So the very best thing happened on Tuesday of last week…. The Peanut made his arrival in the world! Mum, dad, big and little brother are all doing very well and adjusting to life as a family of four! … and we all have a new, perfect little human to love!

I am feeling all of the feels with this – as I always do. Missing Claytie is such a big part in all of this, but I knew to expect it I let myself have a big old ugly cry at 2am, when I found out baby had been born! I have learned that I need to let the feelings happen, and sometimes play the ‘what if’s’ because if I don’t, and I just bottle it all up, I actually feel a whole lot worse for a whole lot longer.

Anyway, I had my moment – I’m sure I’ll have more, but now it’s time to get to know and enjoy the new little man! He is the tiniest little bundle – 2862 grams or 6lb3oz if you’re old school, and his big brother is fascinated! It is the nicest thing to see a concept come to life and for the Squish to figure out what it all means. Every chance he gets, he wants to look at and touch baby. He helps to get nappies and wipes when it’s time for a change, he is curious about feeding and he loves all the little noises… and he loves the attention that he is getting for being the big brother.

I’m excited to see how they all adapt to being a family of four. The uncles are excited to have another little mate to play with, and my parents are delighted at their expanding Great-grandparent status! .. and I am Birdie, and that just makes my heart sing!