Millie's Milestones

Day 62 - First family portrait

TIME for an update before everyone thinks we're slacking.

The health visitor came to see Millie yesterday (Wednesday).

She gave us a few tips (sleep more, worry less), flicked through Millie's health records, and gave a general thumbs up.

Then she decided to weigh Millie.

We were pleased to see she has put on 100 grammes in the two days since arriving home.

Millie tipped the scales at 2.260kg (4lbs 15 1/2 ounces) which shows she must be drinking some milk even though a lot of it dribbles down her chin.

At lunchtime, Grandad France popped in for a visit and ended up taking what is the first family portrait.

Hopefully, daddy will soon learn how to hold his daughter properly so she can see the camera.

The big milestone today was an expedition by mummy and Millie who had their first walk together outside.

They took the "travel system" to post some letters in the village for daddy.

Walks are limited at the moment because we have been told to keep Millie out of crowded places for at least two weeks.

This is mainly because she is still vulnerable to infections and stress.

But Daddy thinks it is an Extra Good Idea because it should also make it harder for mummy to spend so much money in Tescos.

So all in all, things are going well.

We have to go to the hospital for Millie's first check-up tomorrow (Friday).

The doctors will measure her iron levels and see how she is doing.

We think the verdict will be good, although she might need a top-up blood transfusion if she is anaemic again.

posted by Johann @ 11:21 PM