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Chronology of Events - 17th Nov

  • 5am - Gavin is woken by Sylvia's moans. Asks "Is it time?" "Think its just a stomach ache."
  • 5.15am - "I think they are contractions."
  • 5.25am - Sylvia takes a shower
  • 5.30am - Gavin takes a shower
  • 5.35am - "Er. Hello. Can faster or not. Going to come out already. Quick Quick."
  • 5.40am - We leave the house.
  • 5.52am - Arrive at Gleneagles.
  • 5.58am - Gavin takes a shot of Sylvia (see below)
  • 6.15am - 4 cm dilated.
  • 6.40am - Doctor arrives. The action begins.
  • 7.00am - Woosh! Joshua sees the light of day.
  • Mummy at the Hospital


    Check out the time at the top of the bed. 5.58am

    Joshua bathed and cleaned


    Circa 10am. Joshua has been bathed and is back in mummy's room for the first feed. Since this website is rated 'G', bloody shots have been censored.

    Mum, Dad and Joshua


    The first shot of the newborn with Mummy and Daddy, before the crowd starts spilling in.

    Brother and Sister united


    Caitlyn eager to get involved with her younger brother. Here being held by Auntie Lilian and giving Joshua a fond pet.

    The 4 cousins


    Joshua, Caitlyn, Jonathan and Nicky posed for a shot with Ethel and Kelvin.

    Getting ready to go home


    Joshua in the baby basket starting the journey home.

    Now there are two


    Replay of the scene last year, but now there are two.