Vera Turns One

Never did we think this day would come. But it has.

Here we are, among friends and family in celebration of a little girl who has defied logic and surpassed expectations.

It has been the most eventful 12 months of our lives. But those of you who cared graced our journey with love, kindness and most importantly, precious personal time.

Aunties who looked after her; mothers who blog to offer advice and encouragement; mothers who offered their breastmilk and supplements; grandparents who delivered milk; friends who brought little friends over; colleagues who packed lunch and bought diapers and many more.

If we had worried if you would accept her despite her condition, we needn’t have. Your love and concern for Vera comes shining through. She feels it in the way you talk to her, sing to her, cajole her and can’t take her eyes off your face. She’s loving being here in this world, perhaps even more than many of us. Today is for you, as much as it is for Vera, in thanks for all that you’ve done for us.