Last weekend we celebrated Jensen's homecoming with a big welcome home party for all of our dear friends and family that have supported us throughout our journey. As well as celebrating Jensen being home and healthy, this party was to say a big thank you to everyone that had us in their thoughts and prayers, those that fed us, cleaned for us, cared for us, went out of their way to help us out with things we found hard doing from hospital, those that visited us, those that understood when we weren't up for visitors, those that wiped many tears, and put up with anger, fear and angst, those that followed this blog, and all those that shared much needed positive energy around the place. It's these people, all of you, that have helped us get through the toughest time of our life, and without your love and support, this journey would have been much harder, so thank you.
The party was also an opportunity for everyone to meet Jensen. Initially, I was concerned about so many people being around and wanting to hold him. I asked Phil if we could put him in a display case at the front of the room. Those that asked for cuddles were not denied, and Jensen was such a good boy, considering the amount of stimulus around. He had first cuddles with his great nanna James, and other family members yet to meet him, some were too nervous for cuddles, but happy for hellos.
It was the perfect day for a party, beautiful sunshine and a cracker of a day. Mummy was up with the sparrows to hit the flower markets with beautiful friends Gemma and Anita. With armfuls of gorgeous blooms in tow, it was off the pick up the cake. What an amazing cake it was!! Well worth the expense. Next we hit the pub (to decorate), then it was home for a quick change and back for party time. We hired out the Atrium at the Greengate hotel, which was perfect for this occasion.... indoors, but not, light and airy, and nothing like a pub. Good food, good company, a great day.
We raised $500 for the RNS NICU, and also awareness of the importance of giving blood. This week Jensen and I will be purchasing something from the NICU's wish list with the donations received on the day. The wait staff at our party even donated their tips for the day, which was very sweet of them. We will keep you posted as to what we decide to purchase. Our next big fundraiser will be the Balmoral Burn, where we will be raising money for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, those that donate the life saving medical equipment to NICUs throughout Australia, so start saving everyone.
It was such a big day for Jensen, and he was such a good boy. We had had a visit with Dr Sinn in the morning too, as surgery was scheduled for two days after the party, so he'd been out most of the day. We got home to bed and he was out like a light. I woke him 6 hours later for his feed.
The surgery ended up being postponed, as Jensen had had a little cold and cough throughout the week, which escalated on the Sunday. So to be safe Dr Sinn cancelled it and mummy and Jensen had a recovery day in their pyjamas instead.
Thank you to all those that celebrated with us, we had such a wonderful time catching up with you all, and we're so pleased you have all had a chance to meet our beautiful little Jensen. Thank you for the beautiful gifts, which were very unexpected, and unnecessary. Now to get planning his first birthday......
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When the occasion suits we like to go for a drive to Windsor for a picnic of fish 'n' chips. Turns out the weather wasn't too fabulous, but we still went ahead with the fish 'n' chips part. We met grandma and grandpa James there and had a little wander through the markets and massive sweet shop, where daddy was very excited to find some Cheesy Wotsits, a steal at $2.50 a bag rather than 20 pence as they are back in England. I'm not sure they even lasted the trip home!