Sleepless nights, dirty nappies and endless laundry – new babies are hard work. But you won’t catch Connie Yates or Chris Gard moaning about their 19-week-old bundle of joy.
Baby Oliver Christopher Charles Matthew Gard was born in August in perfect health weighing 8lb 6oz. And after the devastating loss of their firstborn Charlie three years ago, the couple are finally smiling again. “It sounds odd but we feel privileged,” says Chris. “We don’t take anything for granted after losing Charlie.
Oliver is on the verge of laughing. We treasure every precious milestone, because we didn’t get to do that with Charlie – he went into hospital when he was just eight weeks old.” “I’m quite tired, don’t get me wrong,” grins Connie. “But it’s worth every