Since there is a topic for each of the children, there should be one for Isabeau too ……. It was only a few short days in which to lay down some memories, but still they are there.
I have photos of me sleeping with both our surviving children, and it was no different with Isabeau. She spent the night in my bed, just like Naomi and Nathan. At one point in the evening, Tony went over and checked on her ….. at the time it just started a fit of the giggles for me ….. its not like she was rolling anywhere!
The day after she was born, Nathan came to see her, and was very interested, as only a 3 yr old can be. Of course she was no different to any sleeping baby, so he did what any normal 3 yr old would do …. he poked her in the middle of the forehead to make her wake up.  We decided that was the time to say goodbye ….. she was too fragile to take a 3yr old’s curiosity.
One of the most special moments was a visit by my aunt (and best friend) Michelle. She stayed during lunch, and held Isabeau while we ate. Tony was holding Isabeau at the end of visiting hours, she gave me and Tony a kiss, and then leant down and lightly kissed Isabeau on the head.  It was the only time someone had acknowledged Isabeau as a baby …. and not a failed pregnancy.  I can’t begin to describe how much I appreciated such a thoughtful thing to do.
