The past few days have been somewhat of a whirlwind since we all arrived back from hospital.  We’ve had lots of excited visitors, as well as plenty of cards, generous gifts and telephone calls wanting to find out how Family Harding is getting on!  Add to that the daily mid-wife visits and there are not [...]

We finally had the opportunity to bring Sienna home at 5pm on Tuesday. Our beautiful daughter had arrived at one of the busiest times in the past few weeks at Derriford, meaning long delays in getting the relevant checks and paperwork done before being able to leave.
The first 24 hours at home have been great [...]

Abi and Peter are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Sienna Rose Harding.  Born at 12.05am on Tuesday 28th October 2008, she weighed in at 8lbs 1/2oz.  She is a picture of health, with all vital signs excellent. Due to some minor maternal blood loss during delivery, Abi and Sienna have been kept in [...]

Well, those of you following the progress (or in this case lack of!) of Baby Harding will not be surprised to hear that we are still waiting for his/her appearance into the world!
We attended Derriford yesterday afternoon for monitoring, and took the decision to start the induction process, as at 14 days overdue, there are [...]

So, no, for those of you who have been wondering, the lack of updates doesn’t mean we have been otherwise occupied with a newborn. With Pete back to work (and ever expectant of a phone call to say “Come home quick!” which has yet to be made) I have continued my daily routine of energetic walks [...]

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