My name is Edward Peter but you can call me Teddy (some people even call me Super Ted!)
I was born at 10.19pm on Saturday the 3rd of August. I wasn’t due until the 4th of November so I was very poorly and I’ve spent a few months in hospital where the amazing doctors and nurses have helped me to grow and get better.
I only weighed 984 grams, my lungs hadn't grown properly so I needed help with my breathing, my tummy was very tiny so I needed help with my feeding, and I’ve had lots of ups and downs but now I’m growing to be a big strong boy! I love my milk, I love giggling and I am such a chatterbox!
After 121 days in hospital (and just in time for Father Christmas coming!) I was finally allowed home! Because I’m still only little and my lungs are still growing I have two tiny prongs in my nose connected to a tube that gives me a bit of oxygen and helps me with my breathing, sometimes I’m a bit cheeky and try to pull them out but I don’t mind them really, they’re going to help me get even bigger and even stronger!
I’m going to have something to eat now but before I do I just want to tell you about my amazing big sister, Matilda Elizabeth (‘Tilly’). The special sac of protective water that was around her started leaking in June and the doctors and nurses were very worried that we might be born straight away. Tilly was so clever and so strong though, she managed to keep us in our mummy’s tummy for another 6 weeks and 5 days. When we came out Tilly was even more poorly than me, she only weighed 879 grams and even though the fantastic staff at the hospital tried everything they could to help her, she went up to heaven when she was only two days old 💕I am so grateful to her that she gave me extra time to grow and I love her so much. I know she is an angel now and she will always look after me.
So, that’s my story so far. I thought now would be a good time to tell you as yesterday it was exactly a year since me and Tilly got put back in my mummy’s tummy as teeny little embryos!
Thank you to everyone who sent love, said prayers and made wishes for us before we were born, my mummy and daddy think you are all fantastic and we all hope that you get your miracle babies too 😊💙
Lots of love
Super Ted xxx
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wemma83
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Oh Teddy, what a gorgeous, strong, precious little man you are. Utterly beautiful! What a fighter you are too. Lovely words about your sister Tilly too. It's heartbreaking that she went to heaven bless her but you are right, she is a perfect angel now & will forever be watching over you. I wish you a wonderful, happy life. Lots of love. 💙xx
What am amazing post. Just read it and its brought tears to my eyes. May you stay blessed Super Teddy. I hope you continue to get stronger and stronger and I hope your amazing mummy knows how amazing she is. You are an inspiration to us all. ❤👍🤞😘🙏🤗🎉🎈
Those cheeks!! Gorgeous. I remember your story. So sorry to hear about Tilly but lovely to see Teddy doing so well now. What a tough start for your little family, I hope everything's truly on the up now. Big hugs to you all xxx
Oh my gosh teddy, what an absolute strong boy you are. Your story made me cry but you have your own guardian angel looking down on you forever ❤️. Your mummy must be so proud of you xxxx
Oh wow, what a beautiful little boy you have there ❤️ Quite the start in life as well. Sounds like he is a true little fighter though and I’m so sorry to hear Tilly grew her wings, must have been truly devastating for you both. My boy came rather unexpectedly at 28 weeks and we spent 9 weeks in NICU and a readmission for a week on the paed ward and it was a whirlwind, that alongside a rocky pregnancy we’re quite possibly the hardest days of my life! Your one strong mumma and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. So much love to your lovely family xxxx
Wow what a story brought tears to my eyes this morning. What a fighter you are Super Ted and your beautiful sister Tilly will always look down on you. Xx
Oh what a story! It made me cry for joy and sadness. Tilly will always be by your side Teddy and you will grow strong and beautiful! A big hug to mummy, I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must be. Wishing all the best for the future.
Amazing 😍 thank you for sharing such a lovely story. So pleased Teddy is doing well & hope you are too, so sorry about Tilly. She will always be with you 💗💙
Awww Teddy, you're a true little super hero for sure and a gorgeous little one at that!💙 I'm so sorry that your brave sister didn't get to spend much time with you but I'm sure she is still around you every day!!💕
Just a note for your brave mummy & daddy....I'm so truly sorry for the loss of Tilly but so very glad that Teddy is making his way in the world. Massive hugs to you both. I remember you guys got engaged after your scan so I hope you have a beautiful wedding day when it comes and meantime love to you all!!xxxx
❤️ What a gorgeous little guy, what a special and sad story. I'm very sorry for the loss of your lovely girl, she'll always be with you all. Lots of love to your little family x
Awww Teddy and Tilly. Teddy is so lucky to have had Tilly fighting by his side and now looking over him. Sorry to hear about everything you've been through, but I'm glad Super Ted is doing well. xx
OMG what an adorable little boy and what a miracle that he is here - Tilly was clearly an amazing little girl. This story has brought tears to my eyes and I am just so happy that Teddy is here - Tilly will live on as part of him forever..... He looks like he is going to have a life of bringing joy to others. I wish you and your family much love xxxx
So glad that you are doing so well brave teddy! I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your brave sister Tilly, but how lovely that she fought on to keep you both safe for as long as possible ❤️❤️. Wishing you and your lovely parents all the best for the future xxx
Oh my! This made me cry happy tears and sad tears. He’s absolutely wonderful! Super Ted indeed. I’m so sorry Tilly didn’t make it. 💔. She’s up there looking over her amazing wee brother.
All my love. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️ Xxxx
Thank you so much Teddy for your story. U made me cry but im all joy for you. May God bless you and ur angel. Love x
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