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2 Birds & A Baby
By Emma Goswell
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A very personal LGBT parenting adventure. I’m Emma Goswell and I’ve wanted to be a mum for a very long time. I finally got to be one aged 50 when my partner Siobhan gave birth to our daughter Niamh. This is a weekly audio diary of our parenting journey. In March 2022, 44 years after the worlds’ first IVF baby in the world was born at Oldham Royal – our baby became the latest. She was born with down’s syndrome and a heart condition that meant she had open heart surgery twice and spent the first 5 weeks in Alder Hey hospital. From a bumpy start she is now thriving and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Expect laugher, tears and lots and lots of references to dirty nappies!
A very personal LGBT parenting adventure. I’m Emma Goswell and I’ve wanted to be a mum for a very long time. I finally got to be one aged 50 when my partner Siobhan gave birth to our daughter Niamh. This is a weekly audio diary of our parenting journey. In March 2022, 44 years after the worlds’ first IVF baby in the world was born at Oldham Royal – our baby became the latest. She was born with down’s syndrome and a heart condition that meant she had open heart surgery twice and spent the first 5 weeks in Alder Hey hospital. From a bumpy start she is now thriving and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Expect laugher, tears and lots and lots of references to dirty nappies!
EPISODE 40: Signing off
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It’s time to say bye bye from ‘baby’ Niamh and her mums!
But before we go, here’s an update on the last 6 months and some reflections on the whirlwind parenting journey so far.
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Episode 38: A RIDE ON A UNICORN!
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After the warmth of Portugal we 'enjoy' some snow in Yorkshire! Plus baby Niamh gets a ride on a 'real' Unicorn x
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Episode 39: OFF TO SCHOOL
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OK not school - but baba starts Nursery! In other news Niamh perfects that well know transport mode - the backwards tummy shuffle!
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Episode 37: BABY ON THE BEACH
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Niamh charms the locals and tourists in Albufeira and survives on a Mediterranean diet topped up with some gritty mouthfuls of sand!
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Episode 36: MORE FIRSTS
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Our one year old has her first haircut – and celebrates world downs syndrome day by making her first TV appearance!
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Episode 33: TWO FRONT TEETH
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Niamh crys a LOT while growing her first two teeth. Plus we return to Manchester Children’s hospital and have another visit from grandma and grandpa.
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Episode 35: BIRTHDAY PARTY!
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We celebrate as our little one turns one! Cakes are baked, Prosecco is drank and happy tears are spilled. Niamh marks the occasion by smashing her fist into the icing!
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Episode 34: CHOCOHOLIC
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Niamh eats chocolate for the first time, gets discharged from the dietician and we prepare for the birthday of the century!
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Episode 29: LIFE AS A SAHM
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Siobhan goes back to work and I settle in to life as a ‘Stay At Home Mum’. I also start talking to myself a lot!
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Episode 31: IS IT A BOY?
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I reflect on Niamh getting mis gendered constantly and have a rant about societies obsession with the gender binary.
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Episode 30: NIAMHS OTHER PARENT
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Niamh falls in love with an American primary school teacher on YouTube and spends far too much time with her!
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Episode 32: NOT DOWN ABOUT DOWNS
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I reflect on how my understanding of Downs syndrome has completely changed since getting to know baby Niamh and all her amazing friends with Downs.
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EPISODE 25: HER SONG
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A very special episode which is simply the brilliant song written by and performed by the talented Claire Mooney at Niamh's naming ceremony. I cry happy tears every time I hear this! Follow her on twitter via @MooneyInfo
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EPISODE 26: OOOOH BETTY!
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We finally get away on our mini break to Harrogate and Niamh dons her Sunday best for a trip to Betty's tea room! Plus we head to Jolly Josh in Rochdale for Niamhs first swimming lesson and signing lesson.
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EPISODE 27: SANTA BABY
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Baby Niamh charms Santa in Radcliffe and has her own Christmas photo shoot. Plus Siobhan’s maternity comes to an end and I reflect on the highs and lows of 2022 as it draws to a close.
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EPISODE 28: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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I reflect on baby’s first Christmas and baby Niamh starts talking Turkish (sort of)!
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EPISODE 24: NAMING CEREMONY
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Friends and family gather from Ireland, Wales and across England for the official naming of Niamh Abigail Frida Goswell. There’s cake, Prosecco and a very special song written by singer song writer Claire Mooney. And there are lots and lots of happy tears.
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EPISODE 21: BUM ART
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Baby Niamh creates a beautiful image of a peach by having a bottom print of her cute backside AND Dolly Parton sends her a Peter rabbit book!
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EPISODE 22: MOVING TIMES
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We commemorate 2 years since my sister Abigails death and there’s a big move for the family as we leave Didsbury and move into our new home in North Manchester.
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Episode 23: FINDING HER VOICE
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Baby Niamh gets more shouty, starts ‘chatting’ and perfects the art of the raspberry. Plus we make the most of Halloween and dress the door child up as a witch , a cat or a pumpkin every day for a week!
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