Camerons comes to visit

Fell off my bike

They say that no news is good news
I wrote my last blog in January and I am pleased that Cameron is making great progress.

He has put weight on steadily and is a sweet good natured baby. Always quick to tell Mum and Dad when its feeding time.

As he approaches his first Birthday he is starting to find his feet. He is always keen to hold your hand and pull himself to his feet and then takes large wobbly steps.










Dad has a Quick Cuddle


















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I've got legs

Christmas Memories

The Christmas & New Year holiday are now distant memories.

England has been in the freezer with arctic temperatures and a backdrop of wide spread snow.

Catriona and I had a fantastic Christmas Day spent with Claire and Glen.

Prior to the meal I visited Paul in hospital to give him his presents.

Claire did duty as chef and we tucked into a wonderful traditional dinner. Christmas present opening was postponed as we decided to save it until Boxing Day which was to be held. at Heath Park House with Jo, Sanjay and the boys joining us.

Early on Boxing Day Jo phoned to say they were not well and could not come. We were both so disappointed.

We duly set our large table and prepared for a non traditional meal of Beef Wellington and set about enjoying the day with the remainder of family and friends.

The day was made when we heard a surprise knock on the front door. The Patel family had arrived. Jo told her Mum that she didn't want to miss the day so even though they didn't feal great they had come to share the day.
It made our Christmas and we made up for lost time with cuddles for all, particularly Cameron and Arun.

I'm pleased to say that we are now in mid January and although we still struggle with icy weather and snow young Cameron is making steady progress.
He got a good report from the Doctor at his last hospital visit.
We are all looking forward to 2010

A Family Reunited

For the past two weeks the Patel family has been living apart.
Older brother Arun staying with Grand Parents Catriona & Peter while his little brother has been in hospital being looked after on a twenty four hour shift system by Mum & Dad.
Cameron has slowly regained strength and fought off his Bronchitis and with the help of additional Oxygen, medication and lots of love from his parents. He is now well enough to be cared for at home.
Sanjay collected Arun on Saturday and the whole family is now complete.
Grand Parents are resting quietly at home. Ornaments have been moved back into place and sticky finger prints have been removed from doors and paintwork.
The dogs are missing Arun the trail of dropped biscuits and other treats has ended.
Lets hope that all is now set for a very Happy Christmas.

Cameron Rushed to Hospital

Two days after Cameron's first visit to his Grand Parents Jo took him to the Doctors for a scheduled check up. He had a bit of a cough and his breathing was a little laboured.
The Doctor checked his Haemoglobin and finding it very low sent him straight to hospital where he was admitted to the children's ward.
Sanjay stopped with him over night and became very concerned as he was struggling more and more with his breathing. It took until the morning before he was properly assessed by which time his condition had deteriorated. He was sedated and put on a ventilator to enable his transfer to a special hospital. It was decided he must go to Great Ormonds Street for intensive care but having been sent off by ambulance a bed could not be guaranteed and he was returned to Ealing. A worrying wait ensued before a bed was made available and Jo and Cameron made their way to Central London.
His condition remained constant for the next twenty four hours before a diagnosis of bronchitis was made. With the help of medication and constant support from the nursing team and his parents his condition started to improve.
After four days he was taken off the ventilator and put on his old friend cpap to enable him to be returned to Ealing.
His condition is gradually improving and he now is receiving only a small amount of Oxygen. His Mum and Dad stay with him twenty four hours a day.
We hope with luck he should be well enough to be discharged by the weekend.

Mark Two Comes to Visit

We've had a great Weekend but we're shattered.
The Patels have come to stay, the house is wrecked and the Grand Parents are going convalescent.
Young Cameron, now named mark two is making great progress and weighs in at a little over seven pounds. It's hard to think that this was the week we expected him to be born rather than far off August when he arrived. He still spends most of the day sleeping. When awake he takes great interest particularly in his food. Brother Arun frequently goes over to his cradle to look at his little brother if he thinks Cameron is hungry he offers his own bottle or throws in one of his own toys.
Roll on Christmas we're going to have fun.

Home Sweet Home

It's been two weeks since my last post and it's great to report little news.

Cameron is prospering. His two main occupations in life are eating and sleeping. He is steadily putting on weight and now tips the scales at a little over six pounds.

Sanj and Jo are well on with the bonding process. Sleepless nights aside they are loving their extended family.

The two Grandmas visit regularly and shower Arun with love to prevent jealousy

Arun is starting to get interested in his little brother. He hates Cameron crying and tries to share his bottle with his little brother.

Sleepless Nights

Parents often tell of the great love for their new babies.
But not at three in the morning.

Cameron's home coming has been great fun. He is prospering and keeping Jo and Sanjay very busy.
During the day Arun is intrigued by this new person and often comes to take a look at him.
The only problem is when either Mummy or Daddy picks Cameron up for a love or a feed.
This is not acceptable and Arun shows his displeasure with a show of temper demands a bottle to match his brother.
The life of a fifteen month old boy very difficult. He is learning the difficult rule of sharing.

Catriona has not been needed in London as Sanj and Jo want a little time to themselves and their family.
She paces up and down at home not quite sure what to do.
An invite to visit Arun on Friday was quickly accepted and she rushed to London for a cuddle.
She returned home satisfied having taken Arun for a long walk in the park.
Her only moan is that Arun wont let her pick up Cameron. She is Aruns Granny and hes not going to share.
Its been a great week.
We are all so grateful.