In the midst of their grief, there has been a shining light for Catherine and Greg Hughes; the Australian couple who lost their son Riley to whooping cough 18 months ago.

 

The Perth-based couple have announced the arrival of their third child, a daughter.

 

In a post on their ‘Light for Riley’ Facebook page, Greg wrote: “We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Riley’s sister – our precious rainbow baby. Both mum and Bubs are doing very well considering the emotional challenges faced after the loss of our brave boy.”

 

 

Greg, who is also father to four-year-old Olivia, added: “Her big sister is ecstatic to have her here and has already begun bossing Dad around about handling Baby every opportunity she gets (surprisingly she isn’t willing to take the lead on nappy changes!).”

 

Supporters of the couple’s remembrance page were delighted with the couple’s news and took to the comment section to share their well wishes.

 

 

Baby Riley was just one month old when he passed away in March 2015, after a short battle with whooping cough.

 

Ever since the tot’s tragic and untimely death, the family has campaigned for the introduction of free booster shots for pregnant women in their third trimester, in Australia.

 

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