Simpson's Edinburgh Mum's

[EmSmith1980]

Anya has an appointment at Simpson's next month for the first time since we left in march (our first appt was at BPD clinic at Sick Kids). Anyway I was wondering if any of you had popped in to the neonatal unit to see the nurses? When we left they said to come in when Anya had appointments, and I'd like to go in and say a wee hello. Should I phone before we go? I hope they remember us, lol. We were there for 5 months and the community nurses still come out to see us. xx

 

[Kyoun009]

I work in the nicu and absolutely LOVE when families come back and visit, especially if you had any primary nurses that took care of your little girl. She is beautiful!

 

[EmSmith1980]

Aww thank you Kyoun009. There were "special" nurses. Especially the nurse who let me hold Anya for the first time at 32 days old. We were in intensive care for over 10 weeks so build up a good bond with a lot of the wonderful staff. xx

 

[AP]

Well you could phone to see if they r on shift, otherwise just buzz in and say you're visiting Gill Mitchel (receptionist) is lovely so a wee phone call should be fine (01312422567)

 

[EmSmith1980]

Oh yeah I know Gill. She spoke to us loads when we done the loony dook to raise money. Lol. Have you been in to visit since you left sb22? xx

 

[AP]

Countless times cant help ourselves lol. Defo go because staff changes after time. I even popped up one day to see Katy1310 here and a visit when Tori was born(she had her blood gases checked at birth)

 

[AP]

Oh yeah I know Gill. She spoke to us loads when we done the loony dook to raise money. Lol. Have you been in to visit since you left sb22? xx

Forgot to say once anya is about 2 you'll get invited to an xmas party xxx

 

[katy1310]

We've been in loads of times as well - they're always pleased to see us! We pop in every time we're back up at Simpsons for any appointments and we're back this month so will be going in again then I really want to see some of the nurses who had a lot to do with Sophie/let us have our first cuddles etc but they haven't ever been on yet when we've been back.

I even managed to persuade them to let SB22 into Calton when she came up to see us even though it wasn't strictly visiting time!! x

 

[EmSmith1980]

Thanks ladies. Looking forward to going in to see the nurses. Maggie retires in september I think, so hoping to see her before she leaves.

Oh a christmas party. Really? That sounds exciting. She'll be 2 before we know it. Told my hubby, he had a big smile on his face, lol.

xx

 

[katy1310]

Thanks ladies. Looking forward to going in to see the nurses. Maggie retires in september I think, so hoping to see her before she leaves.

Oh a christmas party. Really? That sounds exciting. She'll be 2 before we know it. Told my hubby, he had a big smile on his face, lol.

xx

aww, Maggie's retiring?

x

 

[EmSmith1980]

Yeah she's had a house built in the west coast (can't exactly remember where). I have such a soft spot for Maggie. She was spot on with everything she told us about Anya. She gave me my first cuddles with Anya. Phoned me all the time to let me know everything was ok when juggling childcare/school etc with my other 3 kids, or just to say she's updated Anya's online diary. And scooped me off the floor many times when it just all got far too much for me to cope with. Oh I'm getting all teary now. xx

 

[AP]

I got a soft spot for Valerie, me......

 

[katy1310]

I got a soft spot for Valerie, me......

us too I miss her greety face!

 

[katy1310]

Yeah she's had a house built in the west coast (can't exactly remember where). I have such a soft spot for Maggie. She was spot on with everything she told us about Anya. She gave me my first cuddles with Anya. Phoned me all the time to let me know everything was ok when juggling childcare/school etc with my other 3 kids, or just to say she's updated Anya's online diary. And scooped me off the floor many times when it just all got far too much for me to cope with. Oh I'm getting all teary now. xx

Maggie didn't look after Sophie very much but when she did, she was so lovely. I liked Roz - I loved it when she was on and I was spending the whole day up there. Also Anne was brilliant - great at helping me get rid of unwanted visitors

Jane let me have my first cuddle. Oh and Sarah was lovely too....there were loads of really nice ones!

 

[AP]

I loved Jane and Simon. Who couldnt...

 

[Dona]

Simon was my fav....yum yum yum yum lol.

I feel we have 'grown out' of going to the unit - i was in there heaps of times with Archie but havn't been for a while now. I might pop in before he goes to school lol.

 

[EmSmith1980]

Oh I feel like I've missed out on this Simon. He wasn't there when we were there. We had Paul and Mark. Not dishy tho. Lol. xx

 

[katy1310]

Oh I feel like I've missed out on this Simon. He wasn't there when we were there. We had Paul and Mark. Not dishy tho. Lol. xx

Hairy Paul, my friend used to call him!!!! I don't remember Mark though....maybe he wasn't there when we were in. Simon was though...my mum looovvvved Simon

 

[EmSmith1980]

Mark is really tall. Like giant. He used to have Anya away up high in the incubator. Big built and always wore a really brightly patterned top. Really nice guy. Yeah hairy Paul, lol. Bit spaced out. I thought he was much older than he is, he's only 33. He was always fab with my other 3 kids. My hubby actually saw him at Tranent gala on saturday. xx

 

[dawnmc]

hiya

we've been away from Simpsons for 3 and a half years, but remember popping up when Elsie was getting her consultant follow up checks, so go for it! i don't think I phoned, but would be a good idea... as we got further away in time from the unit, knew less of the staff, so take the opportunity as they love to see them too!

the Christmas party is lovely - Elsie was invited the Christmas the year after she got home - Dr Ian Laing is the (drunken!!) santa!!! loved him as our consultant!!!

Dawn xx