Our baby has arrived 💓

Two day old Ophelia joining Mum & Dad for dinner
(she interrupted this serene moment shortly after 😉) 

💕Ophelia James Tyler 💕

Our little granddaughter Ophelia James (named after two of her Great Granddads) Tyler was born 12 days after her due date - at 3.30am on September 8th. Weighing 3.95kg - which surprised us all as Em kept her well tucked in. Ophelia was birthed into a birthing pool at home in front of the fire with Midwife Sam. 

Em has educated me so much around pregnancy and giving birth, it was all so different to my experiences. It was wonderful to be here (not in the room obviously) in Australia and share this precious time. Well done Em. And Nick too of course - you both make a great team.💞

Nick and Em had finished work a couple of weeks before Ophelia's arrival, so everything was pretty calm and relaxed before her birth. So much so, Ophelia was in no hurry to be born. Hopefully she stays this placid.

Proud Daddy & Grandparents
(Poor Mummy had to take the photo!)

Em's sister Shannon was out here from Ireland awaiting her birth too, so it has been lovey having some time with her. Along with Em's parents who came down from Perth the day after her birth. It's been lovely having the families together (except for our Shannon of course, but she will be over next February with AC).

It's a pity we are so far away in New Zealand but thankfully with technology we will be able to see Ophelia growing up and keep our faces in front of her. We will miss our cuddles though!😟. Who knows when we will return or Nick & Em will be over? We may just have to travel over a bit more frequently 👏💗

Em amazingly was up to a wee bubbles
to celebrate on the day of Ophelia's birth 😍

It had been a long time between drinks.

Ophelia's first bath with Mid Wife Sam

Bill with two of his favourite
loves 💓💓

Sheryl sharing her
wisdom with Ophelia

Washday!