Adobe StockParents across Scotland welcomed some very special packages in the early hours of Christmas Day.
At Glasgow’s Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, a mum who wished to remain anonymous welcomed her newborn baby boy at 01.37am.
Then at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, parents Hannah and Jack Bowers-Orso welcomed their first baby at 2am.
The baby boy, who is yet to be named, weighed in at 6lb 4oz when he arrived three weeks early to make the Christmas morning appearance.
Mum Hannah said: “It was an extraordinary surprise and it all happened so fast, but happily we were all prepared. We just can’t wait to get to know him.”
And at 2.31am, Hannah Quinn and Kerr Smith from Edinburgh welcomed their first baby into the world.
Their baby girl, who is yet to be named, weighed in at 6lb 4oz when she arrived at St John’s Hospital, Livingston.
The parents were hoping to make it home in time for Christmas dinner with their new addition.
Mum Hannah said: “She is the best Christmas present anyone could ask for. It all went so well and we are so happy.”
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