Lily Grace McDonald's 9th/10th week, 24th May - 6th June

Big hugs and kisses to everyone!

Grandma and Da came to my place and had a sleepover. Mummy liked having them here because they helped her with the housework. Also Mummy left me with Grandma and Da and went out to the shops. I think she really enjoyed that. I liked spending time with Grandma and Da.

Mummy took me to have my needles on 31st May. It hurt! But mummy gave my big cuddles and made it all better. Then I had big sleep and it was all ok because daddy was home when I woke up and he gave me big cuddles too and told me how brave I had been.

I'm still wearing the brace to help my hips. But Mummy and Daddy can take it off now so I can have a bath. It's nice coz then I can kick my legs out. The Doctor said that my hips are not too bad and the brace should only be only for 6 weeks. I hope that isn't too long.

Mummy took me back to that place called tracillian to help me sleep better. I was a bit grumpy that day and so we get to go again soon.

When I'm sleeping I like to suck my thumb sometimes. Mummy and daddy caught me one day. They said I was very cute!

Anyway, I've got to go now. Love to everyone.

Lily

xx

Lily Grace McDonald's 7th & 8th week, 10th - 23rd May

Hello to all my friends and family,

I have had a very busy 2 weeks since I last wrote to you all. It all started when Mummy took me on the 10th May down to the hospital for an ultrasound of my hips. I didn't like it very much because the lady put gel on my hips and it was yucky and cold. The Dr then called Mummy on the 14th and asked us to come and see him. He said that Mummy and Daddy would have to take me to a person called a physio and have a brace put on. So, on the 21st Mummy and Daddy put me in the car and we went to have the brace put on. It feels a bit funny but doesn't bother me much. It made Mummy a bit sad but I smiled at her and told her it was ok. Mummy says it will help my hips grow better and make me big and strong. I can't have bath times for a little while but Mummy gives me a nice sponge bath in front of the heater. I like that. Mummy and Daddy can still gives me big cuddles! I love them very much!

Mummy and Aunty Katie took me to a place called Tracillian on 22nd where a nice nurse helped Mummy to get me to sleep better during the day. It was really good and it helped me to put myself back to sleep when I wake up. I feel much better now that I'm sleeping better during the day and I think Mummy and Daddy are happier too.

I have seen Aunty Katie alot lately. It's nice coz I love to give her lots of smiles and cuddles. She plays with me. Her funny faces make me laugh! Aunty Katie, Uncle Ross and Uncle Ben came to visit us on the 19th and 20th and we had a sleep over. It was lots of fun! Uncle Ben helped me drink a bottle and made me laugh. Uncle Ross also gave me cuddles and made me laugh. We all made a video to send to Nana and Pa who are a long way away in Papua New Guinea. I hope they like it. We went to a party at Lithgow. My great Uncle Graeme turned 50 and I got to meet alot of people. Mummy called them relatives. They were nice.

On mothers day I wanted to tell my Mummy how much I loved her so I got up and made her breakfast in bed. I cooked french toast, tomato and eggs with a cup of tea. Daddy did help me a little bit. I also gave her a pink pachmina and took her on a picnic after church. Mummy was very happy and gave me lots of cuddles and kisses! Thank you Daddy for helping me show Mummy how much I love her! On mothers day I also spoke to Nana on the phone. I'm talking alot more now and it makes Mummy and Daddy smile. I like to see them smile. They make me very happy.

Well, I'm a bit tired now so I will write again soon.

I love you all,

Lots of cuddles and kisses, Lily.

Ps. special cuddles and kisses to Nana and Pa. I miss you!

Lily Grace McDonald's 5th & 6th week, 26th April - 9th May

Hello, this is Lily again! Mummy let me use the computer seeing as I've been awake more now and like to play with Mummy and Daddy. I like to smile at them and I try to talk but only noises come out. I want to tell Mummy and Daddy that i love them. I think they know!

Daddy had to go to a course for work on Friday the 27th April so I went with Mummy and we said hello to some ladies Daddy used to work with. They were nice ladies. I even shared some of my vomit on one of the ladies shirts! We then went to Aunty Katie's house and Mummy had a big rest while I played with Aunty Katie. Mummy looked very tired that day so thank you Aunty Katie for helping me. I love you!

Daddy went back to work on Tuesday 1st May. I miss him when he's not home but I love to play with Mummy. We have done the washing together and cleaned the house. I'm a big help! I stay close to mummy in the baby harness. I like to be close to her. She smells pretty! I love when she gives me a bath and then she gives me a massage in front of a heater. It's so nice! We sometimes sit on the lounge and Mummy watches some TV while I take a nap on her tummy.

Daddy took Mummy and I away to a place called Gosford for 2 nights because he had to go to a conference there. It was a fun time! I met lots of new people that Daddy works with and they liked to look at me and give me cuddles. While Daddy was working I tried to help by making a few phone calls. All that talking made me feel thirsty so I had some water from Mummy's water bottle! Can you see the photo? I was sitting up too!

Mummy took me shopping in Gosford. It was the first time it was just her and I. I wasn't too happy though that day. I was very hungry and wanted to eat every 2 hrs so Mummy and I spent alot of time in the parents room. On the way back to see Daddy I was still very sad and crying alot. So much that I pooed all in the car seat. I think Mummy wanted to cry too but she didn't. When I saw Daddy I stopped crying and gave him a big smile! So, then Mummy cried instead. I gave her a big hug and made it all better!

On Thursday the 3rd May it was Pa's birthday so I called him up in PNG on the phone. Pa, the photos of me in the little turquoise/blue suit is my face when you were talking to me! I was very happy to hear your voice!

On the way to Gosford we stopped at Aunty Kirsty's place so Mummy could give me some milk. Aunty Katy was there too and she gave me, with Aunty Kirsty what they call 'Aunty kisses'. Can you see my face?! I'm not sure about this!

I had my first go on my play gym this week. It's so bright and I had fun! Daddy saw me roll myself over! Mummy was disappointed she missed it. I will show her again soon but I need to sleep for a bit to get strong enough to do it again.

I will write again soon.

Love Lily

xxoo