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