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Williams first Christmas in neonatal intensive care unit. All dressed up as a plum pudding.
Williams first Christmas in neonatal intensive care unit. All dressed up as a plum pudding.
William playing PEEK A BOO!!!
William playing PEEK A BOO!!!
Sam having one of his first cuddles
Sam having one of his first cuddles
James the proudest cousin in the world
James the proudest cousin in the world
William on his first Christmas at home with his Thomas rocker
William on his first Christmas at home with his Thomas rocker
Jaxon, when he was just born.
Jaxon, when he was just born.
My first look at Jaxon, he was so beautiful!!
My first look at Jaxon, he was so beautiful!!
Jaxon at 4 weeks old.
Jaxon at 4 weeks old.
William giving his little brother a smooch!!
William giving his little brother a smooch!!
Jaxon posing in the cot.
Jaxon posing in the cot.

I am a mum of 2 . I am married to Sam and our sons name are William (nearly 3) and Jaxon (9 mths). William was born 16 weeks premature at only 24 weeks gestation, we have had a few ups and downs but are doing ok. He is a beautiful child and is just a real joy to have. We are enjoying having our two boys, but, as you all know it can be trying at times. William is starting Pre-school soon so i will have more time with Jaxon.

Jaxon was born at 38 weeks, we had a planned caeasarian and i enjoyed being awake immensely as i could not enjoy yhe birth of William as it was an emergency.nHe is a happy, thriving go getter who already thinks he can walk!!! He loves chasing his brother around, it'samazing how fast they can crawl.

William has recently been diagnosed with Minimal Brain Dysfunction resulting from extreme prematurity. At the moment he is on medication and it seems to be going fine, it helps to control his impulsiveness and behaviour problems. One thing is good though, it doesn't change our beautiful loving little boy.

More about my family now. I am the youngest with two older brothers, i have one nephew on my side James who is also my godson. James has ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome but is a very capable and loving child. Sam has approx 25 nieces and nephews on his side as he is the youngest of eight children. (i say approx because they are all over the world and it is hard to keep up!!). We have 9 of them here in Australia which is great and it also helps when you need a baby sitter.

Sam and i have been married for almost eight years and although it took a while to have children it is definately worth the wait.

We are truly blessed with these two beautiful boys and maybe one day we will add a third. We will see!!!


My children


  1. William, male
    4 years old
  2. Jaxon, male
    2 years old