Bachchans blessed with a girl

The big moment is finally here and it was papa Bachchan who gave out the big news.

“IT'S A GIRL!!!!!! :-)))))” tweeted an excited father Abhishek Bachchan.

Grandfather Amitabh Bachchan also tweeted saying, “T 561 - I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl.”

Coming Up: Aishwarya Rai baby: New photos...

As the Bachchans waits for the arrival of Baby B, the family keeps Aishwarya company at the Seven Hills Hospital.

Eager grand father-to-be tweeted: "And as I write, there is still no news from Aishwarya ... your wishes and prayers with us ... Thank you."
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Aishwarya's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and sister-in-law Shweta Bachchan-Nanda dropped by Tuesday evening.
(Photos: Milind Shelte)

We hear they left in a while and Mr Bachchan returned again at night.
(Photos: Milind Shelte)

Aishwarya was admitted to the Seven Hills Hospital around 11.30 pm on Monday night.
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The legendary actor Amitabh had earlier tweeted: "A day of expectation .. but another day ! The Lord has his ways and they are most special .. we wait !!"
(Photos: Milind Shelte)

Latest photos: Aishwarya checks in for delivery...

According to the latest buzz, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has checked in to the Seven Hills Hospital for delivery in the early hours of Monday morning. In this picture Aishwarya is seen (fourth from left) at the hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Abhishek Bachchan waits outside the hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Amitabh Bachchan walks in the Seven Hills Hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Jaya Bachchan walks in with daughter Shweta Nanda. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Abhi gets ready to sit in his car. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Aishwarya's mother Vrinda Rai (in yellow salwaar kameez) leaves the hospital along with other relatives. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Abhishek at the hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Aishwarya's father Krishnaraj Rai walks in. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Ash's brother Aditya Rai (second from right) outside the hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Relatives wait outside the hospital. (Photos: Milind Shelte)

Coming up: Aishwarya at the Seven Hills hospital

Aishwarya arrives at the Seven Hills hospital on Sunday (November 13, 2011) for a regular check-up along with Abhishek and Amitabh.

Aishwarya, surrounded by family.