It happened so quickly, one moment she was on the bed, the next with a thud she wasn't!

One early morning, Ava was playing on top of the bed, Mum had popped out to the kitchen and I was still half asleep under the sheets (it was a weekend)

I turned just briefly when I heard the thud, reflex took over and I was over her in a moment. Ava had fallen of the bed on her face, her legs still in the air. She started crying, first thought was she is ok, so I picked her up to sooth her.

She suffered a scratch and bruising to her head, but was her cherry self soon enough.

Here are some things to check for if your baby/toddler takes a fall.
- Does not Vomit
- Moves neck, arms and legs normally
- Keep an eye on the soft spot as long as it doesn't start protuding your in good shape
- Keep awake for about an hour

Call your doctor if you are still not confident that your child is not well

Today is Ava’s first birthday

12 months of immense love and joy.

Ava is an easy baby, as far as babies go I guess, I have been blessed with great children (Ava being number 4 for me), she is happy and interactive, loves to play with other children, gives great cuddles and kisses.

Has a big beautiful smile with a few little white teeth which is immediately infectious to all around.

We celebrated her birthday on Sunday with her friends and family, great turn-out!

I am looking forward to many more years ahead

Happy birthday bubble

Daddy loves you

Cake decorated by Andrea (mum) and me :-)

With Ava’s first night at home, we had her bassinet setup, nice new sheets and blankets, and right by the bed… Andrea and I had envisioned that Ava would happily sleep in the bassinet next to her parent’s bed peacefully… Ava had other idea’s, and who could blame her?!?! She has just spent the last 40 weeks inside her mother, why would she then want to spend anytime away from her mother.Andrea knew from the nights in hospital that Ava liked to sleep next to her, so this is what’s so at the moment… I’m not thinking it spells trouble just yet; she is just too little to be manipulative.

I’m afraid I’m no good, I can sleep through a Rock Concert, and do not hear when Andrea gets up, during the night and morning to sooth a screaming Ava. I would be willing too, I just need to be poked awake.

I hope we get some use out the bassinet…