What a difference a year makes...
Nov 1st 2007, 11:49 pm
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What a difference a year makes...
Flynn was born 2/11/2006 weighing in at 2.2 lbs. (1.061 kilos)
His story is here
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=flynns+thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=flynns+thread
Some of the first pics still make me go cold...
But the recent ones rock!
OK, Flynns first year has been eventful, but totally joyous and an honour to watch that tiny fetus bud into something so beautiful
Developmentally he is perfect for his corrected age (9 months) and there is no sign of any disability from the IVH (bleed to the brain) he will get a clean bill of health hopefully at around 18 months, he is proof that miracles do happen, according to his pediatrician.
He is rolling, sitting, standing, clapping, hiking around in his walker (when he is tootling around in his walker the kitchen resembles the scene in 6th sense when the Mum turns around and all the doors have silently opened ) He picks up a couple of things that you ask for by name (eg his duck in the bath) and is beginning to wave and also says Dad dee Dad dee all of the time.
He has been discharged from the eye clinic and has the all clear with his heart and hearing. He still has the MRi looming IF they deem it necessary and his lungs are still fairly suseptable to wheezing and coughing (hes not sounding spectacular as we speak!) but thats to be expected. His reflux has gone but he still struggles with his bowels and that gets him up every night! A nights sleep would be TOTAL heaven but hey, I can't have it all!
He is a totally beautiful baby and I don't mean to sound like I'm bragging but everythime we take him anywhere someone comments on his georgousness or his fabulous eyes or something! His proud Granny entered him into a baby contest (
) and he got second for most appealing baby, second for most beautiful eyes and was crowned Prince of the Day! He got a trophy and ribbons and my Mum was fit to burst gawd love her!
Its been a mental journey and one I wouldn't wish on anyone, ever. On a very personal level we, as a family, were totally saddened at the death of Zane, the little boy born the same day as Flynn and was in the humidicrib opposite. He never left hospital and died about 6 weeks ago, my heart broke for him and his parents and I just thanked God that our little boy was just that teeny bit tougher and was able to drag himself through.
Today has been totally overwhelming for me and admit to feeling humbled and fit to burst all at the same time...
First off we got a cheque for Flynn and prezzie from the forum that I am a mod on (Sue I hope thats ok to say!) which was TOTALLY unexpected and really choked me up. Sad-cry-blownose-ani.gif
Got beautiful cards From Auntie Mel and Cat girl & her lovely boys and polly and the bloke
Next Auntie Anne sends Flynn and the other two a gift and what she wrote I struggled to read out loud because it choked me again!
Then we head off for the Monash and up to NICU an saw a lot of the staff with Flynn. He was totally and utterly loved, cuddled and cooed over, even two of the Drs came racing round to see him. We took a framed "thank you" from Flynn for the NICU wall of fame. This wall was inspirational to us and something I really felt strongly about doing and needed to do...Matt is trying to get the doc in a PDF for me to put on here....
I went to the chapel (that brought back heaps of memories) and I said some thanks and also a prayer for Zane and his poor family on this day, again something I really felt strongly about doing. I wrote in the prayer book for him too....
As we walked back to meet Matt and Niall Flynn was on fire, waving and chattering to all who would listen. Seriously it was like walking through there with someone famous! Everyone either waved or said "oh what a gorgeous boy" or "oh what beautiful eyes" etc, I wanted to say to them all "you just don't UNDERSTAND just how special today is and how privilaged I am to have him"! ......
We called in to the cafe and the guy who always serves me came round to "check out the little guy" couldn't believe he was one already! then proceeded to ask after Matt.
Then I bumped into Amal- Matts neuro registrar who asked straight away after Matt, then Niall, then Flynn. What a truly fantastic person she is and I feel totally indebted to her for saving Matt, but also honoured to know such a dedicated, hard working amazing woman!
Poor Niall had a grim time as they forgot to put numbing cream on him so he ended up having a local into his tummy which really hurt him (hes normally a TOTAL hero with needles) Then he had his big jab and we raced to get me back to work in time...
All the girls made a big fuss of me and set me off again
Got home and his God Mum and daughter were round with a cake and candle and My Mum and "Pop" were here too. WE ALL SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY That felt sooooo good and I was choked again!
The dear little boy has just gone to bed. I can safely say that I know he has enjoyed his day immensely!
Thanks for all of your well wishes via PM 's and Karma, once again, overwhelming!
His story is here
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=flynns+thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=flynns+thread
Some of the first pics still make me go cold...
But the recent ones rock!
OK, Flynns first year has been eventful, but totally joyous and an honour to watch that tiny fetus bud into something so beautiful
Developmentally he is perfect for his corrected age (9 months) and there is no sign of any disability from the IVH (bleed to the brain) he will get a clean bill of health hopefully at around 18 months, he is proof that miracles do happen, according to his pediatrician.
He is rolling, sitting, standing, clapping, hiking around in his walker (when he is tootling around in his walker the kitchen resembles the scene in 6th sense when the Mum turns around and all the doors have silently opened ) He picks up a couple of things that you ask for by name (eg his duck in the bath) and is beginning to wave and also says Dad dee Dad dee all of the time.
He has been discharged from the eye clinic and has the all clear with his heart and hearing. He still has the MRi looming IF they deem it necessary and his lungs are still fairly suseptable to wheezing and coughing (hes not sounding spectacular as we speak!) but thats to be expected. His reflux has gone but he still struggles with his bowels and that gets him up every night! A nights sleep would be TOTAL heaven but hey, I can't have it all!
He is a totally beautiful baby and I don't mean to sound like I'm bragging but everythime we take him anywhere someone comments on his georgousness or his fabulous eyes or something! His proud Granny entered him into a baby contest (
) and he got second for most appealing baby, second for most beautiful eyes and was crowned Prince of the Day! He got a trophy and ribbons and my Mum was fit to burst gawd love her!Its been a mental journey and one I wouldn't wish on anyone, ever. On a very personal level we, as a family, were totally saddened at the death of Zane, the little boy born the same day as Flynn and was in the humidicrib opposite. He never left hospital and died about 6 weeks ago, my heart broke for him and his parents and I just thanked God that our little boy was just that teeny bit tougher and was able to drag himself through.
Today has been totally overwhelming for me and admit to feeling humbled and fit to burst all at the same time...
First off we got a cheque for Flynn and prezzie from the forum that I am a mod on (Sue I hope thats ok to say!) which was TOTALLY unexpected and really choked me up. Sad-cry-blownose-ani.gif
Got beautiful cards From Auntie Mel and Cat girl & her lovely boys and polly and the bloke
Next Auntie Anne sends Flynn and the other two a gift and what she wrote I struggled to read out loud because it choked me again!
Then we head off for the Monash and up to NICU an saw a lot of the staff with Flynn. He was totally and utterly loved, cuddled and cooed over, even two of the Drs came racing round to see him. We took a framed "thank you" from Flynn for the NICU wall of fame. This wall was inspirational to us and something I really felt strongly about doing and needed to do...Matt is trying to get the doc in a PDF for me to put on here....
I went to the chapel (that brought back heaps of memories) and I said some thanks and also a prayer for Zane and his poor family on this day, again something I really felt strongly about doing. I wrote in the prayer book for him too....
As we walked back to meet Matt and Niall Flynn was on fire, waving and chattering to all who would listen. Seriously it was like walking through there with someone famous! Everyone either waved or said "oh what a gorgeous boy" or "oh what beautiful eyes" etc, I wanted to say to them all "you just don't UNDERSTAND just how special today is and how privilaged I am to have him"! ......
We called in to the cafe and the guy who always serves me came round to "check out the little guy" couldn't believe he was one already! then proceeded to ask after Matt.
Then I bumped into Amal- Matts neuro registrar who asked straight away after Matt, then Niall, then Flynn. What a truly fantastic person she is and I feel totally indebted to her for saving Matt, but also honoured to know such a dedicated, hard working amazing woman!
Poor Niall had a grim time as they forgot to put numbing cream on him so he ended up having a local into his tummy which really hurt him (hes normally a TOTAL hero with needles) Then he had his big jab and we raced to get me back to work in time...
All the girls made a big fuss of me and set me off again
Got home and his God Mum and daughter were round with a cake and candle and My Mum and "Pop" were here too. WE ALL SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY That felt sooooo good and I was choked again!
The dear little boy has just gone to bed. I can safely say that I know he has enjoyed his day immensely!
Thanks for all of your well wishes via PM 's and Karma, once again, overwhelming!
Last edited by hevs; Nov 1st 2007 at 11:52 pm.
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:01 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
Hi Hevs
I, like many, followed your posts from day dot and feel humbled and touched with the inspiration of your 'story'. Inspiration for the medical team, for the strength of such a little person and, of course, the strength of you and your family. It is wonderful to have such a happy ending to your year - Flynn is so beautiful.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday Flynn
Rachel, Adam & the girls
I, like many, followed your posts from day dot and feel humbled and touched with the inspiration of your 'story'. Inspiration for the medical team, for the strength of such a little person and, of course, the strength of you and your family. It is wonderful to have such a happy ending to your year - Flynn is so beautiful.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday Flynn
Rachel, Adam & the girls
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:03 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
Flynn rocks...
Thanks for the lovely post Hevs. I'm so sorry to hear about Zane. That's really tough.. some of these babes just have incredibly short lives. But Flynn obviously inherrited some mega genes.
Gorgeous photographs.
x
Thanks for the lovely post Hevs. I'm so sorry to hear about Zane. That's really tough.. some of these babes just have incredibly short lives. But Flynn obviously inherrited some mega genes.
Gorgeous photographs.
x
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:06 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
More recent pics
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:08 am
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Lovely post,really moving yet also uplifting!!! My 4th little boy Keane was prem and we thought he was tiny at 4lb11oz!! a heavyweight compared to Flynn but they really do come on so fast.
Congrats on Flynns' 1st birthday
Love Zoe & Gang
My 4th little boy Keane was prem and we thought he was tiny at 4lb11oz!! a heavyweight compared to Flynn but they really do come on so fast.Congrats on Flynns' 1st birthday
Love Zoe & Gang
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:10 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
Thanks Guys.
Its not so much their weight but there developmental age/ staus that can make or break them. One little girl was 23 weeks and 602 grams, shes doing really well and was a year old on september 21st
Its not so much their weight but there developmental age/ staus that can make or break them. One little girl was 23 weeks and 602 grams, shes doing really well and was a year old on september 21st
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:11 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
He's lovely Hevs!!!! I too read your posts and
he's one cute little boy and you are his proud
and loving parents!!!!!
Miranda xxxx
he's one cute little boy and you are his proud
and loving parents!!!!!
Miranda xxxx
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:17 am
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Re: What a difference a year makes...
Some other fave pics 
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Nov 2nd 2007, 12:19 am
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All the best to you all. He looks like he is going to be a right cheeky monster...
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:20 am
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Nov 2nd 2007, 12:30 am
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You've all done brilliantly hon, not just Flynn because he wouldn't have done it without his family.
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:34 am
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Thanks Pen
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:36 am
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What a wonderful little boy Flynn is ...I am so very happy for all of you.
Happy birthday Flynn
...I am so very happy for all of you.Happy birthday Flynn
Nov 2nd 2007, 12:58 am
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Hev's I have just read all this, it is a tryly inspirational story I hope you continue to have all the joy this little fella can bring you
