Some friends of mine have been trying to start a family for quite a few years, but for health reasons, haven't been able to. Eventually, they started IVF, and were successful, but unfortunately, the baby didn't survive the early stages of pregnancy. They tried again, and were successful once again. (I believe that if this attempt failed, they would have potentially looked down the route of adoption.) The plan was for their baby to be induced three weeks from now (a week before it was due anyway), but a C-section was performed this morning, and they have a lovely little girl called Ellen. I'm just so happy for them. They've tried for a long time, and they finally have the child they really wanted. I have no idea when I'll be seeing the three of them, but I'm looking forward to it. Might end up coupling it with a trip to see my brother's second child (due date is the 24th of June, I believe), given that I'd be going past Exeter anyway heading down to Cornwall, but I'll have to wait and see on that point.