It's a girl! Olivia Stevie Pledger

The long awaited arrival of miss Olivia Stevie Pledger

Well our little princess finally decided to join the world on 26/01/2011. After spending what felt like an eternity in mum's belly little miss Olivia was coaxed into the world by the helpful team at the Queen Victoria Maternity Clinic in Launceston.

After 20 hours of intense labour for both mum and dad, two epidurals and an emergency C-section she joined the world at a whopping 57 cms, and weighed 8lbs 4oz and what a surprise she was. Mum and Dad had thought the whole time that she was going to be a he. She is the pride and joy of a very proud dad who has fallen completely in love with her.

So to be that annoying first time mum with the perfect baby... my precious little angel has from the very beginning slept through the night, I get more sleep now than I did when she was in my belly.

She has mastered the art of smiling and has had us in stitches watching her.

We love our new little addition to the family and can't wait to see how she grows and changes.