As some of you know I tend to be a little reserved on the friend front, after many years trying to maintain some very destructive friendships. I have over time gradually weeded out the fine weather buggers and now I have a lovely small select group of friends that I know would do anything for me, as I would do anything for them, day or night at the drop of a hat.
What I really love about the group of friends that I have is the fact that when life gets in the way and time slips by there is no angst or animosity and we pick up where we left off.
Now 5 years ago Stacey arrived in my life as my Team Leader at work and since then we have remained close friends. We have seen each other through some really monumental moments in our lives, marriage’s (both) new jobs, new houses, broken limbs (Stacey) Hen parties, nights out, tears, tantrums and up until now the birth of Joshua.
However on the 29th October all that changed and I was able to celebrate for both Stacey and Simon on the birth of their long-awaited daughter Freya.
Last Monday I finally got to meet this precious little princess in real life and it was amazing, just to see this little bundle that has been so awaited for, smelling so beautiful so wriggly and finally seeing my friends become the family that they have so longed to be … to see them both become parents in front of my eyes… for me there really is nothing more perfect than witnessing the growth of my friends on this very personal parental journey.
I have no doubt that Stacey and Simon will be fantastic parents.
Don’t panic guys its quite normal to question yourselves, be irritable, snappy and shouty .. well I hope so since that is all I seem to of done this week … whatever you come across just remember ‘It wont last forever’ .. well that’s what my mum told me.
Oh and don’t forget projectile poo, sick and snot is all normal ….. but still not nice!
Love
She’s so beautiful. Congrats to you all, I love when babies sleep with their arms above their heads like that.
awww thank you honey, she is so gorgeous isnt she xx
Oh, she is beautiful! Congratulations to your friends – such a wonderful time! Lovely post Jaime, so happy xx
thanks Sara, she is isnt she and i have to say she makes me so broody .. again x
Aww! Your friend’s bundle is just too precious!
awww thanks honey, she is so super cute isnt she x
A lovely baby! You’re going to enjoy plenty of cuddles.
Gosh i do hope so Erica she is gorgeous and snuggly 🙂
This is a beautiful post about your friendship with your friends who’ve now joined the parental journey. Gorgeous photos of the baby.
awww thank you Kriss. It really was such a monumental moment in our friendship. it made me feel quite emotional x
Gorgeous pictures and congratulations to your lovely friend on her beautiful daughter x
awww thank you Jeannette xxxxxxxxxx
What a beauty, and yes I missed you x
awww thanks Louise xxxx
What a wonderful post Jaime, it must have been wonderful to see baby Freya. She looks adorable, fabulous photos 🙂
A lovely post, and huge congratulations to them. A very beautiful baby x
aww thanks honey there really is nothing like new babies x
Awwwwww. that last shot is SO SUPER CUTE, love that’s she’s already posing, clever princess! x
she so is such a complete cutie isnt she x
lol you are so right Sarah xx
Aww, this post just made me well up! She is gorgeous. Simon and Stacey have a great friend in you x
awww thank you Jo, thats how i feel about them too xxxxxx
What a gorgeous post honey, she’s beautiful! You’ve reminded me about projectile poo though… and no doubt getting wee’d in the eye this time round for us 😉
lol i must admit the free weeing that little boys do really should be an Olympic sort in order to dodge it ! lol
love the splayed hands…so newborn, so gorgeous
its such a typical new born action isnt it x
how gorgeous is she
she sure is isnt she xx
Just beautiful, what a lovely post. Welcome to the world baby Freya x #MagicMoments
aww thanks honey, what a lovely comment xx
Beautiful post, Freya is absolutely gorgeous xx
awww thank you honey x
Great post and congratulations to your friends – she’s adorable x #magicmoments
awww thanks Cathie x
What a precious little bundle your friends have, congratulations to them! And what a sweet magic moment for you to share with them xx
awww thanks Debs .. let me tell you if i wasnt broody before i certainly am now, she is gorgeous x
What a cutie! It’s great when you have fab friends to turn to isn’t it!
it sure is my lovely xx
Lovely post and aww, what a gorgeous little baby! 🙂
thanks karen, she so is xxx
aaaawwwww broody much. congratulations to your friend x
Chantelle, she really does make me broody too x
Oh, lovely post. I have a very dear friend who had a much longed for baby a couple of weeks ago. The most scrumptious little boy, can’t wait for cuddles next week. She’s just had her first golden fountain – joy! It was a pleasure to guest for you last week, hope the house is getting sorted x
awww Mary congratulations to your friends too!! lol golden fountain .. you gotta love baby boys lol
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Awwww! Beautiful baby 🙂 Nothing beats snuggles with a newborn. x
they really are the most precious thing arent they x
Adorable photos. Very happy for your friends, and for you! xx
awww thank you my lovely xx