'It's the most beautiful love': Former Neighbours star Imogen Bailey, 42, announces the birth of her 'miracle baby' and reveals her daughter's sweet name
Actress and former FHM model Imogen Bailey has announced the birth of her first child with husband Robb Beckmann.
The 42-year-old shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing that the couple welcomed a little girl called Odette Mireille.
Imogen shared some sweet images of her tiny tot and said they were smitten with their bundle of joy, who was born in a frank breech position.
'It's the most beautiful love': Actress and former FHM model Imogen Bailey has announced the birth of her first child with husband Robb Beckmann
'On the 31st of May at 8.45am we welcomed our long awaited daughter Odette Mireille earth side,' Imogen captioned the post.
'Odette is our triple rainbow baby, she is our little miracle and with her arrival came healing, deep gratitude and an understanding of the dance we must do with hope.'
Imogen detailed the birth and said that things 'didn't go according to our wishes', but she and Robb are smitten.
New addition: The 42-year-old shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing that the couple welcomed a little girl called Odette Mireille
Tough labour: Imogen shared some sweet images of her tiny tot and said they were smitten with their bundle of joy, who was born in a frank breech position
'She has already taught us so much about surrender and flow. Daddy is utterly smitten and it's the most beautiful love I've ever seen,' she added.
Imogen shared a little poem to Odette and said when she saw her face 'the doorway to god opened.'
At the end of last month, Imogen showed off her baby bump while 33 weeks pregnant.
Her man: Imogen is pictured with husband Robb Beckmann
Difficulties: In January, the blonde stunner and former Neighbours star announced her pregnancy and said that it had been hard for her to carry a child
In January, the blonde stunner and former Neighbours star announced her pregnancy and said that it had been hard for her to carry a child.
'This child will be a triple rainbow baby after three losses,' Imogen said at the time.
'I never thought I'd be having my first child in my forties and during this last 14-16 months I've now been pregnant four times.'
She added that she had a difficult time while pregnant with Odette and had been on bed rest for a month after falling pregnant with her and having a 'scare'.
Imogen and Robb announced their engagement in August 2016 and married in 2018.
Trying times: She added that she had a difficult time while pregnant with Odette and had been on bed rest for a month after falling pregnant with her and having a 'scare'
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