a surprise homebirth

I am due to visit my lovely sister in north queensland in two weeks. The reason for the trip was to be there for the birth of her second child. But it seems that her little baby had other ideas. A wee little baby girl was born a few nights ago. My strong and beautiful sister gave birth to her daughter in the bathroom of her loving home. It is made even more special because nearly two years ago I gave birth to my daughter in the bathroom of my home.

Welcome to the world Lila Jade, you are loved beyond words. Congratulations Kitty, Greg and big sister Deja Rose.

First Birthday

We had such a wonderful day celebrating Grace’s first birthday. I prepared the birthday table the night before, I had fresh flowers on the table and placed the little crown that I had made next to the celebration spiral. The little dolls cradle that her Daddy made was wrapped and ready for her to open. Surrounded by her loving family we celebrated her first year together. Gracie watched intently as her family members offered their wish for her and placed their wooden figure in the celebration spiral.
 It is funny looking at her as a one-year-old. She pulls herself up on furniture and loves to walk around it. She is a happy little girl with a glint of cheekiness in her eyes.

I enjoyed her day, it was also an opportunity to reflect on and remember the past year and turn my thoughts back on the story of her birth - my, what a journey it has been!

Our little girl - just 2 hours old

With gratitude,

Bee x