Bairn blog: Here we are

This here blog celebrates the life and times of the Henley family featuring (in order of appearance) Cole, Peta, Gethin and Felix.

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Don't forget to get a snorkel and mask for the water birth!

— Pops · Mar 9, 11:32 PM · #

Good luck good luck gooooood luuuuuuck! I wonder if he/she'll be a macaroni pie/peekachoo fan too!?

— Ellie Phant · Mar 10, 08:38 AM · #

already the bairn is photogenic! hope those nappies come soon! luv Maggie & Ayns

— McFuzzball · Mar 10, 09:18 AM · #

doods! this site is a flippin marvellous idea...bravo! hey peta - you look fantastic in those snaps keep on bloggin daddy-o!

— seelee · Mar 10, 11:29 AM · #

oh, how exciting-a website dedicated to my future neice or nephew!!!! Cole, fancy knocking one together for your neice/nephew? wishing you both all the best in the next few weeks till the arrival of baby Henley. Baby Withers can't wait to meet his/her cousin ASAP!!!!

— Aunty Leiske · Mar 10, 02:06 PM · #

HI SOOO EXCITED TO SEE WEB PAGE, WHAT A GREAT IDEA. SAY HELLO TO BABY FOR ME. MISSING YOU BUT CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THE LATEST MEMBER OF BOOKSTART!!! BRENDA

— brenda · Mar 10, 02:35 PM · #

Hi Peta, I hope you are putting your feet up. I love the web page what a great idea! I can check on your progress while I am away. I'll see you and the little un soon. Lots of Love Amy P.S It looks like I am in the minority but I think the scan looks like a little girl?

— Amy · Mar 10, 09:03 PM · #

Hi Peta and Cole. Great website. Best of luck! :) I can imagine daddy Cole being like Sean Connery in Indiana Jones 3. Cooooooooooool! "Junior!"

— Mr T · Mar 11, 08:48 AM · #

your magnificient blog tells me you are standing up to fatherhood and have a talent for exploring hidden objects which should provide the means to support it. Many congrats to all three for winning the Great Grandchildren Marathon.

— Don Legat Anderson · Mar 11, 09:27 AM · #

Oooooohhhh! So exciting... Peta - you look great and the sock puppet is too cool. Best of luck to both of you and look forward to reading future updates. Sarah S x

— sarah s · Mar 13, 04:59 PM · #

oooooh!!! super exciting!you sure will make the bestest mommy ever Peta! grat page Cole, n I'm sure the sock monkey will be a treasured first toy. All the love and all the best! xxxx

— steph · Mar 13, 09:40 PM · #

Not long to go now so Peta take it easy and gather your energy for a more mind blowing experience than it was conceiving. Keep well Ken

— Ken Future Great Grandad · Mar 13, 10:49 PM · #

Congrats on the bairn and his/her new blog! Looking forward to going out drinking wiv him/her and gerneral corruption/education! Hee..hee.. loves ya both! xxx

— Buck Mounthard - Future Spirital Advisor · Mar 14, 03:43 PM · #

glad to see all those dreaded holiday diaries have paid off..lovely site, looking forward to the next great apening

— uma henley · Mar 14, 09:45 PM · #

With all those clothes are you sure your not expecting more than one bairn!!! Waiting in anticipation Lynne and David x

— Lynne and David · Mar 17, 04:29 PM · #

bairn blog is a great idea! wishing you all well

— morag · Mar 20, 07:46 PM · #

Remember, this will be the last time you have this much time or energy for blogging!! If it's a girl I hope she'll be a belly dancer, send her to me for lessons!

— Elspeth & Scott · Mar 21, 07:30 PM · #

Hey Cole (& family), Found you off of DaveG's blog, hope all is well with you guys....Bristol is good, life is smart. Be safe, cool and all that jazz. Benji

— Benji · Mar 22, 10:52 AM · #

You should have started online betting on the bairn sex... not long now, make the most of the quiet nights while you can. Yes little kids do grow up and they don't stay small for long - just look at Cole.

— Pops - Soon to be Oompa! · Mar 22, 03:49 PM · #

Just saying hello again and to give you the good news that little emma at granton is now big sister to little laura as of last tuesday!! aaawwwhh. Hope all is well with you two and good luck for the big day. xxx

— brenda · Mar 23, 01:44 PM · #

hi peta looking forword 2 seeing the baby good luck to all xx

— calum doyle · Mar 24, 12:03 PM · #

Hey Cole and Peta and Bairn, Wishing you all the happiness in the world with whats about to unfold, although it will be the bairn bringing you this and not the wish within this message. Hope to see some photos sometime, and will hopefully pay a visit in the summer. much love x x

— Steffy Weffy · Mar 24, 08:51 PM · #

Twas the day it was due And we are waiting to read That the bairn had arrived And it was healthy indeed Our thoughts are with you At this anxious time We watch this blog For another Coles rhyme Future Great Grandpops

— Ken Future Great Grandad · Mar 26, 09:24 PM · #

you'll give poor bump a guilt complex..he'll come when hes ready probably April 1st to get his own back. Relax and enjoy

— uma henley · Mar 29, 07:37 PM · #

Hurry up Baby Henley!! But please don't play any april fools jokes tomorrow... Lots of love and deep breaths xxx

— Shelley · Mar 31, 08:18 AM · #

Well Steli, frankly we are very disappointed. The 30th March was the day we requested for your arrival, and what day is it now? And still no appearance. Steve has taken to drink, harvey is sleeping through the disappointment and I am drinking buckets of cammomile tea to soothe my nerves. See what an effect you are having, and you're not even here yet. Does this bode well for the future I wonder. Just remember to be nice to your mummy on the way out! xxxxx

— Meli · Mar 31, 02:35 PM · #

Hiya Peta! Hope you're feeling ok! You're baby obviously likes it too much where she/he is! Good luck with everything and take care lots of love michelle and eric xxxx

— michelle & eric · Apr 1, 09:47 AM · #

Poor Peta, I feel for you, a lazy bairn indeed. I suggest you and Cole hold long conversations discussing something imaginary with phrases such as "wow, isn't THAT interesting", "I've never seen anything like it" and "Well, I never knew THAT". Eventually bairn'll get so curious that he/she'll pop out to have a look and... BINGO! best of luck with it. We're all waiting with baited breath (whatever that means.....it's not like I'm sitting here with a small worm hooked on the end of my tongue or anything). xxx

— Dave · Apr 1, 12:01 PM · #

good luck cole & peta!

— sarah s · Apr 3, 09:36 AM · #

Hey babe!!! Hope you all well, and are you still getting twinges? I'm off to Ny tmro and don't want to miss all the excitment. Happy birthing! Loads of love, hugs and chocolate Kate

— Kate · Apr 3, 11:16 AM · #

Best of luck! jx

— jane hostler · Apr 3, 12:28 PM · #

This is torture......(more so for you I imagine!) No news since 6.00am!!!! Peta I really hope you're not in for the long haul with Bairn! We're all thinking about you down here & willing you on (can't imagine how Cole is doing/helping you through this?!). Looks like we'll both be having Arians (not bad all things considered-lets just hope baby Withers doesn't arrive a few days late making him/her a Taurian-no offence to any taurians out there!!!). Anyway, hope the birthing pool is doing the trick & Cole's not busy still trying to get his goggles & flippers on!!!! Keep up the good work. Love Aunty Leiske, Will & cousin to bairn! XXXX

— Aunty Leiske · Apr 3, 03:05 PM · #

CONGRATS!!!! Hope the waiting was worth it - a big bugger though. Much love to you all Pops (now Oompa)

— Oompa · Apr 3, 07:06 PM · #

congratulations to you both. all the best with you're adorable son William. All my love to mummy and well done...hello william, can't wait to sing little green frog at granton with you even though i lost the weight sweepstake big time!!. xxx

— brenda & peter · Apr 4, 07:23 AM · #

Congratulations to all three of you. That is wonderful news. Well done peta! lots of love and best wishes

— michelle & eric · Apr 4, 07:31 AM · #

Congratulations Cole and Peta for beautiful Gethin who certainly brought smiles and tears our way with the pictures. Much love xxx

— Lynne and David · Apr 4, 08:07 AM · #

awe-SOME!

— seelee · Apr 4, 08:24 AM · #

Welcome to plant earth little 'un and be gentle with your parents - the tiny baby thing can be equally wonderous and scary. Well done team - once you all bed and work out nourishment for you all it will all get easier and more delightful as time goes by (well until they get hormones and free will some years hence). Best advice - Stay calm all will be fine.

— Jacqui · Apr 4, 08:57 AM · #

Wonderful!! many congratulations and salutations to Ma, Pa & wee Wullie! http://www.thatsbraw.co.uk/Oor%20Wullie/OW-Stan.htm lotsa luv Mags & Ayns x

— McFuzball · Apr 4, 09:17 AM · #

Fab! Well done huni, and congrats! Hugs to you and Cole and a bunch of baby kisses for the wee one. Looking forward to getting all the labour details later!

— Tina · Apr 4, 09:23 AM · #

Congratulations to you both on the new addition! He looks absolutely gorgeous!! Lots of love from everyone at Youth Services xxxxx

— Youth Services · Apr 4, 10:01 AM · #

http://www.thatsbraw.co.uk

— McFuzzball · Apr 4, 10:19 AM · #

Woohoo!!! He's gorgeous! But HUGE!! Well done Peta. Love you xxxxxxx

— Meli · Apr 4, 12:39 PM · #

congrats to you both. can't wait to meet the little one. we're all thrilled at muirhouse. marianne had a little boy just about an hour after you peta but i bet he's not as gorgeous. love to you all. morag xxx

— morag · Apr 4, 06:33 PM · #

Hi Folks, congratulations, I am so pleased for you all. Gethin is gorgeous, like his mum. I can't wait to see you all soon. Just about to catch a plane to sydney but this is far more exciting!

— amy · Apr 5, 01:09 AM · #

Many Congrats. What a champion pusher!! He's gorgeous.

— Alice Birdmuck · Apr 5, 08:32 AM · #

YEAH! Well done, he's so cute. Hope parenthood is peachy!

— Naomi Birdmuck · Apr 5, 08:59 AM · #

Woohoo!!! im not the youngest in our family anymore, oh how ive waited... congrats on the bubbie, im soooo happy for you both. will visit soon. much love. x x x

— Stef · Apr 6, 01:54 AM · #

Congrats on the new arrival! Well done the both of you! We have all been cooing over young Gethin at work. Best wishes from all your old mates at HS.

— Allan & Sabina · Apr 6, 08:59 PM · #

Congratulations, all of you! Have just caught up with all the excitement, Gethin is lovely, so happy for all of you, take care xxx

— kate m · Apr 7, 11:23 AM · #

Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby boy!! Love Erin and Iona xx

— ERIN LIVINGSTONE · Apr 7, 06:08 PM · #

fret not about dummies, they rock! Gethin will not spend his first three years with plastic in his mouth unless you want him to! Well done guys - joyous news - not a dancer but a drummer!!

— Elspeth & Scott · Apr 7, 07:04 PM · #

Fabulous news! What a mighty baby Gethin is! He looks lovely though and I'm really delighted for you both. Looking forward to meeting the little chap. Lots of love, Mel.

— Mel · Apr 8, 12:12 PM · #

Congratulations on the new bairn! Just found out the news and Virginie and I are truly happy for you both, A baby cannot be happier with you two as parents. Always knew you two would be happy together, ever since the days auld cardiff, good luck and if you are nr to Leam then give us a bell. Would love to see you both again. John & Virginie

— John McRoberts · Apr 20, 07:27 PM · #

Thank you Gethin for sponsoring me for the race for life - being dropped on your head clearly hasn't affected your ability to use a computer at such a young age! XXX

— Shelley · Apr 24, 03:24 PM · #

Congatulations! It's amazing how adictive reading about a baby's poo can be! I've recommended it to my sister Rebecca, who is expecting a baby of her own, but far away in Japan, so I've told her to read this blog for its honesty about becoming parents.

— laura hough · Apr 27, 12:43 PM · #

Hi! Peta n Cole Congratulations on the arrival of gethin. Really happy for you. He is just so cute!!! Hope to see u soon.

— jimi · May 8, 05:30 PM · #

hello Peta, it's natasha, your old colleague from Muirhouse. (the one who went to France). Just to say Gethin is really lovely and I hope to see u soon sometime.

— natasha · Jun 8, 08:46 AM · #

In the middle of a heat wave and you dress Gethin in Arctic clothing poor chap. Keep the blog going as your worldwide audience awaits each new entry with anticipation.

— Oompa · Jul 3, 09:38 AM · #

Hi Peta and Cole, Congratulations on Gethin, he's gorgeous, and for this great blog! I started reading it while I was waiting for our baby Eleni to arrive (she was a week late in the end), and am still reading to see how you're doing! It's lovely to see how happy you are, and hope we can do as well as you - Eleni's 3 weeks old now and is wonderful (I might be biased though). Love to you all xx

— Mary K (was Stroud at school) · Jul 3, 03:44 PM · #

Congratulations Gethin on your 100th (day). Heres looking forward to the next 265 before next big celebration, or 6470 days before coming of age. Lots of love to all. Uma and Oompa.

— Oompa · Jul 12, 07:42 AM · #

Happy 100th day Gethin!!!!!! I hope you like your present-when it finally arrives?! Lots of love, Aunty Leiske, Uncle Will & cousin Samuel. X

— Leiske · Jul 12, 02:05 PM · #

I can't believe I've somehow missed the simultaneous birth of two new henley - breed babies!! CONGRATULATIONS I can't wait to meet them both! ps, art says hello

— ruth · Aug 18, 10:05 AM · #

Just wanted to knock Ruth off the top - keep the blogs comin', love the latest snaps. Love from the Lemmings.

— Oompa · Oct 16, 07:51 AM · #

Oompa and Ooma want to wish Ma a very happy birthday for today. Humungous apologies for not sending you something in time, but circumstances were out of our control this week. We'll get something special off to you soon. Much love to the best mum in the world. Oompa and Ooma

— Oompa · Oct 25, 08:18 PM · #

Well - now I know what daddy was up to yesterday when he should have been working!!!! The Gethstar rocks, love mummy

— mummy · Nov 20, 11:10 AM · #

Horray!! Gethin is evidently mastering the fine art of Henley lethargy! Go Gethin, sleep all day!! Lots of love from auntie Meli and Uncle Steve, oh and wee fluffy cousin Harvey xxxxxx

— Meli · Dec 21, 02:43 PM · #

It seems such a long time since you had any new comments, we thought we would break the silence. We love the new site. It is lovely to see Gethin developing into a charming little boy. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you soon. Love Amy and Matt.

— Amy and Matt · Feb 21, 10:04 PM · #

Happy Birthday, Gethin! xxxx

— Uncle Marty · Apr 3, 12:14 PM · #

Sorry for being slack cous, but many Happy Belated Birthday Greetings for your 1st milestone! I just hope one day I'll grow to be as big as you!!!! PS. Tell Uncle Cole to stop being so slushy-he made my mummy cry reading the blog entry! Cant wait to see you next week & have a race or 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love us Withers 3. X

— Samuel · Apr 4, 10:41 PM · #

Bring the wee y'un to the motherland (hmmmm), go on, go on!! And come soon, dammit! Love from Auntie Meli, Unkle Steve and Harvey (the Welsh contingent!) xxxxxxxxxxxx

— Meli · May 11, 08:41 AM · #

hello 3 henleys! was good to see you all last night! hope you had fun too. hopefully andrew and i will swing past linlithgow soon on penny farthings and say hello! sarah x

— sarah · May 31, 03:03 PM · #

Robert Dyas (Britain's favourite/only? hardwore store) sells various mouse traps, some that kill the little buggers dead (ha!), as well as, er, some boring ones that don't. Rodent armeggedon can even be accomplished without having to leave the comfort of your newly purchased vermin sanctuary as Robert Dyas will kindly deliver straight to your doorstep. The order line is 0845 450 3004 and apparently it's open 24/7. I am not a spammer from Robert Dyas.

— Uncle Marty (Mouse Mutilator) · Sep 26, 01:40 PM · #

YEAH!! Glad to see that the young chap is mastering the great art of digging in the mud! Its a fine skill to have. Perhaps a book on the perennial herbs of britain, complete with latin names, will be in order for the birthday, just to continue his education. xxxxx

— Meli · Feb 12, 11:45 AM · #

Hello lovely Henley's - happy easter! Glad we didn't try to go camping this weekend, what with all the snow and gales! Possibly not the best conditions for wee G's first camping excursion! Have a lovely weekend. Lots of love from us down here xxxxxxxxxxx

— Meli · Mar 21, 10:23 AM · #

that video was hysterical! and now i am much amused to find that my comment must be over 100 characters in length... have i made it there yet?

— susan · May 1, 05:48 PM · #

Only 3 weeks to go before we make our Jockland Visit - und zen not so long before you wisit us in zer Vaterland soh!

— Grandpapa · May 30, 10:53 AM · #

HERE HERE! couldn't have put it better myself, my lovely boo! Well said. but what shall we do with our time and measly budget of 2p?

— mummy · Jul 7, 02:49 PM · #

Hi all, we cannot see what this is, please can you fix it? Hope little Gethin enjoyed his stay in England and I bet you missed him! Lynne & David x

— lynne & david · Jul 14, 12:38 PM · #

Yay! Congratulations Henleys three, soon to be four. That's fab news indeed. When's the wee one due? Is G looking forward to being a big brother?! :D

— Lou · Aug 12, 02:09 PM · #

Hope all is well with you. We are in Portugal at present so waiting with bated breathe for news of your imminant arrival. Please let us know on this email!! ~Praying so LOL~Claire and Bill xxxxx

— Auntie Claire · Feb 14, 06:49 PM · #

Hope all is well with you. We are in Portugal at present so waiting with bated breathe for news of your imminant arrival. Please let us know on this email!! ~Praying so LOL~Claire and Bill xxxxx

— Auntie Claire · Feb 14, 06:49 PM · #

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