The Australian Weather Forum

Congratulations Chris and Helen on the birth of your baby daughter

Thanks so much Robyn, truly amazing experience for all of us - long story but in a nutshell, helen was having the odd contraction through the day on Easter sunday, nothing too major, then decided to have a bath at 10.30pm while I drove Rhys to our friends house round the corner, got home and was told the contractions had stopped so I should go to bed.
Woken up at 12.30 and told we better get to the hospital. I was all calm, so decided to fire up the coffee machine since it might be a long night... Arrived at hospital at 12.55am, her waters broke at 1.10am, and baby Grace arrived just 12 minutes later at 1.22am.

It was like being in the middle of a tornado, it all happened so amazingly quickly we were all breathless - the obstetrician didn't even get there on time!!!

All are doing very well, and Rhys (who turns 3 on saturday) is an absolute gem - keeps stroking her and cuddling her and is totally smitten, just like his proud dad...

Looking forward to a few weeks off work to help Grace settle into our home

C

Wow I think Grace is going to be a girl in a hurry So happy Rhys is so accepting. I have a young friend who has to deal with a lot of jealousy from her 3 year old regarding their 1 year old.

It was like being in the middle of a tornado

Well you do like storm chasing Glad you didn't say mini tornado

All the very best and enjoy your time with your beautiful family Chris. I'm the one jetting off to Asia this time