Dandelions

Round 17: May 2028

Toby Parker is 36, Erin is 33, Naomi is 5, Matthew is 2 weeks and Iona Fielding is 16.

Narrated by Toby.

Matthew was born just a couple of weeks ago. I don't think I've ever been so anxious as I was during Erin's pregnancy. The miscarriage before really did a number on us both. I'm so happy that Matthew is here, he's healthy and we can finally breathe a sigh of relief and just enjoy this precious time.

Happy Birthday, May 2028

Eve and Gabriel have just met with Dr Williams and have gotten the first glimpse of their baby on the ultrasound. They weren't actively trying to get pregnant but they weren't exactly actively trying not to get pregnant either. They both agree that it's nice that Drake and his sibling - who is due in November - won't have a huge age difference. They also agree that it's time to really start looking for a house because the apartment is getting a bit small for them with the addition of another baby.

Happy Birthday, November 2027

Erin and Toby Parker are thrilled to be able to finally tell everyone about Erin's pregnancy now that she has passed 12 weeks. 4-year-old Naomi is very excited about becoming a big sister. The baby is due in May 2028.

Erin still can't help but worry a little after the devastating miscarriage she suffered just last December. She is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure this pregnancy goes smoothly so she is planning to talk to her boss about doing less hours at the office.


Notes:

• Yay, a baby for Erin and Toby! I'm going to take very good care of Erin because I don't want a repetition of what happened with her last pregnancy.

Life itself

Round 17: February 2027

Max Fielding is 71 and Regan is 63.

(Lilly Fielding is 22 and Naomi Parker is 4.)

Narrated by Max

Lilly got a teaching job at Allerdale Elementary School right after graduation. She lived in an awful dump in Exmoor for a while but now she's moved to Allerdale. She says she loved living in the city but commuting to work every day would have been a pain. She bought a small house that had been vacant for a few years. It was quite cheap and didn't require a lot of fixing after all. We did most of the work ourselves so all in all it didn't cost much to get the house just the way she likes. Some of her stuff was stored at our house while she lived in Exmoor but I think we've finally managed to bring all the boxes over to her place.

Happy Birthday, January 2027

Let's see our birthday boys and girls!

Liana Patterson celebrates her 4th birthday...

... as does Naomi Parker. The girls still have one year of freedom before starting pre-school.

Christmas lights, 2026

Round 16: December 2026

Toby Parker is 34, Erin is 31, Naomi is 3 and Iona Fielding is 14.

Narrated by Erin.

We found out I was pregnant just a few days ago and so far this pregnancy has been terrible! I feel sick and tired almost all day long.

Steal you away

Round 16: August 2025

Greg Newman is 32, Malia is 29, Briony is 1 and Iona Fielding is 13.

(Erin is 30, Skye is 13, Naomi is 2.)

Narrated by Iona.

I'm spending August at dad's and so far I've been pretty bored. Skye has a boyfriend now so we don't hang out as much as we did before. She comes around sometimes but even then she talks about Todd all the time. I'm happy for her but at the same time I'm kind of jealous - not because I'd want Todd for myself but because I'd really like to have a boyfriend who worships the ground I walk on. I had my first kiss with Jeremy Hayes last year - ok, so I kissed him but it totally still counts - but it's quite clear that he's not interested.

Daughters

Round 15: August 2024

Toby Parker is 32, Erin is 29, Naomi is 1 and Iona Fielding is 12.
(Skye is 12.)

Narrated by Toby Parker.

I've always wanted children and now I have two daughters. It's been wonderful to see Naomi grow from an infant into this 1-year-old ray of sunlight.

Happy Birthday, July 2024

Little Naomi Parker celebrates her first birthday in July.

Happy Birthday, July 2023

Tina Robinson is now 13 weeks pregnant and so far she's been feeling really well.

Naomi

Name: Naomi Audrey Parker
Age: 5
Birthday: July 6, 2023

Personality: 8-10-6-8-4
Traits: Daredevil, Tomboy
Aspiration: Grow up
Hobby: Music & Dance

Parents: Erin Parker and Toby Parker
Siblings: Iona Fielding (half-sister)

Education: Allerdale Elementary School, pre-school
Job: --

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