Little Daisy-Mae set for first Christmas at home

Daisy-Mae was born three-and-a-half months early in December last year ­– weighing just 1lb and 13oz. She spent 12 months in hospital with her mum and dad Jennifer and Wayne, both from Dudley, before she was well enough to go home.

Since then Daisy-Mae has become an online sensation, with thousands of people throughout the world following her amazing story, gathering more than 23,000 followers on Facebook.

Her father said that having the tiny tot home for Christmas was the greatest gift he could have, and revealed presents have been flooding in to the youngster by people who had followed her story.

Mr Little, aged 42, of Brierley Hill, said: "It's Daisy's first Christmas at home. Last Christmas we were in hospital with her which was quite an ordeal.

"This is the greatest gift we could have. It's magical. She's just started to crawl.

"The postman has been bringing parcels from people who have followed Daisy's story on Facebook and in the media.

"They are still wrapped up so we don't know what they are, but there are about 10 or so gifts.

"This will be a really nice family Christmas."

To celebrate Daisy-Mae's first birthday earlier this month, Daisy-Mae's parents decided to help out parents who find themselves in a similar situation as them by raising money for the premature baby facilities at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.

The celebration at Blakelands Country House in Bobbington was split into two events – a small gathering for around 30 family and friends to wish Daisy-Mae a happy birthday, followed by a larger party during the evening.

Around £1,700 was raised through ticket sales and a raffle.

The couple are also raising money for the charity Bliss, which helps premature babies, through their book, Little Daisy-Mae: The Girl Who Couldn't Wait, which is available via Kindle and from the www.oodlebooks.com website.