he only way I knew I could make it through was to trust that the Lord had the situation under control and things would work out in the end. We had confirmation that they certainly did the moment the doctor held up our baby so that we could take our first look at her. It was beyond any emotion I had ever experienced. I was honored and privileged to be able to go over minutes after she was delivered to see her and touch her for the first time. Taking that first family photo in the operating room was something I will cherish forever. I was then whisked away to be with Brynn in the nursery. I was able to hold her in my arms for the better part of that first hour. My apologies to both Brenda and my mom for not sharing. After all we had been through, I wouldn't let go of my daughter for anything. I couldn't wait to share the joy of our new arrival with Alise. I eagerly awaited 1:00 to come around so I could place our daughter in Alise's arms for the first time. My joy has only continued to increase since then as I have watched Alise, who is a natural, take care of our baby. I chip in when I can, but she instantly became a fabulous mother. Nothing is more satisfying at this time than to hold Brynn in my arms and watch her sleep. The sweet sounds she makes as she sleeps are a comfort to my ears.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
A Father's Perspective
For months I was anxiously awaiting the arrival our first born. The most difficult part of waiting was keeping the big secret: What is her name? Alise and I have been calling her Brynn pretty much since we found out we were having a girl. I had done my fair share of reading to prepare as well as I could for the birth, but I was out of my league when the real thing was taking place. I was grateful for the wonderful assistance we received from the nurses and doctor, the support that Brenda offered by being with us in the delivery room and helping Alise any way she could, and the abundance of people we knew were praying for us as the time drew near. T
he only way I knew I could make it through was to trust that the Lord had the situation under control and things would work out in the end. We had confirmation that they certainly did the moment the doctor held up our baby so that we could take our first look at her. It was beyond any emotion I had ever experienced. I was honored and privileged to be able to go over minutes after she was delivered to see her and touch her for the first time. Taking that first family photo in the operating room was something I will cherish forever. I was then whisked away to be with Brynn in the nursery. I was able to hold her in my arms for the better part of that first hour. My apologies to both Brenda and my mom for not sharing. After all we had been through, I wouldn't let go of my daughter for anything. I couldn't wait to share the joy of our new arrival with Alise. I eagerly awaited 1:00 to come around so I could place our daughter in Alise's arms for the first time. My joy has only continued to increase since then as I have watched Alise, who is a natural, take care of our baby. I chip in when I can, but she instantly became a fabulous mother. Nothing is more satisfying at this time than to hold Brynn in my arms and watch her sleep. The sweet sounds she makes as she sleeps are a comfort to my ears.
he only way I knew I could make it through was to trust that the Lord had the situation under control and things would work out in the end. We had confirmation that they certainly did the moment the doctor held up our baby so that we could take our first look at her. It was beyond any emotion I had ever experienced. I was honored and privileged to be able to go over minutes after she was delivered to see her and touch her for the first time. Taking that first family photo in the operating room was something I will cherish forever. I was then whisked away to be with Brynn in the nursery. I was able to hold her in my arms for the better part of that first hour. My apologies to both Brenda and my mom for not sharing. After all we had been through, I wouldn't let go of my daughter for anything. I couldn't wait to share the joy of our new arrival with Alise. I eagerly awaited 1:00 to come around so I could place our daughter in Alise's arms for the first time. My joy has only continued to increase since then as I have watched Alise, who is a natural, take care of our baby. I chip in when I can, but she instantly became a fabulous mother. Nothing is more satisfying at this time than to hold Brynn in my arms and watch her sleep. The sweet sounds she makes as she sleeps are a comfort to my ears.
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