Baby of the week: Stenhousemuir tot Payton McAusland

THE DETAILS: Payton McAusland was born on November 17, 2019 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow at 2.47pm, weighing 3lbs 5oz.

THE PARENTS: Mum Amy Charleston (25) is a pharmacy advisor, while dad Christopher McAusland (40) is an HGV driver. The family live in Stenhousemuir.

THE PREGNANCY: Mum said the pregnancy was difficult as she suffered severe morning sickness and extreme fatigue throughout. At a 16-week private gender scan the couple found out Payton had Gastroschisis and so had to have weekly appointments to monitor her bowel and growth.

THE BIRTH: Payton was born by emergency c-section and as soon as she was born she was taken to theatre. Mum and dad couldn’t see her until 11pm that night in NICU. They were told she had a complex case of Gastroschisis and might not survive and if she did there could be severe complications. After a difficult start Payton has defied the odds that were against her.

THE NAME: Mum and dad had a couple of names in mind, but as soon as they saw her Payton just felt right.

THE BABY:Payton is a happy, content and very alert baby. She is forever smiling and laughing. She loves playing, story time and watching Piers Morgan in the morning.

THE GRANDPARENTS: Craig Charleston, Angela Charleston, Christian McAusland, Norma and Robert Charleston and Elma Trory.

THANKS: Mum and dad would like to thank the amazing and dedicated team of nurses and surgeons that dealt with Payton’s care throughout the four months she was in NICU. They would also like to thank their family and friends for the kind messages of support, well wishes and prayers for their princess. Mum said: “We will forever by grateful.”