Soraya Wyndham

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

The fairy floss fairy


Mummy went a little overboard on the pink today ... but who am I to argue? Mummy thinks I look delightful.

I'm sure Poppy will teach me a thing or two about inappropriate clothing though i.e. fairy dresses, washing up gloves and dorothy slippers while gardening!!!

Monday, April 17, 2006

Easter present for mum


I may be a teeny weeny baby, but nothing was going to stop me getting a present for mummy and daddy on Easter morning. When everyone was fast asleep, one of the nurses helped me ink my tootsies and stamp them on this little poster. Mummy thought it was the nicest Easter present she has ever received, so I don't know why it made her cry ... ???

Rainbow bright


I'm 4 weeks old today and have finally got chubby little cheeks. I'm now 1518grams and my mummy and daddy are very proud of how well I'm doing. I'm still only little though, you can see my head fits snugly in the palm of daddy's hand. Mummy thinks I look like Rainbow Bright because of all the happy colours in my little home. I've just had dinner in this photo - 23mls of milk and I'm a little drunk.

My temporary home


This is my cosy little home for the moment. I'm hooked up to the monitors on the shelf, and every time I do something untoward, like let my oxygen levels drop, the monitors start to beep.
My mummy doesn't like it when I make music for her, but every time she comes in, I make sure I give her a little show! Naughty me ... he he he

Saturday, April 08, 2006

A kangaroo cuddle


This is what the nurses call a kangaroo cuddle. It's when I lay on my mummy or daddy's bare chest, skin to skin, so I can hear their heartbeat. Not only does it help us bond, but it is proven to have amazing healing benefits like improving my heartrate and oxygen levels.

It also reminds me that I have a world outside of my humidy crib, with a mummy, daddy, sister, nanny and grandpa, uncles and aunts who love every tiny incy wincy bit of me.

Me and my big sister


This is my big sister, Poppy, who is stroking my little head. I already think she's great. She used to talk to me all the time when I was hanging out in my mummy's tummy, and she always knew I was a girl when mummy and daddy didn't.

Me and my dad


This was the first day I was allowed to have my headgear off. My dad got first cuddle to celebrate! This was also dad's first cuddle, so it was very special for both of us.

Me and my mum


Have I already mentioned how much I dig hanging out with my mum? A little bird told me that mum really digs it too!

Oooh I can't wait to come home just to hang out, although I fear I am never going to escape the masses of cuddles that mum, dad and Poppy are going to shower me with. Could be worse! :)

All dressed up ...

Hey Nanny Lizzy, this is what I look like all dressed up. But more importantly, check me out ... I've got my headgear off and I don't look like a mini football player any more! Yippee! Oh I can't tell you how good it feels. It's Day 3 today without it being there, and I feel like a new woman.

I gradually built up to not needing it anymore over 10 days, and I breathed the biggest sigh of relief when I kissed it goodbye. Fingers crossed I won't need it anymore at all. You should have seen me the last couple of times the nurses put it on me when my mum was around ... I was a tyrant and managed to pull the little nose prongs out relentlessly.

Hey, notice my pj's and bedding match! Us babies are stylish around here!