Big Miracles mum Sheila, 49, welcomes her second bub with husband Tyson, 50

Big Miracles star Sheila Vijeyarasa, 49, and her husband Tyson Salijevic, 50, have announced the safe arrival of their second bub.

The excited couple shared the wonderful news on Instagram, revealing the new additions name and a heartfelt thank you to those who helped them get here on their journey to parenthood.

“Ziggy Rumi Salijevic arrived in our lives on 19 August,”  the caption started. 

“He has completely rocked our world, and we’ve loved disappearing into our baby bubble these past few days.

“Ziggy means victorious peace in German. It pays homage to Tyson’s German roots and feels deeply symbolic of the enormous journey we’ve been on to create our family. When I looked into my son’s eyes and saw the old soul behind them, I knew his middle name had to be Rumi.” 

Sheila went on to thank the doctors and medical team who helped them get here. 

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From the doctor who helped her become a donor mum for the second time at 49, to her obstetrician and the rest of the nurses and staff at the hospital where she delivered and those who kept their first child Phoenix “loved and entertained” while they welcomed their new bub. 

“My first birth was filled with anxiety. There are so many unknowns the first time, and for me, that made it harder to surrender and be present. We also had the unique experience of the Big Miracles camera crew in theatre with us. They had become like family, so welcoming them into that chapter felt natural,” she continued. 

“This time was different. No camera crew. Quieter and more intimate.” 

Sheila also thanked the birth photographer who was there to capture the special moments they will “treasure forever”. 

The proud mum-of-two explained that there’s more of their journey she wants to share, but for now, they’re soaking in this moment. 

“For so many years, creating this family was a dream. Then it became a journey. At times, an incredibly difficult one. And now, it is our life,” she wrote. 

“Our family is complete. And our next chapter is beginning.

“Welcome to the world, Ziggy Rumi.

“You were so deeply wanted, long before we ever knew your name.”

The post has been flooded with love and support on the safe arrival of baby Ziggy from hundreds of people who have followed their journey since Big Miracles. 

Sheila’s pregnancy went smoothly until 29 weeks, when a health scare saw her rushed in for emergency surgery.

She spent three nights in hospital and lost 30 per cent of her blood from a random freak-of-nature event.

Doctors diagnosed her with a “major posterior nosebleed from the sphenopalatine artery”.

Thankfully, the surgery was a success and both Sheila and the baby were OK throughout the whole ordeal.

Sheila and Tyson announced they were expecting their second in March, using the same egg donor as with their first child, two-year-old Phoenix.

The couple documented their journey to having a child together on the show Big Miracles.