Week 3

My MEDICARE card arrived in the post today, I have an identity.

Week 3

Today was my first trip to the Doctor. I had to get my nipples checked and everything is ok. The Doctor believes its due to hormones and they should disappear over the next few weeks. All is well.

Week 2

Daddy went back to work today after 4 weeks at home preparing for my birth and looking after Mummy and I.

It has been such fun having Daddy home, he has been busy ordering Mummy around the house and telling her how to do things, my Daddy is so experienced I will learn so much from him.

I will miss him.

Week 2

HAPPY EASTER

Mummy took me to see the rest of my family at Nonna and Nonno's place. I met many of my cousion's and we stayed for a little while. Everyone wanted to hold me and I felt like a parcel.

Here is a photo of my Nonno. We have the same hair style at the moment.

Daddy was not there with Mummy and I as he was umpiring a cricket match at Grahame Thomas Oval (Bankstown). The game was a fourth grade Quarter Final, Sutherland verses Campbelltown-Camden. I think Daddy will be away alot over the next few years. I will not mind as long as he can take Mummy and I with him.

Week 2

Went for a trip to see my Aunt Rose and Uncle Anthony at my Nonna and Nonno's house. I have such a large family which is so diverse from many cultures. You will see them from time to time and discover how vast my family is.

Everyone could not believe how small I was. Ill get bigger in due time.

Week 2

I had my first visit to the Child and Family Health Centre, I went to the Oatley Centre for my check up. I will be going here from time to time to make sure I'm healthy any my parents are looking after me, I hope they do.

The mid wife was very happy with my progress, I'm drinking about 90ml of milk, I have good eye contact as I'm always looking around, that is because I working out my situation, I'm a little concerned that my Daddy does not have a full head of hair, does that mean I will be bald when I get older? Also I'm a good sleeper, well what else is there to do?

I do have a few issues to address, these are my enlarged breasts, I could have a form of Mastitis. Although this is quite rare in a young baby my nipples are hard and Ive got it. I must be showing my feminine side, or I am very close to my Mummy.

So I'm off to the Doctors to get everything checked out.

Week 2

I went for a visit and saw my new friend, Adam, he is three weeks older then me.

My Mummy and Daddy know Adam's parents as Daddy worked with Adam's Mummy. As luck would have it Adam's parents went to the same prenatal classes as my parents. Anyway Adam and I have known each other for ages so Mummy, Daddy and I went to their house for a visit.

Adam has been a bit sick since he was born. He has something called reflux and could also be allergic to cows milk. I hope he gets better as I need someone to kick the ball with.

Week 1

I'm here on a nice lazy Sunday morning with my big brother Sean.

Week 1

Its been a busy few days. I have had many visitors and I have received lots of presents. I have been getting a little tired though as everybody like to pick me up. Daddy loves showing me off and he wakes me up all the time, he is a silly Daddy.

Mummy cut my fingernails for the first time, she hurt me and went a little close. I didnt think she meant it but I had a little cry to make her feel guilty, it worked and I got so many cuddles and kisses.

Week 1

I am 1 week old today.

This was a special day as my Daddy took me for a walk without Mummy. Daddy took me for a stroll to the shops as he was cooking for dinner. I think he only takes me for a walk because he calls me his "chick magnet".

We were gone for a little while and when we got home Mummy was a little stressed, I think she missed me.

Day 7

It dropped off, my umbilical cord fell off today. Will my belly button be an innie or outie?

I have finally been detached from Mummy, I am my own person now.

I feel I can take on the world.

Mummy and Daddy took me out again today. We went to Hurstville Westfields for a little stroll, better to test it out today then on a busier day. What an effort! it took such a long time for us to get ready and leave I didn't feel like leaving.

Daddy was driving and driving looking for a place to park the car when he nearly ran over some walking along the crossing. Luckily Mummy is on the ball. Daddy was yelling about something to do with these people taking all the parking spots for prams. I dont know what I am to do with him.

Day 6

I got to see Lara again, Lara came to check on me and because Mummy and I are doing so well we have completed the Mid Wife program. I such a good little baby.

Lara checked my weight and I now weigh 3.015kg. Of course I dropped a little but it was well within the allowed safety zone.

Mummy and Daddy brought Lara a little present to say thank you for the hard work she did on the day of my birth. Lara removed the clip which secured my umbilical cord.

I am now on my own.

Day 5 - My first Day out

It was a sunny Sunday morning, Mummy and Daddy took me for a walk to Mortdale. They had coffee and I slept most of the way. Daddy was pretty tired, I think it was the furthest he had walked in a long time.

The Mid wife called to check on me and everything was fine.

Daddy woke at 3.30am to feed me and stayed awake all morning till my next feed at 7.30am. My Daddy is so good as he let Mummy have a sleep in while he took care of me.

Day 4

All is going well, I'm doing the usual sleeping and eating. Elizabeth from STOMP came to check on me today and took some blood tests. I did not cry when she stuck me with the needle.

Day 3

Today was the first day of the Mid wife visit and Alison from South Hurstville STOMP came to check on Mummy and I. Everything way ok.

Day 2 - My First Visitor at Home

Nonno came and visited me not long after I arrived home and Nonno brought Mummy some flowers. Nonna did not come as she was visiting my Bisnonna in Stanthorpe, Queensland. I am sure I will meet her very soon.

Day 2 - My First Bath

I am crying not because I do not like to take baths, but Daddy made the bath water to cold. I will tell you once and once only Daddy, I LIKE MY BATH WATER TO BE HOT...............

Day 2 - On my way home

After much discussion with the head nurse and a check up by the doctor, I was allowed to leave hospital. Mummy does not like hospitals and we entered the early release program. This program allows 5 daily visits by a Mid wife if you are discharged from hospital within 48 hours.

I received my Hepatitis B shot and we left the hospital. Here I am asleep in the car capsule.

I like driving in cars I do. Daddy is such a good driver and Mummy sat next to me all the way home.

Day 1 - My First Visitor in Hospital

Nanny was my very first visitor in Hospital. I was only a few hours old and Nanny came to see me. I think Nanny will spoil me heaps. I like Nanny.

Day 1 - The Mid Wife

Here is Lara, the Mid Wife who delivered me. She was very busy that day as she was delivering three babies at one time. Lara gave me a vitamin K injection and I did not cry at all.

Day 1 - My Weight

Day 1 - I HAVE ARRIVED

Hello everyone. I have arrived into the world at 12.13pm. My name is Jett Guy Lenzo, I weigh 6'1 pounds (3.15 kg), I measure 51cm with a head circumference of 33.5cm. I was born in St George Hospital on a beautiful sunny day.

Daddy cried with happiness when I was born.

Oh my, I have seen my parents and the situation does not look positive.

Someone please help me!

Week 41 - The Journey

Mummy and Daddy arrived at the hospital about 10am after there was some questions by Mummy on the route to the hospital. I think Daddy went the long way round and Mummy was not enjoying the trip.

After a slow walk through the hospital doors, up the elevator to Level 1 and to the delivery suit, they finally arrived and were ushered into delivery suit room 4.

Mummy and Daddy sat waiting for things to roll into action. The Mid wife, Lara, arrived and Mummy was hooked to a monitoring machine which allowed everyone to hear my heart beat. Over time Mummy was having contractions, to help her, Daddy was placing a wet cloth over her head, Mummy was pulling on Daddy's shirt.

Mummy was soon in some pain and was asking for an epidural. Time was progressing and Daddy suggested she was doing very well and did not require an epidural. With the help of the Mid wife, Daddy and Lara convinced Mummy that breathing in gas to help the pain would be better.

About 11.15am, Mummy grabbed Daddy's shirt, looked into his eyes and said, "I want epidural". Daddy got the hint and called Lara back into the room.

The epidural was being administered and Mummy was sitting on the bed. Mummy said, "I think I have to do a poo." Lara said, "I dont think that is a poo you want to do, it could be the baby coming."

It's time for me to come out now.

Daddy was holding Mummy's hand and Lara was assisting my journey. Lara told Daddy to get down and help her hold Mummy's leg. Mummy started to push and my head was coming out. Mummy stopped pushing and my head went back in. Daddy could see my head told Mummy to keep pushing. Small sharps breaths he told her. After a few more pushes I popped out.

Week 41

Mummy woke up today about 7.30am and she had a pain in her lower belly. She looked to Daddy and said that she felt different today. Mummy felt like she was have small contractions. Mummy called the Mid wife and there was some discussion, but Mummy was told to call back later when matters changed.

Over the next hour, I had begun my journey and Mummy was having irregular contraction, at first they were every 3 minutes, then 7 minutes then 12 minutes. About 9.00am the contractions were very regular and coming every 4 minutes. Mummy called the Midwife and left a message.

The contractions were happen at a regular period and the Mid wife had not returned the call. Daddy, who at this stage was in a calm state called the Mid wife. As Daddy was on the phone, Mummy called out, "I think my water has broken." Daddy spoke to the Mid wife who told him to come up to the hospital.