First bath

First dip in bidet, I mean bath.

Meanwhile, across the bathroom...

It's a bit scary!

But not too bad.

All clean and snuggly.

Pjs on and look, blonde hair!

Three pooks ready for bed.

Then in close up.

Nothing to do with the bath but still sweet.

Sebastian smiles, unaware that Zach is creeping up on him.

Sebastian had his first bath the other day. He was a bit cross about having all his clothes taken off but once he was in the warm water he was all relaxed and happy. And yes, that is a bidet we are using as a bath. It's never actually been used as a bidet though, honest.

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Pics from week two.

Relaxing with Daddy

Zach moves in for the kiss

Daisy gets a sleepy cuddle

The boys have their first outing in the double buggy, chauffered by Grandma to Costa.

Sebastian first found his thumb in the delivery room and is quite fond of it.

Jumping back, Daisy and Zach were thrilled to discover that my shower in the hospital had a seat in it!

The fun!

Sebastian's jaundice has gone now along with his sleepiness so I'm heading in to the the wilderness of sleep deprivation, hurrah! He's doing really well, eating like a trouper and getting bigger. Daisy and Zach are also doing well, Zach has upped the naughtiness a bit but no major meltdown issues yet....

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Daisy's sports day

Slam Dunk Daisy!

The sack race, a timeless classic.

Andy was very pleased to report that Daisy netted this goal under the watchful eye of Carlton Palmer (ex Sheffield Wednesday and England), the football coach.

Zach was Team Daisy's number one supporter.

Egg and spoon race, sort of.

Daisy had her first school sports day last week. I was in hospital so couldn't make it but Andy went along and got lots of photos of the action. A good time was had by all.

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Sebastian - 1 week old today!

All bundled up for the big trip home.

Made it safely.

Little possum.

A serious little face.

Be afraid...

Big eyes.

There's been a lot of sleeping going on.

Clothes off time!

I know small babies *don't* smile, but it certainly looks like they do sometimes.

Matching stripes.

Everything is going really well with Sebastian. He's gorgeous and cuddly and hungry! His first check up went well and he's started to to put weight back on. I'm enjoying every second of him (even the 'you can't STILL be hungry ones' and feel very lucky.

Daisy and Zach have been wonderful with him, they love kissing and cuddling him and can't wait to see him in the morning. Daisy is very gentle with him and enjoys reading him stories whilst Zach loves to grab his little hand and wave it furiously at me shouting 'Hello Mummy'!

Thank you to everyone for all the emails and good wishes, they are all very much appreciated.

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Sebastian Fox Ellis

We've decided on Sebastian Fox Ellis.

Sebastian has settled down into a feeding and sleeping routine, hence the only photos I've got are of him asleep. He likes a good cuddle though, just like his big brother and sister.

Bec has been fantastic and she is keen to get home, hence they'll hopefully be leaving the hospital tomorrow evening.

Pookie 3

Beautiful baby boy 3.34KG - born 11.32am 17 February 2010 at American Hospital, Dubai.

Everything went well. I am so proud of Bec for bringing another perfect little baby into the world.

Name to follow shortly - watch this space.

We're on countdown....

Here's Grandma!

...for Pookie 3! I'm booked in to hospital for Wednesday 17 Feb so that is the latest he will be here. I'm really hoping it will be earlier though as even waddling has become a bit tricksy. Julia arrived at the weekend, the kids are thrilled to have Grandma on hand for reading, puzzles, dancing and playgrounding.

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