I went for a little walk up to the village playground with Marc and Clare (Karin's brother and sister-in-law) and their little boy, Luca.
We then went to the local garden centre/cafe for a coffee - and when we got there, I received a surprise call from Karin saying she was ready to be picked up!

So I rushed off to the hospital to bring my wife and beautiful baby girl home.

As one of Karin's friends (Emma) said: you'll never drive so carefully or slowly as you do that first drive back from the hospital with your new baby.
I think I did 10 mph the whole way back...

Anyway, Karin and little Evie are now safely back at home, and Karin is doing so well - I can't get over how mobile she is, 2 days after a c-section.

We had a lovely sleep together, the 3 of us, on our bed this afternoon - I really understand what people say about how you can spend hours just staring at your baby.
She's simply captivating!

And here are some more photos...
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