Special Needs Baby
Aiya is 2 years old today and it’s amazing to see how far she has come given all the challenges she faces. Our little miracle baby came into this world at 1.2kg and measuring 40cm in length and is now 68cm and weighs 7.5kg. She is approximately the size my son was at 7 months old.… Continue reading Happy 2nd Birthday!
Aiya has not been well the past few weeks, she had a fever for 8 days due to an infection, which she has now thankfully got over with the help of antibiotics. When healthy children are ill, as a parent you worry and stress, because your little bundle of joy is hurting and there is… Continue reading Germ Defence
It’s been a busy few months and a while since I’ve written a post, so thank you to all my friends and family for asking where the next one is as this has spurred me on to keep writing even when life gets a bit hectic! Reflecting on 2017, it was a year of change… Continue reading On Reflection
I’m convinced Aiya has said her first word, it’s not mummy or daddy, but “mam mam” referring to food. Since we’ve had the high chair my little chunk has loved eating and it is a much more enjoyable experience for both of us. Rather than struggling with her on my lap I can now sing… Continue reading Language Acquisition
Aiya’s main challenges result from her delayed development, small stature, hearing loss, visual impairment and hip dysplasia but the biggest issues for her and us to deal with on a daily basis (and which currently cause her the most distress) stem from her severe allergies and eczema. At 5 months old Aiya was taken to… Continue reading Aiya’s Allergies
Project Aiya 