A huge congratulations is in order for Amanda Byram and her husband Julian Okines as they have welcomed their first child together into the world.
Posting a picture on Instagram of their intertwining hands Amanda wrote, “And then there was you….
“Im so overjoyed, full of love and bursting with happiness to be able to share with you that @julianokines and I have welcomed our incredible son, Phoenix Blaze Byram Okines into the big wide, wonderful world.
“What a privilege that he entrusted us to nurture and guide his little soul through the endless possibilities of life and we are eternally grateful to him for choosing us to be his parents.”
Amanda also opened up about her fertility issues in the caption of her post announcing baby Pheonix;
“Our fertility journey has been long and we know only too well the heartbreak of the hope that turned to hopelessness, the elation that turned to devastation and the strain putting this often-secretive journey before your job, your friends, and your life.
I know many brave parents-in-waiting who, like us, have struggled for a long time, so today we share this magical news in the hope it can inspire and offer a light at the end of the tunnel. You are powerful warriors, I know your pain, and I see you. We send you all the strength you need to tackle your journeys…
Now that he is finally here, we realise we have never been more ready or felt more mentally, physically, and emotionally equipped to be his mummy and daddy.”
She went on to praise her husband Julianne who has been there for her throughout their whole journey;
“My heart bursts with love for you @julianokines … you have been my solid rock over these years, encouraging me to hang in and keep going. After every tear, every tumble, every heartache, your positivity made everything seem possible again. It’s thanks to you, your energy, and your enthusiasm, that we are all here together today. We are so lucky to have you, and Phoenix is lucky to call you his Daddy, I know you are already his hero. We love you infinitely.”
“A very special shout out to my midwife Dawn and the absolutely incredible team @junipermidwiferybrighton not to mention the brilliant staff at @nhs @bsuhmaternityservices,” she added.
Friends rushed to the comments to send their congratulations her way, with Laura Whitmore saying, “So much love to you and Jules! So exciting!!”
And Aoibhin Garrihy writing, “Such gorgeous gorgeous news Amanda. So so happy for you and Julian x”
Amanda and Julian celebrated five years of marriage this year.
After tying the knot in the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park, London, the pair celebrated again with a beautiful beach front ceremony in the Maldives.
Sharing a gorgeous picture from that day, Amanda and Julian beamed with delight as they walked back down the aisle after saying their vows.
A huge congratulations to the beautiful family on their next chapter.