At long last, we are now parents! Kailyn Renee came into the world at 12:24 p.m. today, weighing in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 18 inches long. She is tiny, cute and well behaved.
Everyone told us the process of delivering a baby would be long and difficult - and I'm just the father. For as exhausted as I might be, I can't imagine how Helen feels. She was a champion through it all, and my love and respect for her has grown more than I thought imaginable, after we went through this together and produced such a wonderful newborn.
Kailyn's only been here a few hours and already I've gotten to see her smile (I think) and wail more than Bob Marley's band. I've fed and burped her, and seen the sweet sight of her resting skin to skin on Helen's chest, bonding with the woman who brought her into this world. I am looking forward to experiencing a million more great things with this perfect little girl and can't express in words how much love I feel for her.
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