Kiwi family's little miracle 'THEY TOLD US OUR BOY WOULDN'T MAKE IT'

Born at just 23 weeks, wee Kayden spent four months fighting for his life in hospital

- Sara Bunny

Like most doting parents, Alexandra and Lee L Woodworth say bringing their two precious children into the world was a dream come true, but for the Auckland couple, it's been a particularly bumpy start to family life.

After their daughter Sylvie, now two, was born prematurely, Alexandra's second pregnancy was classed as high risk. But despite the nerves, she was determined to stay positive.

"I had a cervical stitch and I was optimistic that everything would go as planned the second time around," Alexandra tells Woman's Day.

"Then my waters ruptured at just 21 weeks." Due to the risk of infection, the 35-year-old was whisked into surgery to have the stitch removed, while doctors told her to prepare for the worst if she went into early labour.