What a difference a day makes 😢😢

Saying prayers to one God and all Gods for little Henry, his Mummies and you Cossy.

Sounds like more positive news from you Cossy 🤞

Cossy, I'm glad they're doing all they can for Henry he sounds a little fighter xx

Thank you for updating us. I check on here often to see how Henry is getting on. It never ceases to amaze me the strength that even the tiniest babies have. My prayers are with wee baby Henry and his family and all the wonderful NHS staff who are doing their best for Henry and for you all. Xxx

Oh cossy it sounds like he is getting such good care. Remember to look after yourself too.

Good to read the latest news, and I fully expect to hear how he is improving day by day in your next bulletin.

Dear little soul.

Oh well done little Henry! What a strong little mite you have Cossy. Baby steps.

One day at a time Cossy warmest good wishes to you all.

Henry's situation and treatment is truly humbling to read, thank you for sharing it with us all.

Incidentally I hope the house purchase is proceeding ok 🤞🏻

Thank you for taking the time to give an update, Cossy. 🕯😘🙏

Thank you for the update Cossy and sending more positive vibes to Henry 🙏

And gratitude to all the wonderful staff at GOSH who care for all those babies and children with such dedication, day and night.

Update Saturday pm.

Just returned from GOSH and seeing baby Henry and his mummies.

Girls, who were really struggling, are so much more positive and less scared and my DiL looked so well today. Her milk is established, her “wound” is healing well and both of them looked like they were getting lots of sleep.

Baby Henry is stable, but very low red blood count so had another blood transfusion whilst I was there, we were allowed to stay and it seems pretty standard for a baby this premature.

Again, the standard of his care and the facilities at GOSH, along the sheer dedication of all staff is so impressive.

Baby Henry still hasn’t been able to show us his eyes, but each day his eyelids are less fused and the staff tell us it should only be 3-4 days now, his operation seems to have gone well, if it continues at this level he might be able to have some more of Mummy’s milk.

His nurses tell us, with joy, that he’s showing signs of “stroppiness” as he loathes his nappy or stoma being cleaned, and wiggles his tiny arms and legs in protest.

When my DD was encouraged to gently cradle his head yesterday, he immediately screwed up his little face, as if to say “get off”.

The other Mum’s family going tomorrow and her Mum (other granny), will give me an update.

DH, who hasn’t met his beautiful grandson yet, is coming with me on Monday night where he can meet Henry and we are then going to have supper with both girls.

Obvs, this assumes all carries on going well.

🤞🤞🙏🙏🩵

Again, thank you all for your kindness and compassion, and if you want me to, I’m happy to continue updating you all.

That was a very welcome and reassuring update, Cossy. Please do continue to let us know how things are.

Another positive update, thank you Cossy. Of course we want updates, we're very invested in little Henry 😊 xx

A positive update for baby Henry.
Continuing to pray.🙏💐

How lovely that tiny Henry is already making his preferences known! Lots more good wishes coming your way. Xx

"When my DD was encouraged to gently cradle his head yesterday, he immediately screwed up his little face, as if to say “get off”"

or, "Oooooo, what's this?
Better puzzle it out, this here touch thingumajig"

You are till in my thoughts. I am glad things are going well.
Please keep going with the updates if you can. Loads of us on GN are wishing you and your family well.

Sounds encouraging Cossy 🙏🏻

One of our special care nurses told us to treat it as a privilege to watch a tiny baby develope in ways that would not normally happen outside the womb.
Like your boy ,ours was very impatient regularly pulled out tubes and tried to lift his head off the mattress.
He was off oxygen b 4 weeks but still less than 3 pounds.
Take lots of photographs ,when you look back on Henry,s progress you,ll be amazed .We still are 38 years later.
Hoping for the best outcome for a much wanted wee boy.
Take care of yourself,you,ll be no use to this wee family if you dont.Love and best wishes to you all

Thank you Cossy, please continue. Improvements that seem tiny are really massive at this stage.

It's sounding cautiously optimistic. Clearly he's not one for being messed about with. Long may he continue to show everyone who's the boss!

Excellent idea to take the girls to dinner - sometimes you just need a bit of "normal" to unwind a little, before immersing yourself in the situation again. I'm sure the support they're receiving from both families are helping them navigate this journey.

Thankyou Cossy for the update which sounds so positive.
Thinking of you all and praying for this little chap.

Please keep us updated Cossy little Henry is in my thoughts every day. Getting stroppy is probably a good sign. Showing he's not a boy to be messed with ☺️

Just checking in and so happy to see another positive update, Cossy 🙏❤️🤞

Thank you, Cossy
All sounds cautiously good, long may it continue.
Looking forward to when he can have his mum's milk again.