Melissa was born just before 10 on Wednesday night, weighing 6lb 15oz
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| Just an hour old in this photo |
just before nine o'clock my wife said her waters had broken and to phone my mum to look after our daughter. Mum would take an hour to get here so I also phoned a friend in the village who came up straight away. We left just after nine.
The hospital is around 35 minutes away (with no traffic) and although my wife told me not to rush, when she stated to swear (she never, ever swears) I knew things were getting near.
We got to the hosptial at 9.35 and although she managed to get out of the car alright by the time we'd got to reception she could barely stand. Some people rushed up to help and brought a wheelchair so I could take her to triage.
There was no time for an inspection - it was straight to the delivery room and 20 minutes later this little bundle of joy was born!
My wife was amazing and just over an hour later was walking about packing her bags ready to go down to the ward!
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| Ev loves her new little sister and is so gentle with her |
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| The four of us together |
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| Lots of love to give as a big sister! |
Getting home it was great to have the two sisters meet for the first time, knowing that it's the start of one of the strongest friendships they're ever going to have in their life.
What a lovely little family I've got now (even if I am outnumbered!).
Kev, congratulations! She's beautiful! Well, both of your girls are. In fact, you all make a very handsome family. So glad things went well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! So glad to hear that all is well and your wait is over. Lucky you didn't take the long way to the hospital!
ReplyDeletenice to know all is good :) I'm outnumbered too - by males! Even the cat!!!!
ReplyDeleteviv in nz
Wonderful news! Congrats to you all. Just think in a few years time you'll never get a word in edgeways!
ReplyDeleteMassive congratulations!!! Glad it went smoothly. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous! Your two girls really are beautiful...as is your wife, who looks amazing after just giving birth.You look pretty pleased with yourself too!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Wow that was quick! They all look fabulous your wife looks great for having given birth a few hours previously. Hope the girls get on as they grow or you really will be in trouble :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing your wife made it to the hospital at all. You almost had your own home birth did you not? Enjoy this special time. Tomorrow your girls will be grown. It will go even faster than her birth. Name please?
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to you all - big sister looks very pleased to have a playmate - two gorgeous girls!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you do realize that if you buy the girls tractor toys they will still want to have a tea party... If you let them play with your collection of rare and valuable cowboy action figures they will have them drink tea and take naps instead of fighting bad guys and drinking coffee.
ReplyDeleteJust a heads up. You have to work with what you have...
Congratulations to everybody : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, how exciting, well done to your fab wife that's really getting a move on :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your lovely family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I am in awe of your wife.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful-she is beautiful-congratulations to you all x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from New Zealand.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you! That was quick!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both of you. May God bless you all with happy, healthy lives!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKev she is beautiful!! Both kids are!! Love the name (its also my oldest daughters name) :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Kev.... 3 to 1; you don't stand a chance, buy another shed.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Don Kev, you look like the cat that got the cream! I agree with Cro, get another shed!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I hardly comment and I should, as I do really enjoy readin group blog :-) but this, I could not pass by without a comment! Hurrah for a safe birth and a healthy new little daughter!
ReplyDeleteCongrast to both of you. The photo of Ev holding her little sister is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and welcome to your beautiful little girl - such a special time when a baby is born. Fabulous photos for the album also.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, congratulations, she is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to be outnumbered :-)
I can't believe I missed it. Congratulations to you and your wife. You are right, you have a lovely family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! A bit late but never the less :O)....
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful family you have. Best wishes for a cozy, baby snuggling winter :) I miss the days with a newborn in my arms (as tiring as they can be) for they are truly THE best years in life.
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