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Narrated by James Marriott
Alfie Kimber Bithell was born on July 17, 2023, at home in Poole to Katherine Kimber Bithell, 33, and Stuart Bithell, 37
Stuart is an Olympic gold medallist in sailing and his calming presence – a result, perhaps, of working under pressure – made all the difference when Katherine gave birth to her first child at home. It was an intense, 29-hour ordeal, says Katherine, but it was quite lovely that they could “work together”.
Having been born in a pool of water, Alfie already loves his bathtime and enjoyed a trip out on the water in their speedboat in Poole, where they live. This week they are in St Tropez to watch Stuart sail in a competition.