He's home

He's home! Baby Ben came home from hospital just over a week ago.

These are my first photographs of him taken last weekend.






Ben’s weigh in yesterday indicated he has gained over 100 grams since Saturday which is such a relief as he didn't seem to be putting any on. Apparently the night before he wanted a feed every hour. It’s obvious that he will take as much as he can get. Becky had a visit from the health visitor who reckons Ben is just fine. We are all pleased. Alex is still doing everything he can to help look after his little brother.

Here are some extra photos of him from his Mothers more professional camera.







And all the boys together.

The new addition

Whoopee!! Our new grandson was born on the 3rd September 2008. Mother and child are both doing well.

We had a phone call from Graham who was at the hospital to tell us that Becky was going to have a cesarean and please could we come and get Alex who was there with him. We had a clear run at that time of night and got to the hospital at Baulkam Hills just after 10.00pm. By the time we had taken Alex home to get his clothes etc. and got back to the hospital, the baby had just been born. We had a very quick visit to see the baby but then had to take a very tired Alex home. By the time we got him into bed it was well after 1.00am.


He is a delight to have around even if he does get first dips of the cake mix.


The new baby is going to be called Benjamin, obviously shortened to Ben. He weighed 4lbs 1oz at birth which is a massive weight when compared to Alex and he wasn't covered in tubes. Becky was a bit upset that she couldn't carry him to full term but 5 weeks early is a pretty good compared to Alex. Becky left the hospital yesterday but little BJ has to stay there until he reaches his due birth date so Mom has to make regular trips back to feed him.

Here's what you have been waiting for, Ben in all his glory.







Isn't he cute!! I think there is a bit of his Grandfathers good looks there!!
A nice Fathers Day present.