Day four saw us in a favourable position to come home and manage on our own. We have breast-feeding under control, we know how many layers of clothing to use in which temperatures, we practiced bathing, nappy-changing and burping. The midwives on Ward 6 of Nelson Hospital were absolutely amazing and have prepared us well. …
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visitors in hospital
Lots of people stopped by to see us in hospital – here are some in photos: Great Auntie Alison Great Auntie Dot Second Cousin Katie-May Auntie Neene
Poppy’s GranJan
daddy in hospital
Poppy with Fred in our hospital room – room 9 in ward 6.
yogi’s 60th birthday
Poppy’s grandad is called “Yogi” and he celebrated his 60th birthday just two days after her birth. Here they are together in hospital.
Poppy Memphis Ford
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand new daughter: Poppy Memphis Ford. She was born in Nelson hospital (same as her mother) at 10.40pm on the first of February weighing eight pounds. At 16 days overdue, she has been eagerly awaited both here and overseas… Here is a montage of Poppy’s first …