Making a Difference: One Baby at a Time
The most common question people ask me when they find out I am a kangaroo mom is, “Oh wow, don’t you get attached?”. And then they usually add, “I could never do that. I would just keep them.” Being a…
Our Precious Preemie
By Sue Dickson “You’re already two centimetres dilated and having contractions. You’re in early labour!” They’re shocking words to hear at your 29-week appointment with your gynae, so it was just as well I was lying down. “Go out the…
Kade’s near drowning incident
Monday the 24th of January started like any other in the Cherry household. Our 1yr old twins woke up at 06h00 and played in the lounge till their breakfast at 07h30. My wife left for work at 08h20 and I…
Our Miracle Baby
After three and a half years of trying to conceive and being told by doctors that our chances were very slim because of me having primary ovarian failure, you can just imagine our elation when we found out, very unexpectedly,…
Grandparents Answering Machine
“Good morning… at present we are not at home, but please leave your message after you hear the beep. Beeeeeepppppp… If you are one of our children, press 1 and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order…
Linda Lewis – Postnatal Distress
Giving birth to a child is one of the most profound and significant life-changing events a woman will ever experience. Not only do you have to negotiate a whole new person who has come into your life forever but you…