Week 4

This week has been a good week, and seems to have gone by quite fast. It was Nik's first full week back at work and the last week with Granny & Grandad "T" about to help.

A supply and demand issue during breast-feeding (i.e. too much), a call to the NCT (National Childbirth Trust) helpline provided some tips that have made feeding better for both Mum and Finlay. And at Finlay's Week 4 weighing he was up to 3.82 kg from 3.60 kg last week (thats 8 lb 7 oz from 7 lb 15 oz in old money).

Finlay went for more walks along the railway line with and a long walk along the beach. He was also very good when we all went out for a pub meal the night before the grandparents went home.

Other news includes that Finlay's hand has finally healed-up after forming a blister where the hospital canula rubbed, so the gloves are off!! (which he is much happier about). This has meant he has been able to start grabbing and pulling things more which is great fun.

And at the weekend the weather was beautiful so we all spent time in the garden and Annie got her "tatties" planted, while Finaly over-saw the whole process.

Campbell looks almost at ease, with a quiet Finlay in his arms!

While Bríd was much more comfortable and got lovely cuddles.

Finlay in his fun seat with lots of things to grab and pull on!!

Finlay at our pub dinner... there is another way to get boozy eyes!

Week 3

This week Nik went back to work, Granny & Grandad "T" came up to see us and help, but before all that... we had another trip to A&E - but for Nik this time. While making a path in the garden for Finlay's pram to get to the railway line, Nik managed to drop a large granite rock on his finger!

It's not quite so quick getting out to the hospital when you have to sort out the car seat, and grab a change bag before leaving. Luckily nothing was broken but Nik has been sporting a large bandage all week.

Granny and Grandad have been great, and took Finlay on his first trip in the pram along the railway line. Annie and Finlay have been experimenting with new breastfeeding positions, trying to find what works best.

We also had our first visitors and Finlay met some of his future play mates. At the weekend, to start Finlay's ecological training early, the whole family went on a trip to Duthie Park and the botanic gardens. We even managed a change and feed in the car! Then off to Dobbies garden centre for lunch, and home in time for tea and cakes!!

Finlay takes a nap whilst adopting a dramatic pose

Proud grand parents and a wide awake Finlay

Week 2

This has been our first week all back home together. The first important thing to do was to sort out Finlay's changing facilities in the nursery, because he was soon going to be needing them!!

Annie had a great 1st night home, with only the one baby crying in the night and no pediatricians waking them both up. Nik however found sleeping with a newborn in the same room as a bit of a culture shock!!

Unfortunately we had an unplanned trip to A&E with Finlay having extremely fast breathing. This seems to have been caused by a bit of a cold restricting his airways, so we have had to take lots of showers so that Finlay can breath the steam to decongest him.

Finally, we had our first shopping trip to Mothercare World, and Sainsbury's. He was a star throughout, slept through the car journeys and was happy sitting in a sling with Nik carrying him around. It was all a vry big adventure (for Mum & Dad too!!).

Finlay taking in his new surroundings in his carry cot

All set for our big shopping adventure

Week 1

The first week was a little traumatic with Finn getting an infection, and having to be treated with antibiotics before he could leave hospital. This meant Mum had to stay in too, and meant that sleep was hard to come-by on the ward.

But after seven days the infection was all clear and Mum and Finlay came home, which was a great relief for everyone.

Annie and Finlay after the delivery

Finlay in the High Dependancy unit