New life!

On Saturday we headed out to our friend's house for a "baby brunch" (their version of a guys and girls baby shower). It was to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their first born child and our friend was 38 weeks pregnant.

Unbeknownst to us, earlier that morning before the party started, her waters had broken and she'd made a mad dash to the hospital where they told her to go back home...hence the baby brunch still proceeding!

That evening though we received a message to say that the baby had arrived at 6.40pm (remembering that they'd still had visitors till after mid day!!)

I am so thankful for the 'text book' labour that our friend had, for the swiftness with which the baby entered the world, the care of the medical staff and, of course, the wonderful new life that has made its way in to the world.

I am also grateful that I got to meet this beautiful little girl at just 24 hours old and have a cuddle. New life is just such a miracle and worth a big celebration!