‘How do I bottle the feeling of the past month' – Andrew Porter's wife Elaine savours motherhood in adorable snaps
ELAINE Porter asked "How do I bottle the feeling of the past month" while sharing cute snaps of her and husband Andrew's first few days as parents.
She
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Elaine shared this photo of her breastfeeding their son while still in the maternity hospital
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As well as this one taken after they got home
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They've yet to reveal his name
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Elaine also shared a few photos from the final days of her pregnancy
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The couple are yet to share their son's name, however, she did post a few additional photos from what's been a life-changing few weeks for them.
Alongside that sweet sentiment of bottling the feeling of becoming a mother she included a punchline which would resonate with any other parents reading it.
She quipped: "How do I bottle the feeling of the past month? Minus the lack of sleep of course."
Upon the initial reveal that she'd given birth, a bunch of high-profile rugby figures were among their well-wishers.
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Sean O'Brien hailed: "Congratulations guys!" Meanwhile Scottish star Xander Fagerson showcased a bit of prop unity among Six Nations rivals. He added: "Congratulations to you both!"
Their son's arrival is surely all the more meaningful given they had to previously endure two miscarriages.
Reflecting on that awful spell in their lives while looking ahead to finally becoming a father, Andrew stated in January: "Halfway there baby boy…
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"2024 was a rollercoaster of a year after two miscarriages, but we are starting 2025 with the biggest blessing and cannot wait to meet him in a few months."
Unfortunately, Andrew will soon have to depart for the southern hemisphere for a few weeks once
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The 29-year-old is
They'll actually begin their 10-match tour in the familiar surrounds of the Aviva Stadium in what could wind up being their toughest fixture when Argentina come to Dublin on June 20.
The squad will then fly out to Australia for matches against the Western Force, Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs and the ACT Brumbies.
A Test against an Invitational Australia/New Zealand team will serve as the final warm-up a week out from the first Test.
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Andrew cradling their bundle of joy
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Top seeds Leinster start the URC play-offs with a home tie against Scarlets on Saturday
That opening fixture against the Wallabies will come on July 19 in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, followed by a clash with a First Nations & Pasifika XV the following Tuesday.
The second Test against the Wallabies will be at the MCG in Melbourne before the series finishes up in Sydney at Accor Stadium.
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