An amazing experience to behold and savour…..
At the hospital

I challenge any man to find a moment in their life that will prove more memorable and emotional than the moment their child is born.

Even the strongest of men break down and weep at the pure joy of seeing those tiny fingers and toes for the first time.  So what actually happens during the moments that will stay with you forever.

It really depends on what your partner has on her birth plan but in the majority of cases, where the birth is natural, the babies head will appear and you, as dad, will be overcome by feelings of excitement, joy and anticipation of what will happen next. Moments later your baby will be born and you will be smiling from ear to ear as can now see the little star that you have waited to meet for the last nine months.

Now, if you have elected to do so, will be your moment of glory……cutting the cord. Having experienced this myself I can assure you that it is not at all like it is portrayed. I for one, was against the idea of cutting the cord as I thought it wouldn’t be a pretty site but believe me it is nothing of the sort. The cord is like a purple/blue rope and cutting it with the surgical scissors is a proud moment. I cannot recall the number of people who asked me “Who cut the cord?” but what I can recall is the proud manner in which I responded “I did” every single time.

So now you’ve done your bit, what next? Well baby is placed in the arms of mom for the very first time and the emotions are now overflowing again. It truly is a magical moment. It’s a time for bonding. Jut remember though that it isn’t all about mother and baby….dads need to bond too.

Now’s a good time to get the camera out. make sure you get shots of not only baby but of Mother & baby, you & baby, plus a picture of you, with your partner and your baby.

Going Home

So the birth is complete and the tension is starting to ease. Now it’s the time for mother and baby to come home. The most important thing to remember, yet an obvious one, is that you need to put an appropriate car seat into the car before going to the hospital to collect your family.Without a car seat you will not be allowed to bring home your baby.

What else does dad need to do when arranging to pick up Mother and baby?

• You may wish to make it that little extra special by purchasing a gift for your partner (click here for help).
• You may wish to ensure that the house is clean and tidy so that the homecoming is an enjoyable one for your partner.
• You may wish to arrange for current children to be looked after by other family members for a couple of hours whilst Mother and baby settle into the home surroundings.

Author: SuperDads

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