Life as new parents has been a steep learning curve for Ziggy and Dean in Home And Away.
This week, theyโre tested yet again when baby Izzy appears to be sick.
In recent episodes, mechanic Ziggy (Sophie Dillman) has struggled to connect with her infant daughter, with a lack of sleep sending her into a spiral.
Now, however, sheโs getting the hang of it.
Although the steps sheโs taking are small, sheโs gaining in confidence.
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The new mumโs instincts are in overdrive.
(IMAGE: Seven)โItโs a very real depiction of what happens to many new mums โ theyโre tired, unsure, scared and hormonal,โ Sophie, 30, tells TV WEEK.
โI felt really honoured telling this story. Women are superheroes.โ
When Izzy is unusually fussy, Ziggy senses something is wrong.
Dean is supportive but worries his partner may be overreacting.
But Ziggy wonโt back down and rushes her newborn to the hospital.
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Doctor Bree tries to reassure Ziggy and Dean thereโs nothing seriously the matter with baby Izzy.
(IMAGE: Seven)At first, doctors send them home, unable to find anything wrong with Izzy and thinking Ziggy is overly concerned.
But overnight, little Izzy is no calmer.
Marching back into the hospital the next day, Ziggy orders the staff to do a thorough examination.
Doctor Bree (Juliet Godwin) can sense Ziggyโs stress and offers to help. Tests show that Izzy has a mild gastro bug โ her motherโs concerns were valid after all.
โIt [motherhood] changes Ziggy in every way,โ Sophie says.
โThey [she and Dean] now arenโt living for themselves, but for this perfect little creature.โ
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When Izzy was born Dean and Ziggy were all smiles.
(IMAGE: Seven)Back home, Ziggy is determined to keep Izzy safe and declares a house detox โ from now on, itโs organic food, better hygiene and healthy living.
She even calls in Marilyn (Emily Symons) to cleanse the house of bad energy with crystals.
Despite himself, Deanโs patience wears thin and the couple get into a huge argument.
Is Ziggy doing the right thing or is she taking it too far?