Parent's First Reactions

Mom's First Reactions

When they told me it was a girl, I could hardly believe my ears! For 9 months everyone told my I was going to have a boy. There are no words to express my joy and pride. Thank you God for such a beautiful child. Kate was so tiny, fragile, alert, and already showing signs of a temper! Kate was conceived with much love and

respect; I hope Gery and I will always be able to fulfill her needs.

Dad's First Reactions

When Kate was wheeled past me from the O.R. I was very busy being a nervous expectant father. She was screaming when I first met her. As she glided past on a heated cart Kate looked me in the eye and screamed even louder. I new she recognized her father. What a grand debut! The nurse and Kate entered the nursery

as I gave a sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks. With that taken care of I turn my attentions back to the O.R. and mom. Sherry hadn�t emerged yet so I went back to worrying. Soon after Sherry came by � awake but disoriented. A second sigh of relief and a second prayer of thanks were in order. As I awaited permission to enter the O.B. I busied myself with a pay phone spreading the news that mother and child were fine! To this point in time it is the proudest day of my life.

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