| Name: | sarah |
| Date: |
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
| Email: | sarah_ruth2001@hotmail.com |
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hi i would like to say a big thank you to all the staff who looked after my wee girl andrea who was born at 35 week but was only 3lb 6oz and was not well but she is ok now and just had her 2nd birthday |
| Name: | Kirsty Jack |
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Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| Email: | kirzo@msn.com |
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I work in the Sick Childrens hospital, in theatre, today I met the family of a baby held in the unit, Gemma. I just want to wish them the best of luck on their journey with this gorgeous little girl. You've really touched my heart and I genuinely wish all the best for you. |
| Name: | okada |
| Date: |
Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Email: | okada@yahoo.com |
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am always here keep offf |
| Name: | nicola donaldson |
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Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Email: | madnicky_donaldson@hotmail.com |
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my son declan was born 15th july 1996 11 weeks early spent 11 months in special care, he 14 this week so hard to believe.typical teenager. staff are all truly amazing.anyone tht knows us or remembers us getr in touch |
| Name: | christinealder |
| Date: |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 |
| Email: | christinealder19@gmail.com |
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Successful woman seeks oversees business or investment opportunity |
| Name: | samantha crawford |
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Friday, May 07, 2010 |
| Email: | samcrawford13@live.co.uk |
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Oh my goodness how the little face brings back memories! My daughter Rhanna was born 14 years ago weighing in at 1lb 11oz, after spending 9 months in the unit she came home and here we are all these years later with a beautiful bright teenager!!! my gratitude to simpsons konws no bounds and brings a tear to my eyes!!! thank you so much!!! |
| Name: | Collette Baigrie |
| Date: |
Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
| Email: | collettebaigrie@yahoo.co.uk |
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Our baby James was only in the neonatal unit for 7 days before coming home and was cared for by the wonderful ladies in the unit. |
| Name: | Mrs Linda Fyvie |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 |
| Email: | lfyvie@btinternet.com |
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My son was born 18th Decembeer 1974 and without Simpsons care he would not be here today, It was my 60th birthday in Feb 2010 instead of presents I asked for donations and my total raised was £1517.00 I hope this will help to purchase more equipment for Neonatal Unit. |
| Name: | Jackie Smail |
| Date: |
Thursday, January 07, 2010 |
| Email: | jacsmail@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Happy 21st Birthday to Rebecca who was born on the 13th January 1989. She and her sister Ashley were born at 28 weeks gestation, unfortunalty Ashley did not make it, she died on the 15th January 1989. Rebecca is a fantastic daughter, she has travelled a year in Australia, which she loved, she is now working with children, although hoping to travel again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, love you xxxxx |
| Name: | Lynette Thomson |
| Date: |
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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My baby wasnt early or ill, but I had a traumatic birth resulting in me ending up in intensive care so my baby had to go to Neo Natal and the staff were excellent, they looked after my little princess whilst I fought to get better. Thankfully I am well now and have my daugher at home and we can start to live as a family. A huge thank you to all the staff who looked after her and helped my husband and my family get through a difficult time. Thank you. You a truly great people. (I have to say every person who worked in ward 211 are also excellent and provided us with top class care) |
| Name: | Christina & Ean Lang |
| Date: |
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 |
| Email: | langchristina@aol.com |
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Just wanted to say a happy 9th birthday to my son Andrew who was born @ Simpsons 16 weeks early weighing 1lb 11oz (3/12/2000) - He is doing really well, and we would just like to thank all the staff for the care and attention given to us and many others at the same time. We are forever grateful..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW - LOTS OF LOVE MUM DAD & ROBBIE. xxxxxxxxx |
| Name: | May Notarangelo |
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
| Email: | mayangelo84@aol.com |
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Jasmin Eva Notarangelo was born on 3rd Dec 08, at 27 weeks gestation weighing in at 645g/1lb 7oz. She is now just 1 week away from her first birthday weighing 12lb 6oz.
It still feels like yesterday that we held her for the first time, or changed her nappy and found she had grown bum cheeks!
All of the staff were absolute stars and there are several of you who really stood out, but we must acknowledge two of the most wonderful people we have never met - two people who stood out head and shoulders above the rest during Jasmin’s stay, Jas even has 2 little clown fish in her Daddy’s fish tank that she named after you…. Angela and Simon. You were there through so many ups, downs, tears and smiles and we will never forget you.
If you know us and would like to view Jasmin's blog, see how big she is getting, please e-mail me and I can arrange access.
Thank you,
May, Ben and of course Jasmin Notarangelo x
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| Name: | sandra4u |
| Date: |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 |
| Email: | san_mark1975@yahoo.com |
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| Name: | Suzanne & Brian Manderson |
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
| Email: | wilson1973@btinternet.com |
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We would like to say a big thank you to all the nurses and doctors (espcially Dr Becher) for the fantastic care they gave our twins, Thomas and Melissa. They were born 11 weeks early weighing 2 lbs 9 and 2 lbs 7. Melissa had a very bad start but picked up really well and Thomas had a really tough few months. However, the care and love they received helped them grow strong. They are 15 months now and weigh 22 lbs and 21 lbs and are into everything. The best news is that Thomas has been discharged from Dr Gillet's clinic at the sick kids. We have visited the nnu a few times since we got the twins home and will always go back to say hello when we are near by. With all our heartfelt thanks and love. |
| Name: | tracey yule |
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
| Email: | traceyyule5@hotmail.com |
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just to say hi to all our friends at the unit especially nurse mark we celabrated our first birthday on 12th september and are doing really we were born at 28 weeks and weight 2lb and 2lb 5ozwe are a healthy 15lb now doind really well lots of love twins mia and chase yule |
| Name: | michelle monkhouse |
| Date: |
Friday, June 19, 2009 |
| Email: | michelle_darren@hotmail.co.uk |
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hi my son craig was born 29weeks weighing 2lb due to me having preaclampsia if it wasnt for the nurses and doctors at simpson he proberly wouldnt be here today as he had to be resusitated a number of times.Since being home he has been in and out of sick kids on and off oxygen but it nothing compaired to what he had been through when first born.He is 17month now and doing great Thanks for all ur hard work |
| Name: | Derek |
| Date: |
Monday, June 15, 2009 |
| Email: | derek@sscb.org |
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Congratulations to our Secretary, Gill Mitchell, on being awarded an MBE for her work with SSCB over many years. Hugely deserved. |
| Name: | Bobbi McBurnie |
| Date: |
Monday, June 15, 2009 |
| Email: | carolmcburnie@sky.com |
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i would just like to say a big congrstulations to gill on her award well done gill you deserve it lots of love bobbi and family |
| Name: | Allison Earl |
| Date: |
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
| Email: | AllisonEarl@hotmail.com |
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My son Reuben turned 10 today. Born in Simpson's 6 weeks early, but perfect. In neonatal unit for 3 weeks. Turned into a handsome young boy. Thanks Simpson's. xx |
| Name: | Val Tweedie |
| Date: |
Friday, February 06, 2009 |
| Email: | vtweedie@hotmail.com |
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My daughter Nadia was born in the old SMMP on 28th May 1969 she weighed 1lb 15oz. She was in the Simpson until August 5th.
We visited Edinburgh in January this year. Nadia wanted to see where she was born and was sad to see that the building had been demolished. Nadia was diagnosed with a hearing loss before we moved from Scotland. Nadia has strived to overcome many obstacles over the years. She is now happily married, is in full time employment and rides a 750cc motorbike. A daughter of whom I am very proud |
| Name: | sarah jackson |
| Date: |
Sunday, January 25, 2009 |
| Email: | jackson.sarah2@sky.com |
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just wanted to say hello to all who knew my daughter rachael and who were involved with my son mark.marks doing really well,still lots of health problems and always in and out of sick kids but hey,who cares,hes here and hes going strong!!rachaels on my mind a lot just now.shed have been starting school this summer.i think of my precious wee star all the time,my hearts full of her memories.just wanted to tell those who knew and cared for her that i will treasure them forever and what you all do day in day out is remarkable and i think you are all wonderful people.
thanks again,
i will keep you updated on mark
sarahxx |
| Name: | Maureen Mcghee |
| Date: |
Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
| Email: | maureenmcghee@msn.com |
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Lucy was born at 33 weeks and weighd 3lb 9.5 oz. Then 17 months later her little sister Lauren was born at 29 weeks and weighd 2 lb 6 oz. Lucy is now 3 years and 5 months and Lauren has just turned 2. Both girls are well and great fun. |
| Name: | johan milne |
| Date: |
Friday, January 09, 2009 |
| Email: | johan_milne@hotmail.co.uk |
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CONNER WAS BORN ON THE 22ND FEB 06 7LB 6 AND SPENT 3 WEEKS IN SPECIAL CARE UNIT WITH A PHUMOPHORAX HE WAS ON TIME.
CAN REMEBER WHEN THE DOCTOR TOLD ME HE WAS REALY WEAK AND DID NOT KNOW IF HE WOULD MAKE IT, BUT WITH THE HELP OF THE DOCTORS AND NURSES MY BABY BOY GOT THROUGH IT.
HE IS NOW COMING UP FOR 3 TALKS FOR SCOTLAND AND IS IN GOOD HEALTH.
FROM ME AND THE WHOLE FAMILY THANK YOU SOO MUCH I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU ALL DID FOR MY WEE BOY.
WERE THINKING UP WAYS TO FUNDRAISE THIS YEAR FOR SCBU THANKS AGAIN |
| Name: | KATHRYN CRAIG |
| Date: |
Friday, January 02, 2009 |
| Email: | kmcraig75@hotmail.com |
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I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE IN NEONATAL UNIT & SPECIAL CARE BABIES UNIT AT SIMPSONS EDINBURGH ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 2009 X X X
MY SON BEN WAS BORN 9TH OF JULY 2008 AT 30WKS AND WAS CARED FOR AND TREATED BY THE STAFF AT SIMPSONS AND I CANT THANK ALL OF YOU ENOUGH FOR THE GREAT CARE YOU GAVE HIM. THANK YOU AGAIN AND KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK YOU ALL DO, LOVE AND THANKS KATE AND BEN CRAIG (GOODALL) |
| Name: | Christina Hynes |
| Date: |
Monday, December 29, 2008 |
| Email: | christinahyes@hbsplc.com |
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I just wanted to say thanks to all the staff at the NNU at Simpsons and also the staff at St Johns for looking after my little boy Nathan born on 5th January 2005 at 26 weeks weighing 910grams. He is coming up for 4 years old now and boy is he keeping us on our toes, he never stops talking and has no problems health wise, he is doing great. So thank you to all the staff who looked after him keep doing what you all do best you really are special people. |
| Name: | TRACEY WILSON |
| Date: |
Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
| Email: | FLOWERFREAKS@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
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A HUGE BIG THANKS TO ALL THE STAFF IN NNU YOU ALL HAVE A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS AND ALWAYS WILL. BOTH KATIE BORN 05/06/06 31WKS AND CALLUM 13/02/07(BORN IN GLASGOW)25WKS.THEY ARE BOTH THRIVING AND KEEP ME VERY MUCH ON MY TOES!CALLUM CAME HOME ON OXYGEN AND DID SO WELL HE HAS NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR SETBACKSBECAUSE OF THIS. HE IS MILDLY DEAF AND WAS FITTED WITH HEARING AIDS 8WKS AGO.HE IS COPING QUITE WELL WITH THEM ALTHO HE DOES TEND TO PULL THEM OUT AND THROW THEM!I SPEND MORE TIME LOOKING FOR THEM! THEY ARE BOTH REAL LIVEWIRES AND THAT IS DOWN TO THE FANTASTIC LOVE AND CARE SHOWN BY ALL IN THE NEO UNITS BOTH HERE AND IN GLASGOW. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU ALL DO SO WELL.TXX |
| Name: | JOANA SHANLEY |
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 |
| Email: | joana_shanley@live.com |
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We would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to all the staff at the NNU for the care and support you had given us as a family looking after our beautiful daughter Maddie who weighed 4lb 9 oz born on 30th April 2008. Maddie is progressing well and is 9lb 10 oz and is beginning to show a little tummy, I never thought I would be so overwhelmed to see her with a tummy, she is a little chatterbox we think she will be talking before her big brother Caidan. Much appreciation to all the staff, Doctors who cared for Maddie whilst she was in hospital. |
| Name: | sam dailly |
| Date: |
Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
| Email: | krazycooter@talktalk.net |
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hi sam here i would like to thank everyone at smmp for helping me when i born iam almot 13 and ive just started high school i was only 440g and spent 7 months in hospital i am still fed through a tube and and attend sick kids. i love playing keyboards and singing thanks sam |
| Name: | sarah jackson |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 31, 2008 |
| Email: | jackson.sarah2@sky.com |
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hi.well its 4 years since my daughter rachael passed away in the neonatal unit and to this day i thank everyone who was involved with Rachaels care during her precious 10 days of life.i cannot thank the staff enough for their care,love and support they gave rachael and her family.they will always be in my heart.the nnu is a very special placexxx |
| Name: | Hayley & Rebecca McIntyre |
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 |
| Email: | RonnieMcIntyre@googlemail.com |
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Hayley was born 12 weeks early weighing 2lb 4oz on 30th Sept 1995.
Rebecca was born 6 weeks early weighing 4lb 2oz on 11th April 1998.
Both our daughters are doing extremely well and are living life to the max.
A big hello and a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff who work in the NNU.
Shirley and Ronnie McIntyre |
| Name: | Brian Winters |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
| Email: | Audreyb46@hotmail.co.uk |
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Molly winters/ Mavor
Molly's dad Brian and her brother and sister Thomas and Siobhan and all molly's neices and nephews would like to thank all the staff for all their work.We would also like to thank the priest and congregation of St mary's star of the sea Leith for there prayers for mollys health and the hospital chaplain who gave molly a blessing whilst molly was at her most vurnable in the early days of her life God bless you all.
Molly's Family |
| Name: | Brian Winters |
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
| Email: | Audreyb46@hotmail.co.uk |
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Molly's dad Brian and her brother and sister Thomas and Siobhan and all molly's neices and nephews would like to thank all the staff for all their work.We would also like to thank the priest and congregation of St mary's star of the sea Leith for there prayers for mollys health and the hospital chaplain who gave molly a blessing whilst molly was at her most vurnable in the early days of her life God bless you all.
Molly's Family |
| Name: | marion mcgregor |
| Date: |
Friday, June 13, 2008 |
| Email: | kevouk34@yahoo.com |
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my message is placed in memory of my baby son liam alexander mcgregor who was born and died in nnu, on 19th march 2003.you are always in my thoughts and heart liam.love you so much1xxxmummyxxxx |
| Name: | Donna Squires |
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
| Email: | doobsy@hotmail.co.uk |
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seems my daughter doesn't know her own history Clare Squires was born at 22wks + 5days |
| Name: | Beth Watt Elders |
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Friday, May 02, 2008 |
| Email: | diannehwatt@hotmail.com |
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To Beth's Special Auntys & Uncles!
Beth was born on Thursday 16th February 2006 at 28+2 weeks weighing 755 grams (1lb 10.5oz). During our 12 week stay in the neonatal unit, not only was Beth cared for by a wonderful group of people but Mum, Dad & Big Sister were cared for too. Beth is 2 now and doing great. We just wanted to say hello & thank you for everything that was done for our family as you will always hold a special place in our hearts. Hope to visit soon.
Love, Dianne Watt, David Elders & Tess & Beth Watt Elders xxxx |
| Name: | connor clifford |
| Date: |
Saturday, March 22, 2008 |
| Email: | skud26@hotmail.co.uk |
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hey all, connor alexander clifford here life is ok i guess, 13 year's old, umm, i hope all the nurses that took care of me when i was younger hope you're doing ok
p.s susanne say's hi ;) |
| Name: | Clare Squres |
| Date: |
Friday, February 29, 2008 |
| Email: | claresquires@hotmail.com |
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i have just turned 19! many of the nurses ans staff at the simpsons would never believe it! 19 years ago i was born at almost 24 weeks (23 + 5) i would like to wish every1 at the simpsons the very best |
| Name: | Lauren Melrose |
| Date: |
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 |
| Email: | laurenmckendrick@hotmail.com |
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Emily Melrose will be 1 year old on 12th February 2008. She was born at 26 weeks and weighed 900g (1lb 15oz). The nurses at the Simpsons were brilliant for the 16 weeks we spent there. Emily had to go home on oxygen and unfortunately she has been into the Sick Kids twice with respiratory viruses and this has meant she still needs oxygen through the night. But she is doing really well and is a happy wee soul who loves to laugh. We can't believe it has been a year since she was born! |
| Name: | marjory morrison ( then smith ) |
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Monday, February 04, 2008 |
| Email: | marj_1@hotmail.co.uk |
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my twin daughters were born in ur unit on the 18th of dec 1980 danielle weighed 2llb 12 and cheryl weighed 2llb 6 they r both now lovely young women with cheryl having her own baby 2 years ago and wait for it >>>> he weighed in at a whopping 9llb 2 well done simpsons for looking after my girls xxxxxxxxxxx |
| Name: | Rosemary FaithRyan & Declan Ryan |
| Date: |
Thursday, November 29, 2007 |
| Email: | rosemaryfaithryan@btinternet.com |
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We have 3 daughters, but it is our second daughter Aislinn who started her life in the Neonatal Unit at the old Simpsons Memorial Hospital.Aislinn (Ryan) will be 10 on the 9th December. It's hard to believe that it is almost 10 years since she was born 13 weeks early weighing only 540g(1lb3oz). We brought Aislinn home with oxygen support after 16 weeks. At first her chronic lung disease was of most concern, alongwith her poor appetite. However, as she got older these concerns diminished, and her motor skills became more of an issue. She finally walked when she was 2yrs6mths. Apart from having a mild haemaplegia (cerebral palsy) and wearing a leg splint, she lives a very full and normal life. We remember being told at her birth, when she had a fifty fifty chance of surviving, that she was a fighter, and so she is today. She won't let anything beat her! We owe her life to all the dedicated neonatal staff, and thank them for their expertise and attention. Aislinn would love to come and visit you sometime soon. |
| Name: | Fiona Hendry |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
| Email: | fh0110417@blueyonder.co.uk |
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kaitlin is now 6 months old.
she was 2lb 12 at birth on the 26th may.
and is now 11lb 5 oz
We sold xmas cards for the unit and Gill brought them to us to give out.
she sold £156.40 worth of cards.
not bad for her first fundraiser at 6 months |
| Name: | Donna Squires |
| Date: |
Monday, October 15, 2007 |
| Email: | doobsy@hotmail.co.uk |
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Clare(Townsley)Squires is off to uni!!!!born 02/01/89 22wks5days weighing 516g.clare spent 18wks in simpsons and received excellent care special thanks to
Anne Mitchell(Paxton) who helped keep the family sane.Clare done really well at school then went on to college and has just started her degree at the new QMU who could have believed that this could be possible after such an early entry to the world all parents with children in special care at the moment remember sometimes miracles do happen !!! |
| Name: | fiona hednry |
| Date: |
Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
| Email: | fh0110417@blueyonder.co.uk |
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kaitlin was born 26 may 2007 and spent 16 days with you till sent back to st johns.
was 2lb 12 oz and today at 16 weeks she is 8lb 6oz. tahnks to you and her aunties at st johns she is doing amazing.
she was there for 5weeks and has been home for 9 weeks now.
thank you
fiona
kaitlins mummy. |
| Name: | Kerr Houliston |
| Date: |
Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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Many thanks to Nurse Cathy who sent me my birthday card for my 5th Birthday. It was a nice surprise. |
| Name: | Andrew Law |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
| Email: | lorraine.law@gmail.com |
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Thank you for my birthday card on my 5th birthday from nurse cathy and all friends. I had a tummy bug on the day but the week before had a party with my friends from nursery and a few others at a play centre and had a great time! I recovered from the bug within a couple of days, am great now and looking forward to starting school next month. |
| Name: | Allison Earl |
| Date: |
Monday, June 11, 2007 |
| Email: | AllisonEarl@hotmail.com |
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Did the great scottish walk yesterday enjoyed raising money to pay simpson's back for taking care of my boy, Reuben when he was born 8 years ago!! What a great day I had!! |
| Name: | Aidan Murphy |
| Date: |
Thursday, March 08, 2007 |
| Email: | davidmurphy154@btinternet.com |
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Thank you very much for my 5th birthday card it was very kind of you,, i had a great time with my friends at my soft play party and was given lots of lovely gifts.Thank you very much for looking after me so well when i was in your care, iam very happy and healthy and looking forward to going to school next year, lots of love and hugs, Aidan xxx |
| Name: | Connor and Alana O'Hara |
| Date: |
Thursday, March 01, 2007 |
| Email: | Davieohara1@aol.com |
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Just to say Hi to everyone at Simpsons Connor and I were born 17th October 1998 at 2 lb2 and 2 lb2 and a half. Mummy and Daddy were told the chances of surrvival were poor but here we both are today fit and well and wil be having our 9th Birthday in October. Thanks to all the staff Dr gopi menim at simpsons We wouldnt be here if it hadnt been for you |
| Name: | roddy gray |
| Date: |
Thursday, February 15, 2007 |
| Email: | Ggraycolin@aol.com |
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Thank you for my 5th birthday card. I have just spent a wonderful day celebrating with my best friends from nursery. We went on a forest walk then played in adventure playground in Kirroughtree Forest before rain eventually stopped play! Had a great birthday tea when we got home. I was born at 27weeks gest. weighing 2lbs 11ozs. 15/02/02. I spent 13 days in salisbury ward then i was transferred to old Cresswell Maternity hospital Dumfries. After 3 nights there I was moved into the new Cresswell maternity wing at Dumfries Infirmary. I did a fair bit of globetrotting in a short space of time!!! got home from hospital three weeks before my due date. Thanks to the wonderful staff in both cresswell and Simpsons I got off to a great start and haven't looked back. My mum can't keep me in trousers as I am growing so tall. I start school in August and i am really looking forward to that big adventure. Mum and dad often wonder about all the other little fighters who shared the ward with me and send their regards to any who might chance upon this message. They hope things turned out well. Thanks again for everything you did for us. we will keep in touch. love to all. Roddy xxx |
| Name: | Abby Wright |
| Date: |
Tuesday, February 06, 2007 |
| Email: | bill.wright@brake.co.uk |
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Many thanks for my 5th Birthday card you sent recently.I started school last August and I am loving it!Keep alll all the good work. |
| Name: | nathan collins |
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Saturday, December 30, 2006 |
| Email: | nathan_c@btinternet.com |
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hi everyone i am 7 now and still driving mum crazy thank-you for looking after me when i was born. i hope to see you all soon. hello to andy lyons. ben stetson and anne mitchell a big kiss to you all.
lots of love
nathan.
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| Name: | catriona robertson |
| Date: |
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 |
| Email: | x-kit-cat-x@hotmail.co.uk |
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hiya all i had a great time visiting you in edinbrugh i would like to say a huge thankyou to everyone ythat helped put the wee party togther thankyou so much my mum and i learnd a lot and enjoyed our selfs alot. |
| Name: | Helen Mavor |
| Date: |
Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
| Email: | helenmavor@hotmail.com |
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Hi, Molly was born 13 weeks early and spent 9 weeks with the fantastic Nurses and Doctors at the Neonatal unit, she was born weighing 2lbs in weight. She is now 4 years, attending her Nursery, Little Monkey's and has curly blond hair and huge blue eyes, she is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team. Thank you for all your support! We always get our Christmas cards for you! |
| Name: | Mhairi Reid |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 20, 2006 |
| Email: | reid280@btinternet.com |
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A great big thankyou to all you nurses who looked and cared after our wee boy ciaran reid who was 7 weeks early born 25th October 2005. Ciaran was in calton baby unit for about three weeks. Especially looked after by his aunty shona, thankyou all again. ciaran is now nearly 9 months and thriving. |
| Name: | Lynda Reid |
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Tuesday, June 20, 2006 |
| Email: | lynda_reid@tiscali.co.uk |
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Hi all, would just like to say that I had a fab time on Sunday doing great scottish walk (12 mile)Feeling slightly sore now though!! would definately do it all again. Hope to see you all next year! |
| Name: | Derek |
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Monday, June 19, 2006 |
| Email: | webmaster@sscb.org |
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Oh my legs are stiff and sore this morning ! Completed the 12 mile Great Scottish Walk yesterday. Next time (if there is one !) I must do a couple of practice walks !!! Well done to all the participants who walked on our behalf - it wasn't pleasant in the rain, but thankfully it faired up again. I enjoyed the experience (I think !), so maybe next year ..... ? |
| Name: | Allison Earl |
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Thursday, June 01, 2006 |
| Email: | AllisonEarl@hotmail.com |
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Reuben was born 6weeks & 1 day premature, weighing 4lbs 15ozs, perfect, spent 3 weeks in Braids special care. Now a strapping 7 year old and noone at school believes he was premature. Thanks to all the nurses who took care of him, I spent a lot of time there just staring at my little bundle. Had a daughter 4 years ago and she was 5 days late!! Once again many thanks!! Allison Earl xxxx |
| Name: | Anne |
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Thursday, May 25, 2006 |
| Email: | annerodger@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Our son Cameron was born 13weeks early - 27/3/99, he was in hospital for 12 weeks but we got him home before his due date despite a and operation and quite a few hiccups on the way.
He is now a thriving 7 year old so full of beans and a big brother to Ewan now 2 and half (born on time).
We are so lucky - thank you Simpsons!!!! |
| Name: | catriona |
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Saturday, May 20, 2006 |
| Email: | catrober31@aol.com |
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hi im catriona and im raisng monney for you by doing the great scottish walk and i would just like to say that the work that you do is amazing |
| Name: | Cheryl Newell |
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Saturday, May 06, 2006 |
| Email: | Cheryl.Newell@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Hi my son Eoin was born by em.luscs at 38 weeks and required two blood transfusions and to be ventilated. He spent 8 days on the intensive care unit and 9 days in the special care unit. If it wasn't for love, fantastic care and attention my son received he wouldn't be the fantastic 12 week old baby he is now. Thank you so much!! |
| Name: | Marion Dingwall and Stewart Mcneill |
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Thursday, May 04, 2006 |
| Email: | mdingwall@btinternet.com |
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Our son Murray was born on the 19th September 2002. He was 9 weeks premature and weighed 1.175kg he had a lot of breathing problems. He stayed there for about a week before moving to the BGH. We would like to thank all the staff who dealt with him and also those who put our minds at rest during the first week of his life. He is now 3 and the only trouble he has is his slow speech. Thank you very much for our precious son. |
| Name: | Catherine Fraser |
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Saturday, April 29, 2006 |
| Email: | Cataroo@hotmail.co.uk |
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Lindsay Anne was born 4th October 1997 and was nearly 7 weeks premature.She was ventilated for7 weeks and still has a lot of medical problems but is doing great .Special thanks SSCB nurses and doctors for all they done for Lindsay and ourselves.Love from all in Stornoway |
| Name: | Kelly and Paul Starrs |
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Thursday, April 06, 2006 |
| Email: | Kelstar650@aol.com |
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Thursday 6th April 2006
John-paul Starrs (born 19.12.2002) He was 14 weeks premature he weighed 950gr. He had less than 10% chance of survival.He was ventilated for several weeks spent months in intensive care.He is now 3yrs old due to start nursery after the Easter holidays. He still has a few health problems but he is a typical 3 year old boy. |
| Name: | Jennifer Thorby/ Lewis |
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Monday, March 27, 2006 |
| Email: | RussCun@hotmail.com |
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Lewis was born 13wks early(23.11.97)2lb12.5.Spent 5 wks at Simpson, then 4wks at Perth.Touch n go for first few wks but due to outstanding care of staff i have a healthy,very intelligent 8 year old son with twin bro n sis(born 6wk early!).Will be forever in your debt.Hav jst discovered website n will be an avid viewer from now on.With love n luck to all new parents, your are in the best hands.Jennifer.xx |
| Name: | Derek |
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Wednesday, March 08, 2006 |
| Email: | derek@sscb.org |
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We're back. And hopefully spam free ! |
| Name: | Nikki and Aidan Lynch |
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Friday, August 19, 2005 |
| Email: | aidan1966@lycos.co.uk |
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Our first son Callum was born 12 weeks early on 9th January 1997. He had many problems, but had a lot of love and attention from the many great staff at the unit. He was transferred to St John's at 9 weeks and allowed home some time later with the aid of oxygen. He is now over 8 years old and thriving!::We have and will never forget the excellent work that all the staff did, and for their support at such a difficult time. We will be forever in their debt!!::Keep up the good work. Aidan, Nikki & Callum Lynch. |
| Name: | Connor Alexander Clifford |
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Thursday, August 18, 2005 |
| Email: | sclifford05@aol.com |
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hello i am a specal care baby as well and want to say hello to all the nurses - i have still got all your pictirs in my scrap book and am going to be 11 next week.i dont rememmbur being in the hospital but we have lots of videos so i know what it looks like - Hi Folks Connors Mum Suzanne here - Fantastic Site - Fantastic people - Tremendous work - forever grateful for the life of Connor with much love xxxx:: |
| Name: | Derek |
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Sunday, June 05, 2005 |
| Email: | derek@sscb.org |
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For Tina Thompson - many thanks for letting us know. You've not left any contact details, so this is the best way to get a message to you ! If you drop me an e-mail with your details, I'll happily feature your VERY brave event on our Fundraising page. Also if you get any pictures of it when it takes place, I will also feature any yu wish to share there as well (with your permission of course !). Derek - webmaster. |
| Name: | tina thompson |
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Saturday, June 04, 2005 |
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i am prepairing to do a parachute jump on the 9th july all money raised will go to simpsons'the jump will take place just out side march cambridge.the jump will be from 1300 feet,so with help and support from local people it will be a great day.:::::: |
| Name: | Michael & Tracey Bradshaw |
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Thursday, April 21, 2005 |
| Email: | Mbradshaw@premier-serco.com |
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We were transferred from Newcastle upon Tyne on Boxing day 2004.Our twins Georgina & Emily were both born on New Years Day,over 12 weeks early & weighing just 2lb4oz & 2lb2oz.Sadly Emily died the next day & Georgina became very poorly 2 weeks later.Both mother & baby were transferred back to Newcastle in early February.You can imagine how worried we both were when transfered to Edinburgh being away from family & friends,but the strong support & help that we received from the docters,nurses & staff was fantastic & all do Scotland proud !Well done to you all & a big big thank you from all of us.Georgina has now been back home for 6 weeks & is coming on very well.We are very proud to have a Scottish lass in the family now!! |
| Name: | Dionne Russell |
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Monday, February 07, 2005 |
| Email: | DIONNERFC@AOL.COM |
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My daughter Ellie was born on the 21/1/04 and was in the unit for 2 weeks and though this was the most crucial stage she was amazing and fought her way through, she was born at 32 weeks weighing 2lb 3oz and she was a wee fighter from the day she arrived!!::Ellie was then transfered to her local hospital in livingston where she was allowed to go home after 4 weeks weighing only 4lb 6oz! ::::The staff in the unit were amazing and i thank you for everything and your care and support.::::I would love for you to show ellies pictures on the website, when she was in the unit her surname was Russell.::::Love Ellie x |
| Name: | Dave Halliday |
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Friday, January 07, 2005 |
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I have just donated £60 which was raised by staff at Standard Life, IS Support Group, from a Christmas quiz.::Happy New Year to all. |
| Name: | sarah jackson |
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Tuesday, December 28, 2004 |
| Email: | stanjackson@tiscali.co.uk |
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our daughter rachael was born on the 9th of july 2004 and was immediately admitted to the neonatal unit.our little girl only lived for 10 days always relying on ventilation.she died in her mummy and daddys arms on the 19th of july 2004. this broke our hearts. she was so much loved by all her family especially her mummy,daddy and big sister morghan.we couldnt have asked for more loving and caring staff on the unit and we couldnt have done all that we did without them.rachaels main nurses and our special friends hilary,elinor,sarah and julie-clare becher did so much for our family and helped us through a terrible time.we will treasure them always for all they did and thank everyone for all they did for our wee angel rachael. thank you, love sarah,john and morghan jackson |
| Name: | Donna Laird |
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Monday, November 22, 2004 |
| Email: | donnajlaird@lycos.co.uk |
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Words cannot express the feeling i have for the wonderful staff in the neonatal unit. Without their skill and dedication I may not have my twin sons (Bruce & Gavin), who were born 9 weeks early on 29th October 2003. Now healthy 1 year olds, Thank you |
| Name: | Serena McHardy |
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Monday, November 22, 2004 |
| Email: | serena@mchardy.freewire.co.uk |
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Sadly we lost both our twin boys in August 2000, born at 25 weeks. We do, however really appreciate the care and attention given by the staff. The website is a great idea - keep up the good work and good luck to all the little ones in your care. |
| Name: | claire carruthers |
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Monday, October 18, 2004 |
| Email: | claire_carruthers@standardlife.com |
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My twin daughters Abbie and Katie were born 12.5 weeks early weighing just over 2lbs each on the 5th July at St Johns, there were no intensive care beds available in Simpsons so the girls were transfered to Dundee with me following them the day after, they spent a week in Dundee before being transfered to Little France for a week then being transfered to St johns for a further six weeks. They are amazing little girls and I cant thank the docs and nurses who cared for them enough. I will definitely be sending away an order for the xmas cards. I'm glad someone emailed me this website. Good for you for doing this!! |
| Name: | Maggie Fullerton |
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Monday, August 30, 2004 |
| Email: | mags6867@talk21.com |
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Am on BabesforBabes committee with Jac Neill (Andrew's mummy 02.09.1999 babe weighing 1lb10oz)Am humbled and amazed at the work you do. |
| Name: | Gillian Martin |
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Sunday, July 04, 2004 |
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Hi. 3 out of our 4 boys have been Special Care Babies. We are extremely grateful for all the work you did with our sons (Callum - 24 December 1997 and our twins Niall and Aaron - 26 August 2001). Niall and Aaron went on to have an operation shortly after leaving Simpsons and are now healthy 2 year olds. I wish I had their energy!! |
| Name: | carol mcburnie |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 |
| Email: | mcburniec@aol.com |
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I give my permission for you to use the photos that we had in the guest book when our daughter bobbi mcburnie left the neonatal unit her d.o.b is 15 11 2001 |
| Name: | Roddy McCowan |
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Friday, February 27, 2004 |
| Email: | Roderick.Mccowan@tesco.net |
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I'd just like to say a huge thank you' to everyone at the Neonatal Unit. Our son, Craig has just had his first birthday and it's down to the care and attention he received at Simpsons. He arrived 3 months early on the 26th Feb 2003, weighing in at 1lb 14. During the 4 month stay in the unit we got to know a lot of you really well and you will always have a place in our hearts.:::::: |
| Name: | fiona gray |
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Monday, January 05, 2004 |
| Email: | fiona.gray@dhl.com |
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Nephew Jack Kerr was born on the 17th of December at 25 weeks, sadly his older twin brother Iain didn't make it.::Thanks for the great care he's getting from everyone in the west!!:::: |
| Name: | leanne & scott ewens |
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Saturday, November 22, 2003 |
| Email: | leanneewens@hotmail.com |
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our girls::(chloe 25 week gest.2000)&(skye 24 week gest.2003)::both came through the unit & we can never thank everyone enough for the dedication they have,::our girls wouldnt be here today without you all,::thank you so much,::leanne |
| Name: | Kenny + Lynne Mantle |
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Thursday, October 30, 2003 |
| Email: | kmaxlouis@aol.com |
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our son Max was in the neo-natal unit at the old Simpsons, for 1 week, then the Calton nursery for 2 weeks, after being born 9 weeks early on 2nd march 1999. Max (Maximilian) is now 4 1/2 yrs old and has never looked back. |
| Name: | James&Angela Kay |
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Sunday, October 19, 2003 |
| Email: | james.kay11@btopenworld.com |
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This website has brought back special memories for us. Our daughter,Nicola Louise,was born in 1998 weighing just 895grammes.She spent nine weeks in Simpson's before being taken to Dumfries and then eventually home.Nicola started primary school in August and has the energy of 10 kids.The care she received and the support we as parents received from Doctors,Nurses and staff will live with us for the rest of our lives. |
| Name: | meriel munro |
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Saturday, October 18, 2003 |
| Email: | munroellensglen@tesco.net |
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Hi. I got a letter out of the blue last week with details of your Christmas cards - great, an order will be with you shortly. You may not remember me, but I did a fundraising thing six years ago when I baked a cake and decorated it with the SSCB logo and got people to pay to guess the weight of the cake. I then brought the cake to the old Simpsons where it was put on the baby scales then given to the staff to eat. That was all as a result of my god-daughter, Eilidh Munro, having beeen a patient with you for some 3 and a half months after her birth in June 1996. I now have two healthy children of my own, Kirsty aged 4 and a half, and Ross aged 1, neither of whom needed any special care thankfully, but I will never forget my many visits to the neonatal unit at the "old" Simpsons. |
| Name: | Jackie Graham |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2003 |
| Email: | jackie@chauffeur-drive.net |
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Andrew and Craig were born nearly 7 weeks prem 17th January 1987, surprise twins!!!::::They were in special care for three weeks they weighed in at 4lb 4oz & 4lb 10oz. Both now in 5th year at Beeslack High School, looking forward to driving and have normal happy healthy lives thanks to all who helped them.::::Jackie Graham |
| Name: | Gillian, Andrew and Brenna Cowe |
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Friday, October 10, 2003 |
| Email: | gillian.cowe@btinternet.com |
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Good job on the website Gill. Will be putting our christmas card order through shortly.::::We had an experience which led to us using the SSCB - unfortunately our story is not a happy one but that in no way reflects the care given by the unit. It was just that that led us to hold a fundraiser for money to go towards the purchase of an EEG machine.::::Keep up the good work and hopefully we will hold something similar in the future to once again raise funds for this crucial unit. |
| Name: | Tania Hutchison |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2003 |
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Your web site is fantastic!! I will be a regular visitor from now on.::::Keith and I spent almost 5 months at Simpson's with our second child, Ryan. Ryan was extremely sick. He is now a normal, healthy boy with a sunny disposition and a wicked determination!::::We will be forever indebted to all at Simpson's for saving Ryan. Your knowledge and expertise left us in awe. Each and every one of you is a credit to your profession.::::Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything.::::Always, Tania Hutchison:: |
| Name: | Margaret & Ian Borthwick |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2003 |
| Email: | mags1959@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Our first grandson is at present in special care unit. We would like to commend all the staff in the unit for there excellent care of Jack. You do a wonderful job. ::The website is great, keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Stephen and June Scott |
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Saturday, October 04, 2003 |
| Email: | stjueuca@yahoo.co.uk |
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Could never thank sscb enough for all there work::when Euan and Calum were born 10 weeks early.::Great to see the new website up and running. |
| Name: | Lesley Fordyce |
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Monday, September 29, 2003 |
| Email: | lesley.fordyce@tinyworld.co.uk |
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Site looks great - well done. A great source for all parents of Simpson premies.:::: |
| Name: | Heather Fleming |
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Thursday, September 18, 2003 |
| Email: | heather.fleming@Tesco.net |
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I think your website is brilliant,keep up the good work.::I love your newsletter |
| Name: | Gordon Sheppard |
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Saturday, August 30, 2003 |
| Email: | info@gordonsheppard.co.uk |
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Both our boys passed through the Neo Natal Unit, Calum in 1991 (nine and a half weeks early, first 5 days were critical) and Dale in 1994 (six weeks early). Both are just normal healthy boys enjoying school/football/music etc etc...::::My wife and I are indebted to the staff that looked after our boys in their hour of need and can never thank them enough.::::This web site is a great idea and looks the business. I've added it to my favourites and would encourage the development of an online donation method (Paypal/Nochex?).::::I've been known to run the odd 10K for fun and would love to know that I could raise a few pounds for the Unit's Charity and donate via this website (and maybe encourage a few others to do the same!)::::Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Derek Houliston |
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Sunday, July 13, 2003 |
| Email: | derek@sscb.org |
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Welcome to our website. Feel free to leave us a message. Thanks. |
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