RICHARD and Joy-Ann Brewer from Northern Ireland have welcomed their first child Byron into the world all the way out in Sydney, Australia.Richard (30) a railway construction engineer from Londonderry and Joy-Ann (31) from Belfast, who is now a stay-at-home mum, said they are thrilled to be sharing their happy news with Belfast Telegraph readers.Byron Dennis Brewer weighed a healthy 8lbs5oz when he was born at 8.29pm on February 1 at the North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney.Joy-Ann said both she and Richard were slightly stunned when he arrived.
@Press Eye Ltd Northern Ireland -1st February 2012Mandatory Credit - Picture by Brian Little/Presseye.comBelfast Telegraph Register feature Antrim Area Hospital Maternity UnitRachel Duffy from Ballyclare with Jake James Robb, 7lbs 15 oz, born 06.16 1/2/12
Little Calen Steward weighed 6lb 12oz when he was born at Antrim Area Hospital on February 27, at 7.44am.
Calen is the first child for secondary school teacher Sonia (40) and the third son for Neil (41), a gardener with Larne Borough Council.
Sonia, who splits her time between London and Larne, said she had a really good pregnancy and while it was a little scary having Calen by emergency caesarean section, he’s healthy and thriving. “We both felt overcome with happiness when Calen was born,” Sonia said.
“He’s amazing and I think he looks a lot like Neil. He’s got a very determined nature like his father, as well.”
Sonia was full of praise for the staff at Antrim Area Hospital and she also wants to thank family and friends who have been so generous and supportive.
“The nurses and everyone else were amazing,” Sonia added.
Both Sonia and Neil are enjoying parenthood and have enjoyed taking Calen out and about in between feeds and sleeping.
Neil said he can’t wait to bring Calen to play in Carnfunnock Country Park when he gets a little older.
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