Our new arrival is finally here!!!!
We would like to welcome to the world our beautiful baby DAUGHTER!!
Introducing
Grace Peony
Born 5.08pm
Tuesday 15th July 2008
Weighing 8lbs 13oz
A very peaceful baby Grace
Craig and I feel so blessed to have our wee baby daughter in our arms at last.
It all started happening on Saturday after we had a dinner out together, I started to feel strong niggles and they continued on for the next few days. It was totally exhausting as I couldn’t get any rest. I called Mum early Tuesday morning as I was felling awful and overwhelmed. She kindly came over at 2am to be here for me and to give Craig a break. Craig and I are so grateful that we had her support throughout the labour, she was fantastic. We ended up in hospital at 11am, and things progressed well. I had no pain relief, which I must say I am so proud of. I was lucky that I had a fairly smooth time of it. As the labour was good it was a bit of a shock when my placenta wouldn’t birth so I ended up having it manually removed in surgery, I have never been in hospital before so all the medical procedures were a bit overwhelming. The staff and my midwife were however fantastic so that made it easier.
We are now home with Grace after a few days in hospital and things are going well. She is a really relaxed baby and has been sleeping lots, mainly during the day though at this point. Nights are a challenge but Craig and I are muddling through and it is worth it. Breastfeeding has become another challenge, but I am determined to get it sorted as I really like the bonding of it.
Craig has been totally fantastic! I couldn’t do this without him. He has been doing most of the nappy changes and supporting me whenever he can’t help. We are completely enjoying being parents, it was the right time for this miracle to come into our lives.
A couple of cousins just hanging out!
Fatherhood is a very tiring business! hehe
I will keep updating with new pictures as I get time so check back 
Oh Rochelle, she is just beautiful!! Congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby girl, I just love her name too, so sweet!
Glad to hear that the birth went so well, good on your for doing it without drugs. Look forward to seeing more pics when you have a moment to post them. Well done Mum (& Dad)!
Big Congratulations to you and Craig. What a beautiful little girl you have there, and so nice that you and your sister both had girls and so close together in age
Congratulations to all of you on the safe arrival of a baby daughter. She’s just gorgeous!!! She truly is!!!
Enjoy motherhood Rochelle!!! Craig, enjoy being a Dad … and may you both enjoy the delights of watching and caring for your baby daughter.
Take care.
Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Grace and welcome to the world of parenthood Rochelle and Craig. My little girl just asked what her name was … I told her and she said ‘you mean Grace Beautiful?’ She sure is beautiful, enjoy every moment!
Congratulations to you both and she’s just gorgeous. Cousins hanging out already - that is so cute.
A Huge congratulations Rochelle, that is just awesome and she is sooo gorgious, not that I need to tell you that!
Well done you two. She is so beautiful, perfect in every way. She is so lucky to have you both as her parents. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!! Can’t wait to have a cuddle!!
Congratulations Guys! She is just beautiful and what a beautiful name to. I love the name Grace, it’s my nanas name. So nice for you and your sister to share this time, take care!
Congratulations!!!!!!!
Grace is Beautiful.Rochelle you look so well!!Craig you are a great Dad.I love that photo.
Congratulations to you all, what a beautiful bundle of joy you have there and what a beautiful name.