Here he is. Meet Joel. He arrived on the 11th November, at home with my family and with the help of an excellent midwife. He weighed 9lb 3oz, or 4.1kg. It’s so good to finally hold him, and we are all so happy.
As predicted, the baby did arrive
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Yay! Congratulations :) lovely name
So sweet! I love the name, too. Congrats :D
Thanks MM :)
Congratulations to you all – he is beautiful!!
Thanks C. We are really enjoying him.
I want to smell him and feel that new born nuzzle. You are both looking great.
Aw Jodi wish you were here, its not the same having a baby without you around. He’s quite nuzzly :)
Congrats E. :D
Thanks G man we are all feeling pretty lucky to have him.
I Love Him!!!! he’s so beautiful awwwwww… and looks super cuddly – well done – you are one amazing mamma
Aw thanks Tina, he is so cuddly…making the most of it!