A Middlesbrough couple celebrated Valentine’s Day with the birth of their baby and a marriage proposal on the maternity ward at The James Cook University Hospital.
Jamie Taylor and Bella Jenkins became proud parents of Paloma Taylor on Wednesday 14 February at 10am – bringing joy and happiness to their lives.
Whilst still celebrating Paloma’s arrival on the maternity ward Jamie, 34, dressed little Paloma in a special baby grow which said ‘mummy will you marry daddy?’ on it and got down on one knee – just two hours after their little girl entered the world.
With an ending that would even make St. Valentine proud, Bella, 25, said “yes” to a nervy Jamie while holding precious Paloma in her arms – making it all official.
This surprise gesture by Jamie melted Bella who said: “I am extremely overwhelmed. This was unexpected and I am still in shock.”
Jamie said: “It wasn’t pre-planned at all to propose Bella on Valentine’s Day. Paloma was due to be born Sunday 11 February and I was waiting for her birth to pop the most important question.
“However, her late entry to the world meant I had to ask the much-awaited question on Valentine’s Day which was a pure coincidence, but I am glad that it happened.”
Talking about how he felt with little Paloma’s birth, he added: “I am just at the top of the world. There’s nothing more I would want now and feel everything is complete.”
It was a match made in heaven for the Middlesbrough couple and a lovely story to be remembered for many years to come.
Congratulations.