Hamish is now seven weeks old and weighs six kilos. We can see a slight improvement though he still does not move like a normal baby. He is very aware, recognises voices and faces. He can move his head from side to side and can now cry - never before have we been so happy over a crying baby! He has started to swallow and only requires suctioning two or three times a day. He is still being fed by tube. Speech therapists are working with him and hopefully within time he will be taught to swallow. Jacqui has become really competent is changing the feeding tube and inserting it into the stomach. She is also competent in suctioning him. She has also learned how to massage his limbs and we are hopeful that after seven weeks in hospital he will finally be allowed home this weekend.

Jacqui with Hamish at the Royal Children's hospital