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.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Friday, 16 October 2009
Cameron comes home
Our news gets better and better.
Since our visit last Saturday it has been clear that Cameron is getting stronger.
Jo phoned us on Tuesday and said Cameron had been taken off his monitors.
She was now to stay in hospital with him for a few days to gain confidence in looking after him full time.
On Thursday we got another call from Jo. The Doctors had examined Cameron and were happy for him to come home.
The first part of Camerons Journey had concluded with a safe home coming.
Cameron had showed a great fighting spirit to come through. His Mum and Dad rewarded with a second son.
The first night at home was hard work for his parents. Jo was up at about two in the morning when Arun woke. Sanjay picked him up and brought him over to see his mum and brother.
Arun was not pleased. His mummy was feeding another baby his milk.
He gave a large cry and demanded his bottle.
It took several hours to achieve a sort of peace.
Jo took Cameron downstairs and Sanjay cared for Arun.
I think it may take a few weeks of bonding before they get a good nights sleep.
Since our visit last Saturday it has been clear that Cameron is getting stronger.
Jo phoned us on Tuesday and said Cameron had been taken off his monitors.
She was now to stay in hospital with him for a few days to gain confidence in looking after him full time.
On Thursday we got another call from Jo. The Doctors had examined Cameron and were happy for him to come home.
The first part of Camerons Journey had concluded with a safe home coming.
Cameron had showed a great fighting spirit to come through. His Mum and Dad rewarded with a second son.
The first night at home was hard work for his parents. Jo was up at about two in the morning when Arun woke. Sanjay picked him up and brought him over to see his mum and brother.
Arun was not pleased. His mummy was feeding another baby his milk.
He gave a large cry and demanded his bottle.
It took several hours to achieve a sort of peace.
Jo took Cameron downstairs and Sanjay cared for Arun.
I think it may take a few weeks of bonding before they get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, 10 October 2009
A wonderful Day
In life we all look forward to special days.
On Saturday Catriona and I had one of those days. We had waited just over eight weeks. We were now able to meet our new Grand Son Cameron. We approached the hospital with some trepidation. It was a nineteen seventies building. Very anonymous, made of concrete with little charm. We entered through typical gray corridors to find our way to the maternity unit. After washing and sterilising our hands we were shown to a room with a plastic crib holding a tiny person.
We were greeting by the sheer perfection of life. A tiny baby. He was still wired to his monitors. He was awake and Cameron wanted his dinner. Share with us this small video of our first visit.
Friday, 9 October 2009
9th October
It's been a good week.
Cameron has made steady progress. His breathing has improved and he is off the CPAP.
He still has fluctuations and is able to manage them without external support.
On Thursday he was visited by the cardiologist, He carried out an ECG and ultrasound.
His heart murmur has reduced and no treatment is planned other than continued monitoring.
Jo and Sanjay both keep up a very positive attitude but take each day as it comes.
The good news of this week has helped them, but they both look tired.
Catriona spent the day in London and has brought Arun home this evening. He is a lot of fun but a real mischief machine. He makes us laugh and is so easy to love.
Tomorrow is a big day we have our first visit planned to see Cameron. We really look forward to meeting him for the first time. It will be a special day.
Cameron has made steady progress. His breathing has improved and he is off the CPAP.
He still has fluctuations and is able to manage them without external support.
On Thursday he was visited by the cardiologist, He carried out an ECG and ultrasound.
His heart murmur has reduced and no treatment is planned other than continued monitoring.
Jo and Sanjay both keep up a very positive attitude but take each day as it comes.
The good news of this week has helped them, but they both look tired.
Catriona spent the day in London and has brought Arun home this evening. He is a lot of fun but a real mischief machine. He makes us laugh and is so easy to love.
Tomorrow is a big day we have our first visit planned to see Cameron. We really look forward to meeting him for the first time. It will be a special day.
Friday, 2 October 2009
2nd October
It's another week on and time for me to write my diary on Cameron's Journey.
It began with the news that Cameron's condition had stabilised and plans were being made to move him to a hospital near to Jo and Sanjay's home.
Tuesday came and Cameron was loaded up in his incubator into an ambulance to make his move nearer to home. He was accompanied by a Doctor, nurse and two paramedics. Jo followed in her car as their was no room for her in the ambulance.
The move safely made, he was put into a separate room and tests taken to make sure he was clear of the MRSA virus.
We were all so pleased he had made such an important step. More importantly from Thursday he could be visited by his Grand parents. We were all so relieved.
Wednesday came and the good news was tempered as Cameron was again struggling with heart fluctuations and his oxygen balance. Plans were made for him to see a specialist after scans showed problems with his heart development and a possible murmur.
His milk intake was reduced and he was placed back on his CPAP to help his breathing.
It's so difficult for Jo and Sanjay but they keep up a very positive attitude in supporting each other and making sure Arun has some time and love.
It's Friday so Catriona is going up to look after Arun. She is going to stop overnight so Jo and Sanjay can have a bit of a rest.
The news is again better Cameron has had a steady day but Grand parents can't visit him yet.
Catriona has persuaded Jo and Sanjay to go out to see friends, she is having fun looking after Horrid Henry (our pet name for Arun)
Cameron's journey goes slowly forward. We look forward to next week and good news on his progress.
It began with the news that Cameron's condition had stabilised and plans were being made to move him to a hospital near to Jo and Sanjay's home.
Tuesday came and Cameron was loaded up in his incubator into an ambulance to make his move nearer to home. He was accompanied by a Doctor, nurse and two paramedics. Jo followed in her car as their was no room for her in the ambulance.
The move safely made, he was put into a separate room and tests taken to make sure he was clear of the MRSA virus.
We were all so pleased he had made such an important step. More importantly from Thursday he could be visited by his Grand parents. We were all so relieved.
Wednesday came and the good news was tempered as Cameron was again struggling with heart fluctuations and his oxygen balance. Plans were made for him to see a specialist after scans showed problems with his heart development and a possible murmur.
His milk intake was reduced and he was placed back on his CPAP to help his breathing.
It's so difficult for Jo and Sanjay but they keep up a very positive attitude in supporting each other and making sure Arun has some time and love.
It's Friday so Catriona is going up to look after Arun. She is going to stop overnight so Jo and Sanjay can have a bit of a rest.
The news is again better Cameron has had a steady day but Grand parents can't visit him yet.
Catriona has persuaded Jo and Sanjay to go out to see friends, she is having fun looking after Horrid Henry (our pet name for Arun)
Cameron's journey goes slowly forward. We look forward to next week and good news on his progress.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)