Max's first photo

Say hello…

Max's first photo… to Max John Miaoulis, born at 11:51 this morning – 7 pounds 6 ounces of perfect.

I have lots more to say, obviously, but I also have a gorgeous baby boy to stare at, so I know you’ll all forgive me for the quick update: Max and I are both doing well, though, and Terry and I are absolutely besotted with our new arrival, so I’m sure there’ll be plenty of photos in the days to come!

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  • Oh he’s so cute. I’m so happy for you. And also: OMG you made a baby. And I know people make them every day but it’s still so cool.

    December 29, 2017
  • JoAnn Moran

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    I’m incredibly happy for you and your family. He is absolutely gorgeous. What a sweet face. Welcome to motherhood!

    December 29, 2017
  • Molly Molloy

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    Welcome to Max with his lovely starry eyes. So glad you are all well.

    December 29, 2017
  • Marilyn

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    Many congratulations to you all! What a photogenic pair, lovely news that all is well. Beautiful little boy x

    December 29, 2017
  • Katie Davis

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    Congratulations! So glad you are both alive (((Hug)))

    Looking forward to watching this handsome little chap grow up xxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Diane

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    He’s beautiful! I’m so happy for you, huge congratulations ?

    December 29, 2017
  • Sally

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    Congratulations! He is beautiful!

    December 29, 2017
  • May

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    Congratulations, Amber and Terry! He is so incredibly cute ?

    December 29, 2017
  • Congrats Amber and Terry!

    My little girl, Everly, is 4 weeks old today! She also came into the world C Section (after being 2 weeks late!) and if you have any questions or concerns about recovery please feel free to ask (I also have health anxiety so hopefully we can relate to each other 🙂
    Jaime
    http://www.girllovesgloss.com

    December 29, 2017
  • Justina

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    Congratulations!!! He is adorable and already looks like Terry. Sending love and good wishes.

    December 29, 2017
  • Becky Chick

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    Congratulations to you all he is just beautiful! Sending you all lots of love. Xxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Louise

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    Congrats Amber, Terry and Max!! x

    December 29, 2017
  • He already looks as though he’s happy having his photo taken – congratulations on the arrival of Max to you and Terry, Amber x x x

    December 29, 2017
  • Vicky

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    Was thinking of you today. Well done, you made it, and you have a gorgeous son.

    December 29, 2017
  • Massive congratulations Amber – you did it!!!!!!!!!!!! Sending so much love to all three of you, can’t wait to see/hear more 🙂

    C x

    December 29, 2017
  • Pip

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    Congratulations to you all! I thought of you this morning – it’s so wonderful you have shared your fantastic news and delighted to hear you are all doing well.

    December 29, 2017
  • Erin

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    I’m so glad that you updated! I love the name Max and he looks just like Terry! Congratulations to your beautiful family <3

    December 29, 2017
  • Congratulations on the arrival of this gorgeous treasure! He looks so amazingly cute. Best wishes for all of you! <3

    With kindness,
    Ripple

    gentileame.wordpress.com

    December 29, 2017
  • Kay

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    Been thinking about you all day as I shopped for things for my currently-just-a-small-bump! So happy for all three of you! You did it!! Well done Xxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Jaynie

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    Congratulations! I was definitely thinking of you and I’m glad to see it seems things went fine, and that you can now enjoy being besotted to your heart’s content. 🙂

    December 29, 2017
  • Imogen

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    Congratulations to all you and your family! I have been following your updates as someone who identifies very strongly with the fears you have had with the pregnancy etc and you have definitely helped me be more aware of my issues!

    Have a well deserved new year and celebrations!

    December 29, 2017
  • Sally

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    Congratulations, yay your baby boy is here! And what a little beauty, enjoy your living in your blue baby bubble xxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Alison S

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    Congratulations to you both, he is gorgeous. Well done and take it easy, enjoy these first few weeks getting to know each other xxxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Alison

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    Very happy for you all. it’s a lovely time. Enjoy all ththe cuddles.

    December 29, 2017
  • Sharon

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    I prayed for you! So glad everyone is well. He is adorable.

    December 29, 2017
  • Sue

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    He’s beautiful! Many congratulations!

    December 29, 2017
  • Karlie

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    Congratulations, I’m so glad everything went well.

    December 29, 2017
  • Wendy

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    Best news of the day. Xx

    December 29, 2017
  • Wa-heyyy!! You did it! Well done you and congratulations galore to you and Terry plus families.

    He is gorgeous! Welcome to the world, Max. X

    December 29, 2017
  • carolyn young

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    Well done amber and congratulations! He is gorgeous!!

    December 29, 2017
  • Lindsey

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    Congratulations! He is beautiful!

    December 29, 2017
  • Silke

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    Congratulations! I am so happy for you both that I actually teared up a little when I saw this post. I’m so glad to know that both you and your little baby boy are doing well. Max is absolutely gorgeous!

    December 29, 2017
  • So glad it went well! Congratulations!

    December 29, 2017
  • Laura

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    You did it! He’s amazing, a little bundle of cuteness. Happy birthday to Max and huuuge congrats to you and Terry! (I might be crying a bit right now…)

    December 29, 2017
  • Huge congratulations to you both. Such a gorgeous photo and loving the name! Was actually thinking of you yesterday wondering how you were going. Thanks for sharing your special news and enjoy this magical time x

    December 29, 2017
  • Anna

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    Such an adorable baby face. I’m glad you are both doing so well and I look forward to yourupdates, when ypu can tear yourself away from baba x

    December 29, 2017
  • Kathrin

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    Omg!!! Congratulations to you and Terry! So happy for you :-)))))

    December 29, 2017
  • Ghalia

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    Congratulations on your beautiful beautiful baby boy! I’m so glad you posted this! Warm wishes from your readers xxxxxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Hayley (fka blankjane)

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    Well done!! Beautiful, beautiful boy. I’ve been following your blog since before you got married, and with every bit of happy news my heart leaps for you. Enjoy that sweet baby ?

    December 29, 2017
  • Tina

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    Congratulations to you all, beautiful pics an thankyou for sharing so quickly well done???

    December 29, 2017
  • Mona

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    Congratulations! I am so happy for you! You did an awesome job and you can be so proud of yourself (I am terrified of C-sections and I admire everyone going through with one). May your recovery be easy! Ivwish you and Terry the best of luck with all new baby things, you will make great parents! Max is extremely cute!

    December 29, 2017
  • Rachel

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    Congratulations Amber and Terry! He’s absolutely gorgeous; and what a great name! So happy for you xxxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Jennifer

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    Congratulations! So sweet

    December 29, 2017
  • Congratulations! So excited for you and Terry and can’t wait to hear your stories!!

    December 29, 2017
  • Amy

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    Congratulations! Lovely name and perfect baby.

    December 29, 2017
  • Elaine

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    Congratulations to all of you. I was overjoyed to log on and see this picture of your beautiful new son with his Dad! Well done Amber. I’m so happy for you!

    December 29, 2017
  • Tracey

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    Congratulations Amber and Terry, and welcome to the family Max!

    December 29, 2017
  • WeeBurd

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    Congratulations Amber & Terry, and welcome to the world wee Max! You did it, Mrs. ?? xxx

    December 29, 2017
  • Cass H

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    Huge congratulations to you both on your new arrival! He is so adorable!!

    Can’t wait to see a picture of the new family of three!

    You bloody went and did it!! So so happy for you!!

    December 29, 2017
  • Myra

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    I am so delighted that you baby boy has arrived safely. I love his name (obviously, and as your mum, Max’s new gran said, now we both have a Max).
    I am sure he will be every bit as much fun as ours and as loving.
    Congratulations to you all and very well done. I am so proud of how you overcame your fears to bring Max into the world.

    December 29, 2017
  • Skimpy

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    Congrats to you three 🙂

    December 29, 2017
  • How wonderful! What a lovely little man and a gorgeous name. Congratulations!

    December 29, 2017
  • He’s so beautiful! Congrats! Is your husband Greek, recognised the surname x

    December 29, 2017
  • Frida

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    Wow congratulations! Sweet little boy he is ?Welcome Max!

    December 29, 2017
  • Annabelle

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    Félicitations to you three! Plenty of love to come. I’m so relieved to know you and Max did just fine. He is lovely.

    December 30, 2017
  • Veronica U

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    Congratulations!! I got chills when I saw your Insta update earlier. So happy for your family. Enjoy every precious moment 🙂

    December 30, 2017
  • Kim

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    Congratulations! He’s beautiful and precious!

    December 30, 2017
  • Mel

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    Congratulations to you and Terry, Max is absolutely beautiful! So very happy for you.

    December 30, 2017
  • Trudy

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    I wasn’t going to post a comment, because I don’t have anything original to post, but I just HAD to say congratulations! He looks absolutely perfect! And I’m pleased you have obviously come through OK too. Hugs to all ?❤

    December 30, 2017
  • Judy

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    Thanks for posting, I was thinking of you and wondering how it went! He is beautiful. You should be in awe of what YOU grew.

    December 30, 2017
  • The biggest of congratulations to you and Terry, Amber! Although I really never comment, I’ve been following this pregnancy from the beginning and you’ve been in my thoughts so much over the last few days! I’ve been sending all my positive thoughts and finger-crossing from halfway around the world, even though I know it’s silly I hoped all of our support could be felt and help in some way. I’m SO incredibly happy that you are both doing so well, and so excited to see more of Max! Hugs xx

    December 30, 2017
  • Tanya

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    Congratulations, Amber. You have such a cute baby boy. Best wishes to all of you!

    December 30, 2017
  • Congratulations Amber & Terry and well done for getting through those months of anxiety. He is absolutely stunning!

    December 30, 2017
  • Moni

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    My goodness, he’s SO cute! 🙂
    Congratulations and all the best to all of you!!!-

    December 30, 2017
  • So incredibly happy for you both! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed following your journey and reading all of your pregnancy posts and I’m looking forward to following more of your journey 🙂 xo

    December 30, 2017
  • Marie

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    He’s beautiful Amber! Congratulations to you and Terry. What an amazing achievement – you should be super proud of yourself. Hell, I’m proud of you and I don’t even know you!
    X

    December 30, 2017
  • Ginger

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    How darling! Congratulations on a safe arrival! Max has Terry’s eyes. What a sweetie!

    December 30, 2017
  • Barbara West

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    Hurray for Max! And hurray for his parents, Amber and Terry! He is charming and beautiful and all that babies should be. Thank you so much for sharing the photo and

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

    December 30, 2017
  • Kelly Glen

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    Congratulations to you and Terry. I was thinking about you on the day and I am so glad to see that everything is fine. He looks a real little beauty already and you must be so pleased. What a great start to the new year. Thank you for keeping us updated on how it went.
    Take care and all the best.

    December 30, 2017
  • rings90

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    Congratulations. Max is adorable.

    December 30, 2017
  • Justine

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    Many congratulations Amber and Terry, welcome little Max, thankyou for the gorgeous photo.
    I wish the THREE of you a Happy and Healthy New Year.

    December 30, 2017
  • congratulations! he’s adorable!

    -kim
    midnight snark

    December 30, 2017
  • Sarah B

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    Yaaaaaaaay!!! Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you both!!!! As you’ve shared with us, this was such a scary hurdle for you, and I’m really so happy that both you and your adorable little Max are doing okay 🙂 He’s soooo cute! Wishing you and your lovely family a very happy new year, and all the best for a restful recovery! ❤️

    December 30, 2017
  • Nellie

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    Congratulations to you and Terry! I’m so glad you and Max are doing well. He’s beautiful.

    December 30, 2017
  • Amanda

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    Congratulations. He is beautiful !

    December 30, 2017
  • Congrats! He is the cutest! Enjoy every moment with him!

    December 30, 2017
  • Kirsty

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    Congratulations!! Hope all went well and you’re home very soon with your new family ❤️

    December 30, 2017
  • Anna

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    Congratulations!! He’s beautiful and I’m so happy for you!

    December 30, 2017
  • OMG he’s perfection!!! Cannot tell you how thrilled I am for you — your beautiful Max is so lucky to have such wonderful parents!!

    Xoxo,

    Ashley || Sed Bona

    December 30, 2017
  • Teresa

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    Such a cute little thing! He’s so beautiful! 🙂
    Wishing all the best for the three of you!
    Love,
    Teresa

    December 30, 2017
  • D. Johnson

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    He is so beautiful! Congratulations! Thank you for keeping us updated. I was thinking of you, Terry and Max. Enjoy bonding. ((hugs)) He’s so adorable!

    December 30, 2017
  • Viridiana

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    Congratulations to you and Terry and welcome Max!

    December 30, 2017
  • Kirti

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    Aww he is adorable.. Congratulations to both of you.. 🙂

    December 30, 2017
  • Amber Rhodes

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    Congratulations, well done to all of you! Good luck!!
    Amber

    December 31, 2017
  • Brenda

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    OMG that MIGHT be the cutest baby I have ever seen! Look at how alert he is!!! Great name, too, by the way! Congratulations to you all!

    December 31, 2017
  • Cathie

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    Congratulations Amber, so glad you are all well, I too have been putting out the good vibes. Enjoy this precious time.

    December 31, 2017
  • Congrats on little Max. He is so adorable! I hope you’re going to enjoy motherhood!

    December 31, 2017
  • Sophikita

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    So cute, congratulations!!! Xx

    January 1, 2018
  • Welcome to the world, Max! He’s so adorable!

    January 2, 2018
  • Laura

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    How wonderful. I hope all three of you have a 2018 full of love, good health and happiness xx

    January 2, 2018
  • Catherine

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    What a beauty. Max looks just like his dad!

    January 2, 2018
  • What a precious baby boy! Big congratulations, Amber & Terry! Wishing the three of you all the happiness in the world!
    Inge
    xxx

    January 2, 2018
  • Ruth

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    Congrats and God bless the little one and your family x

    January 2, 2018
  • Congratulations!!!

    January 2, 2018
  • Luc

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    Congratulations – what a blessing! Wonderful start to 2018 – enjoy every moment 🙂

    January 3, 2018
  • Amy

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    Well done Amber! Congratulations to you and Terry and a big welcome to Baby Max! <3

    January 3, 2018
  • Veronica

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    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all!

    January 3, 2018
  • Congratulations! I’m so happy both you and baby are happy and healthy.

    January 5, 2018
  • Mandy

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    Congratulations! He is absolutely perfect xxxx

    January 6, 2018
  • Dawn Alliman

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    Congratulations, Amber and Terry. Max is gorgeous! I’m very sorry to hear about Terry’s Mum. I’ve been following your blog on and off for a few months now, after finding it by accident. You have a great mix of articles and I sympathise about your anxiety issues, but the way you write about them is absolutely hilarious. You do know yourself. Anyway, congratulations again, and parenthood is the wonderfullest (I know), scariest, funniest thing, and I hope you enjoy every moment of it. Dawn

    January 22, 2018
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