The Experiences of a First Time Father

I consider myself a guy with a strong stomach, so naturally nothing should affect me. I proceeded to watch while taking a few more pictures. Bit by bit I saw a small round head appearing and my thought was ok, this is really happening now. A few more seconds and the doctor was holding my daughter in his hands! She let out a small scream while her umbilical cord was cut and clamped.

The next few events were the most disturbing that I’ve ever had to endure in my life. She lay motionless on the table while the doctors wiped her down. At this point I remember thinking to myself, this cant be happening. I prepared myself mentally for becoming a dad and I’m not accepting this. As quick as lighting a resuscitator was used to pump my baby’s lungs with air. Her little legs kicked up with every pump and she let out a huge scream, which was music to my ears!

At this moment I was ready to throw up, so I quickly made my way out of the theatre and tried to calm myself and my stomach down. I was filled with emotions ranging from fear, to anxiety, from joy to excitement! Upon re-entering the surgery I kissed Kelli and was handed my baby girl for the very first time. I was overwhelmed with delight and I remember thinking to myself that there is no feeling in the world that can ever come close to what I’m feeling now…ever.

It has been 6 weeks since that time and I’m pleased to say that Jayla is doing very well. She is driving her mom crazy with sleepless nights , but all I look forward to at the end of the day is coming home and playing with her. She has given not only me, but Kelli a new outlook on life and we are both so glad to have her in our lives.