl than a proper bay crawl but you got there!! You're also nearly rolling from you back to your front - you got over halfway then roll back to the other side (rocking) but you can managed your front to back. It wont be long!!

Your smiles bring a smile to my heart - even when I havent slept in 2 nights and it's 3am again! You're a smiley a boy, and when you see Gregory your whole face lights up! Especially when he gives you hugs. You were both sitting on my lap (which is happening quite often with you both feeling unwell at the moment) and you were upset so Gregory cuddled you and you stopped. Gregory was upset yesterday on my lap and you reached to him. It's amazing to see the bond that you two have.

Continue to grow my lovely boy!
*hugs*
Mummy

Mitchie!!!!!!

Heya beautiful boy,
I've been watching you lots lately. I can't help but look at you!! Especially when you see me looking at you and smile back at me! Your smile is just amazing and so catching :o)
Last night Tres came over to visit - he's finally back from USA and Canada. He had lots of stories to tell and so many more. He got a little distracted in his story because he couldn't believe how much you (and Gregory) have grown since he's been away. You showed off your standing capabilities and how much you like tummy time when you push off your arms on the floor and lift your head high. He couldn't believe your wonderful smiley dimples and your cooing and gaaing!
It made me think about just how much you have grown up, how much bigger you are.... and that I still havent done your footprint yet!! (Slacker huh?! lol)

You watch everything Gregory does and put up with so much of his pushing, poking and prodding. I know he means well! last night he rolled you from your back to your tummy and you giggled at him the whole time!! LoL! Everytime Greg comes near you, you just smile - it seems at times that you try to hug him back! aww!!
You've started copying him too - Greg has been putting his fingers in his mouth & you've started doing this too! I think its more that your teeth are starting to come through more than copying!

This week you've really been grabbing at things a lot. Yesterday you were on the bouncer and pulling at the rings that were hanging down. It is fantastic watching you grow and I remember how lucky I am to have 2 wonderful boys :o)

Well must go - lots to do!!
*hugs*
Mummy

Interesting 2 weeks

Hey Mitchie-moos,

You've been a busy boy!! Lots of things have been happening... not all the best either!
I ended up in hospital and your A.Megs and U.Mike looked after you for a while. You were such a good boy for them. Dad had lots of fun looking after you - he even managed to hear you when you woke at 5am on the coldest morning we've had in years!!! (I was in hospital that night!)
That was a busy week..........

This week was quite busy too.

To make things more interesting... you came down with a cold - the snuffles for a little while. Gregory came down with a really bad cough and cold while you battled your snuffles. I hoped you would be able to get rid of it and I think you almost did until Gregory decided to share with you.... his horrible cold.
Wednesday afternoon we went to the Dr.s to get your blood test results and they came back all clear!! YAYAYAY so thats a relief. After the Dr. checked you over you screamed all the way to the car.... You've never done that before. We got home and all had a well earned nap.
Wednesday night you and Gregory were both quite sick with the flu so we changed plans of going to dinner with everyone to celebrate A.Lynda and my bday. Gran came and looked after you and Greggles while U.Grum, A.Lynda and Dad went to Hogs Breath for dinner..............when we got home you were quite snuffly and you had a horrible cough. When you woke Thursday morning you coughed and coughed then screamed the house down!! As I tried to put you to bed you had a small 'asthma attack' like unable to breath. You looked at me with eyes wide as if to say 'help me mum!' (It was scary for us both).
I rang Gran to see if you had anything like that happen last night while she was looking after you and she said you hadn't, it was with that news that I packed both you and Gregory up and headed to the hospital. The receptionist saw me walk in and asked what I was doing back lol!

Anyhows, we only waited for about 5-10 mins before they took you in and checked all your vitals. We ended up seeing about 4 different doctors and interns. Dad ended up coming with lunch and took Gregory home. The Drs sent you for a chest xray which came back clear. They were discussing if they should send you home (because we live local if you got worse we could come back..... yeh thanks!) then your blood pressure went up and oxygen levels went down and they put you on oxygen. It was then they realised that you really weren't well enough to go home and admitted you overnight.
Still all smiles even with oxygen!

We packed you up and took you to the kids ward where they had a cot for you. The nurses there were really lovely and looked after you so much. They all thought that you are such a happy and cheerful boy and wanted to take you home. If you weren't coughing or sleeping you were smiling or giggling at the nurses. One nurse cleaned out your nose and you screamed, only when she came back after washing her hands you cooed and smiled at her.
Friday morning your paed doctor did the rounds and checked how you are and ordered blood tests. There were a few things from your check up which were a little concern that he wanted blood results for. They came back a little weird and when they sent you home Saturday they said to get some done before heading to your paed doctor later this week. I missed you so much while you were in hospital - I know your Daddy did!!
Since you've been home, Daddy has been taking in as many smiles and cooing from you as possible - I almost have to fight him to give you a cuddle!!
You're starting to get a lot better. Still snuffly and coughing but you sound so much better.

Other news - A.Val and U.Jon came and visited this weekend. It was good to see them - you gave them smiles to your hearts content!! It was great to have you home just in time to see them too.Smiling at me and Aunty Val

Giving grins to Uncle Jon

Anyhow... this has been an epic message - theres so much more to tell you! You're my little champion and I love you very much. We're all glad that you're ok.
Off to Playtime tomorrow :) *yay*
(I'll update with photos too)
Time for beddies.
*hugs*
Mummy
xoxox

In the BIG BATH!

Well lookie here :o) Sunday night you got to have your first wash in the big bath with Gregory. You don't seem to fit in the baby bath anymore!! You enjoyed it lots as did Gregory. He was a bit surprised to start with but adjusted and soon stopped splashing when he realised that you didn't like it much. He tried to give you each of the duckies at least once each!! Such a sharing boy :o)

You've been gooing and cooing a lot lately & also giggling. You especially love smiling at Daddy at the moment. Awww! We have also beev trying to get you to bed a little earlier every night - 1am is just tooooooooooo late!!

We haven't been up to much else lately although last week while Makka and Chelsea were both here Chelsea tried sharing her pizza with you!! hahaha! Last week you also were weighed again... Now that you are 3 months old you're over 6kg ooooo! Heavy boy hehhee.

Well my darling moo, I best go and check on you.... time to get up!!
Hugs
Mum
xox

You've been enjoying your bathtime. Here's some photos taken last night of you enjoying you bath. You're all smiles!!

Hey Darling,
Here's some photos of you recently. The first with a few images is from tonight - you were happy talking to Daddy, the next is from Tuesday at Playgroup - having some tummy time. Jared is next to you.... you can just see his little hand.
You've been smiling and cooing lots, its so lovely. Gregory spent today giving you heaps of hugs. Awww..... Last night you let me sleep from 9:45 through til 5:30 this morning! Thankies. Lets see if we can keep that up eh?
Time for bed now, love you lots!
Mummy
xoxoxox

First Road Trip

Hey Mitchell-moo,
Lots to tell you.... my growing boy! You've had your first immunisation shots last week... you coped very well... had a little fever but not too much.
We weighed you tonight..... my goodness.... You're now 9 weeks and 1 daye and weigh 5.9!!
(at 8weeks,5days Greg was 5.02kg (in a harness), at 8weeks, 3 days Mitchell was 4.94kg! not much in it really huh?) woW!

We had a lovely evening at Grandads birthday party (although you slept for most of the night!). Uncle Grum had fun holding Jared and you at the same time!! Grandad also fed you. You were really well behaved.


Yes we're all back safe n sound from Sydney. You travelled REALLY well!

We left on a cold, wet and windy Friday night after your feed and our dinner and stopped the other side of Orange for a break at Julie's. Julie finally got to meet you and thought that you were/are adorable. She also fed you and gave you lots of hugs! It was so lovely. When you had finished your feed and we'd all had a break we went back into the car and headed back to Sydney. We arrived at Kelly & Daves in the pouring rain. When we pulled up both you and Gregory were snoring in the back!! We were lucky to be able to unpack in the garage so that we didnt all get cold and wet.




On Saturday for lunch we headed over to Aunty Lyn and Uncle Steve, Mark and Sarah's place. They were away when you were born so also got to meet you for the first time. You seemed to have some wind and U.Steve took it upon himself to burp you :o) It was lovely to see. A.Lyn also loved having hugs with you.

After lunch we headed to A.Val and U.Jons place. We were there for dinner - You had hugs with Jon for the first time (aww... see the photo?) and A.Val didn't want to give you back!! We stayed there while Dad went to the movies with Dan before heading home for a late evening!


Sunday Morning we went to the Wiggles Play Centre where you slept for a little while in the pram before having a feed and heading to Dans for lunch. We went to DFO after lunch on the way to visit Debbie, Wally, Taylah, Jaime, Karina and Pappa.
(See photo of you and Pappa)

It wasn't too late when we got back to Kelly and Daves, and Kelly adored feeding you - lucky bub! You, Kelly and I were up late talking and catching up, and we watched her & Daves Wedding Video and looked through her photos.
On Monday we ended up leaving Sydney just before lunch. It was a great trip - you woke up just as we reached Driver Reviver in Molong which worked out quite well. You had a quick feed before getting back on the road. We got back to Dubbo about 7:00pm.

This week had been interesting - especially trying to get the washing dry!! We went to Playgroup on Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon you and Greg went to A.Lyndas while I got the door organised for the new tv cabinet, and got dinner. After a sleep and feed at home we went back there for tea and to watch the State of Origin on their new tv.

Today we went to Great Gran and Poppas and when we arrived A.Pammie was there. (It was funny because A.Lynda Chelsea and Jared had just left!) We stayed there for a while and Gran turned up too - she ended up feeding you while I ducked to the mall to get the next size nappies for you :o).

You're growing up soooo much... you've been putting on lots each week and have started smiling this week. You're also goo-ing a gaa-ing at things, watching people walk past and turning when you hear people talking around you. I can't believe how big you're getting! It won't be long and you'll be too big for the baby bath!
Gregory still loves giving you lots of hugs and has even tried putting your dummy in 2 or 3 times. Aww!

Anyhow, must go wash those bottles for you *hugs*. Love you lots!!
Mummy
xoxoxox

Moving out

Hey Mitchie,
Its been a while since I last updated and we've been busy busy busy! You've spent some time at Great Gran & Poppas for a while,.. it was hard leaving you without Me or Daddy for the first time, but apparently you were an angel so YAY!
You've also grown so much that you're out of 0000's and starting to wear 00's sometimes! Oh how you are growing. Your face has changed and you seem to have put on lotsa weight - we'll find out tomorrow as we go to BHC for your immunisation. (yuck!)
Sunday night you spent you first night in your own room.... I know I slept better and I only needed to get up to you once through the night (which is good coz its getting way colder at night now! Only 3 degrees last night argh! brrr). The only trouble we have at the moment is that you like being up til 1/1:30 in the morning :o( - whats all that about eh?
You slept quite well in your own room last night too... Aww.... Growing up!!
You have been to your first birthday party - Makayla turned 1 y'day. You weren't much trouble as Nanna loved nursing and hugging you for most of the night - Megan had to pry you away from her so she could eat dinner!
You've come to playgroup a few times now. The other mums there think that you are just adorable... (well I know this heehee) and love giving you hugs. You're a lucky boy!
Tomorrow is Grandads birthday and we're going there for tea - yummy. A.Lynda, U.Grum, Chelsea and Jared will be there. We're also heading off on our first road trip this weekend - off to Sydney. We'll catch up with A.Val & U.Jon and also the Hungos and Moores. You'll also get to meet Kel, Dave, Julie & Dan - so we'll be busy!!!
Well must go put another blanket on you and put you to bed... you're snoozing on the lounge :o)
(I'll post some piccies soon)
Love ya!
Mummy
xoxox

Good news!!

Hey Mitchimus!
There's been a few changes over the last week or so! You're now no longer the youngest in the extended family - you have a new baby cousin Jared. When we went to visit him, you and him were nearly the same weight, hehehe. We put you both on the bed together and you're nearly the same size awww!
You're now a bottle-bub, and it seems to be all working out for the better. You're sleeping better at night time and not screaming the house down for hours on end. You're growing up so fast already argh! When we try to put the bottle in your mouth, you grab a-hold and pull it into your mouth. You like to continue to hold it tight - in case someone might take it away!!
Even when Gregory is loud and making a rukkus you are still able to sleep soundly on the bouncer or the lounge and look so comfy all wrapped up.


This week we went to the doctors and got your blood test and hip test results. Your CK levels seem normal (YAYAYAYYAY) but we will still have another test at 3 months to be sure to be sure. The hip u/s came back normal as well. So yay for MITCHIE!!!!

Well.. while you're sleeping I'm gunna get some sleep!! We've got a few little things to do this week and I've gotta keep up the energy!
Love you,
Mum.
xoxox

U/S & Blood test

Hugs for Mitchell,
Its now Tuesday and you're sleeping in your bassinet. You've been doing a few new things lately!! (some more recently than others) You are able to hold your head up for a while and sticky beak, you can roll onto your side,.... you even rolled over onto your tummy once last week!! You're learning to sleep about 5-6 hours at night (thank you!) although the first night you did this Gregory woke up twice!! argh!!! Ah well....all this and you're only a month old :o) You're a clever little chap.
We all enjoyed spending the weekend together. Dad loves to give you a cuddle at any given chance - Greg loves to hold you and looks so proud each and every time. On Sunday we went to the park with Chelsea, U.Grum and A.Lynda, Greg and Dad. It wasn't really exciting for you as you slept most of the time!
Yesterday was busy for you. We took Gregory to A.Lynda & Chelsea's before we headed to the Radiologist. You had your hips scanned (checking for Hip Displaysia). We saw Charli & Lindy on the way out (you were in the nursery with Charli). We then headed to the hospital where you had some blood tests taken. Dad is picking up the scans on his way home at lunchtime and hopefully we get the blood test results next week when we see the Doctor.
We didn't end up going to Playgroup today - someone decided to keep mum awake till 2:30 in the morning..... I wonder who that was!! (I still love ya... through 1/2 opened eyes!)

Not sure what the rest of the week holds for us.... probably a LOT of sleeeeeeeeeeep!!
Love you!
Mummy

xoxox

Dear Mitchie,
Your photo was in the Daily Liberal yesterday as part of the 'Baby of 2007 Photo Competiton' . You were next to your brother :o), I've scanned your photos and put them with the heading from the paper. You look so gorgeous and I'm proud to call you both my boys!!

We haven't been up to much, been home-bodies this week. You're doing quite well.... except for keeping me up nearly all of Tuesday night!!! Ahh well... the joys of being a mum to a new-born huh? Today we went to the park with Greg, A.Megs and Makayla - you enjoyed sleeping in the pram in the shade :D.
You're 1 month birthday is tomorrow.... my goodness that has gone fast!!
Love you!!
Hugs
Mummy
xoxox

Week 3

Hey Darling boy,
Heres a pic of Sarah (Aunty Pammie's good friend) who came around while A.Pammie was home. She finally got to hold you - and didn't want to give you back!! So typical!!
Anyhows, we've been a little busy this week but really haven't done much except enjoy being at home most of the time.

On Tuesday you went to Playgroup for the first time :o) It was great because Daddy came too... he was kept fairly busy following Gregory around. The ladies there were so pleased to meet you and you had lots of hugs - Lucky boy!!
For lunch we went over to Aunty Megs and Makaylas. We were spoilt (you got to sleep in her bassinette) and your Dad, Gregory and I had a yummy lunch.
We didn't get up to much on your first ANZAC day, although we could have made it to the dawn service as we were awake! lol!

On Friday morning we went to the City Centre where both you and Gregory had your photo taken for the local paper baby competition. You were so good and slept in the car and the pram nearly the whole time.
The midwife came by during your awake time and weighed you. It seems as though you've put on over 400g!! Which is amazing considering the number/size of perkies you've been doing this week. She said that they would be happy with 150-200g weight gain in 10 days so you're doing great!! You also lost your 'stump' from your belly button today too..... Aww all the little milestones huh!
Last night we went to Aunty Lynda, Uncle Grum and Chelsea's place for dinner. A.Lynda loved hugging you.... although your 'to-be' little cousin kept booting you in the head through A.Lynda's tummy!! I don't think you really minded as you slept for nearly the whole time we were there too!

Today was the first time it has rained since you've been home *maybe since you've been born!*. When we were up for your 5:00-6:00 feed this morning we watched the rain together... well you were too busy burping but thats ok :o)
My cousin (your second cousin) Allan is here from Perth for a few days so we went to Grandma and Grandads for a yummy lunch. You managed to get a hold from Al for a few minutes. It was good for him to get to meet you as I'm not sure when he'll be back over this way.

Gregory is enjoying being your big brother. He points and smiles at you all the time! Chelsea is enjoying being near you anytime you are around. She comes over and touches your nose. Here you are with Grandad and Chelsea when Al was here.

Anyhow, I must go and check on you - it's nearly feed time again! *hugs*
Love you lots.
Mummy.

Sweet Dreams

Hello My little Mitchell,
You've been settling in well at home, despite Gregory to trying to pick you up at every chance! You're still feeding well and are so quiet when you wake up.
On Sunday afternoon, Naomi came over to visit and had a long cuddle (she didn't want to to put you back in your bassinet!!) She said that you are adorable (I smiled and nodded and totally agreed!).

Monday morning was fun. Chelsea was here because Aunty Lynda was working. Chelsea came over to say hello to you a couple of times but was busy playing with Gregory.
In the afternoon Aunty Megs dropped by for a surprise visit. Dad, Gregory and I had planned to take you shopping on our first 'family' outing.... It was nice coz Aunty Megs came too. She didn't have Makayla with her :o(. While we were shopping, Gregory had his photo taken on a motorbike and Aunty Megs held you...... I think she is quite clucky!! You were such a good boy while we were out, even though Gregory tried to hold your hand, give you his toy car, and the car keys quite a few times!! We also saw the neighbours from across the road who were happy to come over and meet you :o).

The midwife came to check up on you ;o) on Tuesday. She weighed you... you're above your birthweight already so they are quite happy with you!! Amie (the midwife) will be back next Tuesday. We also went down to your Dads work and said hello and checked how long he has til he goes back to work. He has at least another week at home helping out :o) We stopped by Great Gran A's house and Gran was so happy to finally hold you. I just happened to have the camera with me ;o)
Grandma and Grandad dropped by on Tuesday night but both you and Gregory were sleeping!! ah well :o)

Yesterday we spent the day at home. Your Nanna Cook dropped by on her way home from work, and you had just stirred as it was feed time. I think Nanna is nearly as clucky as Megs!! She thinks that you are just perfect and held you for ages :o)

Today Aunty Megs came around to visit. Your dad is giving her a hand with a job that she had to do. This time Makayla came too!! Makayla wasn't too sure about you... she wasn't really aware or interested yet..... Maybe she was too busy trying to fend off Gregory (the bully!!). They stayed around after lunch and watched LOST with us. Aunty Megs had another hold of you but handed you back when she realised you needed a change!! hehe.... smelly!!

Today we also appeared in the Dubbo 'Photo News' from when we were at the hospital. I scanned it so everyone can see it. I think it's a lovely photo.

Anyhow, You're looking gorgeous, I could hug you all the time but there are other things I have to do.....
Sleep well and Sweet Dreams Mitchell,
love,
Mummy
xoxox

Dear Mitchell,
You've been home a few days now, and Gregory thought it was time to hold his little brother. He was quite gentle with you and you didn't seem to mind too much at all.
Yesterday, you spent the day with just your Daddy and me. We went shopping, met Daddys workmates, went to Grandma and Grandads shop, visited Nanna, Cookie and Uncle Andy. You were such a good boy!!
You've settled in quite well and coping quite well with the little pokes and pats from Gregory and you are feeding and sleeping well.
I love ya! I could sit, hold and look at you for hours! awww!!
Lots of hugs
Mummy

Welcome to the World - The New Arrival

11th April 2007,
Dear Mitchell,
Hello, my darling boy! It has been wonderful to finally meet you after what seems like such a long time coming. Welcome to the world! :o)
You've been up to so much in your first 5 days here. You've been in the Special Care Nursery since you were born on Thursday night at 8:13. Daddy came up from theatre with you and saw you get your needles, weighed and measured. Later, when I came up from theatre, they took some x-rays of your chest as you had a little huff - some fluid on your lungs so they gave you some I.V. and antibiotics.
Friday morning, Daddy and Gregory came to see you. It was lovely. While they were here, Aunty Val, Uncle Jon, Aunty Pammie, Sarah, Uncle Grum, Aunty Lynda, Chelsea, Grandma and Grandad all arrived to see you.... Yes they were all there at the same time!! Later on, Uncle Michael, Aunty Megan, Makayla and Nanna came to see you. So many visitors!!!! On Saturday, Aunty Val and Great Gran A came up to see you. Great Gran and Great Poppa came up to see you on Tuesday. Your Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents all came to see you lots of times, and there's lots of photos to see.
You'll be 6 days old this evening and you've started to get the knack of feeding properly - Well done! I'm so proud of YOU!
Shortly dad will be back to help you give you your first bath.
About an hour ago a photographer from the photo news came by and took our photo (yours and mine) for next weeks paper.
I've grown so attached to you already and I can't wait to take you home, to be a family with Daddy and Gregory! Daddy needs to organise your carseat ready for you when they say you can go home - which hopefully will be soon - maybe tomorrow afternoon sometime.
I love you lots.......... You are such a special gift and looking at you makes me smile!
xox
lots of love
Mummy
xoxox