Sunday, October 23, 2011

It's A Girl!!


Meet the newest member of our family... Sophie Alexa. Born Friday 21st October at 2.29pm, weighing 7lb 11oz.

All is going really smoothly and we are enjoying our hospital stay and these early days of getting to know our new bub.

See you back here soon once things settle down a bit...


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74 comments:

  1. JaneOctober 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Oh, how gorgeous, Amanda! Such a sweetie and a divine name - Sophie was next on our list ☺. I suspected there might have been some action your way over the past few days and have been eagerly awaiting this news. Yippee! I bet Grace is smitten!. J x

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  2. KymOctober 23, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Congratulations Amanda....she is gorgeous. Now you have two beautiful girls...life can't get better than that. Hugs to you all XOX

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  3. TeresaOctober 23, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Congratulations Amanda!!! That is just wonderful news! Now you have two beautiful little girls - how lucky are you?! And how lucky little Sophie and Grace are to have you as a Mum. Lots of love xo

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  4. CatOctober 23, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I've got goosebumps reading your post, I'm so happy for all of you:) You've been on my mind wondering, wondering if you had your baby. Sophie Alexa is a beautiful name for such a sweet, beautiful baby. Congratulations to all of you:) Enjoy getting to know your new baby and becoming a family of four. I'm really happy for all of you. Take care Amanda. xxoo

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  5. RebekahOctober 23, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Awwww just beautiful congratulations!!

    What a little sweetie with a gorgeous name. Rest up and enjoy your first precious few days x

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  6. one claire dayOctober 23, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Congratulations to the whole family - she looks just perfect! Record every sweet second to memory! x

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  7. AnnaOctober 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    congratulations!! beautiful girl, beautiful name :) hope you're all feeling well and enjoying these early days

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  8. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    A perfect little angel!!
    I'm so happy for you. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful baby girl. Such a blessing. What a lucky girl she is having a mum as amazing as you... Grace will be so excited!
    Take good care of yourself my special friend. Love Lyndell xx

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  9. MajaOctober 23, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Oh, Amanda, she is so adorable! Congratulations to you all on your new bundle of joy. I'm sure Grace is thrilled to be a big sister now.
    Take care,
    Maja

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  10. ChristineOctober 23, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    She is beautiful! Congratulations Amanda, wishing you and your little family all the best! Enjoy being a Mum to two beautiful little girls. xxx

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  11. The FranglaiseOctober 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Congratulations and welcome to the world baby Sophie! You are beautiful! xx

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  12. melliOctober 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! super happy for you both she is gorgeous:)xoxoxo

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  13. MeganOctober 23, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Congrats on the gorgeous new little member in your family! Hope she is sleeping well for you and that there is one very proud big sister playing helper to her little baby sis :)

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  14. Martha CarolynOctober 24, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Congratulations on another beautiful baby girl, Amanda! Best wishes!!

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  15. My Little BungalowOctober 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Congratulations Amanda! Sophie Alexa is beautiful, and such a lovely name! All the best to you, much happiness and good health,
    Claudia

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  16. The House That A-M BuiltOctober 24, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Oh congratulations Amanda, such wonderful news! You clever thing.... and a little girl. Perfection. Enjoy her. A-M xx

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  17. Just MarthaOctober 24, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Congratulate Amanda. I wonder what her big sister thinks of her?

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  18. Samantha2818October 24, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Hi Amanda,
    Congratulations - your new baby daughter is a beauty! Well done and take it easy just enjoying your new little addition.
    hugs,
    Sam x

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  19. NatashaOctober 24, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Congratulations Amanda. Beautiful baby and beautiful name!

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  20. Rachie @ A Chi Chi AffairOctober 24, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Oh my goodness! Huge Huge congratulations and what a lovely name too! Sophie looks absolutely gorgeous! Hope you are doing well.
    Rachie xo

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  21. TraceyOctober 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Massive congratulations! Have a rest and enjoy your beautiful family. xx

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  22. Trish *Spring Blossom*October 24, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Ohh she is so so so cute!!!
    Congratulations on the safe arrival of such an adorable little bundle :)

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  23. KerryOctober 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Congratulations and welcome to Sophie! My you produce beautiful children Amanda :)

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  24. Mon Alisa DesignOctober 24, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Oh Amanda she is so beautiful!! Congratulations honey! xxx

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  25. brismodOctober 24, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Oh congratulations Amanda. She is just lovely. xx

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  26. JennyOctober 24, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Wow, cogratulations Amanda to you Paul and Grace. What a gorgeous new addition to your family. Have fun and enjoy the fleeting baby moments as they grow so quickly. ;-)

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  27. MimiOctober 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Congratulations! Sophie is beautiful and I love her name. All the very best to you and your family. Mimi xx

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  28. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Hi just found your blog and was drawn to the beautiful photo of your new baby. Congratulations, enjoy every minute of this special time as it goes by too quickly. x

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  29. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Amanda, Sophie is just the sweetest little thing. Congratulations to you all on the arrival of your gorgeous baby girl :)
    x

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  30. Anna WhiteOctober 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Awwwwwww Amanda I am all teary...she is just so so so beautiful..and such a pretty name...what an absolute little angel...sigh ; )
    Congratulations honey !!!! Enjoy getting to know your newest little member to the family and I look forward to lots of happy baby snaps along the way. Sending big hugs to you. Much love.

    Anna x

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  31. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}October 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Owwww she's adorable. Congratulations to you both and enjoy these precious moments together with your new addition x take care

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  32. White VerandahOctober 24, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Oh congrats!!! A little sister for Grace - how truly special!!! I am so happy to hear she is here safe and well - enjoy your special time together :)

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  33. lisa maeOctober 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    ooohhhhhhhh how perfect does she look?????? and i adore her name, a big CONGRATULATIONS so so so happy for your wee little family big smooch and looking forward to seeing some more photos lisa xx

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  34. GOctober 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations Amanda... wonderful news and gorgeous name... gxo

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  35. NicoleOctober 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Congratulations Amanda. She's beautiful! x

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  36. bron @ baby spaceOctober 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Welcome Sophie! Congratulations Amanda!!! I'm so happy for you :) And she's just beautiful. Can't wait to hear all about her when you're up to it. Yay!

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  37. Sarah BOctober 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Congrats to you all Amanda. I'm so pleased she has arrived safe and well. What a pretty name x

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  38. Melbourne GirlOctober 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful news Amanda. So glad you are both well...a litle girl. Just perfect!
    Take care
    Lesley
    xx

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  39. PaulaOctober 24, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh, Sophie is beautiful - splendid job mumma :) I checked your blog every day for news except the one that mattered! Looking forward to hearing more about your gorgeous little addition. And you'll have to tell me how Grace goes with the big sister changes? Take care, so excited for you xxx

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  40. CatherineOctober 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Congratulations Amanda that is wonderful news! She is do beautiful and I love the name, two little girls how fantastic! Hope you are all doing great xx

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  41. The MoerksOctober 24, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Congratulations Amanda, Sophie is adorable. I bet Grace is a very proud big sister. Well done to you and your hubby.

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  42. Sarah ElizabethOctober 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I've been thinking about you the past few days wondering if you had any news. Congratulations to you and your family. Sophie is so beautiful. I can't wait to hear more about her and to share stories of our newborns. Alba and I are doing great. She's such a good baby and I'm loving every minute of being a mummy - even the 2am feeds! How is Grace reacting to her new little sister? Take care and enjoy these special days. Much love to you all x x x

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  43. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Congratulations to you all on the birth of your beautiful daughter. Sophie looks so adorable and it is a lovely name. Take care Amanda xx

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  44. Tied with a BouwOctober 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Ooooh YAY! Congratulations dear Amanda, such wonderful news! And what a beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl. So pleased to read that you and your gorgeous little family are doing well. Enjoy this very special time and I can't wait to see some more pics! Much love... Son x

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  45. LauraOctober 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Yay!!!! congratulations amanda!!! i am so happy for you; she looks so sweet!! just perfect!! hope everything went well with the birth!! hope you arent too sore or tired , look forward to seeing more of sophie! take care of yourself!!
    Laura xx

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  46. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations Amanda! Just gorgeous!

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  47. Simone - honeyandfizzOctober 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Congratulations Amanda! Another beautiful girl :) Enjoy this wonderful time with Paul, Grace and Sophie xx

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  48. ChristineOctober 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Congratulations Amanda,
    What a darling baby girl - love the name! My Sophie will be overjoyed at seeing a photo of another Sophie.

    Love to you all, especially Big Sister Grace.

    Christine xo

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  49. KatrinaOctober 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations!!!! So beautiful. What a lovely little family :)

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  50. karlyn JacksonOctober 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Congratulations Amanda, so exciting for the three of you to welcome a new bubba girl into the world. She is simply gorgeous.

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  51. LeaOctober 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Awww she is beautiful. Congratulations to your little family.

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  52. Bubby Makes ThreeOctober 25, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS, MY SWEET!!!! Cant wait to hear everything about it, even the gory bits!! Enjoy every moment, it goes so fast....... xx Nic

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  53. JaneOctober 25, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Congratulations Amanda!! Enjoy these precious moments and tiny little newborn squeeks, she's just perfect!!! Well done you, take care,
    Jane xxxx

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  54. Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper RockOctober 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Oh Amanda....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! It's a girl....yay!!! Well done on the safe arrival of gorgeous little Sophie! I cant wait to hear about it all. Enjoy the quiet hospital time :) I'm still waiting.....due date in 2 days :) C'Mon baby, let's go now!!!!!!
    I'm so happy for you Amanda!
    xx

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  55. AbbyOctober 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Congratulations Amanda, Paul and Grace, she is just beautiful!!!

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  56. [Good Mum Hunting]October 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Congratulations!

    I have been waiting for your announcement and here it is!

    I hope everything went well and that you are all enjoying these first few precious days.

    Look forward to more pics.

    xxx

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  57. TinaOctober 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS on your newest little Princess, Amanda! So happy to hear all is well. Huge happiest of hugs to you all :) ~ xxxx

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  58. simmoneOctober 29, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    A bit late in the day/week, but congratulations on the safe arrival of your little one.

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  59. A Room For EveryoneOctober 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    YAY!!!!!! BIG Congratulations to you and your family! Sisters, how wonderful. My little girls are so close and I'm sure yours will be too. Well done Mummy, enjoy those lovely newborn days. Rachaelxx

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  60. MammamusingOctober 30, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Congratulations Amanda! Such wonderful news :)

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  61. Noosa Beach HouseOctober 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Oh she's just gorgeous, well done, enjoy your beautiful family :)

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  62. Claudia LaneNovember 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    congratulations Amanda, she's absolutely gorgeous...
    thanks for sharing...I look forward to see more pics
    Take care
    Claudia xo

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  63. SarahNovember 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Cingratulations Amanda, she's adorable. Enjoy every minute and can't wait to see some more of your new bubs xx

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  64. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Wow I just discovered your blog! Congratulations on your new little one! I love her name.

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  65. PaulaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    ...and thanks so much for your valuable and helpful feedback, Amanda. Really needed it too. Will email you either side of the birth. Great suggestion about hospital routine. Thinking of you and your growing family x

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  66. JuliaNovember 7, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Congratulations! She is adorable. Love her name.

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  67. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Congratulations Amanda.....I hope everything is going well for you and Sophie is settling into her new family with ease....Take care..xK

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  68. Sarah ElizabethNovember 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Hi Amanda, hope you are settling in well at home with your beautiful girls. I have a little something for you. Would you mind sending me your address so I can post it to you? My email address is sarahdouglas81@hotmail.com
    x x x

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  69. chateaudelilleNovember 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Congrats to you and your family. She looks totally adorable and I looove her name. So pretty.Fiona

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  70. NellNovember 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh my goodness. She's completely beautiful! Congratulations to you all and thank you for stopping by my little blog. I can't wait to see your first months with this divine creature xx

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  71. KarynNovember 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Oh Amanda , what wonderful news ! Now you will be able to say 'the girls'
    Love her name too. Congratulations to your family.
    Remember to take the time to take care of you too.
    Karyn x

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  72. The House and The PeaDecember 13, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    She is divine! Belated congratulations to you.

    Bek xx

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  73. Raine and SageDecember 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Congratulations!!! She really is beautiful. There is nothing more mesmerising than a new born babies little face, hands and feet. Ahhhh... and the smell. Such a belated congratulations - sorry! Lots of best wishes and look forward to catching up with it all. xxx

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  74. mel bombaJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    oh i've been hiding in a hole, seems i've miss your new bundle of joy.
    congratulations !! xx

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