View Full Version : Codename: Project Roo aka Amelie Rose Bannister
Piggymon
12-04-2010, 22:28
All about the olive!
This is so exciting :D
Spanner in the works, I like the bluey/tealy one :)
That bluey/tealy one seems to be the same colour as my old suitcases. You'd think I'd vote for it, but I won't - I'd go with olive - has future camouflage potential too. :)
Though they really ought to invent one that changes colour on cue like the first pic. :p
Matblack
18-04-2010, 22:18
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MB
Awwwwwww!!! Hello Roo :) That's just lovely. There's a little person in there!
I just saw the 2nd photo on fb and automatically clicked on the like button, should be a love button :D
Hello Roo *waves*
My friend's daughter is due on the 13th of july also with a little girl :)
Matblack
01-05-2010, 20:05
We've been back to the scan center today to get some more pictures of Roo :)
This was really a present for my parents who are here with us this weekend but obviously we enjoyed the experience as well :)
I'm really pleased with the scans so I'm posting quite a few :D
The letters FL on this chart stand for Femur Length and >95 means that our baby's FL is longer than more than 95% of babies of her age, Roo is going to be tall!
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MB
Woah, those scans are scary!! Way better quality than I expected!
Whee! Great scans. I could't make out the first one, then it suddenly appeared. In the second one it looks like she's smiling :)
They are brilliant! Are they expensive?
BB x
Matblack
02-05-2010, 10:15
They are brilliant! Are they expensive?
BB x
They aren't cheap but you get a number of things that make it worthwhile including information on how the baby is doing, her weight her general well being, another confirmation of the sex, loads of colour prints, loads of b&W prints, all the pics on a CD and a DVD of the entire scan which shows her moving etc.
If anyone wants to see the DVD I can post it somewhere, its fascinating if you are interested but fundamentally boring if you're aren't :D
It's a unique experience and very moving, we justified it by taking my parents as their birthday present and they were very moved so it was well worth it. NHS scans are a bit production line and they really just want to check all the organs etc for potential problems, you don't get much in the way of 3D if anything on the NHS. This was 30 minutes of 3D/4D and we got to see our baby which is priceless :)
MB
I may be interested mate, as mentioned, I've just been teaching these methods (or trying to teach them!) so to be able to see it used would be great!
I wouldnt - of course - show it publically, but would find it fascinating if its not too much hassle?
Muchos Gracias.
Matblack
02-05-2010, 10:26
I thought you might be Rog, I'm just encoding it to Divx for you :)
MB
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MB
I hope you've already startedthe baby album with the 2D ones & these :) I think they r brill, would love to have this done (when I get there :p) I am assuming tho, that with a 4D scan u will deffo know what sex the baby is, even if u didnt know already?
Because I wouldnt want to know, but would want the scan, if that makes sense?
Also, some babies, you can tellif they r a boy or a girl by their faces-i know we have the benefit of hindsight here, but thats deffo a little lady there :)
BB x
Matblack
02-05-2010, 10:37
They don't have to tell you and they spend most of the time looking at the face, to be honest if they didn't tell you you probably wouldn't be able to work it out unless they showed you a close up of that area and if you say you don't want to know then they won't :)
MB
never seen scan pictures of such high quality, amazing :)
Knipples
02-05-2010, 11:12
Would love to see the video Matt and H :) stuff like this fascinates me
a friend at work had their scan done a few weeks ago. I was so moved by the video, I just wasn't expecting it. It's amazing technology and the quality is incredible.
Matblack
02-05-2010, 12:56
Scan video is up on my Facebook profile :)
It's a bit compressed but it works
MB
Excellent! I shall have a peruse later! :D
Matblack
13-05-2010, 19:30
New toy :)
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MB
Knipples
13-05-2010, 20:24
Whats the bit on the front for? Storage?
Piggymon
13-05-2010, 20:48
I like !! :D
Whats the bit on the front for? Storage?
I think you can get a nappy bag or another bag that fits on there.
BB x
leowyatt
13-05-2010, 22:50
I like !! :D
you'd get a great view from that seat ;) ;D
Matblack
23-05-2010, 18:57
Mei is right but the green bit at the bottom is a fold-able bag all ready for shopping etc.
We went to pick up the cot and changing table yesterday. I got the changing table as a 'buy it now' on Ebay and the seller mentioned that she had a Stokke Sleepi cot too and she said we could have it for £150, they usually sell on Ebay for ~£300 and this one had a canopy and canopy rod which are ~£50 new. New the cheapest I have seen for these together is £750 without the canopy so thats a nice little saving towards other things :)
This is the jigsaw I now have to put together
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Should finish up like this
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MB
OOOo nice. Oh and good luck ;)
Piggymon
23-05-2010, 19:44
Awww that looks lovely ! :)
Oooh I love the cot, so sweet!
Is that a small camoflage tent for the cat?
Matblack
24-05-2010, 08:27
Is that a small camoflage tent for the cat?
It is, we are trying to provide them with lots of places to hide.
MB
Have you finished the jigsaw puzzle yet? :D
Matblack
24-05-2010, 12:10
It's staying in bits for the time being, I need to get someone to come in and sand the nursery floor and possibly the other bedroom at the same time. :)
MB
Is the junk room now the nursery?
What did you do with all the junk?! :D
BB x
Oooh I love the cot, so sweet!
Is that a small camoflage tent for the cat?
Well spotted! We couldn't resist when we spotted it in Ikea and we don't want the cats to feel too left out with all the new purchases for Roo.
Is the junk room now the nursery?
What did you do with all the junk?! :D
BB x
Yup the 'Trebus' room has been cleared!! A lot of the stuff went to charity shops, a few things were binned and some has been relocated (probably should have all been given away but it was traumatic enough as we both seem to have hoarding tendancies!).
It feels like we are starting to get ready, at least on the practical side of things :)
It is, we are trying to provide them with lots of places to hide.
MB
Our cat found my wife's old laundry basket (we've got 3 for some unfathomable reason), and co-opted that as her favourite hiding place. Hides in it convinced that we can't see her, and as soon as you walk past *pounce* you suddenly have a cat on your ankle. ;D
Matblack
30-05-2010, 13:22
Getting bigger :)
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MB
Piggymon
30-05-2010, 17:12
8 weeks ! :D
Awwww Aitch, you look so lovely- being pregnant really suits you :)
IT'S A BAAAABBBBYYYYY!!!!
8 weeks ! :D
Awwww Aitch, you look so lovely- being pregnant really suits you :)
I agree. It's all bump and you look absolutely glowing :)
Matblack
03-06-2010, 21:54
Not sure if you can see this, as I'm using my iPhone
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MB
TinkerBell
03-06-2010, 21:58
Awwwwww, how cute :D
Matblack
04-06-2010, 10:12
She had hicups for about half an hour and you can see them in that video although it's not as clear as I had hoped, she also wriggles a couple of times :)
MB
Awwww so cute!
Gah, I'm such a soppy sod, reminds me of all the videos I took of Toby moving xx
Bloody hell!! That's amazing :D
That is also an incredibly lovely dress that Aitch is wearing :)
Let us know how you get on with the nct classes :)
Piggymon
19-06-2010, 21:04
Roo is going to be here soon !
This is so exciting ! :D
I put my hand on Aitch's tummy and felt Roo doing somersaults last week. Pretty amazing :)
Matblack
29-06-2010, 08:58
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1 day to full term, three weeks until her due date
It is doubtful that we'll be allowed to go to full term, Aitch was diagnosed with high blood pressure, thankfully not Pre-elampsia though which is usually the cause of high BP and can be very bad for the baby and mother.
We have however been told that it is unlikely that we'll be able to go past her due date (lots of babies don't come until up to 2 weeks after their due date. With high BP the longer we leave it the more risk so it is likely that Roo will be born within the next 3 weeks either naturally with with a little assistance.
It's been a tough week and Aitch is very tired and her BP meds make her feel a bit crappy but she has finished work now and is taking things easily.
It's easier for me to post updates on Facebook especially when we are at the hospital so if you don't have me as a friend already then you can always add me for more regular updates :)
MB
Matblack
29-06-2010, 11:08
I have also posted a link to a webcam in the nursery (for a few days before she is born and I lock it down) which is available below decks :)
MB
You must be bouncing around like mad! I bet you can't contain your excitement!
Knipples
29-06-2010, 22:33
Fingers crossed the blood pressure issue stays under control, and Aitch if you read this I hope you are putting your feet up whenever possible whilst still being stupidly excited the same as I am sure Matt is :D
Admiral Huddy
30-06-2010, 09:22
Just caught up with this. Good luck and best wishes :)
Matblack
02-07-2010, 09:24
More wriggling from Roo
If you are a bit squimish about pregnancy you might want to avoid this one :D
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MB
Matblack
02-07-2010, 10:15
She is like that all the time, she is supposed to be slowing down but she seems as active as ever despite running out of room rapidly :)
MB
Blackstar
02-07-2010, 11:24
That is amazing, I'm so happy for you both. I've always said that I think you would be brilliant parents when the time came and now it has I have no doubt I'm right.
Piggymon
02-07-2010, 12:11
Woah !! :D
Wow! She might need some reins!
Are reins cruel now? You don't see them as much... I had reins! :D
BB x
Knipples
02-07-2010, 19:53
It never fails to completely blow me away that there's a little person in there just waiting to come out. Lovely footage :)
Wow!! Amazing. She's getting ready to spring into the world :)
I am also amazed at the complete lack of stretch marks on Aitch's belly.
Thanks for everyone's interest and kind comments.
Well all seems to be going well. The meds have brought down my blood pressure and I am being checked over at the hospital 2x a week to keep an eye on things. This last phase is defintely been the toughest for me. The tiredness and fuzzy headedness has really set in and the standing and bending required in everyday tasks brings on aches and discomfort before long. Although I'm trying to accept this and I apreciate I've had a great pregnancy overall it can be frustrating as my nesting instincts are making me want to get everything ready and perfect and I miss my full mental faculties! MB has been fantastic at helping to get things ready and weathering my moods and scattiness which has been a huge help :)
Mostly I just feel excited that she will be here soon (and a bit worried that I'll know what to do with her!!). Our next key date is an appointment with a consultant on Monday to assess how we're doing and discuss a plan for Roo's arrival, in particular if/when they may consider inducing my labour. I'm going into it with a open mind and ready to question any recommendation but fortunately we have met this consultant before and I feel confident that she will give us a clear and balanced opinion and also listen to our views.
Good luck H! Sure you will all be fine!
Knipples
08-07-2010, 09:54
Hope all goes ok on Monday. Fingers crossed that labour goes as smoothly as everything else seems to have, and am very glad your BP is under control now. :)
Hope all goes ok Monday :)
Take care lovely lady! You're going to be the best mum in the world! x
Trust in your medical team is so important, as is an open mind so you're good to go! God luck, not that you'll need it, you were born to be a fabulous Mum xx
Good luck, everything will be fine, anticipation is the worst (hey, I'm male).
Good luck, not that you'll need it, you were born to be a fabulous Mum xx
Absolutely. Big Love to you both and ickle Rooby when she arrives xx
Absolutely. Big Love to you both and ickle Rooby when he arrives xx
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Piggymon
08-07-2010, 20:32
Good luck Aitch !
Can't wait until ickle Roo comes along and you'll be a lovely family. She'll be a perfect ickle bundle of joy - can't wait to meet her :)
Matblack
11-07-2010, 17:38
Preparing
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MB
Awwwwwwwwwww!!! They're all so cute :D
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I don't get it :confused:
Loving the pics MB. Making me all gooey!
I don't get it :confused:
Me neither. :confused:
Hope everything continues to go well over the next two weeks. Where has all that time gone?
Matblack
11-07-2010, 18:23
More pics posted on Facebook, some of details in her room :)
MB
semi-pro waster
11-07-2010, 18:39
I don't get it :confused:
It took me a couple of looks but I think jmc41 is suggesting that it'll be a little boy.
Mat & Aitch: Hope it all goes well on Monday and little Roo makes her way into the World bright eyed and bushy tailed or whatever the appropriate metaphor is here. :)
Good luck and keep us posted!!!
Matblack
11-07-2010, 18:53
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MB
Aww at the Polar Bear. I have a feeling I know someone who who might want that. :)
I've set up an FB account but haven't figured out how to use it yet so thanks for posting here.
It took me a couple of looks but I think jmc41 is suggesting that it'll be a little boy.
Just going off the vote :P
Just going off the vote :P
But... she's a girl!! :p
Knipples
11-07-2010, 19:37
Awww I love her changing table, and the clothes on the line! :D
But... she's a girl!! :pthat's ok then, I did get it, it just didn't make sense! :p
Just going off the vote :P
I see where you were coming from. Early on most people's guesses on and off the board were for a boy. However, from 16 weeks we have known that Roo is a little girl. We didn't mind either way but it has been nice to know as it has made her easier to imagine and we have had fun decorating and buying pretty clothes for her without being limited to neutrals (as seen in MB's pics).
An update from Monday/my appointments this week:
I meant to update on here after Monday but it's taken me several days to actually get down to it. I think that due to a combination of being full of hormones and not being at work with my usual routine my sense of time is a bit fuzzy these days! I have that feeling of time going both fast and slow - if that makes any sense at all – and also of wanting things to happen soon but also apprehension that everything is about to change starting with what will be the most challenging physical event of my life so far :shocked: :)
Anyway, Roo is continuing to do well, she is active and growing as expected. My BP has been under control and I have been generally OK (just the usual late pregnancy gripes - tired and emotional, fed up of not being able to bend or see my feet!). We agreed with the consultant that I would be booked in to be induced on next Wednesday evening (my expected due date). This can take up to two days to be effective or I could go into labour naturally anytime before then.
At today’s follow up appointment my BP has risen slightly and blood test results showed my kidneys are having to work a bit harder. All other checks were good and Roo is still getting everything she needs so it is not an immediate cause for concern but the doctor on duty suggested moving the date for induction forward. However, due to the weekend and other bookings this is likely to be Tuesday evening, so only one day earlier. I go to the hospital again on Sunday for follow up checks and they will review this again then. ...so still a bit of uncertainty but whatever happens now Roo should be with us by the end of next week at the latest!
‘Nesting’ really seemed to have kicked in for me the last couple of days – I suddenly feel compelled to undertake tasks like reorganising and cleaning out all the kitchen cupboards – so maybe nature will take it's course and it will be sooner rather than later!!
Piggymon
16-07-2010, 20:45
Oh my god, this is sooo exciting !! :D
I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you... keep us updated
Awwww, ickle Roo is going to be here soon YAY !!!!
Dymetrie
16-07-2010, 20:56
Fingers crossed all goes well, lass. :)
If you finish reorganising your cupboards then you're welcome to come and help Mrs Dym organise ours :p
TinkerBell
16-07-2010, 21:21
I am sooooo excited for you both :D You are both going to be great! :D:D:D
Awwwww, sounds like you're really ready to get her out now. I can't wait to see her. Best of luck to you both, I hope everything goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. Come on Roo, time to meet your Mummy and Daddy :)
Stupendously exciting!!! I can't wait for you both to meet Baby Roo and I bet she can't wait either!
Stan_Lite
17-07-2010, 05:05
Tuesday would be good - double celebration :D
Hope everything goes smoothly over the last few days of the pregnancy and birth :)
I wonder if Aitch will react to the pain of childbirth like the mothers of my two girls. The lines "You bastard, this is all your doing" and "You're never putting that thing near me again" are imprinted on my mind ;)
Good luck Heather! :D Can't believe how fast the time has flown by!
BB x
Hope all goes smoothly and you get to meet Baby Roo very soon :D
Heather, not sure if you got my text, my colleague had her baby boy on Monday, all bouncing and healthy :D
I'm sooo excited for you both, it's amazing x
Knipples
17-07-2010, 16:32
Oh my golly gosh its all really about to happen! :D
Will be thinking of you next week, keep us posted when you can, and I hope it all goes ok xx
I see where you were coming from. Early on most people's guesses on and off the board were for a boy. However, from 16 weeks we have known that Roo is a little girl. We didn't mind either way but it has been nice to know as it has made her easier to imagine and we have had fun decorating and buying pretty clothes for her without being limited to neutrals (as seen in MB's pics).
Ooops :o Sorry :(
Like the pics, but in a weeks time, you're *never* going to be that organised.
Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Princess Griff
19-07-2010, 18:49
YEYYYY!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :D Shes a beauty!!!
For those not on Facebook:
Born 19/07 @ 11.34am weighing 7lbs 8oz
Congratulations to the pair of you :)
TinkerBell
19-07-2010, 19:20
For those not on Facebook:
Amelie Rose Bannister
Born 19/07 @ 11.34am weighing 7lbs 8oz
Congratulations to the pair of you :)
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Congratulations to you both, sooo pleased for you. :D
I'm so so chuffed for you guys. I almost, almost shed a tear.
Woo Hoo congratulations to you both :D
semi-pro waster
19-07-2010, 20:11
Congratulations, that's excellent news.
LeperousDust
19-07-2010, 20:54
Congrats congrats congrats :):):)
Matblack
19-07-2010, 23:14
I am very very tired and Aitch is pretty much pooped
We went in to hospital on Sunday for routine testing for Aitch's blood pressure, we were both hoping that if her levels were in any way out they would induce and that is exactly what happened. At approximately 8.30 they administered a gel that is designed to make the cervix ready for delivery, after going to get stuff for Aitch I was told to go home and get some sleep (retrospectively I'm glad but at the time I was a bit peev'ed).
I went to bad at approx 12 with a glass of wine and fell asleep pretty quickly thinking I would go in at 9 and they would administer a second gel. 4am the phone rings and I was asked to make my way to the hospital Aitch had been moved to delivery. I dived in the shower as it is suggested that both parents refrain for wearing deodorant and perfume so baby can start to recognise us by smell.
I was at the hospital at 4.20 and walked in to a room closely followed by the anesthetist. Originally the plan was not to have an epidural but on speaking to the midwife Aitch's blood pressure had skyrocketed and an epidural will often bring BP down so it was more for that than pain relief. Retrospectively I remember being told that her BP was so high they were worried she would start fitting, I left it to the battalion of doctors and consultants and within a couple of hours she was stable and BP was normal and the doctors dispersed leaving us was a midwife and student midwife who were great.
Serious labor was long at 2.5 hours of pushing but I honestly can't remember how long it was I just remember the feeling of coaxing Aitch on as much as I could and trying to make her comfortable. Pretty much at the point where a consultant would have come in with a ventouse or calipers and with Aitch running on empty we had one last try and I have no idea how but she pushed Amelie out, she was born in one push, shoulders followed her head rather than having to wait for the next contraction, she just popped through although I was locked in eye contact with Aitch and only knew when Amelie was put on her chest in a towel looking like a shaved spider monkey covered in fish glue.
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I cut the cord, I didn't think I would but it's not a chance you get many times.
The time between 4 and 11.34 this morning was on the longest and shortest in my life, I honestly can't remember how many pushes there were but it doesn't really matter, it was a lot but it worked and she's here.
She is quite literally perfect.
She has the longest fingers of any baby I have ever seem, not fat, perfectly proportioned and just like her mums
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She also has Aitch's long legs
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I was kicked off the ward at 10.00 but will be back at 8.30 tomorrow and I hope we'll be able to bring her home everything is ready here. She seemed a bit slow to work out that Aitch's boobs aren't just pillows and she can get food from them but towards the end of the day she seemed to get the message although there is still work to do. As much as I want them home I don't want Aitch being stressed about feeding so it's best she stays in as long as needed.
I'm sure you'll be throughly bored with pics after a few weeks but I'm afraid you'll have to indulge me :)
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MB
Chuckles
20-07-2010, 00:22
Fantastic buddy. Congrats :)
Stan_Lite
20-07-2010, 02:06
Fabulously good news. Glad to hear it all went relatively well.
My brother, Kelly and I were out for a meal tonight and raised a glass to young miss Bannister.
I look forward to meeting the young lady who couldn't wait another day to share her birthday with me sometime soon :p
She is absolutely beautiful. I sat in the car looking at that first pic before I drove home yesterday and got a bit teary. You've waited so long for her and now here she is. It must have been pretty a pretty stressful time for you both with Aitch's BP, but I'm glad it all went well and you finally have your little daughter. Here's hoping she behaves herself so you can bring your new family home with you today.
TinkerBell
20-07-2010, 06:08
Awww fantastic news! So pleased everything went well in the end! She is so beautiful! She does look very long but slim:D I have been so excited and overjoyed for you today and yesterday, reading that has shed a tear. It couldn't have happened to a nicer couple :)
She also has Aitch's long legs
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And her dad's grumpy bear face ;)
So utterly utterly chuffed for you guys :)
those are some long legs & fingers! Happy to indulge as many pictures as you want to show us. I got a text from Sam saying Roo had been born and I went off to a quiet place for a nosey and shed a little tear myself! Congratulations (Had to laugh about MY baby name (great minds huh? ;), but she's so beautiful I've gotten over it pretty quick :D)
Knipples
20-07-2010, 07:56
Another girl here crying reading the birth story too. Those fingers are the longest i've seen as well.
Give Mummy Aitch a gentle hug from me, and well done Daddy. You're doing the right thing wanting her to stay until she feels more confident with feeding her.
Lots of love again, and post as many pics as you like. x x
Dymetrie
20-07-2010, 08:19
Yay! Congrats :)
I got a text from Sam saying Roo had been born and I went off to a quiet place for a nosey
I remembered you saying about not being able to get onto fb at work and knew you'd want to know :)
My bets are now on a piano playing basketball player with fingers and legs like that :)
Now let the sleepless nights commence :)
Wow, those are the longest legs and fingers I have ever seen on a baby! Definitely will grow up with her mummy's features, but definitely has Daddy's face too!
Hope H (and Roo) can come home soon, but of course when they are ready.
Bloody hell. Seems like only yesterday that you announced this. Hadn't realised that things moved on so quickly. Congrats mate. All the best to you all :)
Awww :)
Hope H and Amelie come home soon :)
*big hugs to you all*
Psymonkee
20-07-2010, 12:18
Congrats :)
Please keep sharing the pics, they are you 3 make a gorgeous family!
So so pleased for you both xx
And Amelie is such a lucky little girl having you and Heather as her parents xx
She seemed a bit slow to work out that Aitch's boobs aren't just pillows and she can get food from them but towards the end of the day she seemed to get the message although there is still work to do.
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I love that quote and that picture! (Making good use of your new additions MB? ;))
Congratulations again to both of you, please give Aitch and Amelie a kiss and a cuddle from me :)
Keep the piccies coming - never too many!!!
BB x
LeperousDust
20-07-2010, 12:44
Sitting here with a big smile on my face for you guys :) Really happy for you :)
I too got all emotional, and again when I saw the picture with Aitch.
She's been a long time coming, I give you another few days before you completely forget what life was like before she rocked your world :)
She's been a long time coming
Approx 9 months.
I can't be more accurate I as don't think I was there on the night of conception.
Really happy for you both (now three) :)
Approx 9 months.
I can't be more accurate I as don't think I was there on the night of conception.
Lies
Maybe I've got my party nights mixed up :confused:
Really really amazingly chuffed for you both :) Amelie is gorgeous and she has the most superb family to be born into.
Big soft hugs and high squeeky chit chat from me to baby bubba and all :) xx
Lies
Look how long those legs are, I think he might be telling the truth ;)
Piggymon
20-07-2010, 20:36
Please keep sharing, she's beautiful :)
Look how long those legs are, I think he might be telling the truth ;)
You're just asking for a smacked bum missy.
Beautiful baby girl, beautiful name and a beautiful Mummy :) Congratulations to you both *hugs*
Congratulations guys... the real work begins now though!
xxx
Davey_Pitch
20-07-2010, 23:28
She's so beautiful. Huge congrats to you both, she's lovely and will definitely grow up with her mummy's features! :)
Just about back online! Just caught up with all the news! Huge congrats! So chuffed for you both! :D
Matblack
21-07-2010, 14:48
Things are going well so far, she seems a very contented baby :)
Lots of pics going up on Facebook and a video too as it seems the easiest place update things and I can just send them straight from the iPhone :)
If you aren't on my friends list for Facebook feel free to add me
http://www.facebook.com/Matblack
MB
Piggymon
21-07-2010, 15:08
Has iRoo been installed at home now ? :D
She's so perfect.... just completes you both and you're now a happy little family :)
Matblack
23-07-2010, 12:32
We came home on Wednesday evening and are things seem to be going well.
I stayed up with her on Wednesday night as Heather was very tired and needed a nights sleep and Amelie was fine, she is a placid baby and doesn't tend to cry unless there is a good reason. I have got to grips with nappies and to be honest they aren't terrible to do, just a bit messy but not stinky. Because Amelie is a little lazy Heather is expressing milk for her but it is working well and Amelie is getting all the food she needs, we are hoping that she will move to a more direct delivery method soon but there is no rush.
We have recieved lots of cards and presents and they are delightful so thank you to everyone who has been in touch and to everyone who sent messages on Facebook and text messages, sorry if we haven't been in touch to say thank you but she is pretty intense and time consuming (I spend a lot of time just stareing at her whilst she sleeps). Midwives have been and given her a clean bill of health so everything is positive and we just need to get used to surviving on half the usual amount of sleep
MB & H & A
Glad to hear that all is going so well :)
*hugs to you all*
It's really odd just how much it feels like a new family baby has been born, rather than friends. Big hugs to you all xx
Matblack
23-07-2010, 16:42
More pictures for Amelie fans
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs191.snc4/37892_415091041355_623516355_5201128_4094333_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs171.snc4/37892_415091051355_623516355_5201130_2791923_n.jpg
Thank you to everyone who has sent a gift, some of them have been very very generous and we're very lucky to have such thoughtful and kind friends!
MB
Piggymon
23-07-2010, 16:48
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww - love her ! :)
We have a pressy to send, been a little tied this last week but will get it to you soon.. let us know when you're all up for a little afternoon visit - would love to meet her in person
Matblack
23-07-2010, 16:54
We would be delighted for people to come and visit, all we ask is that we get a phone call in advance. She is beautiful and we are keen to show people :)
MB
Wow, has it really been 9 months already? :D
Congrats you two! I mean three :D
Piggymon
23-07-2010, 16:57
:D :D !!
We'll give you a call next weekend to see how things are .. awww I can't wait to meet her!
Knipples
23-07-2010, 17:20
Amelie is now the proud owner of dozens of honourable internet aunties and uncles!
Glad things have gone smoothly getting her settled at home. Aitch if you read this, hope you are recovering well. You both did good, you created a beautiful little girl who is going to give you endless amounts of joy and I am so happy for you both.
Wish I lived nearer so I could come and visit, I adore tiny babies.
Lots of love to you three. xx
Von Smallhausen
23-07-2010, 17:42
\o/
Congrats to all. :)
May I suggest Stella 4% as a starter for little Roo ? ;)
Matblack
23-07-2010, 17:48
\o/
Congrats to all. :)
May I suggest Stella 4% as a starter for little Roo ? ;)
Pah, starters? She's drinking Gin and Tonics as an amuse bouche! :p
MB
TinkerBell
24-07-2010, 11:31
Awwww she is sooo cute :D
I am glad that the gifts have arrived :) I hope they are okay.
Would love to come and see the new family, I am abit of a baby addict!
Awwww she is sooo cute :D
I am glad that the gifts have arrived :) I hope they are okay.
They were really lovely thank you. As you can see from the pic Amelie likes the bunny :)
Would love to come and see the new family, I am abit of a baby addict!
As Matt says you and all our other BD friends are very welcome to visit. Just drop us a message of when suits you and we'll confirm if it's good for us. Matt is off for another 3 weeks and we are around pretty much all the time.
The only exception is the week commencing 2 August as Matt's parents are visiting. I would have thought we could still fit in short visits but the grandparents will be the priority (many of you have met them and know how friendly they are but as they live in Wales and have other commitments (Matt's nan and 3 dogs) we need to make the most of the time they are here).
Treefrog
26-07-2010, 12:00
...l looking like a shaved spider monkey covered in fish glue.
;D Best description EVA! ;D
Mahoosive gratz to you both on little Amelie.
Sorry I haven't been around for aaaages but this is worth logging back in to see :)
Admiral Huddy
28-07-2010, 13:50
Many Congratulation to all three of you. Enjoy the hard work ahead :D
This made me think of Amelie.
http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com/
I'm sure mum and dad can think of some further imaginative scenarios. :D
Matblack
30-07-2010, 15:52
Those are great Chris :D
Things generally seem to be going well, Amelie was getting quite jaundiced to start with but she's a lot better now and nice and pink because we've been keeping her by the window in the sunlight and feeding her every two hours.
We have had a couple of evenings where she has been quite ratty but she's now having Infacol with each feed and it seems to help and she's been a lot better.
We've found a new favorite place to sit, next to me on the sofa which seems to help calm her without her getting too hot.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs089.ash2/37797_416851301355_623516355_5251329_6366260_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs191.snc4/37883_417082641355_623516355_5256492_7298874_n.jpg
If anyone would like to come and visit then we have a free weekend :)
MB
Can't believe how small her hands are!! Has she grown much since birth? I know babies grow quickly - how do you measure it?
How's Aitch getting on? Fully recovered?
I thought it was normal for babies to be jaundiced for up to a week after birth owing to bilirubin build up? Or have I got that wrong?
In some of the photos she looks a lot like you Matt! :D I'm not saying you're a big girl of course! :o
She really does look like Matt in some photos, I thought that. She has a lot of Aitch's features too.
You see, I always thought babies all looked the same, but I was very much wrong!
Knipples
30-07-2010, 18:56
A lot of babies are born slightly jaundiced, or develop it shortly after birth, it needs to be kept on top of though or it can mean re-admission to hospital to spend some time under a special lamp to break it down.
Aitch and Matt sound like they've been doing a sterling job putting her in the sun, and feeding her lots though, so hopefully its all gone. She certainly looks a lot pinker. Well done Mummy and Daddy :)
I was lucky enough to meet the gorgeous girlie today. I'd forgotten how tiny newborns are, she is completely perfect!!
Matt and Aitch, you're doing a fantastic job, watching the 3 of you together made me very very happy xx
LeperousDust
01-08-2010, 01:12
She's absolutely gooooooorrrgeous :) :) :)
We got to pay a visit yesterday :D
You guys just look so comfortable with her, it's awesome :)
Matblack
02-08-2010, 16:52
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs139.ash2/40280_417915261355_623516355_5281525_778773_n.jpg
:)
MB
Piggymon
02-08-2010, 20:42
Awwwwwww, she's so lovely, we loved spending a bit of time with her and you both yesterday and can't wait to see you all again :)
Matblack
16-08-2010, 09:47
I'm very aware that I haven't posted an update in a while although there have been regular pics going up on Facebook.
Amelie is doing well and has changed a lot over the last two weeks going from a floppy, non focusing, crying newborn to a much more alert 4 week old. A lot of things that people just asume babys are born doing have to be learned and now she will focus on someone when they talk to her and turn to hear who is speaking. She also has more control of her arms and her neck is becoming stronger all the time.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs069.ash2/36837_421796436355_623516355_5386034_8135713_n.jpg
She usually sleeps when we do and will go 4-5 hours in the night without needing a feed which is pretty good at this stage and when it happens we get a reasonable amount of rest although sometimes she just doesn't want to settle and last night Heather was up with her till three AM.
I'm back at work today for the first time in a month and it has been a real blow to leave her this morning and just knowing I can't devote all my time and energy to her and knowing Heather is on her own without me to at least hold Amelie whilst she gets on with things, but I know she'll do a great job without me (it won't be that different to me being there, just a lot less mess).
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs304.snc4/40560_422079506355_623516355_5394205_5654875_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs249.snc4/39807_418154111355_623516355_5288034_5986128_n.jpg
I'm looking forward to 5PM
MB
Knipples
16-08-2010, 10:00
I know I've probably said it before, but that second pic is just beautiful.
Hope you don't find today at work too hard, and that Aitch doesn't either, but am sure she (and you) will be just fine. :)
Echo Marie. Hope today isn't too bad, just keep thinking what's waiting for you. And Aitch, keep your chin up lovely, Daddy bear will be home very soon x
She's so beautiful :) thank you for the tea was nice to see you both!
Hope today wasn't too awful MB
BB x
Matblack
27-08-2010, 19:15
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MB
Piggymon
27-08-2010, 20:10
Awwww, what lovely pictures!
Both girlies looking simply beautiful :)
\o/ it's baff time :D
How is she finding it? Does she kick up much of a fuss? Doesn't look like it :)
Stan_Lite
28-08-2010, 05:29
Lovely pics :)
I'm hoping I'll be able to come down for a visit when I'm home. Not promising anything but hopeful. Would love to see the little one (and her parents of course).
The pic of Amelie & Aitch is absolutely beautiful. The way that she's looking up at her Mummy enthralled is just gorgeous :)
http://a.imageshack.us/img833/9540/img37062.jpg
Very beautiful
http://a.imageshack.us/img831/7408/img3718s.jpg
I love this one... it's the lips... very contented after a nice feed
Matblack
03-09-2010, 23:09
T_epiJ1Ou6I
:)
MB
Awww :D
So hoping I can meet her very soon! Will have to message you about it soon as hopefully I'll be roughly in the same area in a few weeks :D
LeperousDust
04-09-2010, 00:12
Absolutely adorable :) Loooooove her
Matblack
30-11-2010, 16:17
We went down to Wales to see Min and Pop and Great Nanny
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5221043862_718dba1d08_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5221043862/)
IMG_5002-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5221043862/) by Matb1ack (http://www.flickr.com/people/matblack72/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5221043926_b40697e528_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5221043926/)
IMG_4625-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5221043926/) by Matb1ack (http://www.flickr.com/people/matblack72/), on Flickr
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IMG_5092 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5220446383/) by Matb1ack (http://www.flickr.com/people/matblack72/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5220476865_e1a649431e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5220476865/)
IMG_4972 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matblack72/5220476865/) by Matb1ack (http://www.flickr.com/people/matblack72/), on Flickr
MB
Knipples
30-11-2010, 16:44
That 2nd one of her is adorable.
Awww you said you'd let me know when you were passing! Will have to post her Christmas pressie soon instead then :)
I still can't get over how much you look like both your parents MB!
Absolutely gorgeous pictures :D
I still can't get over how much you look like both your parents MB!
^^^^ this!
Great pics :D
BB x
IMG 4972 is brilliant! :D
Matblack
01-12-2010, 13:20
Sorry Jen
We were all over the place when we were traveling and just didn't know how long it would take, in the end we left at 11am and didn't arrive until 8.30pm!
MB
I still can't get over how much you look like both your parents MB!
^^ again! Especially your Mum.
Absolutely stunning pics. As always :)
Justsomebloke
01-12-2010, 13:30
She's Gorgeous. :cool:
Wow dude, you really look like your mum!
Sorry Jen
We were all over the place when we were traveling and just didn't know how long it would take, in the end we left at 11am and didn't arrive until 8.30pm!
MB
Don't worry :) Just a shame we couldn't arrange something.
Hopefully I'll be off to London for work sometime in the next few months so will have to sort something out :D
Matblack
26-12-2010, 22:51
Our Monkey with her new monkey :)
More shots at www.monkeybumble.com (http://www.monkeybumble.com) ;)
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/christmas-10/img_5733.jpg
Christmas Hat
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/christmas-10/img_5543.jpg
IWOOT!
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/christmas-10/img_5599.jpg
MB
Matblack
06-01-2011, 23:45
Amelie has learned to 'smeyes' :)
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/smeyes-ing/img_6030.jpg
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/smeyes-ing/img_60361.jpg
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/smeyes-ing/img_6036.jpg
MB
AWwwwwwwww :D
Big cuddle and kiss from Aunty Mei :)
BB x
Bless.... Will we get to meet her this weekend?? *crosses fingers*
Matblack
23-01-2011, 19:51
Amelie is in a cutest kids competition, if you want to vote you need to go here
http://www.facebook.com/kerryannduffyphotography
and 'like' the woman's page, then go to the photos and vote.
Only if you think she is cute though ;)
MB
Matblack
14-02-2011, 23:27
Happy Valentine's Day from The Monkey
http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/more-dribble-and-gunge/img_6931-2.jpg
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http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/more-dribble-and-gunge/img_6931.jpg
Cheers
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http://monkeybumble.com/wp-content/gallery/more-dribble-and-gunge/img_6881.jpg
Piggymon
15-02-2011, 08:07
Hehe !! How much dribble !! ;D
I still can't work out who she looks like as she looks so much like both of you!
I must admit that I have been subject to feeling completely oblivious when people talk about their beautiful/cute/gorgeous babies - sometimes they are really unfortunate looking or simply look like 'a baby' to me.
HOWEVER, Amelie has to be one of the cutest, most adorable babies I have ever seen! Her range of expressions and obvious emotions are so entertaining, and I think your capabilities with the camera are not to go unrecognised- you have some truly wonderful photographs that will tell a superb and priceless story. :)
All brocolli will rue the day Amelie joined the earth! ;D
She is a truly stunning baby and has a wonderful personality to match. I fell in love with her instantly, such a happy, curious, old soul.
If I could be sure that any babba I would have would be just like her (without the obvious weirdness associated with that statement :p) I would reconsider my position on babies!
I don't do dribble though *gag*
TinkerBell
20-02-2011, 11:39
She is absolutely adorable. Well worth any troubles or problems! You only have to look at her for your worrys to disappear. :D
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