Bannockburn couple enjoy perfect start to 2025 as they celebrate new arrival

Amy Westmoreland had new baby Cole just hours after the Bells - with new big brother Leo and boyfriend Mark sharing in the joy
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It was the perfect start to 2025 for one Stirling family as they celebrated a new arrival just hours after the Bells.

Amy Westmorland, 25, from Bannockburn, went into Forth Valley Royal for a regularly scheduled scan on Hogmanay alongside boyfriend Mark - only to be told by doctors that she was to be induced despite being three weeks early.

And shortly after 8pm on January 1, the couple’s second child, a little boy called Cole was born at a healthy weight of just over seven pounds.

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Cole is now settling into his new home with his parents and two-year-old big brother Leo, who has already been making the most of sharing the news about his sibling.

Amy paid tribute to the staff at the hospital for creating a “special” environment for the birth - and admitted the festive season is set to be a busy one for the family wih Leo’s birthday taking place the week before Christmas.

Cole's big brother Leo has been quick to take on on his sibling duties
Cole's big brother Leo has been quick to take on on his sibling duties

Amy told the Observer: “It was definitely special and everyone made such a fuss for us which was lovely.

“We just went in for our scan and the birth was being dealt with on a scan-by-scan basis, so I had no idea it was going to be the day until I was told I was being induced.

“It’s all about settling in now and it’s a relief to have Cole home with us as we were in hospital for a wee while after Leo was born, so it’s a magical time and a great way to start the year for sure.

“Leo totally understands he’s a big brother and has been telling everybody at his nursery all about it and showing off the pictures so he’s taken to it already!”