9 week scan. Our very tiny baby was only 22.1 mm long!

13 week scan. Our little treasure was now an impressive 5.8cm long.

20 week scan. We forgot to find out what sex our baby is! But all is well.

Then the day of reckoning arrived! A problem free, although blasphemous waterbirth later and Oscar was born.

24th October 2001, 12.01pm, weighing a healthy 9lbs and 1/2 oz our little miracle was finally here.

Although not too sure at first, Oscar soon opened his eyes and had a good look at his mum!!

This was our lovely midwife Sharon's first waterbirth and she later said that she had really enjoyed it!

The second midwife Ann was brilliant and experienced in waterbirth. She helped us all stay sane!

Oscar waited very patiently for nearly four hours afterwards whilst Melanie received medical attention.

The following day we arrived home and Oscar immediately took to his moses basket.

2 days in and Oscar was still quite puffy and jaundiced, but feeding well and already gaining weight.

Oscar aged 11 days old. His car seat was now in regular use as a method of getting him off to sleep!

Still at 11 days old and Oscar meets his big Nana for the first time...

...and his Auntie Vicki.

He is always happy to have a cuddle on anyone's lap!

Oscar aged 3 weeks and his hormones started to kick in leaving him quite spotty!

This gorgeous outfit was bought for Oscar by Kristian and Mirella.