THE ARRIVAL

FINALLY

a moment to put up a post about my recent arrival. 

As you will see things have been a bit hectic around here. 

LAST preggy selfies..

39 weeks.

Bags packed..

STANLEY ED
Wednesday 6th August 2014
10lb 1oz

This is me and Stan yesterday.
Four hours after he was born I noticed a few things that were different about him..
And suddenly I knew that he has Down Syndrome.

Obviously this was a shock to us, and since then we have been on a bit of a whirlwind rollercoaster ride of emotion and learning. Stan is still in NICU and, heartbreakingly, I am spending my nights at home and my days with him. He is learning to feed and is oxygen dependent as his muscle tone develops.
We are at the start of a very different, interesting, challenging and new journey.
We know this guy is going to bring us a lot of happiness and joy.
He is a precious little taonga (treasure)
and we can't wait to get him home.

x
OP SHOPPERS IN HAMILTON -
Get into it! You'll have no competition from me
coz I won't be op shopping for a while!!!


 

Friday Frocks - The 38 weeks edition

This was today...
Iris on her first day of school..

As always, she chose her own frock and outfit.
The girl has style!!
Bless her little 5 year old heart.

My local Hospice Op shop closed down a couple of weeks ago. (boo hiss) They had an excellent closing down sale..
This beach seat was $1..

I am in love with these red wooden beads. $1

This was 50c. I much prefer these older style toys - WAY more robust and built to last!!

Cardy in a colour I don't already have..

Synthetic top..  A bit scratchy. But I like it! LOL.
All the clothing was next to nothing in the sale.

Rainbow girl on her birthday..

In other news, my nephew David Nyika, has won a bronze medal at least at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow...
Over night tonight he is fighting a Northern Irish guy to see what he can upgrade that to..

I will be up at 2am NZ time HOLLERING and trying to be brave enough to watch!!
Go Dave!

 That's my sister and her boy.

Happy Days!