My first Op

Hi all. Here is my mug shot! The hospital had to take a picture of me before the operation. His camera was much nicer than mum's!

Well the good news is that everything went really well and the doctors are very happy with me. The operation started at 9am and I was out by 10am in recovery. I then got to go back to mum and dad at 11am which was nice. I spent most of the day sleeping it off. When I woke up I was able to have a full dinner straight away. Hopefully, seeing as I can eat as normal already, I will be able to come home tomorrow, Thursday at the latest.

This was my last pic before the operation. I had to wear a silly paper gown. I asked for one in pink but they didn't have one. I wasn't allowed eat since the night before so I was starving before I went in...
But a few hours later I was able to have my dinner after my operation. It was a bit funny eating it though. Something's changed.

As I slowly woke up I realised that whenever I went to stick my tongue out my mouth it was hitting my new lip. The surgeons closed up my lip and stitched up my nose with a new tube to help it keep its shape.
It's hard to feel my face properly at the moment as it is so swollen after the operation. It still hurts a bit but it should be much better in a few days. When the swelling goes down I will post another update to you all.

Getting Ready for Hospital

Click the play button above to view my first video diary!!! (QuickTime 7 or later required!)

Well my first operation is on Tuesday (30th of October '07). I'm a bit aprehensive about it but I think mum and dad are a bit more worried! I thought I would upload a video as I won't look the same on my next post! I intend posting a more updates over the next few days to let you know how I am getting on. I won't be out of Temple Street until Thursday... I hope they have Wireless broadband there!

3 Months Old!

Well I am now 3 months old. It's been a great month. I've realised that I now control my hands and feet and have endless fun moving them around and grabbing things. It's hard work but I am getting the hang of it.

My friend Hazel dropped in before she flew off to New York with her mum and dad. Looking forward to visiting her over there... and with the dollar so weak, might pick up myself an iPhone while I'm at it!

I took mum and dad out on their first big walk since I was born down to Glendalough. Even though it was September it was an amazing day. Had a good look at the exhibition there and I thought it imaginatively conceived, beautifully written and the use of unobtrusive interactive media in the centre was simply genius.
While I was down in Glendalough I also had my first picnic. I was great. Lots of fresh air with dinner certainly makes for an interesting burping experience after!
Dad had to go down to Cork for a few days and so Una came over to look after mum. I gave Una a hand too! Her wooly cardigan was so cuddly.

Conor came over with Adrienne another day and we had great fun playing together. Dad got very upset when he came home from work and saw the photos. I think he thought Conor was trying to hit on me. I don't think so! He's a big smelly BOY!

Mum has now found a new website. So instead of buying herself clothes from Boden.com she now spends her time browsing and buying me cool agus trendy clothes. This Pixie top is particularly fetching!
Now that it's gotten a bit colder I have had to get into my new "Pram Suit". It's so warm and cozy I fall asleep whenever I am in it. It's like a big warm blanky.
I upgraded my old motor recently. Ditched the pram and got a sporty buggy now. Saving up for alloys at the moment.(Donations welcome!) Mum unfortunately was so excited she went almost as mad as the first time I went out!
Now that I am 3 months old I enjoy nothing more before bedtime than sitting down and catching the News at 9 on RTE. It makes me want to be a politician. 17% pay rise every year would be nice. Glad to see Stan's gone too. And don't start me on Bertigate!