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Nobody Said That It Was Going To Be Easy...

I came home from the hospital on the afternoon of Tuesday 14th December 2004. I'm learning how to live at home with Mamma and Daddy, and I guess they are learning how to live with me!

I didn't have a very good first night at home. I kept Mamma, Daddy and Nonna awake all night! The less said about that the better really.

Mamma is breast feeding me. I will spare you the details of my toilet habits, but I will tell you that I really dislike being changed and I leave no doubt in how I feel about this. Mamma and Daddy are receiving regular visits from the community midwife, so everyone is feeling a lot more confident about looking after me.

Here are some more photos:

Friends And Family

			I met Uncle Stephen and Auntie Anne for the first time on 14 December 2004. I think I gave them a good impression!
			On 16/12/2004, I had a visit from Barrie and Jackie Henwood. Barrie and Jackie are good friends of my parents; in fact Daddy grew up with their children Richard and Anna.
			On 19/12/2004, Cristina's friend Mauro came to visit. Mauro and Cristina grew up together in Palermo.
			I met my Grandad John on Christmas Day. He was very pleased to meet me for the first time.

My Hectic Lifestyle

It's a hard life being a baby! I get to sleep a lot, then Mamma feeds me, Daddy changes me, then I fall asleep again. In the meantime, Nonna Carmen tries to keep Mamma and Daddy sane. If I am feeling charitable, I may let them all play with me for a while.

			Ahhhh... That's better.
			This is my Mamma. She knows where my next meal is coming from.
			This is Daddy. Oh dear. He looks a bit tired doesn't he? I wonder why?
			My new bed. While I am too small for my proper bed in the nursery, I am using a mini-cot that joins onto Mamma and Daddy's bed.
			Mamma and Daddy have learnt that the best way to change my nappy without me screaming is to feed me first. I eat, I fall asleep and I wake up with a clean nappy. Fantastic!
			Daddy is reminded of the old disco song 'Y.M.C.A.' for some reason.

Going Out

On Thursday 23rd December 2004, I went out for a brief trip to Woodley Town Centre with my parents and Nonna Carmen. This was my first trip outside the house since coming home from the hospital, so it was a wonderful opportunity for me to use my new pramette and get used to my car seat. It appears that I spent practically the entire time asleep. Perhaps my parents should try to find a more interesting destination next time!

			As you can see, I am wearing a white winter coat with a teddy bear motif and ears. It's what all the fashionable babies are wearing this season.
			Daddy was very impressed by the handling and ease of use of my pramette. I thought it was... very comfortable (yawn).

Gifts

On 16/12/2004 I was sent a surprise present by Paul Richer (Cristina's boss) and his family. There was a mobile, a baby book, booties, a toy and a blanket inside a huge parcel. Thank you!

Daddy also received some flowers from his company, EDS. Thank you!

Spooky!

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