Sprogday: Nosher and Isobel Become Parents, The Rosie, Cambridge - 25th September 2008

The day finally arrives when the bump, which has been growing for the last eight-and-a-half months, finally reveals itself to the world as it all kicks off in the Rosie maternity unit, at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

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Isobel on a hospital bed

Isobel on a hospital bed

A foetal heart monitor

Isobel has a quick doze

Isobel is wired into everything

The midwife, Jo, keeps an eye on proceedings

The baby pops out

The infant is introduced to the new mother

Aran, the second midwife, weighs the baby

The bawling baby weighs 3.41kg, or 7lbs 8ozs

Junior sits on Isobel after a bit of a clean-up

A very happy mother

Junior models his funky new hat

The baby spends a little time in a box

Nosher sits with the baby in the Lady Mary Ward

Isobel and a feeding baby

A wrinkly tiny foot

Taking a nap

Asleep in the car seat

A big yawn: nestling under Spammy's ABC blanket