Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Imogen's swimming lesson

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Imogen is in the pink cap.

This is Simon and Jasmine. Jas really is being suspended in the air. Call the social. Moments later, simon got a face full of booby juice!!!













Hola all,

Well it's been a big bag of sick people in this household. Daddy has been a bit poorly, but as this site is Immie's then I should tell you about her. She has been a really sick bag lately, terrible nights. She has been burning up with raging temperatures and being sick in bed with lots of bed changes. She has been on the dioralyte instead of milk through the night. This is just water and a salt replacement, terrible drink but straight into the tummy and she has no idea.

She has also been having her oxygen back on at night just like old times sake - see pic. She created at first but has got used to it. This is just to help her out as her sats have been abysmal. Eating wise - Rubbish. Really taken a backwards step but guess what she wanted last night? Soggy chicken skin. Yup, chicken skin. It was from mine and Linz's chicken legs we were having. Now sometimes if it's crispy, we'll eat it but no it was minging and soggy. So, Ims got a strop on cos we said she could eat it. Anyway, we gave in. So she filled her mouth with greasy horrid skin. No she didn't swallow it! Oh night before, she wanted mustard, none of this ponsey french stuff. Hard case English. She had some after going on and on. "Ok Imogen, try it". She did! That'll be it until adulthood me thinks.
On this post there is a vid of Imogen having swimming lessons with her friend Elizabeth. Immie has been very clingy all her life in the pool, but these private lessons have done wonders for her confidence. The quality of the video is a bit ropey but ya can make her out in the pink cap. Sounds like we're posh having private lessons but it won't be for ever.
At the moment, Imogen is doing her nativity at school. Her line is, "Yes you can, shine star, shine" and "Thank you for coming to our show, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year". No she isn't saying it alone, she wouldn't and I'm unsure if she will even get onto the stage but hopefully she will surprise us.
Bad news troops, caravan is away for the winter. No photos this time - Sorry, you're all gutted I know.

T'ra.


Monday, 9 November 2009

Harrogate holiday

Hi all,
just a short clip of Imogen running scared from the ducks.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Imogen is 99.1cm






Imogen has been to see Doctor Peckam today at Lancaster infirmary. This was a general check up as she sees her periodically. Doctor Peckham was at the hospital the day she was born and remembers just how poorly Ims was. Every time we go back, she (doctor) always has a nice surprise.


She was weighed today and has put on a little bit of weight but we think she has lost some as she has been quite poorly recently. She has a nasty chesty cough and bogey nose and what with her being sick a bit she has likely lost some weight. Any road, she is 99.1 cm's. There is no way she can get in at Gulliver's world for free now!


Next week, she begins school full time and I think this will wipe her out. Even with just going half days for the last month she has been going (her own request) to bed earlier. We think she enjoys it, but at the moment it's mainly based on playing. They don't learn anything much yet, just a bit of story interaction. She already knows all 26 letters, which they start learning next year. Think we'll have to pull her back.


See yas

Ste and Donna's wedding

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Imogen and Lana Banana

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Mum and Imogen dancing

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Thursday, 24 September 2009

Comment from Jeannette at St Mary's

Hi
You may or may not remember me, I was (and still am!) a nurse on the neonatal surgical unit during Imogen's time on the unit (Jeanette) I cared for her during quite a few shifts and during those few short months (must have seemed like and eternity at the time) feel I got to know the three of you well, But I wouldn't know her now, Micky pointed us in the direction of your web page, saw the school photos, what a fit and healthy young lady she is, just gorgeous.

Take Care
Jeanette

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

Imogen's first day at school - Torrisholme Primary




Well Imogen's big day finally arrived - 14th Sept 09. She is now officially at school. We set off on the long 100 yard walk from our front door to school at 0850 and arrived at 0852. The playground was full of joyous and excited little darlings with a somewhat overwhelmed Immie Dee. She was quiet and reserved but, to our surprise she kept the waterworks at bay.
Her new teacher is Mrs. Dowker, who seems really lovely and meets with Immie's approval. There is also Mrs. Anderton a nursery nurse in her class and due to Immie's feeding needs Mrs. Armstrong is on hand for her hourly fill.
So far, I think they have just played and got to know each other. Trying to find out what they have done is blood out of stone job with Immie. We think they have just played. So for the next 2 weeks she is there 9 until 12 and then 1230 to 3 in a couple of weeks. Then she goes for a full time week before half term. All seems daft to me. Kids eh! Never at school.
Dad is going to get the guitar out of the cupboard which he put away in April 05 and pick up where I left off. Oh and maybe a golf club..

T'ra
Baz

Immie on a fly past in her Hummer. Check out the smooth gear change.

This was us on the beach at Formby. We were staying in the caravan at Burscough


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Immie goes to Annie














Posted by Picasa Top pic is Immie outside the Lowery theatre when we took her to see Annie (actually Auntie Shaz did). These doggies are from the show. The big one plays Sandie.
Then we have a picture of Abi who Ims met at Burscough in the next caravan.

Sunday, 23 August 2009

Comment from St Mary's

WOW. I cannot believe just how grown up she is now! Going to school and everything!
Looking back at those photos of her as a tiny dot, really does remind me just how poorly she was. What a fighter.. All the staff from NNSU (Neonatal Surgical Unit) still refer to Imogen as the miracle baby. And they love to get the updates from you. Thank you for those... keep them coming.It’s fantastic to see her doing so well. Alison. S/N @ NNSU

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Summer Holiday 09



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Summer holiday to Wales 09












Hello all,
we have recently arrived home from our 10 day trip away in the caravan. Boy it was a busy one, plagued by a slight illness on Imogen's part. She developed a nasty cough part way through the holiday, which gave us all a few sleepless nights. However, in general we had a great time. Relaxing it wasn't as we fitted in numerous friends from around the areas that we went. We know too many folk! But it was great to see all of you that we paid a visit too?
The holiday started off great weather but turned to a damp squib eventually. Again it still didn't dampen our spirits. No pun...

Anyway, here's what we did:

Friday - Set off to Abbey Farm caravan park near Burscough. This is only 40 miles from home but we had Hayley, Colin and Harris to enjoy a couple of nights with us. They pitched in their tent next to us. It was a great site and felt like we could have been miles away. The weather was great.

Saturday - We all just had a chill day and stayed on the park. They have a play park where big kids Baz and Col played frisbee and kites. the kids weren't that interested. Harris and Imogen get on fab and are inseparable.

Sunday - The troops cleared out and headed for home in the afternoon, much to Immie's disappointement (and ours C&H). We headed off and met up with some friends in Ainsdale who we haven't seen for 3 years. The Plows are a lovely family (and I'm not saying that cos you paid for the chinese Cath and Darrol ;-) )who we met in hospital when Immie was poorly. They were in with their daughter Isabella who fortunately has taken all that was thrown at her and come out fighting fit. Jessica, their eldest daughter has an uncanny resemblance to Immie. Check out the pics. Anyway, it was great to see you all.

Monday - Loaded up the van and headed for Presthaven Sands at Prestatyn. Lovely in the morning but when we arrived in Wales the heavens opened. On arrival at the park, there was no pitch available as some dude was in our spot. Soon got that sorted!! Big Baz vented some fury and got the supervisor to sort it. Actually that's not true. It's just not me to shout and be angry at people. The nice supervisor spoke to the dude and got him to shift. However, this dude turned out to be a dude displaying acquiescence and moved. We later bought him a bottle of wine for his trouble. Not our fault but he could have stood his ground as he had booked it too.
Teatime, Jenny and her daughter Chantelle came to us for tea. They live in Kinmel Bay which is 5 miles or so from where we were. We sneaked them into the entertainment at night even tho you have to have a pass. We had 3 passes so me Jen and Chan went in, I went back out and gave 2 to Linz and Immie. Felt really devious but I'm sure security weren't arsed. Somehow me and Jen got roped into a game on stage, kind of musical chairs but the blokes were the chairs. We lost.

Tuesday - Chilled for most of the day but went over to Jen's for tea. In the evening we went to Rhyl and all went in the slots much to Immie's delight. She managing to curb her gambling though.

Wednesday - went to the Welsh mountain Zoo. Very impressed with a good Sealion pool. You know the old ball on nose, shake paws take a fish. Good weather, in fact pretty hot. Later on we went to The Beatty's in Llandudno. Zara, Gary, Tamla and Johnny took us in and fed us. A fine spread thank you Gary. We're looking forward to seeing you soon Zara and Johnny.

Thursday - Wet wet wet. Went back to Rhyl on the slots and fairground. Immie had some vouchers to redeem from her winnings on the slots. Went to the cabaret and slots in the evening back at the campsite.

Friday - upped sticks. Left for Tarporley, Cheshire. Another lovely site near Tarporley called The Hollies. It was a garden centre and organic farm shop with a deli to die for. We could have spent a fortune on goodies. The site was out at the back and really nice. But again it was a wet journey between sites. The Gill's came over for tea. I tell ya, our caravan is like a drop in centre for the hungry. It's always a pleasure to put you lot up.

Saturday - Went to Blakemere craft centre. They were having a fun day and it was pretty packed. There was a bit of a fair for Immie and candy floss for me. Love it on a stick (candy floss that is).
Saturday night was our last night and we were going out for a nice meal nearby. We all got togged up, but Immie, who not being on form decided she was too unwell to go. Even after a sleep she wanted to stay in. So off I headed to nearby Winsford for an Indian. I say near, seemed further when I got back to the van and realised I'd left a stash of beer in the takeaway. It was about 6 miles away so I had to hot foot it hoping that they were still on the Marie Claire mag I was reading. We couldn't ring them as I had no idea of the name or what part of town it was in. Alas, the dude behind the counter had stashed them away. I think he was secretly gutted I'd come back.

Sunday - Booooo, came home.

And that was it. Immie has had a good time but we're still battling to rid her of the cough. This in turn makes her reflux, so there's been plenty of sick recently. She did however, manage to attend her final day at pre school. I think all the Auntie's were sad but Immie didn't seem to bother. Maybe when she realises she isn't going back she may feel sad. Soon be time for big school, not long now.

Only 3 and a half week before we go off in the van again.

T'ra all.

Baz

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We visited the Welsh mountain Zoo near Llandudno. Very good zoo too.

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On the Friday, Sharron, Laura and Nathan came over to the caravan and had tea with us.

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