Neil Agius and his partner Lara have welcomed their baby daughter, Ayla-Mae, who was born on the morning of 1st January 2026.Sharing the news on social media, the couple revealed that their daughter arrived a little earlier than expected, weighing 2.3kg, and described her arrival as “pure wonder”.They opened up about the emotional journey leading up to her birth, calling it a rollercoaster that required patience, trust and faith, but one filled with quiet hope and anticipation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)“Both Lara and Ayla are doing great,” the couple shared, adding that they are now taking time to soak in the stillness, love and emotion that come with the first days of parenthood.They also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and midwives at Mater Dei Hospital, thanking them for their care and support during such a special moment.The couple ended their message by welcoming their daughter to the world, marking the beginning of a beautiful new chapter as a family.Congratulations to the happy parents.Photo credits: Neil Agius via Instagram•