Emotional
November 20, 2009
It is a rare privilege to be at the beginning of another persons life. See them come into the world. I guess it is a job for obstetricians and other health care professionals so it could become just a job for them. What an honour to be there at the birth of our son yesterday afternoon. What a happy moment to see it second time around. When Ava was born it was definitely one of the most amazing days of my life. Due to it being my first it was surreal and I was in dreamland for most of it.
Yesterday as a seasoned veteran I think I was able to appreciate and actually take in what was happening. From waiting to go into see Marnie after her epidural, to seeing Tate appear from Marn, to cutting the chord, to holding him for 15 minutes on my own, only 15 minutes into his life, the whole day was very special.
Also being able to tell Ava that she had a new baby brother, seeing Tate rest on Marn for the first time and seeing Ava meet her brother and hold him. All very special. Probably will be lost in the passage of time to some degree. What an absolute amazing day.
The work is ahead now to bring Tate into our lives. An enjoyable time ahead to see another little person grow.
Welcome Tate Addison Hough. Happy 0 Birthday.