Last night I had the absolute privilege of being at the birth of one of my closest friend’s first baby. As it turned out, Baby Allen ended up arriving by emergency c-section – however he arrived safe and sound which is the most important thing. Both Mum and bub are doing well. As Steph was in recovery for a while, and Master Allen was being attended to by some adoring nurses, I didnt get to meet him – however I am sure there will be many photographs taken of him over the coming days,weeks and months.

Welcome to the world precious little boy! I am very much looking forward to meeting you.

Here are a few photographs I took during the night:

(Below): Mark wasnt going to let this opportunity pass by!

(Below): Baby Allen arrived at 9.31pm, but this is not long after I arrived at the hospital.

(Below): Room 384

(Below): Steph’s parents and sister (and me – window reflection) waiting for news of the c-section.

(Below): And this is how the story of what I saw comes together.