family news

[llywela]

Congratulations to my cousin J and his wife E on the birth of their 5th child, a beautiful little girl. Their older children are aged 16-25 - they are already grandparents, even - so the new baby is in the position that is usually called 'the afterthought', yet she is anything but, this is very much a planned and wanted child, despite the large age gap. Four years ago, J lost his beloved baby brother to cancer, the whole family was devastated, and the decision to try for another baby was made then. It's been a long road from there to here, they are both over 40 now and had a miscarriage along the way, which makes this weekend's news all the sweeter. May their new little girl have a long and happy life!