My sister Claire and her boyfriend Jody's baby, Jago arrived last Thursday 2nd October at 6.06am, weighing 6lb 1oz - exactly the same weight as Eve was when she was born.
They live in Teddington, just outside of London. Eve and I got the train this morning to go and visit them. Holding my new nephew was a dream, he is such a gorgeous little chap. I am completely besotted by him.
Me and Jago
I've been on the phone and email to my sister a fair bit this past week, which really brought home the memories of those exciting yet frantic early newborn days. They're all doing well, it was lovely to see them looking so happy. I wished that I could have stayed longer, especially to chat with my sister.
Sisters and cousins
The first six weeks of Eve's life were a very stressful and tiring time for us - I feel like I've learnt so much much this year. It must be the most intensive job training in the world. I'm glad that I am able to offer advice and tips to Claire. I know how much I appreciated my sister-in-law Katie-Jane's help and support in those first few crucial weeks - she was always there on the other end of the phone. My oldest friend Laura was a real star too, bringing me yummy cakes and treats to keep me going through the difficulties of breast feeding. I wasn't eating much as I was so tired and stressed - which of course did not help the breast feeding at all. The best advice I was given was to 'take everything with a pinch of salt', which I definitely still stick to. Friends and family are so important to have nearby or just on the end of the phone, someone to listen and offer support is the key to a happy heart and of course a happy baby...
The amount of times Laura stopped by to see how we were doing (whilst I was still in my dressing gown with crazy bed hair) was just what I needed. Having a little laugh about some baby related thing with her got me through the day.
I was so thankful for programmes on the Sky planner and the internet. I'm not sure how I would have made it through breast-feeding in the middle of the night without them.
We've been thinking about buying a baby/toddler basketball net lately. I had searched around on the internet but hadn't seen anything I thought was really suitable for Eve. And then, a few days ago the post arrived with the 'Nuby Fish Swoosh Bath-time Play Set', which I had won on another box of Organix baby cereal. It's such a cool little thing - very colourful and sucks on to the side of the bath or a window so your little one can have hours of fun throwing the fish 'balls' through the hoop. What luck that this was my prize!
If you want to buy one they are between £5 - £9:
My journey to Teddington was such a success. I came home to Bristol buzzing with good vibes. I sat next to a mum and her 4 month old baby boy on the train on the way home. It was really nice chatting about our babies and experiences so far. I am thankful that I was helped by quite a few different people on my trip. With all the crazy things going on in the world, it really puts your faith back in humanity. There are so many kind people out there who are genuinely interested in your little one, and I love to hear about their lives. Even if only a few passing words are mentioned, little happenings such as those make my day.
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